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Small advertisements not to exceed one inch, such as "Lost," ' "Strayed," or "Stolen," etee in- serted once tor 35 cents and each subsenuent insertion 10 cents. • Comenunications intended for publica- tion. must, as a guarantee of good rattle be accompanied by the name el the writer. • W. J. MITCHELL, FAitor and 'Proprietor THE RED YEAR A Story of the Indian Mutiny -By - LOUIS TRACY #.1M*#•• desperately to do them all the berm that the worst Mort of malign !Iwo - callous could effect, They, in turn, vanished in the sunken approach to the fortress, and the unhappy bearer was imagining tbe horrible fate that had befallen the master, whom he loved more than kith and kin, when he filaW the same men suddenly reappear and gallop towards the Delhi Qate, Which woe situated at a considerable dis- tance. Something had happened to disap- point and annoy them -that much he could gather from their gestures and impassioned speech. Whatever it was, Malcolm -sahib apparently was not dead yet, and while there is life there Is hope, Chunaru proceeded to disrobe. He kicked off his boots, untied his putties, threw aside the frock -coat and breech- es of a cavalry rissaldar, and stood up In the ordinary white clothing of a na- tive servant. •"Shabash!" muttered he, as he un. fastened the military badge in 'his turban. "There is nothing like a change of clothing to alter a man. Now I can follow my sahib and none be the wiser." With that he walked coolly into the 'roadway and stepped out leisurely to- wards the Lahore Gate. But he found the massive door closed and the draw- bridge raised, and a gruff voice bade him begone, as the gate would not be opened until the King's orders were eeceived. CHAPTER XVI. • ' In the Vortex Malcolm was not one to throw his life away without an effort to Save it. .Once, during a visit to Delhi, Captain Douglas, ,the ill-fated commandant of the Palace. Guards, had taken him to his quarters' for tiffin: As it happened, the two entered by the Delhi Gate and 'walked through the gardens and corri- dors to Douglaes rooms, which were 'situated over the Lahore Gate. Thus he possessed a vague knowledge Of the .topography of the 'cita,del, and his. visit that morning had refreshed his memory to a slight extent. On that slender reed he based some hope of escape. In any event he prayed that his ruse • might better Chumru's chances, and he promised himself a soldier's death if brought to bay in- side the palace. • ' • Grassing the dray/bridge at a fast gallop, he saw a number of guards looking at him wonderingly. • It oc- curred to him that the exciting events of the early hours might have led to orders being given on the question of admitting sepoys in large numbers. If that were so, he might gain time.by a bit df sheer audacity. At any rate, there was no harm in trying. As he clattered through the' gateway he shouted excitedly: "Close and bar the door! None must be admitted' without the King's special order!" • The spectacle of a well -mounted see poy officer, •blood-stained and travel - worn, who arrived in such desperate haste and was evidently pursued by a body of horse, so startled the atten- dants that they banged and bolted the great door without further ado. CANADA 1 FI IC HONIESEEKERS' EXCURSIONS TO Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta spedd Ulna leave Toronto 2.00 p.m. ea APRIL 4, 111 NAY 2, 16, 30 JUNE 13, 27 •JULY 11-21 AN. 6,22 SEPT. 6, 16 Second else tiekea from Ontario leeks.lo prineeel Northwee poise. LOW ROUND-TRIP RATES • witaniori and teem. $33.00; Edmonton and rehire 441.00, tad to other welts propoction. Tiokete tood to retura with* 60 dare from totes date. TOURIST SLEEPING CARS Of all eteurtions. Connectable trubsi far oseleeed with bedding, male secured al ,Eat.rates &out* load ageat. Earle application must be made ASK FOR HOS ICSEICKARS* PAMPHLET toistainins tate sad full infonnatioe. Apply le Meat C.P.A. Arai et R. L. Tbaseete. Disc Plot Ait.