CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-09-19
THE GUNMAKER OF MOSCOW.
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know such priest, do you not z"
The man hesitated. He gazed fur
lively about him and trembled more
than before.
"Answer mel"
'EY es, sir; know him."
"And now, sir, be sure that you
answer me directly and truly Do
you know a Young gunmaker named
f 1ric Newell"
The fellow started with percep-
title quake as this question was
asked. but he seemed to have been
prepared for it, for his answer was
direct.
NO. sir; DO not"
"Hal Bewarel Think well be-
fore you speak"
IF you mean the man who fought
the duel with the Count Damonoif,
then have heard of him, but ! do
not know that ever saw him."
''Then you are sure of this 2"
"0f course am"
''Frederic yiska!"
The second prisoner now came
forward He was few years youn-
ger than his companion. though
somewhat larger and evidently more
bold Totma was conducted out of
the apartment as Viska came for
ward.
''Yo on, too. have been in the COM
pany Of this priest, Savotano. have
you not 2" the monk asked.
Il know him." the fellow replied.
with a slight touch Of defiance in his
tone He had not surely looked
about him to see those strange con-
trivances by which he was surround
ed. or he would not have yentured
such tone.
"And you have been some in his
company"
perhaps so"
"Very well. And, now, do you
not also know Ruric Newell"
Il have seen him, too, sir"
"And now can vou tell me where
he is at this present time"
NO" was the answer, short and
quick.
beware! II you have any re-
gard for your own welfare, you will
answer me truly. Where is Ruric
Newell"
Il tell you | know nothing about
him nothing at ALL"
"And Of this you are sure"
"Who are you that assrme TO
question me thus? know you not "
Niska spoke this in a tone Of vir-
tuous Indignation, probably think
ing that that turn might serve him.
"We will let You into the secret
by and by" the monk returned,
with n peculiar shake of the head.
But / will ask you once more, do
you know where Nevel isT'
"Nop
"You need not speak quite so
loud. We hear easily"
"'Thcn don't ask me impertinent
questions" retorted the prisoner.
Vladimir started half way up, and
his fists were clinchcd, but the quick
flush passed from his face, and he
sat back again.
"L4ook We" he said as soon as he
was sure his anger would not mani
fest itself, were ] not sure that YOU
know what | ask ! would not ques-
ton Won thus. And now, once more
/ ask you. viii you give me some
clew to the whereabouts of Ruric
Neyel -
"I'l answer YOU once more.
know nothing about him. You must
not think that this dark place and
you mon all dressed in black can
fright men into telling a lie as it
might a child"
At this point Vladimir turned to
one of his men, one of those who
helped bring the prisoners in, and
said:
"You know this to be the man 2"
"Yes, my master"
"And you have seen him in pri-
vate confab with the humpbacked
priest ?"
q have"
"And the other things you told
me are true?"
"rhey are, master"
"Then let down those interpret
ers."
AT this command two Of the at
tendants moved to the back side of
the room, where they unlocked
stout chain from the wall, and as
they allowed it TO slide through
their hands curious piece of ma
chinery descended directly in front
of The fable fl consisted ~ , stout