Chapter 25 Section 9 The Khorstians' Answer

The next day Padson resumed his work on the fence, not without guessing what was being said about this unusual job, and he had to do his utmost to avoid the spread of gossip, taking every opportunity to give a brief account of his actions. instruction of. Early in the morning he went straight to Altleble and made a bold request of him.From now on, the sentry will be completely at his own house, which is next to the river, so he asked to supervise the guard at his house, instead of sending him elsewhere and letting another person stand guard at his place.This is understandable. Altlebull, this man is very cold, but his request is justifiable, there is no reason to dissent, and in some respects, Paderson is still a respectable man, he is a peaceful man, a job People who are not afraid of fatigue.Besides, there didn't seem to be anything inappropriate about agreeing to his request.

Are you busy repairing the house at this time?Altlebull told what he saw. The Irishman answered him calmly that public works had ceased and that he could use the time to attend to his personal affairs.That way you don't waste time.This explanation was very natural and in line with Paderson's habits, and Altleb answered it with satisfaction. OK, that's it.He didn't ask any more questions. He didn't take his decision too seriously, and he didn't even see the need to tell Le Corgi. Fortunately for the future of the Horst colony, at the same time, there was another person who made the governor doubtful.

Last night, when Paderson came to his post, he had mistakenly thought he was alone, but he was not alone.Less than twenty meters away, Dick was lying in the grass, but he was definitely not out to spy on Paderson, it was purely a coincidence, when Padson went only a few meters away from him, Dick was just absent-minded glanced at him.But immediately re-entered his dedicated work monitoring.Because he is too young, it is not easy to arrange for him to stand guard.In an informal name, he monitored every move of the Patagonians.These savages overwhelmed his brain with associations.Perhaps the Irishman would have seen the boy if he had spent less energy and searched less intently for Siriden in the shadows.Because he didn't hide well, half of his body was exposed in the overgrown weeds.

On the contrary, Dick, as mentioned above, saw Paderson clearly.He only saw him as a Horst sentinel.At the same time, he discovered an extraordinary thing, which deeply attracted his attention. Far away over there, on the Patagonian side, behind the hillsides covered with bushes, what hides?Is it a person, no.It's a forehead and Liberian eyes, not Indian eyes.Dick recognized him, he could even say his name, he was Siriden. Naturally, he is too familiar with him, where is this human scum doing?Dick instinctively bent down and hid in the grass, for some reason?He doesn't want to be seen.

Time passed, the dusk gradually turned into night, Dick hid persistently in that place, pricked up his ears, opened his eyes wide, time went by minute by minute, he didn't see a little light, didn't hear a little sound, but then, he suddenly It seemed to him that a shadow was crawling on the ground towards Padson's position, and he thought that hearing the rustling, the whispering, the metallic sound like the clink of gold coins was only an impression, a vague inaccurate feeling. . During the switch, the Irishman was gone, and Dick stayed at his post.He listened and watched in the dark night until the twilight of dawn pierced the sky.There is no need to hold on any longer.The night passed peacefully, and when the sun came up, nothing strange happened during the day.

The first thing Dick had to do was to find Le Corgi, but he didn't know whether it was illegal to stay out overnight, so he tried cautiously first: Governor, after cleverly creating this suspense, he hurriedly added, I hope you don't blame me. Maybe, Le Corgi replied with a smile, why not blame you?If you do something bad. Dick solved another problem by asking questions, a strategy Dick had come up with. Is it a bad thing to spend the night at the southern parapet?Governor! It depends, Le Corgi said, on what is being done there. I watch Patagonians, Doge. All night, Governor! Why?

To keep watch over them, Governor! Why Oversee Patagonians?There are Sentinels in charge of this. Because I see people I know with them, Governor. Anyone you know hang out with Patagonians?Le Corgi exclaimed in shock: who is it? Siri Dai!Le Keji immediately thought of what Azerilata had said to him, that Siridey was the one who made wishes all over the sky, and the Indians trusted him endlessly. Are you sure?he asked eagerly. Sure, Governor!Dick confirmed, but I'm not sure about the rest, I just think there is, Governor. other things?what else? Governor, when it was dark, I thought I saw someone walk up to the parapet

Siri Dai? I don't know, the governor was there, someone seemed to talk, someone shook something, it seemed to be US dollars, but I'm not sure. Who is the sentinel in this place? Paterson, Governor. Hearing this name, Le Corgi immediately sounded the alarm, feeling that something bad was going to happen. These unusual news made him think deeply. Did what Dick saw and heard have some relationship with the repair project started by Paderson?This can be explained by the fact that the besiegers have not done anything for a long time. Is it because they will launch a surprise attack on the besieged?The Patagonians are counting on another way besides conquering Liberia by force. They will carry out some kind of night attack plan in the dark?