• Termite ONLY DIRECT LINE NO CHANGE OF DAM JACKSON, AGENT. Already the story was going the - rounds that the precious life of Baha- dnr Shah had actually been threatened by the overbearing sepoys-what more likely than that this hard riding offi- cer was coming to apprise his majesty of a genuine plot,. while the flying squadron in the rear was striving to cut him down before the fateful mes- sage was delivered? •' Not to create too great a stir, blal- eolm pulled up lsoth horses at the entrance to the arcade. He called a chaprassi and bade him hold Chuntru's steed. • Then, learning from the uproar at the .gate that the guards were obeying his instructions literally, he went on at an easier pace. The palace was humming with ex- citement. Its numerous • buildings housed a multitude of court nobles and other hangers-on to the court, and each of these bad his special coterie of, at- tendants who helped to advance their own fortunes by clinging to their mas- ter's skirts. The jealousies and in- trigues that surround • a throne were never more in evidence than at Delhi during the last hours of the ' Great Mogul. Already men were preparing tor the final catastrophe. While the ignorant mob was firm in its belief that the rule of the ealdb had passed forever, those few clearer -headed per- sons who possessed any claim to the title of statesmen were ethivinced that the Mutiny had failed. orgy bad ended, and the day of rack- oUlag was near. Malcolm, therefore, was confronted wlth two, eeperate and hostile Pets 01 condition'. Ou the one hand, he wan threading his way through a maze of conflicting interepts, and this was a eirceinstance most favorable to his chauceta of escape; on the other, every intei regarded his neighbor with dis- trust and a stranger \vita positive sus- picion, wlaile IVIalcolm's distinguished appearance •could not fail to draw many inquiring eyes He crossed the large garden beyond the arcade and was making for an arch, that gave access to the long cov- ered passage leading to the Delbi Gate, when he saw Akhab Khan stand- ing there. The rebel leader was deep in con- verse with a richly -attired personage whom Frank discovered afterwards to Nearly four months were sped Since that fatal Sunday whenthe rebellion broke out at Meerut. And. what had been achieved? Delhi, the • pivot, of' gohatamedan ,hops, was crowded with a licentious soldiery, who obeyed only those leaders that pandered to. them, who fought only when some per- fervid moullith aroused their worst passions by his .eloquence, arid who were terrible only to peaceful citizens. Mi public credit was destroyed. The rule of the King, nominal within the walls of his own palace, was laughed at in the city and ignored beyond the walls, The. provincial satraps and feudatory princes who should be Striving to help their sovereign were wh011y devoted to themore congenial task of carving out kingdoms for themselves. 7 one Who canto with goCid intent On IOU lips if IlOt in his heart." "Lead On," Said Frsitik, sternly, "and remember that I shall not hesitate to strike at the first sign Of treaellere." "I shall net •betraY YOU, sahib, but you must converse with me as we walk and lIot draw too many eyes by hold- ing a naked aword." This was 80 manifeetly reasonable that Malcolm felt rather ashamed of his doubts, Yet, he thought it beet not to appear to relax his precautions. "1 would not pass through the pal- ace with a sword in my hand," he said with a quiet laugh, "but I have a pis- tol in my belt, and that wt11 suffice for six men." His guide set off et a rapla pace. When they were near the great arch ,eading Jute the garden they halted la front of a small door in a dimly - lighted building, anti the native rapped be the Vizier. Near Akhab Khan an .wice with. his knuckles on three sepa- rate panels. Some bolts were drawn escort of sowers stood by their horses, and the two were adniittecl, the door and Malcolm felt that the instant the bone former lance -corporal set eyes on instantly barred behind them by an, attendant. The darkness in the either Nejdi or himself recognition would follow as surely ati a vulture knows its prey. He could neither dawdle nor hesi- tate. Wheeling Nejdi towards the nearest arch on the left, he found him- self in an open space between the walls of the fortress and, the outer liee of buildings. Underneath the broad terrace, from which troops could de- fend the battlements, stood a row of storerooms and go -downs, At a little distance he could distinguish a line of stables, and the mere sight sent the blood dancing through his veins. If