The morning call., 1890-06-08

PaIkin could not help, BY powerful curse.
showing his wrath at having failed 10 secure the
'.I was fool :" he cried In his fury.
"Ha ha I" said Miller, 1.-The bird Is singing
again We must have made good bargain ~
"YOu shall know 1t ALL" said Helen. II know
all, and shall have strength enough, L trust, to
tell you the details. And then all is at an end.
Now have done my work. Do you now admin
lister Justice aud aVenge yourself. ] shall pray
for him here"
She knelt down by the body of her betrothed.
land now" said Miller, turning to Palkln, at
ls your turn. Did you, perhaps, think We had
Miller turned next to the exles with these
words:
/" We have transgressed the criminal laws Of
this country, We shall benceforth be looked
upon as murderers and be hunted down like
arms Tor you all. To-day We must create gen
eral terror This man here is one OF our bitter
est and most powerful enemies l need not ac.
euse him before you; you know yourselves OF
what lie is capable. What punishment do you
decree against him? What has he deserved ?"
Death !" cried The eXiies unanimously
Death? Really? Have you thought of moth
Ing better?" laughed Miller scOrnfully. LIS
ten 10 me! Far IN the west OF the world, across
the ocean, in America, they have law they call
Lynch law. lhis law saws: An eye f0r all eye,
tooth for tooth. This man has lad one OF US
murdered, killed by tile knOul! l condemn him
TO the same penalty :"
AT these words Palkln changed color, aud tore
mady at his bonds.
What! You Will dare touch your Colonel?"
Miller laughed aloud.
You shall see what we think OF your rank"
In The meantime tie eXes looked at each
other; some one had to be found Who would take
upon himself The daty OF the rXecutoneT Mil
ler grasped at their secret thoughts.
"Well. we must have an eXecutloueri Bring
the Captain from Irkutsk in here'
The eXlles all agreed. aud two men i'm
mediaiely went 10 the Inspectors house.
Listen TO NE. although do not know yOu,"
s2a fskn now oS Do y st2Kn Gp ths 9 R2 HGt qs s
nagaika. Rather kill me at blow, at once!
What harm did ever do yOu?"
Miller interrupted him angrily.
You pTeiend not to know me, and ask me
what harm you have done me. Aud yet you
arrested me at Tie same time with the Ace of
Hearts, and owe 1t To you that am here III
exile"
-. only did my duty at that time"
Perhaps you also mul ed this man from
duty, who was my friend? You only crafty me
Immensely by your prayers, 'NEicb snow Inc what
towards you are, All er ALL"
Palkin, now convinced that nothing could pre-
vent his destiny from being iulhlled, showed con-
tempt, and boastingiy said:
" DO what you choose, robberi You shall see
how Colonel OF The gendarmes can die. You
shall not hear my voice, and see how differently
from your friend shall bear your toIment!''
" Wen see" SAID Miller
Tie door opened, ana four OF the eXiles dragged
the Captain IN. He uembled and lOOr ed de6dy
pale; when lie saw the cOrpses lying about lie
fell on his knees and cried, addressing Miller:
" Pardon mel Mercy!"
Miller kicked him back with his foot.
Get up, dog You shall escape with your
life II you obey our orders"
whatever you order I'll do II cbeerfully"
81 have sentenced This man here 10 receive
500 blows with the Dasaika. That is your duty,
as you are an officer OF the police. Garry ont the
sentence and your life shall be spared"
1he Captain spTang up.
"a kuout give me the knOut understand
that "a; art to perieelioni You shall see II ~
torture In his hands, approaching Palkin and
letting the leather strap whizz through the air.
At the same instant, however. lie started back {;
a had rgcOpulZpu the hound urisOnar fpr
Iible Colonel.
"That man l am TO beat? No, neverl'
" Well" said Miller, " then you will have to
die too Comrades, this vermin wrlthing at our
feet Is one or our worst ana cruelest enemies.
He has the death Of many brother on his con-
science. You are all OF you soldiers, and there
fore IL Is no disgrace TO any one 10 carry out the
sentence which / pronounce. Ii Is death for the
Captain of lfkutsk, and death by being shot.
We have only two guns, but they viii suffice.
Two men iorward!"
Instantly Two exlles advanced who had once
been dependent on The hated Captain and had
suffered accordingly.
The hesitation of the Captain had, however,
been founded only upon The fear Of the inferior
before tile superior. When he saw death so near
cried:
"slop. Pll infct the punishment"
FIRST tear on the gold lace OF bis uniform"
| commanded Miller
Consider" cried Palkin. "you committing
treason again ST the Gar"
The Captain saw only death threatening him
visiby. Like wolf lie fell upon the Colonel
off the lace and the whole uniform.
"COnsder!" cried Palkln once more. at is
hlgn treason"
The Captain, half insane with fear, tore off his
shirt also. leaving he broad back of tie Colonel
OF the gendarmes bare. The exiles looked curl
OusIy at the proceeding.
Captain, lake time to refect!" cried Palkin
once more.
'Stfike I" commanded Miller.
The nagaika whiZzed through the air, and Pal
kin uttered cry tnat went through marrow and
bone. as the Russians say.
Captain, strike harder, IL you wish to save
| your life ~
The man struck almost without knowing what
| be did. At the twentieth blow Pakln roared
| like wild beast.
Rather kill Inc at once, but cease torturlng
| met"
Miller laughed aloud.
"Did not say so 2 You have weakened very
| quickly. Captain, mind, II you do not use the
nagaika we'll"
Millers revenge was however, not to be COM
| plele. Suddenly one OF the exiles who had stood
sentinel, rushed IN, eXclaiming:
Take care troop Of soldiers is approach.
| ing the village. We must have been careless and
allowed one OF the Cossacks to escape"
'Let US escape !" cried Miller. AT the same
time lie drew his dagger and threw II at PalkiD,