With so many unanswered questions, however, the intelligence is too vague and inaccurate to take any one course of action, and must wait, especially to closely monitor Paderson I don't blame you.Le Corgi said to Dick who was waiting for his sentence, you have done a good job, but you have to promise me that you will not tell anyone what you just said to me. Dick raised his hand solemnly. I promise, Governor. Le Corgi smiled. All right, he said, go to bed now, and make up for the sleep you've missed, but don't forget, don't tell anyone, you hear me, and don't tell either Altleble or Ali.Mr. Lordes, I said, don't tell anyone!

Once a word is spoken, it is hard to follow, Governor.Dick said solemnly. In order to find out more, Le Corgi approached Altleble. Nothing new? no sir.Altlebull replied. Are there any rules for standing guard?This is very important, and you should inspect it yourself to ensure that everyone sticks to their posts. I'll be checking back often.Altlebull promised, yes, everything is normal. Did no one complain about this errand? No sir, everyone is very positive. Kennedy was fine. He did a great job and was one of the best.And, he's always on call. No problem with Paderson? He is nothing special!By the way, as for Paderson, don't be surprised if you haven't seen him lately, since he lives by the river, and he's on guard at home.

why? He applied to me just now and I see no reason to reject him. You are right, Altleble.Le Corgi left as he said, and continued to be vigilant, but in a few days, if the Patagonians still do not attack, we will take the initiative to attack. To complicate things, Paderson has set targets.Unexpectedly, Altlebull granted his request because there was no trace of suspiciousness.Le Keji was worried, and Siriday's reappearance showed that the two had secretly colluded, and that Paderson was staying at home now, repairing the fence, in order to cover up people's eyes and ears.All these signs can prove nothing!Not enough evidence to accuse him.He can only raise his vigilance and pay extra attention to him. Unbeknownst to Paderson, he was the subject of suspicion.He worked at his ease, erecting fences and mending holes. According to the agreed date, that is, the fourth day after the second meeting with Xi Ruidai, the construction period was completed.He is a businessman of his word, and now he just waits for the buyer to pick up the goods. The sun is setting and night is coming.That night, the moon also disappeared, and it was dark all around.Paderson was hiding behind the fence and waiting. Things split in two.Since those on the outside cannot see the inside, those on the inside cannot see the outside either.No one knew what he was doing inside, and he had no way of knowing what was going on outside.He was too focused, his eyes fixed on the water, to notice that an army had quietly surrounded his residence. The completion of Paderson's project is a red flag, and it is certain that he has betrayed the island.Without further ado, act now.At twelve o'clock at night, ten wet Patagonians climbed ashore and went inside the enclosure.No one could see them, or so they thought, behind them were forty soldiers, and behind them the Patagonian army. One of the Indians handed Paderson a handful of gold coins, which he felt was not enough. wrong!he said desperately. The Patagonian was at a loss as to what he was talking about. Paderson danced and danced, he wanted to tell the other party that this would not work.In order to prove his reason, he bowed his head, transferred the gold from left hand to right hand, and kept counting. Suddenly a heavy punch knocked him unconscious, his mouth was gagged, his hands and feet were tied, and he was thrown into a corner.is he deadThe Indians don't care, even if they are alive, won't it be over if they give him another shot?I can't take care of him now, and if necessary in the future, I can deal with him as I like and hang him in the name of a traitor. The Patagonians, guns raised above their heads, waded across the river to the left bank.One after the other, two hundred people filled the yard.Suddenly, bullets were fired from both ends of the yard.The Indian was so frightened that he stood there motionless, letting the bullets shoot.Bullets exploded and blood flowed like rivers.Only then did they spread their legs and ran desperately to the outside of the fence. The head-on bullets killed the people in the front row.They all panicked and wandered around the yard stupidly.Now that half of their troops had been lost, they finally came to their senses, calmed down, and ran towards the river. Despite the rain of bullets, they still approached the river and swam desperately towards the opposite bank. When they heard gunshots, there were also fighting sounds in the distance, echoing each other, this was a blocking battle. Anticipating that the Patagonians would gather all their forces together, and that they thought they could hold it easily without firing a shot, the garrison of the camp was reduced to a few men.At this time, most of their troops, under the command of Le Corgis, came around the Paderson house. This is expected to be the main battle field. Go through the southern parapet to rob the Patagonian camp. It was this army that started the battle and signaled that the troops were in place.The few Patagonian soldiers who stayed to watch their horses would undoubtedly be easily knocked out.It lasted only a few minutes, and both battlefields settled the battle neatly. As soon as the Patagonians were gone, Le Corgis marched south to meet