only he could evade capture unie nightfall he would no longer feel* that each moment might find him malting a last fight against impossible odds. Dismounting, he led Nejdi to an un- occupied stall. As there was nothing to be gained by half measures he re- moved saddle and bridle, hung them on a peg, put a halter on the Arab, ad- justed the heel -ropes, and hunted the adjeining stalls for forage, He came upon some grain in a sack and a quantity of hay. All provender was alike to Nejdi so long as it was toothsome. He was soon busily en- gaged, and Malcolm resolved to avoid observation by grooming him when anybody passed whose gaze might be too inquisitive. • He took care that sword and revol- vers were handy. -It was hard to tell what hue and cry might be raised be the troopers against whom the guards had closed the Lahore Gate. Perhaps they were searching for two men and the finding of one horse -in charge of a chaprasei might suggest that the rider of the other and his companion had dodged through the Delhi Gate. Again, his pursuers might have gal- loped straight to the other exit and thus made certain that he was still in the palace. If that were so, and they ferreted him out, as well die here as elsewhere. Meanwhile, he chewed philosophically at a few grains of the gram, and awaited the outcome of events that were now beyond his con- trol. A wild swirl of wind and rain seem- ed to favor him. There was not much traffic past his retreat, and that little ceased when a deluge lashed the dry • earth and clouds of. vapor rose as though the water were butting on an oven. Now and again a syee hurried past, with bead and shoulders envel- oped in a sack. Once a party of se- poys trudged through • the mud, to- wards the water bastion of the palace, and the men Whom they had relieved came back the same way a few min- utes later. • • . Nejcli had seldom been groomed so vigorously as :during ;the passing of these detachments ,but no one gave the slightest heed to the cavalry , officer who was engaged on such an unusual task. • 1! they noticed him at all it wag to wonder that he could be .such a fool as to work when there were hundreds of ioefers fn • the city who could be kicked toehe .job.• The rate storm :changed into a steady drizzle and 'ehe . Increasing gloom promised COMplete darkness Within half ate hour. :Malcolm was be- ginning to Plan his movements when he became awareOf a man wrapped In a heavy cloak Who approached from the direction of the arcade and peered into every nook And cranny. , • thought Frank, "comes my first Teal. difficulty. That man IS searching, for some one. Whether or not he seeks me he is sure to speak, and if my Presence' has been reported. he will recognize bah Nejdi and me instantly. If. so, 1. Must strangle him with as little 'ceremony as poesible." Thenewcomer came on. In the half light it Was easy to see that he was not a soldier but a court official.In- deed, before the searcher's glance nested . on the gray Arab, munching contentedly in his stall, or the stall sower who stood in obscurity near his head, Frank felt almost) sere that he was face to facewith the trusted -confidant who' had carried out .Roshi- mere .Beguni'a behests in the garden of Bithoor. •• ' 'That factsaved the native's life. - The 'Englishman woold have .killed hthi vvithout compunctiou were .it not for. the belief- that the''man was ac- tually .looking for him and for none other, and with friendly intent, too; else he would have brought a body- guard.. Sure.. enough. • the stranger's -first words were of good import. He could • not see clearly into ens dark stable and it. was neeessary to Measure one's uttertnces itt Delhi just -then... "If you are one . who rode into Delhi this morning I would have sPeech with you," he muttered softly. . • "Say ou.". said Malcolm, gripping his swOrd. ' "Nay, one, does not give. the Prin- cess Roshinat.a's instrectiOns without knowing that they reach the ears they passage was impenetrable. Frank held himself tensely, but his companion's voice reached hint from a little die- tance in froet, while be heard other bolts being drawn, "You will see your way more clearly now," was the reassuring message, and when the second door was opened the .rays of a lamp lit the stone walls and floor. They went