The Rajah's Fortress — page 213: what you’re looking at

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202 THE RAJAH'S FORTRESS. tone, “ before one more sun sets yonder fortress will hold another of those accursed Feringhi, and when two more suns have risen the red flag will float from yonder rocks. You have never honored with your presence these festive occasions that I provide for my people. This time I have a rare treat in store. You shall see how an English offi- cer likes to be blown from a cannon’s mouth. There was a time when” he paused. “T will await you at sunrise,” he added, and turning abruptly he left the hut, and, followed by his guards, strode away toward the fortress. Pale and trembling, yet devoutly thankful for his deliverance, Guy crawled out from his hiding- place. . Loyd pulled him roughly to his feet. “You must leave here at once,” he whispered. ‘You heard all. See what you have escaped.” “ But what did he mean?” asked Guy. “ They have not yet returned ?” “No,” replied Loyd, “ but when they come they will have the Englishman withthem. His capture is certain. Fill your bottles now, and I will give you what food I have. I dare not go with you. They would scour the jungle, and all would be discovered. But to-morrow at this time return. If you find the hut in darkness you will know that I am awaiting you. I may learn something of value at the fortress in the meanwhile.” Guy lost no time in filling the bottles, and then COLUM 1OOO SS co