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Seeing Osterberg in close conversation with his friend, he looked from one to the other, as if for explanation. Osterberg, understanding the look, promptly spoke up. "Helmar is a very old friend of mine, sir. We came to this country together in fact, we left the University for that purpose. I remember him being captured near Kafr Dowar; he was on patrol with an officer of the Engineers."
"Then I suppose as you want us to go to Egypt, that will have to be our destination; but, I can tell you, I didn't expect this sort of thing." "Perhaps not," replied Helmar, quietly. "But I'm not a fool, and intend going wherever our means will carry us best. Eh, Charlie?" turning to Osterberg. "You're right, it's no use wasting our capital. Hark! what's that?" The three men listened intently.
The letter was addressed to Helmar in Mark's handwriting. He tore it open and rapidly scanned the contents. "The scoundrel!" he cried, and flung the letter to Osterberg. Charlie picked up the letter and read it out. "Dear Helmar, "I could not continue the journey as we have been going on.
Altogether, the picture that presented itself, as the vessel slowly forged towards the shore, was one of appalling significance, and as George and Osterberg took in the terrible details, neither could help a feeling of regret at the necessity of such things.
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.
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