Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-06

 this time, he had deemed 80 alarmed for to call his soul his own.
 He would as soon have looked to sec worm turn under the heel that mangled 1t and attempt to retort, as to have Law renee Richmond try to thwart his plans; not that he looked upon the old man us harmless. but because he believed he had him in his power so completely.
 The man whom he addressed so fiercely was for the time being incapable of re- plying, for it flashed over him that this might not be quite so very pleasant after all, for 1t might prove two-edged sword, staying on both sides.
 If he could not convince the fighting Captain that he had had no hand in this singular drama that had just taken place, then exposure must come, for In his rage the soldier would not be very apt to spare the scourging process.
 These things darted through the mind of the master of the Terrace very speed fly, and he was soon in possession of his senses again.
 Whom, however, he attempted denial of being implicated in the affair. Capt. Grant would not listen to him.
 'You have played me false,- Richmond, deny it if you dare. Hark! even now I can hear your accomplice riding off, and doubtless carrying your daughter with him-a second Lochinvar. Highly TO- mantle, no doubt, but you shall suffer for 1t. even If 1t should be the last act of my life. A brave foe I can honor, but @ traitor despise, and would risk life to give him the punishment he deserves"
 "Listen to mol" cried the old man, now fully alarmed for his safety, as he saw that the mad soldier-adventurer was in Q fit state to do any rash act; "although I would have saved my daughter If 1t had been possible, yet I swear to you had not the remotest suspicion of such a thing occurring; and now I sec through 1t all plainly. Do you know who has carried away your bride, Capt. Grant? The young master of Darrel Chace has been here"
 Tho Captain uttered an oath.
 There was something plausible in this statement that made him hold his arm, for he had raised 1t as though to strike the old man to his own floor.
 Roger Darrel here ? he snarled.
 His coolness, which had always seemed part of his nature, had apparently de- serted him at this juncture. leaving him the embodiment of savage rage. The idea advanced by the old man might have gained more headway, but that in again searching the face of Lawrence Rich- mond with his keen eyes, he detected a gleam in the others orbs which it seemed to him was induced by triumph. That settledit.
 All he might say would go for naught and Lawrence Richmond saw from the flash upon tho others face that he was doomed.
 Again tho soldier clutched him, and his face, purple with passion, looked moro like tho possession of fiend than q human being.
 "You have played mo false and now I | shall bring ruin upon you. told you it | was dangerous game playing with fire, | and 1t seems you would not hood it. The consequences be upon your own head. Do you hear me, traitor?" His hand had caught the old mans | throat, and in his fury of madness he would in all probability have choked Lawrence Richmond, for the few guests present were so filled with horror that they could move neither hand nor limb
 
 | terious foreigner darted across the floor. l One hand fell upon the shoulder of the crazed soldier.
 "Just in time to prevent the charge of murder from being added to the list oi crimes of which you stand accused, my | dear count"
 The Captain did net relax his grip upon the old man, but, as the voice of the stranger reached his ears, 1t was ob. served that he not simply shivered, but shuddered like man with the ague.
 He slowly turned his head, his face still scarlet, and there was look in his eyes that was most wonderful to behold but whether of fear or defiance, or both it would have been hard to say.
 For half minute he looked at the mar in black over his shoulder. The light deserted his eyes and sullen fury alone ragged there.
 "What do you seek?" he finally de manded.
 'I seek you, count. Be careful how you carry yourself if you would not have all made known here," returned the new conner.
 Cunning crept into the eyes of the Captain, and he proved himself the son o | OAAO A1NA OAC Oy LID tsCCAOAS OOInc 1ll0L would have been foolish enough to have flown at the stranger, and have been de feated, but he was too wise for such false course.
 "Gentlemen, you will excuse me for $ few minutes while retire with this per son and explain to him the mistak under which he labors," said the Captain
 Of course those present murmured a audible assent, at which the mysteriou stranger smiled, and came very nea laughing.
 He accompanied the Captain, however and there were some who saw that held in his hand 8 little revolver, whic was kept half concealed. Evidently. tn foreign gentleman had no intention ( being overpowered by treachery.
 Capt. Grant went away with strang
 look upon hls face, as If of mingled hat
 and shrewd cunning-a look that W oul