The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-20
CHAPTER XIV.

A QUESTION or TWO hORADETIEA
The road towards tho biockhouse ran
.,o,v the river bank past the Kofn ford
rbsv went slowly on together through the
starry. windy night. Hollywood with his
hand ON tho bridle and tho wounded man
holding Imply to tho saddle.
Counsellor. with an unaooustomod war
far. in his hsart-rage and tho pity Of u
~orki,r tosether-stared into space across
tho leapins rivor.
Az tho two men drew near tho ford, they
Jaw the dim figure Of . horoeman riding
down tho bank on tho opposite side, with
the evident intention Of crossing. Tho ap-
p-oaches to the ford were flooded, for the
angry water fretted out its banks at such
times and deepened into dangerous swtrls
over the crossing place.
RaIlyvood checked tho horse to shout and
signal to the man that the ford was i'm
passable. but his voice was drowned by tho
harsh throated noises of the night Weak
rs was the starlight. something Of the loose,
reckless swing in the saddle told Hollywood
that the rider was Anthony Unzinr. Unsiar
galloped down the stones Of tho incline and
plunged into the torrent It was clear from
where he took the water that he intended
10 make for the little beach below the
blockhouse. His course was marked by .
whtish rise In the water; now and then
the watchers on the bank lost sight OF the
struggling figure q tree-trunk whirled
past and hid him. or he seemed to sink in
some tormented eddy, but he came into
view again, and always nearer. At the last
moment, whether horse or man were ex-
hausted. or whether q furious tangle Of
cross-currents caught them, they were
swung round and away from tho landing
point
It was now evident that Unziar saw Rally
wood. for in answer to the latter's signs
that he must make for the shadows lower
Town. Unfair waved some object over his
head, as II to call attention to II. The suck
Of the current was fast drawing him away.
but with another strong effort he got the
horses head round; they heard his faint
shout upon the wind. then the words came
more clearly:
Garry them on-selpdorfl" He flung
something forward; the gale caught and
hurled 1t on to the rocks at Rallywoods
feet
appeared.
Hurrying up to the blockhouse. Hollywood
sent OF some troopers to UnEiar's assist
apce; then with some difhculty got his pri-
soner, who was stiff and dizzy. on to his
feet and supported him to the room whore
Nine. de Sagan and Valerie had rested on
the night OF the snowstorm. Presently
Counsellor spoke
This thing has gone beyond q Joke" he
said. What does 1t mean?" The glance
from under the overhanglng gray brows had
reganed its fire.
My orders are simple enough. I am to
Keep you here until tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock"
by doing SO you will ruin Nassau a. .
upon British policy" Counsellor's voice
was rasp!ns. Are you prepared for that?"
Both men were strenuous. and bred deep
into the bone of each were the same domi-
nant qualities.
i am prepared to carry out my orders"
answered Hollywood. II had them prao-
tcally from the Duke himself"
The Duke is Of the same mind in which
! found him at the castle, though he may
be forced to Ensemble" asserted Counsel
Tor; then with twist he sat up as his
glance fell upon the square dark object
lying on the table between them. John
hallywood. do you know what that is2'
The dispatches thrown to me by I'm
Ziar."
That case is mine; It contains my prt-
Vate instructions; you can guess something
OF their Importance from the fact that I
nave been robbed Of them. You must give
them back to me! As an Englishman and
back to me-"
Rallywood's long. nervous fingers closed
over the packet.
1t is impossible!" he said. "As an Eng
nshman yes, but as an honest men. we'll,
lit is hard to say"
Are you mad" cried Counsellor.
have not had long to think 1t out, and
IL Is tangled question:" replied Hollywood
YEARLY.
"A tangled question? l take It you are
nrst OF all an Englishman-'
IN my private capacity, and that deals
WIN my private honor: but, have under
taken another responsibility from which
cannot withdraw at pleasure. am
sworn soldier of NASSAU, and as such my
public honor has first claim"
II was simple rendering of a tremen.
dous problem, but 1t served for Rallywood
Then--" said Counsellor.
mere was rush and scufie, bu
Hollywood was young and strong, and NOR
active than the Major.
Contound you!" Counsellor fell back
step or two, breathing hard. There are
some situations which by their elementa
iorco destroy all other emotions. The situa
ton AT Kofn guard house was one Of these
The point at issue between these two mel
pierced to tho bedrock OF national loyalty
perhaps blivinsh was right Love of coun
Try was part Of their physical equipment
yet by the irony of circumstances they wer
pitted against each other.
VIII you give me your paroler' Askot
Hollywood. With his back to the door.
counsellor drew out big watch.
FOR 10 minutes" he said. 1T IL nov
nah-past nine: at Is minutes past I shall
hold myself once more free to do what
can. You understand? In the meantime
we VIII talk"
Hollywood motioned Counsellor back 4
the camp bed. while he himself sat down OF
the table.
e! fancy. John, we are both rather In tn
dark about all this" began Counsellor
Isu me your story, and I'll tell you mine.
NY orders were clear ENOUGH" Rally