The Early Adventures of El Borak

And then came another Turk to report that a soldier had been found murdered in the upper corridors.

A Turkish surgeon was brought who informed Kemul Bey that the soldier had evidently been slain by a blow from a bare fist. Kemul Bey mused upon the statement.

"By Allah," said the Turk, "I know of no man who could slay such a man as that soldier with his bare hands-except Gordon, whom they call El Borak."

A soldier rushed into the room.

"Your Excellency!" he shouted. "El Borak has escaped!"

Kemul ...