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THE

THE HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH.

MONDAY, MARCH 29, 1987.

"Telegraph's" fictionisation of the Warner Bros. film now showing at the King's Theatro.

HARGE of the LIGHT BRIGADE

CHAR

CHAPTER I

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"Discouraging? break a fellow's heart." on a huge heavily and sighed,

life of a soldier."

Sealed, cross-legged silken ottoman, Surat Khan, Amitr of Suristan, looked across the audience hall of his palace at the approaching British officers, There was a blond smile on his face, a smile that did not reveal the curiosity he felt toward the four men in blue dress uniforms. His eyes did not tell his laner thoughts

enough

to

lie sat down "but that's the

and picked up a paper. "Oh-by the way. Vickers--orders came during your convoy duty. They're transfer- ring you also. I'm sorry, my boy!"

voice was hard.

we

hide our love because of Geoft--| love each other. We always will.”

"I do," Perry sald softly, "We but that couldn't alter anything—It's| Elsa turned white. Over Perry's

trled not to, Geoff. Honestly there. You do love me your eyes shoulder she saw her father.

In a volee of suppressed rage, did. He sighed again cannot hide the truth, whatever you

Colonel

Geoffrey was deadly calm. "I see try to tell me." She was close to

spoke. "Elsa-you Campbell him now and her lips were on his. will be

he said. He turned to to do? Has she promised to marry "Oh, Perry," Eisa erled drew away from him. "I've tried Perry, "You will, of course, inform you?" so hard not to--but I do love you.'

"Not in so many words." you." your brother of your treachery.”

"Splendid, Geoffrey had lost his Perry's voice was triumphant.

Ferry Bushed. “He knows me

back my con well to accuse me of trenchery," he temper. "Behind my

brother tries to steal the one thing ever take this away from us. Not said. even

That is

his business," Colonel I love most in the world-not con- Elsa's eyes lighted with sudden Campbell spoke sharply. Mine is to tent with that, when he fails he fear. "Not even what?"

to me and lies, sce that my daughter is not pestered Perry

"Geoffrey by spoke softly. arrives in Calcutta-to-day,”

as she balloon enough to return to the and might I ask what you intend

Geoffrey look the paper from his superior oficer. Where to?"

"You're to

-did not reveal that he was perfect- Charles Marport for duly to Sir know It-I knew It-nothing

There was a ring of joy in Geof- frey's voice, "Calcutta," he almost shouted.

Elan seemed stunned by the news. "Geoffrey-here?"

"Word came through this after noon," Perry went on. "Naturally.

ly aware these officers had come to tell him that the British government would no longer pay him the yearly bribe of one hundred and fifty thou-

He saw in his mind's eye the sand pounds under the treaty which beautiful face of Elsa Campbell-the he ended with the death of his father. Scottish girl to whom he had become The officers were not smiling engaged before leaving England. He They were ill at ease as they made remembered an evening when they their way toward the ottoman, look had reamed together just before the ing around them at the gorgeous gleaming howthernes in bloom-the they would tell me. That's why it palace, Ustening to the native muste West golden-larks rising from the vas so urgent for me to see you." to the strains of which nautch girls green fields vanishing in the sky. There was reproach in Elsa's voice danced

Even Sir Hum eating up-up till they could be seen "Perry-you should have told me sinuously. phrey Harcourt, the queen's envoy, was a little nervous. Captain Geof their radiant song to think of is this before before what happened frey Vickers and Cornets Randall and Te Elsa just now,

was to see all that-and more-and

"What difference would that have Pearson of the 27th Lancers were Elsa would be walling at Calcutta to made? We have facts to face. I'm more than nervous--they were over-welcome him-Elsa would be in his awed by their surroundings.

arms again her lips preased to his not ashamed of our love."

But

I'm still engaged to Geoffrey," The court Interpreter spoke.

brown eyes heavy His High Highness, Suret Khan,pers or happiness to be with Elsn. cried.

"We'll tell him," Perry said. offers

a prayer of gratitude that you him once again-if only for a little

menn, I'll tell him. It's my respion have been preserved in your journey

He will Good

1 understand, and places his household and ail in it

man," Colonel sibility at the disposal of the illustrious Woodward sold in amazement.

know he will. He's a great person, and he's human. He won't envoy of Her Most Gracious Majesty,

"You seem positively piensed." Queen Victoria."

"pleased why be hap- stand in our way

You see, Colonel Camp-

Ings?" he asked.

while.

sir.

heavens,

"I

"But supposing he doesn't under- stand what then? Elsa was doubt ful.

