The Archive · 1935

Unexpected Release

When Mr, Frenchami had an opportunity of interviewing the Red Chieftain, he made his wife's condition plea that he should release her s0 that she could press for ransom. 'Two days after this the Frenchams, were told that they could go, They' allowed Mrs. Frencham to take a cane sedan chair, gave the couple /some money, and provided them with fan escort from the chief's bodyguard. 'They. also supplied Mrs.. Frencham with a wadded quilt, and sent a cook with flour, bread, and salt to prepare their food' along the way.

"At the boundary of the Red tercitory the Prenchams were able to engage bearers to carry Mrs. Frencham to Lalan, where the military gave them food, passports, and procured bearers to carry them on to Hanchung.

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