The morning call., 1890-06-08

curses continued. All looked full of nifty at the
poor girl who Lad followed her betIOtEcd TO
Siberia and now looked for him among the dead.
She soon approached his bloody remains,
Haas raised his hands TO heaven. At once Helen
understood it all and fell in silent despair Oh her
kHees.
.Mlller's opportune arrival had come about in
this way. Tie fungus had brought DR.. Haas to
Ienar-kuS, who understood little Russian and
knew Millers name. The same evening Haas
saw Miller, who at once collected small num-
Der OF eXiles and gave the promise that tile colo
nsts of lie village Itself would also render
assistance. The doctor had Jana's money sllll
about him. and already suspectedi he
thought 1t best. therefore TO give lenar-kus the
10000 rubes. who In return engaged 10 furnish
the eXlles with The necessary arms As time
was pressing, Miller determined TO go on,
although most OF the men had only heavy clubs
and few swords.
Whilst Palkin was trying 10 persuade Popof to
surrender tile unlucky paper Miller reached the
village, where lie had many allies. They first
surprised the hOuse Of the inspector. seized and
bound Two COssacks aud the Captain OF gen.
darmes OF IrKulsk. In another room they found
Jana aud Helen. held prisoners Helen had been
released after she had told the Captain all she
Knew, but as Jana was nOl an exile some regards
had 10 be had 10 her name and rank. linen Jana
aud Helen had at once started 10 warn Vladimir
ana POpCff against Colonel Palkin's treacherOus
intentions. 1hey mad, however, been seized by
the Captain, who was on the watch for them.
THEN Miller with his followers had hastened TO
assist Popoif. The whole village was Involved
Ill the conspiracy, hence no one warned The gen
Paikin did not cease to shout and to curse; his
uninterrupted thTeatenngs al last made Miller
impatient.
utter complaints when We were in your hands
Tyrsnts are always towards. Keep sllenee, you
WTejched coward"
These last words hurt Palkln ike mortal
offense. He ceased to cry.
Helen kneeling by the corpse Of her betrothed,
was apparently praying quietly. but In her lace
threats seemed faiheT 10 prevail Than Ieslgna-
lion. Dr. Haas cast last look at Nicholas,
bandaged the slightly wounded men and turned
10 tie Countess:
Countess we have nothing more 10 do here.
Yonr husband is In danger, and P0pOff is beyond
our help. human Justice must proceed. Scenes
Ike these are not for your eyes. l also cannot
stay here; my duty Is 10 help aud 10 save, hot 10
punish Follow ne, pray"
Jana understood at once.
"Blood enough has been she'd" she said. "Par-
Miller shrugged his shoulders and turned
round eagerly.
EThe doctor advised you well. Countess. This
"For my husbands sake Go not svenge your
selii'
you once more leave US, unless you wish 10 wit
ness the execution "
Haas seized her hand, saying. "Come, I be-
Seech you This Is nothing for You, and we caG-
not change matters as they are. These men have
gone TOO far 10 stop here ~
she followed him, saying, almost uncOn-
"0h, my God My God Pardon them
Pardon hIm, also And pardon me, VINO have
CdNsSN al Aulo oHSAhlu6 VI O4VOA
Haas was already In tile door with the Count,
ess, when Helen sprang up and, i'll her despair,
cried:
must stayF'
Haas shook his head.
81 can do nothing more. l can assist no one
and save NO one here"
e ''Ihen Nicholas is no longer alive G."
haas Lss->- sgs~er 70 give. He turned 10 the
Countess WHO took Helen by the hand.
:.Corne Helen! Let US return together TO
a. eub IN " all Of II
my cbild!'
The doctor noticed that the exiles were becom-
Ing impatient at this delay; they meant 10 have
their revenge. He therefore drew the Countess
along with him, saying:
.Comel Helen viii follow Us sooni"
Helen, however, stood like statue and when
The door closed behind Haas and the Countess,
" He is dead really dead Murdered by those
who despised him because lie served them. You
will surely punish that man, wont you?" she
added, pointing at Palkn.
The eXiles bowed their heads.
"T That will be the beginning OF revenge, but
only The beginning. Otler men as powerful as
ms man have been as guilty OF his death. He
is dead, but do not believe that he cannot ayenge
Listen to me-" she said. turning TO Miller
"You seem 10 be the leader Of tie others. hey
have tortured him 10 death 10 extort his secret
fl ON him. l have kept il as he has kept 1t, and
will e1IrusT II TO you. What do now care for
Count LanlD? SHAH ayenge myself aud him al
She sat down on the bench and took POpof's
colo head III her lap
You searched in vain for that document"
she said, turning TO Palkip, land vet he had IL
III his possession. Now that he is dead you
.hall zee II. DO you know what he did? He
sad false Tooth inserted as large as Two ordi.
nary teeth and in that he kept the paper. VIII
you be Kind enough" she added, turning TO Mil
ler ITO take il out's
Palkln roared with fury, while Miller thought
the girl was crazy.
Follow my advice, my child" he said to her
In gentle voice. go With lhe Countess. You
will see bad things here, and you are already IN
fever"
"Ne Russian women are still half savages,"
she said. never letting go Pop0lps head. "Yester.
day was cheerful, merry girl-to-day can
not weep, and only thirst for revenge. You
think am Insane. l swear 10 you | tell The
truth. He is Dead you say. VIII you have the
courage TO open his firmly closed mouth, while
Will bold his head? DO you think do not love
him because thus treat bis body? Then you
are mistaken. for only carry out his last will.
only came here because he lad commanded me
to do So He was my life, my hope my all. To-
day have lost all 4"
Are you afraid then2" she continued as
Miller hesitated. " You want revenge ana you
neglect such formidable weapon. Must my