The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-16
CHAPTER Y.
II ~ Il LAt a.
SIMON OF gAuA

Although secretly dlsmayed At the effect pro
guced by her rash championship OF Nine &c
possession. Her clear coorinE faded to ex-
trnme pallor. but her proud eyes showed no
sign OF shrinking from the curious Chances
cast upon her. She caught trenchant aside
from SaRan 10 Elmur!
These cursed women will ruin u.s."
was mule. but Valerie stool naughty apd
erect, Watching the Dukes suite file up tho
hall. Hollywood as before bringing up tho
As he came In line with her he turned his
head and their ,glancee met
fincUy his. was wlped from the Young mans
gray eyes they fell upon her stern. alenated.
SIm most nimical The change , struck true, hsr IKE
silent defiance at him he was gone. without a
SECOND glance, or seeking In any manner -
soften the insolent rebuke he had dared to con-
She resolved to 90 to her ovn rooms and
MAKE instant arrangements for a return to ne
HOnde. Her heart was hot in her. as looking
muir, apparently, 'orseiful OF the deep per
was conversng with n group Of Maisaun no.
pies. his back turned conveniently toward her
Sagan had disappeared and not one OF those
utes ago, would have felt honored by seek:
ing her, but now seemed too deeply engaged
TO notice that she stood alone.
49, A moment later Counsel pr approached her
She had known HIM slightly for long time.
but she now, Tor the first time fully met the
Instantly she liked him, and to her own sur
prise, found herself talking of. the. indlscret ion
to return to Revonde in consequence.
Mademoisele. are you n loyal Maasaun?"
Valerie s soft dark eyes cazed steadily back
i am loyal" she rerIed in an earnest un-
Then stay in Sagan. Ifyour words carried
30 long u tax OF meaning to others. you can
see that Nassau may have need OF all her loyal
Whom can we trust2" she asked suddenly
almost In n whisrrr for Elmur. seeing her in
Counsellor smiled as he st BOD sluarely be.
side her.
Choose, WHAT asked Elmur in his most
deferential manner. Mademosclle's choice
Valerie smiled. Not trace OF disturbance
was perceptible i'll her manner. and Elmur
girl was rot only extraordinarily handsome.
but also exceptionally capable. Having made
50 Grieyous mistake. and taken The punish.
vas gallant spirit and well worth capturing.
, Major CounseGr. hns asked me 10 choose
hnt 3f tns
for |. not the rose the emblem of fnGland:"
said the girl. with coauettish smilo at the
Elmurs face clouded This interfering old
fellow had tho power Of makink friends. which
had i. 0s n adna have 5hs
my flo Sers"
will escort me to the west tower, where: dare
cay Nine. de Sagan Is already waiting for me. y
er If tLe m she aer tmS 'e h
with Emur II: her side. He could SEQ she was
stil laughing and talking t. her companion.
but her ready parry OF the Germans question
including IL clear reply to his own. shCw him
tha; the Chanceor'e daughter was much more
John Hardwood. ne gruntcd. as he turned
away. is. after, all. not 80 great an ass as he
IN attendant interc epted the German before
he reclaimed the hail, after leaving Valerie with
NY, iord desires to speak to your Excel
Elmur frowned. He wished to allow Count
Simon time to coo! before meeting him.. but
he knew the danger of failing to provide a
safety valve in tho shape Of a listener. before
Thq@ 59e Gos9t So bsy Of r. nno sRn
there was no knowing in hyty disastrous a
feat nreant much 10 Elmurhis reputation was
NJ stake. Other men had undertaken this
ia he brnT Gsonf tfe ,s
state: thcv had failed. therefore Elmur had
pledged himself TO succeed
sive carved book helf aud look ed at Sagan. who.
with u cigar butt buried in his .raEGed beard.
Sns iw IF. III IA the old
"Act i, Scene L." aid Llmur at last, and
Sagan stopped short and turued a bl2udshot
sifrlonG glare upon hlui his dark old fingers
"iy Heaven! 1t Is going to DO tragedy! ="
he shouted. aud burst into whirlwind OF hid
eous curses coupled Sith the names Of Valerie
and his Efe.
The German pickei mt q comfortable chair
anil seated himself. Tossing his legs with a
he =
Flis long smuulderng ambition. nurscd and
fad Of late had Low famed into regnant
lousneGS " til" Younger man looked with re-
pugnance UPON the blind fury OF the Duke that
In no great SPACE of time the sight OF that
impasslvo. high shouldered lgure. sitting
calmly b.. imrosed growing sense Of re-
What do YOU think Of our chances now that
Gustaye,,s Suspig ;;ons have been set on tho
H @ p asEed # nS Io "IGs vile IF Of inn IN
has hlahh"i to seLrdorfs daH. hter, and she in
her turn biabs all betore the M,4id.'
'But am. master in Suean. The girl must
be got rid Of. There arr a hundred dangers
in our mountains and marshes. oyou rot
Baron Won Elnrur stood IN. He bore his
most diCnifel cir, and there was something
In his whole aspect thar made the Count rause
In the first niaas her death under the cir,
ond we have nothlns to gain from ~ he said
Sagan's red eyes twlnklei cunninGlv.
Hear uv plan. | am not 20 ueamIsh as
YOU thin blooded modeIrs, or at least IS Won
pretend to be-" He placed his finger. IN the
Minister'S breast and drew back little. the
better TO enjoy the appreciation he expected to
read In the Other 5 face. We will lay that the
girl fell Ill. and l. in my anxiety, sent Nine
her to Kevonde. II both should happen to be
killed by an accident we should be well rid Of
them--and what could tho world saw"
Emur drew away from the nsstlye finger
with an unmistnkabe movement. He bowed
stliliy and moved toward the dior,
Il do not know what the world might do or
say. but can ans var for Ludwig Won Elmur.
My master does not deal in murder, my lord,
and SO | beg your leave to withdraw"
What sneered the other. he does not
deal in murder? Rather YOU would say, he
prefers to deal in murder whole lale What Of
your wars and anneXations? What Of the Ger
mans In West African Take care, Elmur, that
YOU are not acting overhnstily. For my part
IdUnt believe that life or would weigh too
heavy in the balance as against II province.
even in your masters judgment: ] take my
world as find II, my good Baron"
Pardon me, NV lord. You iko the world as
your ancestors found It! You NAV he all your
fathers were, but however time goes at Saean.
the rest Of the world hns not stood still SINCE
the middle ages And the world Is on my side
to-day. BESIDES" no added more III vcy
OH ,rnip VA ahI al m