Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-11-08

II shall say nothing" said Don
Juaa.
Francisco went out with him.
where is the prisoner, Salvarez?"
asked Philip OF Gomez. "And the two
anericans--w1 where are they?"
s.Salvarez is in the left wing of the
castle. in room from which he can
not escape. There is but one window.
and that is strongly barred. There Is
hit one door. and sentinel PAGES be-
fore il. The prisoners wife and
daughter are with him. He requested
ii and / saw no reason to refuse. The
two Americans are in the right wing,
confined in like manner"
Have Salvarez brought in. Let US
hear what he has to say.
Gomez went out, and In a few min
ties returned with Salvarez.
The courageous General Of the Re-
n,;blic walked with firm tread and I'M
finching gaze into the presence OF his
conquerors.
you have sent for me-" he said.
Bow before the king!" said Gomez,
with the intention Of humiliating the
REPUBLICAN.
Before the king!'' repeated Sal
varez, with sarcastic smile. What
king? I know no king"
You see before you the King of
Venezuela" said Gomez.
The lip of Salvarez curled.
Il am the King" said Philip calmly.
There is no king in Venezuela"
yeplied Salvarez. Long live the Re-
public!
Philips face flushed angrily.
Beware! Do you defy me?" he
said.
Il do not defy you; / am in your
power" said Salvarez. "You have con-
quered me at arms, but you are not
and never shall be king. The defeat
(of one small regiment does not over
throw a nation. The army of the Re
public will drive you from the land"
.You do defy me. You shall ac-
knowledge me king"
Never"
Then you shall die.
Il will die proclaiming the constitu-
ion"
Take him away" Numbered Philip,
now thoroughly angered. IT had meant
! to be generous to- this man for his
bravery. but he forfeits all right to
| my clemency. He is rebel. He must
/ die"
Salvarez was led back to the room
which had become his cell.
Philip then sent for the two Ameri-
cans, who were wondering what was
Ito be done with them, now that they
were SO completely in the power Of the
|enerny
When the orderly opened the door
and told them the king desired their
presence, they rose and followed him,
thinking that they might at least learn
something now of the fate that was in
store for them.
They had not been searched, and
still possessed their revolvers.
They tramped through the halls to
the Council Room. A lightning flash
of Intelligence passed between them as
they recognized this as the room into
which they had entered through the
secret panel. Medworth counted the
panels There it was-ffth from
either end, and probably undiscovered
still
You may co." said Philip to the
orderly.
Then turning to the young men, he
said:
You are Americana"
1--WE are" replied Medworth, in
tone that left no doubt that he was
proud Of the fact.
How do you come to be mixed up
in this affair?' asked Philip.
I'VE came here to rescue young
Villains" said Medworth, calmly.
Philip flashed an angry glance at
the intrepid American.
"Have care" ne said. EDO not
speak rashly. Do not anger me. You
say you came here to rescue a girl
from villains. What grip"
Don Juan's daughter" replied
aIedworth.
',Ah!'' said Philip, with sheer.
Then by villains suppose you mean
myself and friends? %
Eyes. Even her father is one of
them. You are another"
"Beware!" said Philip. II have al
ready sentenced one man to death for
defying me-"
*He wasn't an American" said
Tempest. you wouldn't like to get
mixed up with the United States"
Enough Of this" said the king. IL
sent for you to obtain information. It
was you who discovered the cave
where Don Juan's daughter was con-
cealed?"
1T was" replied Medworth.
How did you make the discovery z"
in our own way said Tempest;
and that is our secret"
You must answer
We'll, il must, must-a parrot
told us where it was
"A parrot!' exclaimed Philip, chok-
Ing with rage. II tell you
At that moment the door was