The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-11-23
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population from showing In any sub
stantial manner it's regard for my
self My cousin. who has always been
my enemy discovered that the brave
villagers were subscribing to my sup
port in secret and forwarding the pro-
ceeds abroad Representations in the
proper quarter sent him down to Skelli-
gen to superintend operations TO pre-
vent this. He has done so most eff
fectively by taxing the hapless peas
ants beyond any chance OF raising
more than the bare necessaries OF ex-
istence AT the same time, by watch
ing and spying on my messenger he
doubtless discovered my presence in
Bremen and put the gunboat on my
track. Now we shall find him Install
ed again in Skelligen on our arrival"
But why should he expect US to
descend upon himY'
81 think" said the colonel dryly,
that my cousin is not the man to let
himself be surprised for want of lit
tie suspicion. He has seen me in these
waters. He may not now think 1t like
ly, but still he will prepare for the
possibility of visit. We must be
cautious"
"What force can he have? Surely,
If the villagers are favorable. we defy
capture even if we're discovered"
The colonel laughed aloud. IF 1t
weren't for the guard with which /
has been furnished. he would have
Though most of the regiments have
been drawn south, there Is still
suuadron of Dragons at Osbrog. No
my dear sir. we must not rely on
want of force to oppose u.s."
"What are we to do them" sighed
Desmond. Its a burning shame tt
let the stuff waste"
Preobeslas shrugged his shoulders
81 am a fatalst. | believe destin!
meets us at the appointed hour. nj
sooner should say go and leave thu
result to chance. but | can't urge thu
point of view upon you. | risk moth
ing but my worthless life and SHOULD
have the satisfaction of perishing.
perish | must. on the lands Of my ia
theirs. To you it is my plain duty t
point out the obstacles"
Desmond's face frightened. "Of
you want to go, then. That settles tn
question. So do l. It's only matte
of detail how to do 1t. We can settl
that when we've got to Stockholm
sent the wounded to hospital and lane
ed Miss Preobeslas."
The colonel looked at his daughte
t fondly. Eyes. | was forgetting. 70
. must remain, Hilmar, mine, though
! puzzle my old wits to think where"
His daughter gazed back at him
blank Amusement. Father, what ca
you be thinking Of? remain whe
r you 90 to our dear Skelligen witho,
me. You must be dreaming
But my own. how can l take yC
@ into danger and perchance to death :?
The pale face flushed proudly. ar
the blue eyes glanced with a clei
A shining into her fathers face. Il
your daughter. | claim my right to
at your side" Then, with burst
sudden entreaty she continued, al
how could | be left alone, father. da
lingT
The colonel looked at her wistful
and choked a little sigh. 80 be
~ then, dear We go together IT,"
added. with charming smile, IN
Desmond can tolerate feminine SOC
y ty on bachelors yacht"
= Mr.. Desmond was so overpowered
or or his astounding luck in having the pre-
pect Of this delightful maiden for
fellow adventurer that at first wor
II failed him in which to express his 81
isfaction. He stamInered his pleasr
lamely enough. but with an earne
! ness that brought blush to Miss Il