Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-09-13

pushes on a low spot between the river
and the higher bank. about ten feet
from the water
Here they halted. and II they spoke
at all. spoke only In whispers. while
they peered here and there TO SEQ IL
there were any human beings near
them.
Suddenly Mdworth was startled at
seeing the thick vines on the side OF
inc pahk move. hand appeared-a
small. 1ewelled hand-and then a wom-
ans face.
Medworth clutched Tempest, and
they remained hidden. wondering what
sort OF hiding place that was.
| Two women-one young and pretty,
the other mature. but still handsome
emerged cautiously from some secret
place. looked this way and that, and
moved slowly away up the river.
They had not gone beyond the sight
OF the young Americans. when, with
loud shout. man rushed upon them
and seized the younger.
The Americans heard her scream
and knew that she needed protection.
All thoughts of their own safety fed.
and as they saw two others come to
the assistance OF the iirst. they rushed
out.
Are you not the wife and daughter
OF General Salvarez?" asked Medworth.
Jacinta looked up into the handsome
face OF the young American. and said:
We are. senior. and this man Is our
enemy"
1t Is. OF course. apparent to the read
cr that Jacinta's assaiiant was Pedro
Francisco. He made n gesture rs II to
draw his knife. but before he could
use It. the sledge- hammer fist OF Tenn
pest caught him square. and he went
curSlng and bowling to earth.
His two companions attempted to
help him. but McdwoTth. who was n
strong man himself. though not equal
to Tempest In strength. knocked ono
o. them down. and Tempest nearly
killed the other.
The Americans then. to end the az
fair before others came. drew their re-
yolvers. and Francisco and his COM
panlons Sncakcd away. crestfallen
and swearing vengeance.
The Americans were overwhelmed
with thanks. and Jaeinta's black eyes
were dcvourin. Mcdworth's face and
figure. while her tongue was uticstnS
soft words of gratitude for his timely
assistance.
What n handsome mani" she was
saying to herself. II wonder who he 10.
| hope I shall meet him again"
"scnors.- said Dona Maria. who had
no though; OF the romance 10 the sit.
ua,ion. bu, hunscrcd for srws Of her
husband, do you know where General
Salvarcx is no~!"
He Is about mile below. with his
soldiers" replied Mcdwor,h. who
spoke Spanish better than Tempest.
We left him to hurry forward and
snin some knowledge Of the situation.
We will escort you TO him."
So they started back down tho river.
M.aworth helping Jaesnta, and Tenn
pest having Dona Maria under his
care.
Jacinta smiled fascinaiinsly upon
Medworth. and asked him where he
came from.
"I came from New York with my
friend" he answered. "a beautiful girl
4. in the hands OF the men who have
captured your castle. and wo have
come to rescue her"
Then Jacin,a did not look so pleased.
"Is there any sccrc; approach to the
cas.ley' asked Mcdworth.
mo" replied Jacinta. boldly: There
is none"
when they had escorted the two Ia
di.a to that point where they could SEQ
the faces OF the approaching army. they
babe them adicu. and again receiving
thanks. turned back toward the castle.
quite an adventure" said Tempest.
"py love, though. that girls stun
nor, What eyes, But what are We 60
ing to do now7"
.Thosc women escaped from the cas-
,Ie by some secret way" said Med
worth" and We saw them emerge ap-
parentiy from the very ground. It's my
belief that there is n cave or some
thing there. perhaps with communi-
cation with the castle"
Ito be Continued
EXAMINING THE DOCTORS.
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