Sir Humphrey bowed: "May I ex-

pict lend Her Majesty's warmest greet- bell's there' and I'm

"Oh, yes." Light dawned for the

"You are engaged to his "I still must tell him-It's the only Perry said. decent thing to do," And again he kissed her. "I'll teli

The Khan ross, salaamed graceful-colonel.

ly and descended from the dais, ex-daughter. It's an ill wind. Boy. A

Humphrey touched it in the oriental acknowledgment of friendship.

Peg."

I

"Perry attentions."

•

too

turned away from the colonel and spoke deliberately to Elsa. "I shall see you again before you leave for Chukoti?"

even

can't believe that,"

angry now.

Perry

your

out, Take "Belleve-get dirty diplomatic intrigues elsewhere get out of my sight and stay but .out.' Colonel Campbell's voice was ley as he said: "One moment, Captain door. "Very well," he said. "I al- Perry stood up and went to the Vickers-you still retain your army ways thought of you as a kind of rank

been God, though you've seconded for the political service. I little man.""

but I find you are a rather The door slammed and suy I shall use my you don't do as

he was gone. influence to have you recalled to England. Have you anything

Geoffrey ran to the window, look- fur-

ing after

him, hoping he would turn ther to say?"

and come Perry shrugged.

"Nothing, sir."

even He turned on his heel and went into the ballroom.

It was not until the ball had ended that Geoffrey learned from his brother's

Hips that Perry and Ein were in love. Perry was waiting for

e Geoffrey in the latter's quarters in the Calcutta barracks.

back But Perry didn't

look around. When he was out of sight, Geoffrey sighed, bitter- ly regretting the quarrel, but still believing in the girl he loved.

He still believed in her next day when he called at Colanel Campell's home to say. farewell. Elsa was walling for him in her father's study and when the door opened she ran

"Glad you came in and waited." | to film. Geoffrey said, his voice warm with affection.

"Ind to.", Perry said.

"I might have missed you com- pletely," Geoffrey sat on the edge and of

"I'm off again to-morrow."

"Going back with the Campbells 10 Chukoti?"

tending his jewelled sword, and Sir Cho luxuriant garden in Calcutta, him after the ball to-night. He'll of his cot, grinning at his brother.

young girl and a young officer sat be there." by a fountain looking Into each other's eyes. The girl Campbell, and she was loveller than the garden. The young officer Lieutenant Perry Vickers, Geoffrey's brother.

chair.

The Khan was still smiling as, in he motioned Sir a secluded alcove, Humphrey to then, that negotiations have brought no results?" he said.

"Regrettable as it is, we must bear in mind that the treaty by which your father received annual appreciation for his extraordinary services auto malleally ceased to exist on the oc carton of his death," Sir Humphrey sald

up.

The girl spoke. "But, Perry," she said. "Why was it so urgent for me

to meet you?"

then

Geoffrey was at the ball given at Was Elsa the government house by the Governor-General, Sir Charles Mace- neld, in was

honor of Surat Khan. Every- one of importance in Coleutta there because the ball was a gesture of friendliness on Sir Charles partuns and plenty of em toward the Khan, Sir Charles knew that there was trouble brewing in

mes between

and Eng- Russia, the Crimes latid, France and Turkey, and that Russian agents were attempting to rouse the border tribes against Eng- land. He hoped, by this show of friendliness, to prevent the Suristani from opening hostilities. He believ-

price. ed in prace at a t

Geoffrey was there and Elsa and so was Perry. Perry and Elsa met in the conservatory.

"Darling, how I love you," Perry said, as he took Elsa in his arms.

Elsa tried to be loyal to her fiance, "It's wrong," she sold.

Geoffrey shook his head. "No, Worse luck. Macefield sent for me was-have to buy horses in Arabin and the north country. We'll need good

Perry frowned. "Sounds like trouble in the Balkans," he said..

"That's my guess, too. I tried to sound out Macefield but he shut up like, on oyster."

"Answer me one question first and

I'll tell you," he replied. "What?" The Khan's eyebrows went

"Do you love me?” For myself chalk do my humble best to accept, with grace, this sud-

Elsa was startled by the abruptness den and seemingly capricious with- of the question, "Of course, Perry- drawal of support," he said. "I shail I'm very, very fond of you." also, of course, endeavour to convince akin to no answer For You unde, the Nawabs and Maliks of Suristan taking her hands. you love me that the action of the British Govern- as I love you? Does everything else ment is not to be construed as un-stop

when I I come into the

room?" friendly, to assuage their natural re- Elsa looked at him wonderingly. sentment and to curb any active re- "Perry-I never knew you this way." prisals they might so easily contem- Perry's arm went around her plote."

waist. Yes you did. Darling, we Sir Humplirey cleared his throat. have both known for a long time--- "I

confident

your highness, only we've both tried desperately to

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praiseworthy efforts will be reward- ed--with success," he said.

