Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-08-09

lie, ana ne 1alled not TO serve hlm.
His clerical robes shielded him from
much suspicion, and, moreover, the
place gave him additional advan-
tages to work at his diabolical trade.
His salary from the government was
sufficient for his support, while an
occasional sum from his master en-
abled him to enjoy many of those
luxuries which were denied to most
of his brethren. Olga feared moi. to
trust this man, for the fellow had
nothing to gain by betrayal, but ev-
erything to lose. 80
And such was the man who now
entered the dukes private room.
He entered with a bold air, for,
though he was somewhat in the
dukes power, yet there was pecu4-
lar satisfaction in knowing that
when he fell the noble lord must
fall with him, part way at least.
Brethren in crime cannot count
much upon respect.
II have come, my lord" the priest
said as he shook the snow from his
robe and then took seat by the
furnace pipe.
"And, how is the count ?" asked
Olga.
*'He is recovering, I am sure"
**Does Kopani say sop
eyes. He says he will have him
out within a month";"
"By heavens, Savotano, this must
not be-
*'But tell me, my lord, what is the
particular need of the counts de-
parting?"
The duke gazed his visitor a few
moments in the face and then said:.
'Why, since the affair interests
you, I'll tell you. Thus far l have
paid you promptly all your dues,
but | cannot do so much longer UNI
less we can make some of our points
work. My property is on the de-
crease fast. have not enough left
to live on. Within the past three
years have made some bad ven
lures. put it into But never
mind; suffice it for me to say that
l am at the end of my fortune.''
The duke was about to say that
he had placed large sums in the
hands of the Minister Gallitzin for
the purpose Of carrying out the con-
spiracy b. which the Princess So
phia was to have been placed upon
the throne, with :Gallitzin for her
prime minister and himself also high
in power. He chose not to tell of
this. And no wonder, for heads had
ere then been taken to pay for such
indiscretions.
<<And now if this count survives |
thus have one source cut off. NV
half Of Drotzen is used up and mort
gagged to him, but: if he dies the
whole comes to me- His father and
myself married sisters; and they
owned Drotzen, and on his side the
count is the only heir. So in the
event of his death the whole comes
to me. You understand this now.''
Perfectly" returned the priest.
~And It's pity your first effort did
not succeed ="
g So it is said the duke uneasily:
~'When> | sent him with that mes
sage to. the gunmaker, felt sure
he: would be slain, and then l hoped
that the other could be disposed Of
for having. slain him. But the en-
peror has turned all my plans up
side down, for the present at least.
SaTotano, you must have hand in
Damonof's medicine!'
''That. is easily done, my lord"
replied the priest quietly.
"Iou have free access there %
Eyes, ..-
Sand can you not watch with him
some night?"'
Il think cam y
"Then do so. When he is dead.
200 ducats are yours"
Then: he dies" y,
"Good! And now there is one
more! This gnnmaber must be got
out Of the way ..:-<
."Ahr uttered savotano, looking
/ up incpedulous1y. @Do you mean
1 COZ" *>' s.
Most assuredlyI dor
'Bnt why him y
Do Q: you fear TO- undertake the
/ 'Net at ali. my lord: I ONLY, wish
ed to know Why be was wanted
away. -: r.. :: :: :. :
THE reason 81 i in simple. Il must
marry with Rosalind Valdai. Her
property is worth. the whole Of Drot-
zen twice follower two million Of
ducats.'' ~. Il :, !. i 81 =S s
$50 much Pr uttered the priest,
opening his eyes with greedy won
I der. ~ e .:.:.s.=s.=:y IS.
| .Yes;>it Is one of the finestses-
kates In M0ecOw 1zn q nars ho. nv, y,