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The strange costumes of the nomads, with the various colors they boast, add to the romantic nature of the exposition, and his must be a poor soul, indeed, that fails to catch something of artistic fervor when such a picture appears in view. There were twenty of Bab Azoun's men present an hour before, but now only half of that number can be seen. The remainder have mysteriously disappeared.
These strange events have occurred with great rapidity, and yet, of course, they have taken some little time. It would seem as though the remainder of Bab Azoun's band, if anywhere in the vicinity, might by this time have arrived on the spot, but they do not show up, which fact is a fortunate one for them, though it takes away from the luster of Sir Lionel's fame.
Now we can turn our heads in the direction of the mines of Metidja." "It is well. Follow me, monsieur," says the courier, gravely. "We may need this," holding up the lantern. "It would be dangerous to carry it, for the eyes of Bab Azoun's men are like owls'. Besides, monsieur, we do not need it. Another lantern will give us all the light Allah desires."
But fate hits the man of valor a cruel blow, and that just when it seems as though he has success between his fingers. It happens naturally enough. At the time a portion of Bab Azoun's piratical band chanced to be separated from the main body, and were under orders to join them at the Metidja mines.
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