The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-26

some moments. There was no one In the
dimly-Iighted chapel, so they made their
way to the door at the opposite end. The
great organ looked down upon them and
Lorry expected every instant to hear 1t
burst forth in sounds of thunder 1t seemed
alive and watching their movements re-
proachfltly. Before unlocking the door, the
| captain pointed to a lance which stood
against the wall near by.
"You are to carry that lance" he said.
briefly. Then he cautiously peered forth. n
moment later they were in the broad hall,
boldly striding toward the distant stair
way. Lorry had been instructed to proceed
without the least sign of timidity. They
passed several attendants in the hall and
heard Count Halfont's voice in conversa-
ton with some one III an ante-room. AS
they neared the broad steps who should
come tripping down but Harry Anguish.
He saluted Quinnox and walked rapidly
down the corridor. evidently taking his de-
parture after a call on the countess.
There goes your hostage" said the cap
tain, grimly. 1t had required all of Lorry's
self-possession to restrain the cry of joyful
recognition. Up the staircase they went,
meeting several ladies and gentlemen
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apartments Of the princess. A tall guard
stood in front of the boudoir door.
This is your relief, Bassot. You may 60"
said Quinnox, and, with a careless glance
at the strange soldier, the sick man trudged
off dow the hall. glad to seek his bed.
rs she there?' whispered Lorry, dizzy
and faint with expectancy.
Yes. This may mean your death and
mine. sir, but you would do it. VIII you ex-
plain to her how 1 came to play her faIse?"
she shall know the truth, good friend"
After 1 have gone twenty PAGES down
the hall, do you rap on the door. She may
not admit you at first, but do not give up.
II she bid you enter or asks your mission.
enter quickly and close the door. 1t is I'M
locked. She may swoon. or scream. and YOU
must prevent either if possible. In an hour
1 shall return and YOU must go back to the
passage"
Never! I have come to save her and her
country, and L intend to do so by surren-
dering myself this very night"
L had hoped to dissuade you. But. sir.
you cannot do so tonight. You forget that
this visit compromises her"
True 1 had forgotten. Well. III 60 hack
with you, but tomorrow 1 am your pris-
oner, not your friend"
b careful" cautioned the cantain as he
moved away. Lorry feverishly tanned his
knuekles on the pane of the door and
waited will motionless heart for the re-
sponse- 1t came not and he raped harder.
a strange fear darling into his mind.
"Well? came from within, the voice he
adored.
ImpetuOus haste marked his next move
ment. He dashed open the door. sprang in
side and closed it quickly. She was sitting
before her escritoire. writing. and looked
up, surprised and annoyed.
Il was not to be disturbed-Oh. Cod,
She staggered 10 her feet and was in his
arms before the breath Of her exclama-
ton had died away. Had he not supported
her she would have dropped 10 the floor
Her hands. her face were like ice. her
breast was pulseless and there was the
widest terror in her eyes.
MY darling-my queen!" he cried. pas
sionately. AT last 1 am with YOU. Don't
look at me like that. 1t is really II could
not stay away could not permit this sac
rifice of yours. Speak 10 me! Do not stare
like that
Her wide blue eyes slowly swept his
face, piteous wonder and doubt struggling
in their depths.
Am L awake" she murmured. touching
his face with her bewildered, questioning
hands. us il truly you?i A smile illumined
her face, but her JOY was short-Iived. An
expression of terror came To her eyes and
there was agony i'm the fingers that clasped
his arm. why do you come here?' She
cried. 1T is madness, How and why came
you 10 this ROOM"
He laughed like a delighted boy and
hastily narrated the events OF the past
tweRty-four hours. ending with the trick
that gave him entrance to her room.
And all this 10 see me?' she whispered.
TO see YOU and to save you. L hear that
Gabriel has been annoying YOU and that
you arc TO give up half OF the kingdom to-
morrow. Tell me everything. 1t is another
reason for my coming.
Sitting beside him on the divan, she told
OF Gabriels visit and his dismissal the
outlook FOR the next day. and then sought
TO convince him of the happiness il af-
forued her TO protect him from an undo
served death. He obtained for Quinnox the
royal pardon and lauded him to the skies
SO ravishing Mere the moments. 80 ccstatic
the sensations that possessed them that
neither thought Of the consequence if he
were TO be discovered In her room dis