Altlebourg's men, and once again passed through the parapets to return to the city. The fight was excellent, and Altlebles spared no men, and the result was good, and they took nearly three hundred horses and brought them back. The Patagonians were so badly hit that they were unable to counterattack according to the combat order, and Liberia remained on guard as it had been the previous nights.After making sure that everything was properly arranged and safe, Le Corgi returned to Paderson's yard. Through the pale starlight, he saw that the ground was full of corpses, and there were wounded people moaning inside, and someone came to rescue them. But where is Paderson?People found Paderson with his mouth gagged and hands and feet bound in a pile of corpses. He was unconscious. Is he a victim?Le Corgis began to reproach himself for his error of judgment when the Irishman was lifted and many gold coins rolled from his waist to the floor. Le Keji was heartbroken, and turned his head away. Everyone was astonished, and Paderson was sent to prison, and Dr. Liberia was called to treat him, who immediately came to the Governor's service, and the Irishman was in no danger, and would soon recover. Le Corgi felt a little disappointed. He very much hoped that this tragedy would end with the death of the criminal. On the contrary, this guy was still alive and would continue to do evil.Kennedy took advantage of it, and when it was really impossible, he took a lenient approach.This time it is about the whole people. No one will forgive this kind of soft heart. This despicable and shameless person was so ruthless and exchanged so many lives for money. He must be judged, punished, and exercise the power of the law.But despite his change of concept, Le Cergi loathed it in practice. That night passed safely, and the people of Liberia talked excitedly all night about the big things that happened, applauding them for turning the crisis into safety, and people felt even more grateful and respectful to Le Corgi, who was able to defeat the enemy like a god. The summer solstice is approaching, and there are only four hours in the whole night. At two o'clock in the morning, the sky has been illuminated by the morning sun. When the Khosts came to the southern parapet, they could see a long row of enemy camps. An hour later, the crowd broke into cheers of victory, and there was no longer any doubt that the Patagonians were packing up and retreating.In fact, everyone is not surprised. The battle last night has proved that they can't get any cheap on Khost Island.The enemy suffered heavy losses, 420 horses, 300 of which were captured, and the others were killed. They only had 300 horses left. In addition, they lost more than 200 people, and their strength was reduced by one third. At around eight o'clock, the crowd in Patagonia burst into commotion, and horrific curses sounded. All the soldiers rushed in one direction, as if to watch the excitement.Horst was too far away to see clearly.It was crowded and noisy. What happened?what are they doing An hour later, they regrouped and divided into three groups.The cavalry cleared the way and pressed the formation, with soldiers who had lost their horses in the middle.The pioneer held something high, but couldn't tell what it was.The round thing looks like a ball on a stick. Around ten o'clock the Patagonians set out, moving quietly and slowly, under the watchful eyes of the inhabitants of Liberia. The Khorst people received the order, and the warriors with horses assembled immediately. In less than an hour, a troop composed of 300 people reported to Le Corgi, 100 infantry and 200 cavalry.Le Corgi led them, following the Patagonians northward. The Patagonians stopped for the first time to rest when they came to the Lee Willnon estate, but this time, they did not attack again.The defenders of the manor, hidden behind the courtyard wall, were on standby because they didn't know about the battle that took place in Liberia yesterday.They did not begin, for they were sure they had failed when they saw the Indians looking downcast.What's so terrible about the defeated army, they are no longer opponents, they are just poor unlucky worms. The spears in the hands of the soldiers at the head kept picking up a round object, but they couldn't make out what it was. Le Corgi ordered the release of the Patagonian captives.The door was opened, but the Indians did not move. They could not believe that they were free.I thought to myself: I'm afraid this has ulterior motives, don't fall into the enemy's trap! Le Corgi came to Azerilata's side. What are you waiting for?he asks. Waiting for you to decide our fate.he answered. You need not be afraid, you are free. free!The Indian repeated in surprise. Yes, your armies have lost the battle and are retreating now, go with them, you are free.Tell your brothers, the white man has no slaves.We forgive them, and may they have some sense. The Patagonian looked at him uncertainly, and then, following his companion, walked away slowly.Under the surveillance of the defenders, they stepped out of the wall and pursued the army northward. At dusk, the Indians stopped for the night.Although they did not encounter any snipers along the way, they were still panicked when they saw a group of cavalry and infantry appearing behind them.But the Khosts stopped at two kilometers. For three days, nothing happened.On the fourth night, the Patagonians finally came to the place of landing.In the early morning of the next day, they found out the boat hidden on the small island, boarded the