The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt Chapter 3 - Captive

The Dash for Khartoum Chapter XVIII - The Zareba

In which Edgar and the sheik organise a stout defence against the advancing Mahdist force by constructing a fortified enclosure and holding off repeated attacks with steady rifle fire and sharp discipline. After enduring a siege and a fierce encounter, they receive reinforcements and celebrate their hard-won victory before preparing to journey anew across the desert.

The Dash for Khartoum Chapter XVII - A Runaway Slave

In which Edgar, finding his position among the Arab sheik’s encampment increasingly settled, proves himself skilled both in healing and language, earning respect and kindness despite the tensions among the slaves. Meanwhile, the sheik faces the threat of pursuing dervishes and devises a daring plan to defend their secret oasis with Edgar’s counsel, preparing for a perilous stand to safeguard their people and livelihood.

The Dash for Khartoum Chapter XVI - In Disguise

In which Rupert Clinton, faced with the grievous news of his brother's capture by the Arabs, devises a daring plan to infiltrate the region disguised as a native, seeking leave to embark upon this perilous quest with the aid of trusted guides and swift camels. With careful preparation and the cautious support of his comrades and commanders, he sets forth amid the shifting fortunes of the campaign, hopeful that skill and steadfastness may yet prevail against the hazards that lie ahead.

The Dash for Khartoum Chapter XV - Bad News

In which Rupert Clinton receives unexpected news that clears up a long-standing family mystery, even as the dire fate of Khartoum and its heroic defender casts a dark shadow over the expedition. Amidst the hardships of the retreat and the sweltering heat, Rupert contemplates a daring plan to rescue his brother, showing steadfast resolve despite overwhelming odds.

The Dash for Khartoum Chapter XIV - A Slave

In which Edgar finds himself a captive among Arabs whose fierce disputes over his fate reveal much of their stubborn pride and complex loyalties, and he endures a taxing journey across desolate lands to an outlying village far from the Nile. Here he becomes bound to the household of the sheik and his wife, where amidst curiosity and scepticism, he begins to adapt to his new life by sharing his knowledge and asserting his rightful dignity amidst the harsh realities of desert slavery.