on, through lofty eorridors, across sequestered gardens and by way of many a stately chamber - until another narrow passage termi- nated in a barred door, guarded by an armed native. The man's shrill voice betokened his calling, and Frank knew that he was standing at the entrance 10 the zennua: "There is one other within," said the guard, leering at them. "Who is it, slaver asked Frank's guide, scornfully, for he wasannoyed by the eunueles familiar tone. "Nay, I obey orders," was the tart response. "Enter, thtu, and may A1 - '6h prosper you." There was. a hint ofdanger in the otherwise excellent wish,- but the man unlocked the door, and they passed within. Frank's wcindering eyes rested on a scene of fairy-like beauty-, so exquisite In its colorings and so unexpected withal, that net. even. his desperate predicament could repress for an in - Stant the feeling of astonishment that' overwhelmed litm. He. was -standing In a white marble 'chamber, pillared and roofed in the Byzantine style, while every shaft and arch was chis- eled into graceful linea and adorned with traceries or carved festoons of fruit and • flowers.' -The walls were brightened with mosaics wrought in precious • stones. Texts from the !Comer' in the flowing Perei-Arabic 'script, ran above .the arches. In the floor, composed of .colored tiles, was set a pachist board, ati the wide. en- trance hall to a European bouse might have a chess -board incorporated with the design of the tiled floor. Nana S'aldb, rehabilitated in Oadh, was opposing Haveloek`a advance; Khan 13abadur Khan, an ex-pensitmer of the Company, had set up a barber - atm despotism at Bareilly; the -Meal- vie of loyzabad, intent on the destruc- tion of the Residency, meant to estab- lish himself there as "King of Hindu. titan" if only that stubborn entrench- ment could be carried; Mahudi Hu- sain, Gaffur Beg, Kunwer Singh, the Ranee of Jhansie and a host of other prominent rebels scattered throughout . Oudh, Bengal, the Northwest Pro- vinces and Central India, cared less for Delhi than for their own private affaire, and were consequently per- mitting the British to gather forces by which they could be destroyed piece- meal. From Nosed, the great border state, tying behind the pestilential jungle of the Tend, twine an army of nine thOu. sand Ghoorkahs to help the British. At Hyderabad, the; most powerful Mo. hammedan principality in India, the Nizain and his fameus minister, Sir Saler lung, crushed tt Jelled With can - OLIN 1 0S, turn aLd. bloglifit. In tt'ertl, tha Not a garish tint or inharmonious lite interfered with the chaste eta- gence. of the white' marble, and the whole apartment, which seemed to be the ante -room of the ladies' quarters, was lighted with Moorish lamps.. .Malcolin took in some of the details in one amazed 'glance, but his thoughts were .recalled ,sternlY -to the affairs of the" moment by hearingthe ring of -spurred heels- on the sharp-souuding pavement '•from behinda curtained arch. Tbere was no •time 10 retreat nor cretin toward' au alcove that pro- mised some slight screen from thesoft and penetrating light that- filled the room: He saw that his guide wasper- turbed, but he asked no, question. With the quick military tread came the frou-frou of silk and. the footfall of slippered fe,et. Then the curtain was drawn aside and Akhab Khan "en- tered, followed by. the • Princess Rosh'. nara. . Malcolm had the 'advantage of a few seconds' warning. .Even as -• •Akhab Khan -placed his hand oft the curtain the Englishman. hiprang.:fprward; 'and the astounded . sower, nowit brigadier in the rebel forces, found himself look- • ing. into the muezle of a revolver. "DO not move till I bid yen,. Akhab Khan," said Malcolm, in his self -con tained way. ten summoned hither, :*so I. come, but it may be necessary. to Secure -a hoatage. tor My safe conduct Outside the walls again." • "You l :.Malcolm -sahib!" was Akhab Khan's involuntary outburst. .