Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-25
Chapter NVI-COntiDUef1.

SNC sat lfSere nelSel- as II seemed, Nall
dead. But at my words she shvered and
with an effort mastered her relaxed limbs.
Slowly she dropped on her knees by the
king and raised his head in her arms. She
felt in her bosom and drew out flask of
salts that she set to his nostrlls l watch
ed his face. The muscles of ii contracted
into grimace. then were smoothed again
Into calmneSs. lie opened his eyes. Thank
Cod l muttered to self, and the peril
to him being gone by. 1 remembered our
danger. and taking out my pistol, looked
10 il and sat dangling it in my hand
Barbara. still supporting the kings head,
looked up at me.
What will become of us?'' she asked.
at least, We shan't be married in
Calais L answered, with grim smile.
mo" she murmured. and bent again
over the king.
Now his eyes were wide opened, and l
fixed mine on them. l saw the return of
consciousness and Intelligence. The quick
glance that fell on me. on the oars. on the
pistol in my hand witnessed TO it. Then
he raised himself on his elbow, Barbara
drawing quickly away. and so rested an
instant. regarding me still. He drew him
self up into a sitting posture, and seemed
as though he would rise to his feet. 1
IC-lSsu tI-t piStOi anu pOIIttu IL s@b
NO higher, if you please said l. It's
a matter of danger to walk about in so
small boat. and you came near to up
Setting US before.
He turned his head and saw Barbara
then sazed around on the sea No sail was
to be seen and the fog still screened the
boat in impenetrable solitude. The sight
brought to his mind the conviction of what
his plight was. Yet no dismay nor fear
showed in his face. He sat there, regard
irp M with an curiosity la g
he spoke
you were deluding me all the time?" he
asked.
Even So" said /, with an inclination of
my head.
''You did not mean to take my ofrer?'
"Since am gentleman. did not.
81 also am accounted a gentleman. sir"
may. / took you for a prince said 1.
He made no answer, but, looking around
him again. observed:
1.-THE ship must he near. But for this
cursed fog she would be in sight.
Its well for she isn't / said.
'Why. sir2' he asked brusquely.
eff she Were. there's the pistol for the
lady and this sword here for you and me-
said / coolly. For a man may contrive to
speak coolly. though his bearing be a lie
and his heart beat quick.
''You dare 't." he cried in amazement.
81 should be unwilling" I conceded
For an instant there was silence. Then
came Barbara's voice soft and fearful
''Simon. the fog lifts
1t was true. The breeze blew ard the fog
lifted Louis eyes sparkled. All three of
U.s. by one impulse. looked round on the sea
The fresh wind struck my cheek and the
ervelopirg folds curled lazily away. Bar
bara held up her hand and pointed. Away
on the right dimIy visible, just detac he'd
from the remaining clouds of mist, was a
dark object sitting high on the water. A
ship i; was, in all likelihood the kings
ship. We should be sighted sooE. My
eyes met the kings. and his were cXultant
ar no vat hg 10 a
would do what j had said. ard he thought
that the trap closed in on US again. For
still the mist rose and in a few moments
they the ship must see us
You shall pay for your trick" he said
Between mis- teeth
at is very likely" said T. But I think
that the debt viii be paid TO your majesty's
spC CeSsor."
Still ne did not believe 1 burst into a
laugh of grim amusement. These great
folk find IL hard to understand how some
times their greatness Is nothing and the
thing is man to man. but now and then
torture takes "A wnim and teaches them
the lesson for her sport.
Yet since You are king" said I, you
shall have your privilege You shall pass
out before the lady See. the ship IS very
plain ROW. Soon We shall be plain to the
ship Come. sir. you &c first"
H looked at me now. puzzled and alarm
ed
81 am unarmed." he said
cit is no fight" l answered. Then 1
turned to Barbara Go and sit in the
stern I said and cover your face with
your hands"
"Simcn simon" she moaned. but she
obeyed me. and threw herself down. bury
Ing her face in her hands. 1 turned to
the king
How Eili you die. sir2" ! said. quietly,
and. as | believe. In civil manner
\ sudden shout rang in my ears 1
would not look away from him. lest he
spring on me or fling himself from the boat
But know whence the shout came for
i. was charged with joy and the relief
OF unbearable anxiety. The ship was the
kings ship. and his servants had seen their
master Yet they would not dare to fire
without his orders. and with the risk of
Killing nin- Therefore / was easy con-
corning musket shot. But We must not
come near enough for a voice to he heard
frCm us. and a pistol to carry to u.s.
How will You die?' asked again. His
eyes questioned me. / added. LAS God
lives i will" And / smiled at him.
CHAPTER XVII.
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