The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-22

Murder! He has killed our master,'
Muller. still holding Andrew. ran to the
eets: ar,
The %janitor tried to arrest him, but Null
Ter threw him down and, with Andrew,
jumped into the coach. The coachman, no
doubt. had received his Instructions before
hand, for he nc sooner saw the pabob and
his companion in the carriage than he
whipped his horses and galloped off. The
pack of servants, not a yard off, uttered a
howl of rage and cried: Arrest him! He
has murdered the baron!''
But in st. Petersburg the POLICIES not pres
emit in all the streets. especially in the day
time. The people in the streets could not
imagine that the cries referred to this state
carriage that dazzled them by it's splendor:
they stopped and looked all around for the
assassin. Gradually the cries grew less
loud. TIL carriage, drawn by thorough
breds, quickly reached the court house and
stopped at the gate. This time Ivan, Da-
kouss and the two lackeys all got out with
Muller.
"You can drive homer the latter said to
the coachman. He went forward resolutely
n entered the court.
'Bello," he said. land you, Poleno, will
go into the court room, when we get to the
witness room. Place yourselves behind the
spectators and do what you like. NV
banker has my orders-he will pay you
when and What you want! Good-bye!''
Iueil turning 10 Opol ue duu6u: An
drew, we shall not meet again. Go! go! I
have nothing to say to you"
He made his way into the great building,
followed by Ivan, who dragged Dakouss
along. On the stairs Muller turned to the
physician, asking:
"Tha was the house to which you were
taken that night?"
"Yes!"
"Baron de schelmberg lives there?"
81 believe sor!'
Dakouss was trembling like an aspen
leaf. The whole party had now reached
the great hall. Andrew had come in by an
other door. Muller said to the two nihil-
lists:
go now and mind we'll what you will be
toldv'
They left Muller. The hall was filled with
judges, lawyers and curious people. who
were walking about, many in arm. The en-
try of the nabob created a sensation. He
called an usher of the court.
Request Counsellor S., who defends
Count Lanin, to come ont to me at once,
and tell him the witnesses whom he expect
ed have come"
where the trial was going on. Muller drew
a large portefeuille from his pocket and said
to Dakouss. whom Ivan still secretly held
by the hand:
"You will give your name to the man
who will come to speak to us. Immediate
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feuille. 1t contains one million roubles."
Dakouss tried to speak, but Muller
stopped him and added:
Don't tremblo so! Hold up your head!
You have been criminal, but you repentr!'
Counsellor S. CAM hastily I'D to them.
At the sight of Muller he showed signs of
tho most lively Joy.
"At last! The countess was in despair,
She behaved nobly-but you are behind
time!'
WAS it not agreed upon that in order to
make the impression the stronger, l should
not appear till the middle of the trial?"
Yes. but it is nearly over. The jury has
retired to deliberate"
ut is only two o'clock!!'
"Darine spoke very rapidly. could not
say anything. as l had no evidence"
Great God what is to Do done?"
"Oh, if you bring me new evidence moth
ing is lost!'
Muller whispered a few words in his ears, |
The counsellor rushed to Dakouss.
You are DIR. Dakouss?''
The doctor felt his tongue glued to his
palate; he wanted to speak and could not. !
Muller locke at him %furiously; the advocate
repeated his question.
Eyes" replied the poor man in Il hardly |
audible voice.
The nabob looked satisfied.
You wish to give evidence for the de-
fenseI'
"Yes,'' replied Dakouss.
VERY vel! You will be taken to the room !
whore the witnesses are. You shall be heard I
] warrant it! The jury is still celebrating. |
But that does not matter"
He now turned to an usher to give him |
some orders. Now Muller handed Dakouss |
the rortefeuille with the money and the |
doctor seized it eagerly.
"Will your highness be plensed to follow |
this usher. You, too, Mr.. Dakouss! / have
to return to the COURTROOM
VERY well!' said Muller. and shaking |
hands with Ivan, he added: "~Good-bye!'
The Siberian had tears in his eyes and
to leave Muller. "Permit me to
be present." he began.
Have you forgotten your promise?" ask
ed Muller in "a low whisper, "a few min
utes more and You may not be safe any
longer. Go, ! require it. / demand it!'
As Ivan was still hesitating, he took his
hand and warmly said: Il beg your
The siberian uttered n deep sigh and
went. Muller wen to tho door whore the /
usher was waiting for him; ho looked back
q moment and murmured:
WELT All is over!''
DakouBs had anIiously looked all around