- "YeS, even .1, Have you not heard, '. then, that .1 rode into the palace to.' day?". , -"'There was a report that sOme Fee inghlr-:some sahibs -were In the city is spies-" . .. • : . • "Malcolm-saltib is • here . because 1. tent for him," brokeIn-Roshinara, ."You -sent for hint!" • . -Akhab . khan's swarthy feateres • paled, and his eyes sparkled 'wrath- fully. Heedless 'of 'Malcolm's .implied threat, or, perhaps ignoring it, he • wheeled round on the Princess, and • his right hand .clossed to his sword - hitt. • - . : "Ift:mlt ' you eeeas turn your head • again& lift aband without my order, . I blow your brainsout," said IVIaleOhn • in the satne• tinemottoual tone. • • : "Nay, let. him .attach a woman •if it pleased' him," cried Roshinara, =wh� 'had not drawn beets one inch froth the place *here she was standing 'when ,Malcolm confronted .Akhab Khan and herself. "That is whet our • troons, officers and Men alike,' are .best fitted for: They love to swagger in the. be. Zeta., but their valor flies when, they see the Ridge." Again geite indifferent to the fact lhat Maleolm's Magee was on the trig ger,. therebel leader threw out his bands towards the Begun in a gesture of agonized protest "Do von not trust . rne. my 'beart?" "tlie.111011: NZiVel":1001 there be e. more complete unveiling Of the Eastern mind. With all its fatalistla, its strange weaknessee, ite uneontrol- lable passions: agAatl.tab Khan s,riretcll iaout hie arms "Vorgive inc. my soul. if I did doubt thee," be almost sobbed. The girl was the first to ree'over her set ecout rol. "Put away your pistol," she said, fixing her fine eyes on Malcolm, with. a softness in their limpid depths that he had never seen there before. "If we can contrive, my plightee husband and 1, you will not need it to -night. I was rejoiced to hear that you were within our gates. We are beaten. I know it. We have lost a kingdom, be cause wretches like Nana Dundhu Punt of Bithoor, have forgotten their oaths and preferred drunken revels to empire, Were they of my mind, were they as loyal and honorable as the man I hope to marry, we would have driven you and yours into the sea, Malcolm -sahib. But Allah willed otherwise and we can only bow to his decree. It is Kismet. 1 am, content, Say, then, if yott are sent in safety to your camp, do you in return guarantee the two lives I ask of you?" Malcolm could not help looking at Akhab K.han„ before he answered. The handsome young soldier had fettl- ed his arms, and his eyes dwelt on Roshinaries animated face with a sad fixity that bespoke at once his love and his despair. Then the Englishman placed the revolver i his belt and bowed low be- fore the woman who reposed sueh confidence in him. "If the issue rested with me, Prin- cess," be said, "you need have no fear for the future. 1 am only a peer of and I have small influence. Yet I promise that such power as I pos- sess shall be exerted in your behalf, and I would remind you that we Eng- lish neither make war on woman nor treat honorable enemies as felons." "My father is a feeble old man," she cried vehemently. "It was not by his commend that your people were slain. And Akhab Khan has never drawn his sword save in fair fight." "I can vouch for Akhab Khan's • treatment of those who were at his mercy," said Malcolm, generously, "Nay, sahib, you repaid me that night," said the other, not to be out- done in this exehange of compliments, "-But if I have the happiness to find such favor with my ladythat she plots to .save me against my will I cannot forget tha.t I lead sonir.4- thousands of sepoys who have faith in me, You have been examining Our -defenses all day. Sooner would I fall on my sword here and now than that I Should con nive at the giving 'Of information to an enemy which should lead to the destruction of my men;" Malcolm had foreseen- this pitfall in the smooth road that was Seemingly opening before him. . • "I would prefer to become the bearer of terms than of information," he Said. "Terms? What terms? How many hands in this city are free of innocent blood? 1 Were I or any other to pro- pose' a surrender we should be torn limb .from limb." • "Then I must tell you that I cannot accept your help at the price of silence. When I undertook this mission I knew its penalties. 