The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-11-29

proofs would alter his. Malostys views as TO th'
prudence q the policy he has so unNceountabll
Can any one doubt ita But how will you oh
tain such proofs as you sneak or"
BY the same means by which Count Snstro
witch obtained his knowledgo Of my presence
The difficulty, I think, however. will not lie Sc
much in 1hiaininE proofs Of the Prime Minis
edge %fY lis Mo i ! n p 5ils Kins. '!e% 70 ''0 now
Give, nae tho proofs, the Prince exclaimed
into his &ujestS's presence. sword in hand u
tho consequences. what they may"
Highncss OF this promise when the occasion
arises. as 1t DOUBTLESS, WILL SirJohn said. For
the present all | would ask is that two expert
worthineys are beyond doubt, be placed at my
disposal, with Instructions 70 carry out such
orders rs shall give them, blindly and without
4 director of the Posts and Telepraphs is
You shall have what you require. But tell mo,
when do You expect to be in possession of these
induced at any moment to give HIS signature u
tho Russian treaty and once sigped' no power
1T viii be your Hilhness's fault" Sir John
said III the Kim s,Ens tho treaty before hS has
his Majesty v III not sign 1t after he has seen
them n, ipr this ! think / can yCaGh.' .,,,x.u
hausted oil other means of RrertinR this threat
ening calamity am in your hands. Sir john"
1t was two days after this conversation when
Sir Richard Arson, the British Plenipotentiary
received the following note from the Prince
Rs ger ,,,.,. .,o o,,,o,, ,,,. o..,,,r
the King will receive the Russian Ambassador
in secret audience and sign the articles OF the
treaty. Inform Sir J~ohn.-Gregor Alexander"
On reading this communication Sir Richard
Arson sprang from his chair, rang his bell: and
pieton that he desired to speak with him on a
matter of the utmost urgency. Two minutes
later Sir John entered the study, r..w
said, placing the Princes nste in Sir Johns
and the r., ola diRF . g IN si, GLANCED Ssn n through the note
The Prince, l see. has faithful servitors.' he
said. Il am in possession of similar news, and
from q more authentic source"
Indeed ~ said Sir Richard, q little nettled at
Sastrowitch himself has been good enough 10
communicate his Intentions to you :" .
p. T ! sooa h SIR John aY Tsnlleaa; . %lte a ,m ! S. Of
ceive, has the Unborn gift of penetration. which
Is the distinguishing characteristic of the true
Sir Richard stared at him in nstonishment.
have howsyer, fur, her ana more serious
continued. Immediately after the conclusion
Of the audience of his Excellency the Russian
and delivered for instant execution into the
hands Of Gen, Rostrof, the new COMMANDMENTS
THE devllr' said Sir Richard. But you are
OF news has been conveyed to you BY the Russian
Am bassador."
Before his com panton could answer the door
was thrown open and the Prince Regent himself
was announced.
His Hishness entered with the air of a man
who had given himself up to despair.
You have heard the news 2" he asked.
Sir John signitied II silent assent.
the Prince exclaimed, throwing himself into a
chair with a gesture OF desperation. This &C.
cursed treaty VIII become a reality. and Bal
ao %on Il, the SontFHay ~, there is sysry,hing no to be
NOT only iIR liberty hnf ifQ KinDN
with an air of impa,ience. DO you still adj.
!. in perill On my soul, l wish felt as sure OF
my T pwn SAFETY s1I as Hsb | feel .h, sure :. q T his Majes,y,sn
ness's arrest has heen accomplished. it may be
too late to avert Its probable consequences i
back in dismay.. "Do you mean ss aamS 'A'''ns
IF your Highness will glance through these
bundle Of documents on the table beside the
Prince. lit will save much useless explanation
been Exchanged between lie Russian Govern
| had the honor of an interview with your
HiRhness two days ago. Their contents incrim.
Great powers" the Prince cried. turning
pale as death as he alighted upon the message
you Obtained these COPIES P" y" nA''
by, a very simple device. sir" Sir John
pIoyed by yT coSht Is sa, mo dG15s fhTie %s.l9 y,s en- 2.
known to electricians as tapping the telegraph
wires; In short. these last two days ! have re-
Russia and Bahama by means OF a recorder in
terpolated at a convenient spot for that pur-
observe. prove conclusively that Sa]strowitch is
In completely with Russia, and that he possesses
treacherous!y agreed 10 render the Russian Gov
eminent. What more, then. can be needed to
0P The I prIn M.a pa : eae the emo room lnui ie r rrea 10 a srtaGn =,
But whom" he said at last, can ! trust to
place these documents in his Majesty's hands ~
" Whom Z" Sir John sail in surprise. AS
suredly no one but yourself. sir. Your High
hess must present yourself at the palace this
evening and demand admittancs to the King.
when he %confers with his Minister and the Rus
sian Plenipotentiary."
But Is IL likely that his Majesty will consent
to receive me 7"
1T will be imperative that your Highness
sufficient retinue to obtain access to the confer.
ence, il need be, by force" Sir John said calmly.
II would counsel you; sir. to select for this pur-
der them unimpeachable witnesses OF that
which may pass during the Interview"
plan. would be gained by 1t ~,
i" First and foremost, the liberty. II not the
life. of his Majesty the King OF Bahama" Sir
John replied. fixing his gray eyes steadily upon
arch villain the Prime Minister. Count Sastro-
witch. Thirdly. and lastly. II your Hlghness SO
calamity, greater than even you at this moment
The Prince, impressed In spite OF himself by
the solemnity of the old diplomatist's manner,
walked to the window In evident agitation.
You tempt inc sorely." he said, in n voice
trembling with excitement. But all this
means violence to the Kings person. 1t may
And me-, mine.' replied Sir John quietly.
:" Yet ! am prepared to risk it,
" II you could satisfy me that his Majesty's
life is really IN danger" the Prince began, wa
verinR. " But ! see no evidence"
II will prove it."
"When ~
when / stand with your Highness face to
face with this man S~astrowitch."
To the Kings satisfaction ~
ITO the Kings satisfaction"
Well. be 1t risked them the Prince said with
a sigh. Indeed, | fear | have no other course.
Yet. save for the knowledge of what you have
already accomplished. | would sooner cut off
my right hand than do what 1 have undertaken
to do
1t had barely struck the quarter after @
o'clock. when the Prince Regent, accompanied
by Sir Richard Arson, and followed in another
carriage by the master OF his household. II scion
OF one of the oldest Balkanian families. and Two
other MOBILES OF high military rank. drove up'to
the grand entrance Of the Kings palace.
On Alighting the party were Joined by Sir
L. IN.