This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1886 Excerpt: ...inward when burst open by the enemy's shell. Confused and bewildered he struggled to regain his feet. "Keep quiet, master!" Yossouf's voice said in his ear. "It is your only chance of safety." So saying he dragged Will into the narrow space between the gate and the wall; then as he rose to WILL GALE'S ESCAPE. 211 his ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1886 Excerpt: ...inward when burst open by the enemy's shell. Confused and bewildered he struggled to regain his feet. "Keep quiet, master!" Yossouf's voice said in his ear. "It is your only chance of safety." So saying he dragged Will into the narrow space between the gate and the wall; then as he rose to WILL GALE'S ESCAPE. 211 his feet he wrapped round him a loose Afghan cloak, and pressed a black sheepskin cap far down over his face. In a minute there was the sound of a fierce struggle without. The shots of the revolvers of the two English officers rang out in quick succession, mingled with the loud report of the Afghan muskets. The savage yells rose high and triumphant. The last of the gallant band who had for hours defended the embassy had fallen. Then there was a rush through the gate as the Afghans swarmed into the court-yard, till the space around the burning house was wellnigh full. Unperceived Will Gale and Yossouf stepped from behind the gate and joined the throng, and at once made their way into the stables, where several of the Budmashes were already engaged in their work of plunder. Yossouf caught up three or four horse-rugs and made them into a loose bundle, and signed to Will to do the same. The young soldier did so, and lifted them on his shoulder so as to partly hide his face. Then he followed Yossouf into the court-yard again. Already there was a stream of men with saddles, rugs, muskets, and other plunder making their way out, while others were still thronging in. Joining the former Will and his guide were soon outside the inclosure. At any other time his disguise would have been noticed at once, but in the crowd his legs were hidden, and all were too intent upon plunder and too excited at their success to notice him. Once outside th...
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