Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-07-15
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Is carefully guarded by men Vino would
hot be bribed." v... s,s,
is there any chance for ~friend?"
'None that I can see. But must
walk Oh. There comes one Of the kings
attendants.
"The king has asked to speak to
you," announced the attendant to
Thorndyke.
II will go with you," was his reply.
And he followed the man through the
crowded corridors into the throneroom
of the king. Thorndyke forced smile
as he saw the king smiling at him as ne
approached the throne.
What do you think Of my palaceF'
asked the king after Thorndyke had
knelt before him.
1T Is superb, answered the English
man, recalling the advice Of Bernar-
dino. II am dazed by its splendor, Its
architecture and It's art. I have seen
nothing to equal it on earth"
The king rose and stood beside him.
His manner was both pleasing and SYM
pathetic. II am persuaded" said he,
''that you will make good subject and
have the interest Of Alpha always at
heart, but have often been mistaken
in the character of men and think 1t
best to give you timely warning. An
attendant will conduct you to q cham
ber beneath the palace, where 1t will be
your privilege to converse with man
who once planned to get up rebellion
among my people"
There had come suddenly stern
barshness into the kings tone that
aroused the fears Of Thorndyke. He was
about to reply, but the king held up his
hand. "Wait till you have visited the
dungeon of Nordeskyne Then am sure
that you will be convinced that strict
obedience In thought as we'll as deed Is
best for an inhabitant Of Alpha
Speaking thus, he signed to an attend
ant, who came forward and bowed.
Conduct him to the dungeon Of Nor
deskyne and return to me-" ordered the
king.
Thorndyke's heart was heavy. and he
was filled with strange forebodings, but
he simply smiled and bowed, as the at
tendant led him away. The attendant
opened door at the back Of tho throne
room, and they were confronted by
darkness. They went along a narrow
corridor for some distance, the darkness
thiokening at every step. There was
no sound except the sound Of the guides
shoes on the smooth stone pavement
Presently the man released Thorndyke's
arm, saying:
1T is narrow here; follow close be"
hind. and do not attempt to 60 back.
II shall certainly stick to you," re-
piled the Engli.hman dryly. They turn
ed a sharp corner suddenly and were
going In another direction when Thorn
dyke felt soft, warm hand steal into
his from behind and knew intuitively
that 1t was Bernardino. The guide was
Q few feet in advance Of them, and she
drew Thorndyke's head down and whis-
pered into his ear:
"Be brave-by all that you love-for
your life, keep your presence OF mind,
and''-
What was that?" asked the guide,
turning suddenly and catching the Eng
lishman's s arm. ~ thought heard whis-
pcring."
II was saying my prayers, that Is
all" and the Englishman pressed the
hand of the princess who, pressed close
apainst the wall. was gliding cautious
ly away.
prayers, humph-you'll need them
later, Come onl" And he caught the
Englishman's arm and hastily drew
him onward. Thorndyke's spirits sank
lower The air Of the narrow under
ground corridor was cold and damp,
and he quivered from head to foot