boat and left.But they left something on the shore, which they had been carrying since they left Liberia, carried by a pole and stuck in the sand.They finally ditched it. When the boat went away, Horst came to the shore, and saw that it was a human head, and felt terrified.Taking a closer look, it was Siri's head. The truth came out, after Hidari disappeared, she ran among the Patagonians.Since he was a white man, the natives had high hopes for him, and when they were disappointed now, of course they wanted revenge. The next morning, Le Corgi set out to return to Liberia, and on December 30th finally returned to the city. Although the aggressors were driven away, things didn't end there, and Paderson remained in prison. When Padson woke up, he found himself locked in prison. He couldn't tell what kind of mood he was in. He didn't know what happened.Gradually, his memory came back; Siride and the Patagonians had shamelessly betrayed him. What happened?If the Patagonians had won, they must have put him to death; and now that he is alive and in prison, they have not won, they must have lost! If this is the case, and he is locked up now, it means that the matter has been exposed, isn't it terrible?He couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.But when they thought about it again, they had no evidence, they just had doubts about him, and they couldn't draw conclusions based on doubts alone.He still seems to be alive and can escape this catastrophe. Paderson looked for his gold, but couldn't find it.However, he is not dreaming, this gold, he has received, how much?He doesn't know very well.There was not actually the prescribed twelve hundred piastres, since these rascals stole them, but there were at least nine hundred, or even a thousand.Who stole his gold?Patagonian?Maybe, but more like the people who locked him up. Then Paderson's heart was filled with hatred and anger, Indians and immigrants, reds and whites, all alike, thieves and cowards, he had a deep hatred for them all, hated them. From then on, he couldn't rest anymore, he was restless and full of anger.He assumed countless situations, but he couldn't be sure which one. He was like an ant on a hot pot, eager to know the truth of the matter, but those who cared about him were indifferent to him. Day by day, his situation is still the same, people seem to be Forgot about him. It wasn't until December 21, after he had been imprisoned for a week, that he finally walked out of the prison under the escort of four armed soldiers, and things came to an immediate conclusion.Arriving at Government Square, Paderson was stopped. For the solemn trial of the traitor, Le Corgis demanded that all be present.What happened a few days ago has shown the public a concept that unity will bring great strength.If everyone disobeyed the general principles and fought on their own, how could the Patagonians be driven out so easily?He tried to give new impetus to the born sense of solidarity by punishing criminals harshly in full view, with Le Corgis, three members of parliament and regular judge Ferdinand S.Beauvale waited on the table.People faced them, giving the accused a place in the audience.The back is enclosed by a railing, and the entire population of Liberia is crowded there. As soon as Paderson appeared, tens of thousands uttered angry accusations, Le Corgi gestured, and the crowd fell silent.The interrogation of the accused begins. The Irish denied it in every possible way, but to no avail.As soon as his lies were exposed, Le Cogi counted the charges against him, starting with Siriday, who undoubtedly appeared, and the defeated Indian was half dead. He beheaded. Le Corgi continued with the allegations. Siride not only conspired with the Patagonians, but also with Paderson. They made an agreement, returned to their home, repaired the courtyard wall, and asked themselves to stand guard there, from Patagonia. The fact that the Nigerian people walked into the yard shows that they colluded with each other inside and outside, and the gold found on Padson's body is also a strong evidence. He lost all his property a year ago, and now it can prove that he has gold on him. source? Paderson hung his head, feeling finished. The trial was over, the court deliberated, and then Le Corgi sentenced Paderson to deportation, never to set foot on the island again. Immediately executed, the Irishman was delivered to a ship which was about to weigh anchor, and until the departure he remained a captive, with irons on his feet, to leave the territory of Hoster. When the crowd dispersed, Le Corgi returned to the government. He would stay alone for a while and calmly rationalize his thoughts: Who would say that he was an absolute egalitarian in the past, and he was such a person who was passionate about freedom. Independent Kingdom!How could he sit on the throne and monopolize power on a small piece of land in the boundless world!And not allow the same kind of meddling?Though all this agitated him, he did not regret it, and the treason against the traitor was over; and though the battle had cost him the leveling of Neuville, thanks to the miracle wrought against the Patagonians, it was not the same as Compared with people changing their minds, it is worthwhile to pay this little tuition fee, which also promoted the solidarity of the immigrants. They no longer doubted the power of the collective. Before this series of events, Khost Island was a colony that gathered two More than a dozen people of different nationalities, and now Horst has become the motherland of immigrants.