The Press., 1884-05-08
MY COUSINS DREAMS.
lFROM THE DANIsH.l

| (FRoM THE DAN1sH)
 BY CARL THEODORE HANSON. Author of "Ie Loup," "A Lords Daughter" "The
 Baroness de Reidesel," etc.
 CHAPTER V.
 "Ah 50 we proceed now to the business part of your errand. That is probably correct But since you have already dis closed so much of your errand, perhaps l may, without appearing too inquisitive, ask you to inform me of what remains to be done"
 "Certainly!" Paul replied. We have ordered teams of this district, they were not produced; we ordered provisions, but they were not delivered. Now, all this being the fault of the deputy, and, as Count von Platow has assumed his busi- ness, must return with him to head quarters"
 "You?''
 ''Such are my orders"
 ''And you intend to obey those orders ?" "Yes; in order to see you, as l already have had the pleasure to mention. My wish in that respect has been completely satisfied, and, as you recently referred to my duty, l will now proceed to perform it."
 "And you will arrest my father? But, un- fortunate being do you not conceive that by so doing you will destroy all your form CT generosity-all that have admired ill yeu?"
 ''Is it possible for me to lose more ?" responded Paul.
 "But the count is not here"
 ''Then we shall have to find him. You recolect my talent in finding those I seek? ?''
 During the conversation Sergeant Drewes l II. T and halted with military salute before Paul. The countess shrank from the tall and powerful figure before her.
 "How are you getting along?" inquired Paul.
 ''Famously, Lieutenant! The men drink madame's health, as thanks for the pro- visions and excellent wine you have sent us," he added, lowing to the countess.
 "Have any of the inhabitants departed since our arrival?'
 ''Not a cat p replied the sergeant. ''They were easily excused, as l have sta toned sentinel at every possible outlet. 7 "Who ordered that to be done? ?"
 "Isupposed it to be the lieutenant's will you are usually so careful
 "It is we'll. Where is the order you re ceived yesterday?"
 "Here p replied the old sergeant, as he s~AAC produced the document. The motion was hasty, and with the document came mass of brown leaflets and scattered over the floor. It proved a pack of cards which Drewes commenced to pick up as he care lessly remarked ''That contemptible regiment tailor always makes our pockets too narrow. I have told him so frequent ly. It Is impossible to take out docu ment but that the whole contents mus follow"
 The sergeant's accident was not noticed by Paul. He unfolded the document ant turned to the countess.
 "By virtue of this order I am compelled to bring the deputy with me to headquar ters. It has been said that he is not al home, so shall have to institute search much as dislike to-
 ''As you please" Helena replied, with icy coldness.
 "World it not be best to have man ol two for assistance? ?" inquired the sergeant "I could have them here in twinkling." 'It is not necessary" Paul replied. "We two will be sufficient We will proceed if"
 "I will conduct you," said Helena, as she drew shawl around her and moved towards the door opposite.
 ''I fear our search will be in vain" said Paul to the sergeant, as they departed from the room. 'sHe is certainly not here but we must de our duty"
 "On the contrary, Lieutenant l believe he he is concealing himself somewhere The old rascal below trembled like leaI when he ascertained our business. Be as sured we shall find him.
 They were conducted through large dining hall, the windows of which over looked the park. Helena walked ahead silently, slowly and apparently without needing her followers. She had almost crossed the hall when secret door, nearly concealed by the tapestry, was discovered by the observing sergeant.
 "What a curious little door that" he said, pointing in that direction.
 "Whereto does that door lead ?" Pau inquired.
 Helena's face turned ashly pale.
 s'This door," she said, hesitatingly ''leads to the library"
 ''It can do no harm to take look in side," continued the sergeant, walking to wards the door.
 Helena placed her hand on Paul's arm ''So you will--," she whispered
 'sDo my duty ?'' said Paul. "Yes; yor recently reminded me of the propriety il that.
 "And there can be no hope of forbear ance-no mercy for us ?"
 "Has forbearance or mercy been offered me?" he replied. - The sergeant opened the door and the! n entered Q large room, the windows O n which were covered with curtains and the V walls with high book cases At table il - an easy chair in the further part of the room sat all aged gentleman reading { book As they entered he turned towards them; his face expressed the most com = pIete fear, and, moistening his lips, he made an effort to speak. ) Paul walked up to him, bowed and said ''The commanding general has sent me r here to secure the person of Count VOL