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The boat started at three in the afternoon, and so the two friends spent their time in obtaining some new clothes for Osterberg, and generally fitting him to enter upon his clerical duties. As the time approached for Helmar's departure they made their way to the quay. "I cannot say how long I shall stay in Alexandria, Charlie," said Helmar, "but I shall let you know of my movements.
"Which means, I understand, that you were there to elicit information from any natives whom you chanced to meet." "Not at all simply to translate into English whatever they had to say. The officer was there to gather information." A faint flicker of a smile passed over Arabi's face at Helmar's ready replies, and he exchanged a few words with Naoum in an undertone.
A moment later a warder entered with some bread and coffee. The man silently advanced. Helmar's eyes watched his movements closely; he set the tin of coffee on the floor and the bread beside it, and thus, without a word, turned to depart. "I say," cried George, as the man neared the door, "is this all a hungry man is to have? Why, hang it all, I was treated better by Arden!"
On discovering Helmar's nationality, and learning how he too had fallen foul of the treacherous natives, she showed great regard for him, which gradually developed into strong affection, and her kindness knew no bounds. Her son shared the feelings of his mother, and the two, as will be seen, proved to be great benefactors to Helmar.
There was no doubt as to the sentiments they entertained for the white people, for, as they caught sight of Helmar's face, under escort of rebel soldiers, unmistakable signs of rejoicing were shown, and more than once the threatening attitude of the mob made Helmar wonder if he would reach his destination alive.
They were dressed in uniform of the Khedive's army. As the fellows caught sight of Helmar's white face, they set up a shout which was immediately answered in various directions. The boat was rapidly nearing their side of the river. Naoum drew his pistol, and Helmar his revolver. As soon as the men saw this they drew back, and two of them ran off, shouting as they went.
Helmar's party fired as rapidly as they could work the levers of their magazines; each one of that devoted little band realized that they must soon be overwhelmed, but still determined to sell their lives as dearly as possible. Their rapid fire into the advancing enemy told its tale, and many saddles were emptied, but they were now nearly at close quarters.
The next morning at Helmar's suggestion they took the train to Varna on the Black Sea, determined, from there, to take ship to Constantinople. At Varna it became necessary for Helmar to change some of his money into Turkish currency.
The rigorous manner in which crime was punished soon had its effect, and matters began to calm down inside the town. Incendiarism and robbery gradually ceased, citizens began to breathe more freely, and business revived. Helmar's occupation now began to grow more monotonous, and he looked about for something fresh.
"You're not very smart-looking," he said, eyeing Helmar's non-military appearance with a glance of contempt. "I can't help that," said George. "You said, 'come at once, so I came. It's no use finding fault with my appearance now, you should have thought of that before." "All right, I don't want any cheek, only when you go before the Colonel you are supposed to look smart.
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