1 am still prepared to abide by. them. Let me remind •you that it is 1, not you, who can:impose conditions within these four Walls." • .Akhab Khan paled again. His was the temperament that shows • anger by the token which reveals cowardice in some men; it is.well to betvere of him who enters • a fight with • bloodless cheeks and gray lips. But Roshinera sprang between them • with an eager •cry: . "What folly is this that exhausts itself On a point of honor? • Does • not every . spy who brings us details of. .each gen and• picket on. the. Ridge 'tell 'the sahib -log all they ewish to know of our -strength and our. dissensions? Will not the plait who warned us of the 'presence 'of • an officer -Sahib. in onr midst today go hack and sell the news Of a sepoy regiment's threat to.. min•der the King?' I [eve - done with.. these idle Words -let us 19 'acts!' Na web -P. " • " - "Hottvenborn!" Malcolnes 0111(10 advanced with a. deep salaam, "See to it that my milern are car- ried out. Maybe') thine own: bead may rest easier on its • shouldei's if • there is ne.Mischance," The naWab-ji bowed again,. and as- sered the -.PresenCe that there would be no lapse on his part.. Akhab Khan turned away. 111s attitude be- tekened utter dejeptiot, but the Prin- cess, not the. "first of her sex to barter ambitien :for love, was radiant with hope. . •• . *Malcolm -sahib," slte whispered,. "tied may Allah guard you on: the way!": .• •• ' • •• have one favor to ask," he said. "My devoted servant, a -man named :.tiuntru*" She sinned with the air era woman who breathes . freely once' more after. pasaing: through some; grave. peril. "HoW, then, do you think • I found out the Identity of thaEnglish °Meet who -had dared to enter Delhi?"- she 'asked. "Your man came to me, eat without difficulty, and toldinc you Were here. It was he who inspired me With the • thought that your pre. settee might be turned to good ac- count. But go,' and quickly. He is safe." •• Plank hardly kneW bow to bid her .farewell until he remembered that, if' of royal birth; Princeds Roshinara was also a beautiful woman. He took her hand and raised it 01 Itis lips, .a most unusual proceeding. hi 016. East, but the tribute • of respect seemed t..) please her. *Following the naWab he traversed Many corridors and chambers and rite Irately reached an apartmeet in whicl Chown was -seated., That excellent bearer was smoking a hookah, with a cOnple of palace servants, and doubt less exchanging spicy gossip with tke freedom of Eastern manners and Mil- versation. "Shabashl" he eried, when his crooked gaze fell on Malcolm, "'By the tomb of Nizam-udelin, there are times wittn women are useful." They were lot down from a windoW on the river face of the palace, and taken by A boat to the bank of the Jumna above Ludlow Castle, while the naWab undertook to deliver their horses next day at the camp. He Chi% ried out his promise to the letter, nor did he 'forget 10 put forth a plea in Itis own behalf against the beer whett British bayonets would be probing the receeses of the fort and its occupants. When Nicholson came out of the mess after Supper he found Vialcohn waiting for en audience.. Chumru, litia Wearing the servant's livery in which the fantous brigadier had last Been him, Was squatting on th70 ground near his master. The general was not apt be Wake tint° in talk, and he had a singular knack of reading Men's. 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If forty "I am he. I saw Otte last at BIM- thousand sepoys cannot overcome the 00e, when 1 oneaved with maynoludjib three thousand on the nidge, how and the missy -baba." shall they prevail against the force ..By mokonnued! 1 would not have that is now preparing to storm Delhi? known Nee, sahibthough new 1 re, I sent for Maleolm-sathilr that I might memb•er your face Come with Me, and obtain terms for my father and for thee, Akhab Khan. This Man is now dgaulticgkelry.:, Each moment here means in our power. Let 'as bargain with MS a warrior and the man whom I "I look for °twee" • he began, but hint. If he goes free to -day, let hint "Ay, for thee, 1 am not one to be ProMise that we shall be spared when tricked so easily." . the gallows is busy in front of our "Huzoor, have 1 not sought thee palace." without turtle or escort? I and another Each word of *this impassitmed have searched the palace these two speech was a revele.tion to Maleohn. hews. Leave your horse. I Will have Here Was the fiery beauty of the Mo - him tended. Come, sahib, I pray you. gul courepleading for the 11Vett of her The Belgian awaits ybu, but there are • father and lover, pleading to him, a $o many Who knoW Of yOur presence solitary Briton