Chapter 11 A MAN OF COMMAND

It was in truth the sheik who had been struck by the train the previous day.

The Arab turned and faced the howling mob, flourishing his shining sword.

"Destroy the infidel who has defiled the holy temple of the Prophet!" snarled one of the infuriated Mohammedans.

"By the grave of my father," cried the sheik, "I swear to slay the first who