The Rajah's Racer

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905 Excerpt: ... is a wonderful place: well worth seeing." "I have been in several palaces, and some of them are marvels. Shirazi is a good neighbour?" "Very; we are friends, that is the principal reason I let him have Destiny. I was very reluctant to part with him." "Is he likely to win the Viceroy's Cup?" "I hope so; he is better than Mogul, I fancy." "And Akbar?" "I shall be able to tell what chance he has with him when I try him with Mogul and Black Island." They were walking to the stables, and the ladies were seated on the verandah in the shade, Harry Lavaux entertaining them. It was not until after dinner that Geraldine Margrave said, "Where is Krishna? We have seen nothing of her yet." "I am preparing a surprise for you. I want you to see her dance; I think you will be surprised." "Will she wear the dress?" "The one you saw me purchase? Yes; and it becomes her well." The others were not aware of the presence of Krishna at Evermore. Mrs. Margrave had not named it. The verandah at Evermore was wide and spacious, and at night was illuminated with lanterns and lamps, with a variety of coloured shades. They were sitting there after dinner enjoying the calm quiet of the Indian night. Presently Raja hinted at the surprise he had in store for them, and Mrs. Kane exclaimed--"How delightful. Do let us see this prodigy you have discovered. I have never witnessed a nautch dance." "You will not care for it when you do," replied Raja; "and you will not see one to-night; it is something very different: far more graceful. She is my jamadar's daughter, and has never seen a real nautch girl in her life." "I am all expectation," she said. &q...