in the Midst of thole that 1 Bhall not be able to Save MI if • sands of mutincere, a prisoner in the YOU fall into their bands." stroughold a spy, whotie life was for - These were fair-step:1ft words. With the ring of truth about thent. At any rate MalcOltn'm whereabouts were no longer a secret, and it Would net be war but ineeder 1st offer. Violence.10 felt by the laws of War. Hardly less bewildering than this turn of fortune's thoughts by a look. ey Wheel was the whirligig taitt prOntoted • "Glad to seh you back again, Major a poor trooper of the CoMpany to the Malcolnt," be cried. "I hope you were POMO; of accented flutter (tte the sle'S0Self:14V-r* "It 11.i rOr you to- dectoe, sir, mama you have heard inyntory," and without further preamble, Frank ,t;•e.ve a clear nerrative of his adventares slaw dawn. Not a word didhe say about the very things he had been sent to report on,. and Nicholson understoott that a direet order alone would unlock his lips. When Frank ended the gea- eral frowned and was. silent. Ia thoeer days men did not hold honor lightly. and Nteholsoa was a fine type of eet- esier and KentleW at. "Confouud it!" he growltd, "this fa. aweward, eery awkward," and elate colm. felt 'bitterly thut theeNtraordt- nary turn taken by eveats in the paler:e- wes in a fair way towasds, deprsviette. his superiors of the fac:s they weste so anxious to learn, SudeetSy tee b g man's deep eyes ftil On I %mum, . "Here,• you," be grewlce. -was aught-. said to thee whereby iheu 1.-att scruple to tJ1' me hoW nany geus Co - fend the Cashmere Cat: !". "Htmeor."- said Chutere. "th r aru but two things- that • concern me, ivy master's safetyand the si_e of Lar, jaghir your honar'proinisecl rot." . Nieholsonlaughed with -aa boyish mirth. • • "By gad," he cri.d, "yea are ferla nate in your friends, Malcolm. Thee he turned to Chumru again. "The jag- hir is of no mean size.' he Said, "but. 1 shall see to.' it that. a field is add, if. for-eVety. usetul • fact.. you tate.rz-- known." . Frank listened to his servant's enu- meration of the guns an,d troops atithes Lahore, Merle. What Has Dandruff Got To With Baldness? You .see the statement every day . that the one causeof baldness is den- drTuffru.d . eBuatnit Is often Preeedes the departure of the hair. it is equally true that yen know men with a shock of hair you cast hardly pull a cOmb through, who haws carried around a dandruff laden . collar 'as -long as you ligiVe known them. . You have also 'seen men whose- scati(, was kept as clean as a baby's' whose hair -was surely departing.-• That dandruff talk sounds Well and 'eorivInces a good many . of us, but let us not fool ourselves. ••Of course dandruff isn't a good thing to carry around; but it is onlyan in- . dication. The same trouble that causesthe hair ,to .fall out usually causes flan - 'draft so if you ket at the cause and arrest the Toss. of hair. yull will Stets dandruff too. Those tvIto use NYars Ifirsutone find It the most satisfactory hair healer and hair dressing they have ever used. It does stop the hair from falling ommends it, -$1.01) and 50c .111 sprinklego .out. 1:ft w II also stop dandruff, Your Nyal )Druggist cheerfully ree --- bottles. • ' . ' Soid .and. Guarenfeeed by W, S. Holmes, .J. E. -Hovey, W. A. • McConnell, Clinton. . , and'men. • tOOK,Ftteilnit alturOISUGH cot -rent% sttrautast eacbeveryday .71411.tY One fo•r • ana no Was se:pewee at the accuraele • of Chumre's mental note -taking. ."I need not have gone at all, sir," het. ' could not help commenting when thr bearer had answered Nicholsons final • question.. "I seem to have a Napoleon for a "valet" The brigadier laid a kindly hand on Frank's shoulder - "You forget that you have brought me the mast important news of elle* he said. "The enemy is defeated be- fore the Bret ladder is planted against their walls. • They know it, and, thanke to you, noW we know it. My only re- maining difficulty is not tet take Deihl, but to screw up our Chief to make the effort." riti" lhis voice sank to a deep growl." "But I'll brtng him to reason, I will, byHeaven even if I risk being,.catili- iered for insubordination!" CHThAePTEExpRiatirioV. nII Two hours atter midnight -that I,. A time of rest and peace itt tnost lands. 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