"Confidence is an admirable quality,

Sir Humphrey," the Khan said and __now_he_wasn't - smiling.

dom

"Wo-so-sol- appreciate it fully-until it is

withdrawn,

Sir Humphrey was smiling as the border chiefla in spoke. So certain was he that his mission had been successful, that he failed to catch the. undertone of bitterness and hatred in Surat Khan's last remark. He was bubbling with happiness when he re- Joined his friends,

"Fine fellow, the Khan," Sir Hum- phrey said. "There's a man can take a thing or two with some grace. The fellow's a gentleman.

"Quite right, Sir."

Geoffrey said,

but from. his tone one could tell he did not agree

with Sir Humphrey. He had lived too long in Northern India to trust a border potentate.

Beside a broad expanse of river on a sunbaked plain, in northern India lood the garrison of Chukoti, one of Britain's farthest fung outposts. Over the fort the guidon of the 27th Lancers rippled in the tired breeze. The company of lancers, led by Cap- tain Vickers, quickened its pace as it approached the fort and the tired men were smiling as the big gales swung open' and they rode into the

compound,

Triestina

Lloyd

"Dismount," Geoffrey ordered as they

hey reached the stables. He tossed his relns to an orderly and strode across the compound, smiling at the native women and children who were alling in the sun' outside the mud huts. He had stopped smiling as he entered the commandant's office, and! stood at attention in front of the desk at which sat Colonel Woodward, Commander of the 27th, an elderly man of military bearing.

"I have to report the return of the escort. All present and correct,” hei Bald.

Colonel Woodward looked up. "Sit down, won't you? Tell me what real- ly happened-unomcially."

"You haven't been on the frontier for seven years without understand- ing Surat Khan and the temper of the Suristani- tribes. Do you share Sir Humphrey's optimism over his ah -success?!

Geoffrey hesitated. Then he said: "Frankly, no, sir. Sir Humphrey is a fine diplomat an expert at conting bitter pills, but "

- Colonel Woodward was thoughtful, “Hmmmm-It will take the Khan be- tween seven and eight weeks to or;} ganise the Buritanis,"

least," Geoffrey said, Colonel Woodward banged the table with his dist. "Insufferable," he said. Geofrey looked puzzled. But that with ample time to will provide to prepare,

Colonel Woodward almost shouted. Us. For twelve years I've commanded these men, trained 'em, nursed 'em, taught 'em to fight. And now there is a prospect of a thun- dering good scrap the war office de cides to transfer me to a Staft Billet ab Army Headquarters.”

Geoffrey looked sympathetic.

So was

"Wrong to be in love," Perry, said We hotly, "Let us face the truth.

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"Geoffrey." Perry said, sitting on the cot Beside his brother. "Some- thing

happened-something serious."

Geoffrey lit his pipe. "What?" "I've fallen in love with Elsa." Perry's velce was very quiet.

"Oh," Geoffrey said and then he added with utmost sympathy, "I'm sorry. How rotten for you.

· Perry didn't stop. "And-Elsa is in love with me."

Geoffrey stood up. "I don't think you know what you're saying." His

"You're going away?" she asked, Geoffrey nodded, "A glimpse of paradise and they snatch it away. But I don't regret the glimpse I've

you do you, Elsa?" Determined not to hurt him, Elsa lied. "Of course

под

she said. "How long will you be away?"

"A month-who knows? But the very moment I get back, then watch out for the matrimonial fireworks. In that to milady's liking?"

Elsa tried to hide her emotions. "Perfectly," she said.

Geoffrey took her in his arms and kissed her. "I must be going in a moment-but there's something-it's silly-but Perry came to see me last night."

Elsa's body was trunt. “Well." "He's in love with you, Eisa." Her answer came in a rush, "You mustn't, take him seriously he's young and impressionable."

Geoffrey's smile was one of re-

Hef. "I knew it. He's angry now and 1 hurt him but that will pass and he'll be the best man at our wedding, won't he, darling?" her and was gone.

"Yes," she said softly. He kissed her and was gone.

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