Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-04-14
that we will Immediately aoas!der. VI
must fret rnOSl,lt tbn dom,

u1uSt liISl consult the OOu.
AS he spoke a door shut and man
came out at ,he head Of the stairs
Even in the dim light recognized him
1t once as the old Spaniard.
lie was Il tall, spare, erect man. with
plenty Of gray in his beard and hair
but in bearing still in his strength and
prime. He was dressed in the sad
colored velvet Of the ship, with the
rutlies and other tinery.
go on, Ardick, and tell him how
matters stand" said Sellinger; II am
still without hold on the rascally
Spanish"
Sir said accordingly. stepping to
the foot of the stairs, Capt. Sellinger
is here and has brought with him the
friends he went out to seek"
God be praised!" cried the Ole
hidalgo with the deepest heartiness
''Sancta Maria. senior! never heard
sweeter words. Ascend, ascend, YOU
and your friends!"
briefly translated the don's speech
and with the captain in the lead we
mounted the stairs.
The old man met us at the ton and
somewhat to my discomposure kissed
each of us in turn.
You will save u.s." he cried. "You
will deliver my wife and the poor child!
My life is of little worth, but they
Nh, come with me, senores, and assure
these poor creatures that YOU will
succor them!"
Lead on. senor," / said not a little
touched. BE assured we will do wha,
we can
He lost no more time, but led u
hastily to Il rear chamber, where hi
threw open the door. Two ladies were
within, who quickly rose.
The shutters of the windows were
open, for the room looked out on an
inclosed court, and the bright sun.
light, checked merely by the draperies
brought out everything clearly.
] Immediately recognized Dona lisa.
bella. She was small and slight. with
a proud. handsome face, but faded
skin. and was richly dressed with many
bright ribbons and ornaments. Dona
Carmen was, aa I instantly; perceived
passing beautiful. Something tall, and
yet Of such proportions that she scarce
seemed Sc, she all but startled me with
the unusual combiaati of yellow hair
great Spanish blacS tycs--I mean those
with the wonderful, long lashes-a skin
SaNon-fair. nose. moth and chin deli.
cate and in exact harmony, and an ex-
preston vivacious ami TO appearance IN.
tclligent.
Don Enrique now flourished US for
ward.
isabella, and you, poor Carmen, here
are the brave English friends of Capt
Giles" he said. Take heart and thank
the Virgin, for they have come to de-
liver u.s."
Each lady in turn dropped a stately
Spanish courtesy. and with more reso.
luton than l had looked for. though
to be sure, unsteadily, thanked us.
well, what is to he donc?" said I.
The captain looked at Mr.. Tym. and
the latter, after moments hesitation
said:
LET us first understand our bearings
captain. What are the private way.
out of this place"
"By the gardens" answered Scllinger
land rearward through a court to .
narrow street. Thence it is a straight
course to the water
'These gardens border upon what o.
considerable streets"
"And the ships and boats have ali
been taken, and our fellows will have
an eye upon the water front" said
Mr. lynn, shaking Ills head. "That will
not do"
We were silent for Bit 7 rackine
my brains to hit upon something. when
he suddenly resumed: II have E
thought. What is to prevent us from
claiming these people as our slaves !:
That will be but one each, which must
be safe enough"
thought he had hit it. and began &c
say that nothing could be better.
But tie captain shook his head. y
fear it will not serve" he said
"YOu must know that Don Enrique and
the ladies were yesterday chased anG
wcll-nigh captured by party of buc.
cancers. and ! cannot doubt that the
same fellows would know them again.
Doubtless they wonld claim them, IN.
der the usual frecbooters' rule"
"Why, yes" admitted Mr.. lynn. re-
luctantly. "since such are the facts"
My hopes were suddenly dashed, snd
I sighed with disappointment.
"But why suld these callants sec
them?" put in Mac Ivrach. Can we no
hide them awa'?'
with difficulty" said Mr.. lynn. "It
might be managed here, but when il
came to the march all must come out
Moreover ] doubt whether any place
Or house would be suffered to remain
barred against searching parties. 1t
would be thought some trick was 60
ing on. such as plumber hidden away"
"Then." said the captain, 81 see but
one course to steer. They must fly.
The question is whithcr?"
tTo BE CONTINUED