Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-02-01


tries that he might forget his grief
zone of the noblest families" replied
the commandant; "then he is under an
assumed name-Jacob Vantreat is not his
true name, of course
"Oh, no, replied Krantz; "that it is
not, assure you; but my lips are sealed
on that point"
''Of course, except to friend, who can
keep q secret. Twill not ask 1t now. So
he is really nobleP"
Zone of the highest families in the
country, possessing great wealth and in
fuenoe-allied to the Spanish nobility by
marriage"
"IndeedP' rejoined the commandant,
musing. II dare say he knows many OF
the Portuguese as WE'LL"
"No doubt of 1t; they are all more OF
less connected"
friend, Signor Richter"
II consider myself provided for life as
soon as we return home. He is Of very
grateful, generous disposition, as he would
prove to you should you ever fall in with
him again"
i have no doubt of it; and can assure
you that am heartily tired Of staying in
this country. Here shall remain prob
ably for two years more before I am re-
lieved, and then shall have to join my
regiment at Goa, and not be able to OBJ
tain leave to return home without resign
Ing my commission. But he is coming
this way"
After this conversation with Krantz,
the alteration in the manner of the Portu-
guese commandant, who had the highest
respect for nobility, was most marked
He treated Philip with a respect which
was observable to all in the fortS and
which was, until Krantz had explained
the cause, u source of astonishnent to
Philip himself The commandment often
introduced the subject to Krantz, and
sounded him as to whether his conduct
toward Philip had been such as to have
made favorable impression; for the lit
tie man now hoped that through such an
influential channel he might reap some
benefit.
Some days after this conversation, as
they We're all three seated at table, cor
poral entered, and saluting the comman-
dant, informed him that Dutch sailor had
arrived at the fort, and wished to know
whether he should be admitted. Both
Philip and Krantz turned pale at this
communication-they had presentiment
Of evil, but they said nothing. The sailor
was ordered in, and in few minutes who
should make his appearance but their tor
mentor, the one eyed Schriften. On per-
ceiying Philip and Krantz seated at the
table, he Immediately exclaimed: ''Oh,
Captain Philip Vanderdecken, and my
good friend Mynheer Krantz, first mate
Of the good ship Utrecht, I am glad to
meet you again"
Captain Philip vanderdeokenP roared
the oonmandant, as he sprang for his
chair.
'Yes, that is my captain, Mynheer
Philip Vanderdecken; and that is my first
mate, Mynheer Krantz; both of the good
ship Utrecht; We were both wrecked to-
gether; We're we not mynheer? He! he'll"
"Sangue de Vanderdeokenl the hus-
band Corpo del diavolo-is it possible?"
cried the commandant, painting for breath,
as he seized his long sword with both
hands and olinched it with fury. "What,
then, have been deceived, cajoled, laugh
cd at!' Then, after u pause-the veins Of
his forehead distending so as almost to
burst-he continued, with suppressed
voice. "Most noble, sir, thank you; but
now it is my turn. What, no, therel Cor
poral men-here, instantly-quick!
Philip and Krantz felt convinced that
all denial was useless. Philip folded his
arms and made no reply. krantz merely
observed: "a little reflection will prove
to you, sir, that this indignation is not
warranted"
"Not warrantedl" rejoined the COM
mandant with sheer; 'syou have deceiv-
ed me; but you are caught In your own
trap I have the paper signed. which 1
shall not fail to make use of. You are
dead, you know, captain; I have your own
hand to it, and your wife will be glad to
believe It,"
"She has deceived you, commandant, to
get out OF your pewets nothing more"