Warren sheaf., 1901-08-22

found"
''And what disposition can you
make Of the body after the work is
done?"
''Why, that is simple. It can be
hidden III the old conduit. You
know, the conduit still exists there,
and probably in some places between
there and the river it is perfect, but
near the building it is all in ruins.
The body can be hidden so far in
that no stencil can come from it in
summer time even to those in the
vault itself. So, you see, that is
easy"
"9hen let tho work be done at
pnce-say tonight"
"Tomorrow night, my lord, will
do as well, for I am engaged to-
night"
Every well; let it be tomorrow
hight. But, mind, this is settled.
There is no more question about
this affair. When I see you again, I
trust you will have no reason to Of
fer why Ruric Nevel has not been
disposed Of"
"You need have no fears on that
head, my lord. You may consider
that the gunmaker is dead"
Fright! So let it be-"
And thus did the wicked duke dis
pose of Ruric Nevel.
Again Olga took turn across the
soom, and when he stopped there
was dark cloud upon his brow.
''Savotano," he said, "there is one
more man whom I at least would be
assured is not in my way. I mean
that internal MONK
"I saw him this morning, my
lord, and I am sure he is watching
me. And he is not alone. He has
others with him. I have been fol-
lowed, and one Of my men-the one
who entrapped Nevel-told me not
two hours ago that he knew his
steps had been followed"
''And do you think this monk is
at the bottom of it?' asked the
duke, with some uneasiness.
II know it, for I have seen him
when I knew he was watching me-"
'"Then why have you not got him
out Of the way?''
"Ahaw uttered the priest, with a
dubious shake Of the head. eve
cannot always do as we would. But
he shall not live long, if I can help
him off, and I think the opportunity
may offer ITSELF
"He is bold fellow. Why, I
found him only yesterday in my own
palace in the chamber of the
oountess."
"Ha! And could you not have
disposed of him then?"
"Not well. It was in broad day,
and people we're about. But if I
catch him here again my sword shall
find his heart. I have given him le-
gal warning. But" continued the
duke after some further thought,
"you must be careful in your deal
ings with him. He may have some
organized band always about him."
II will be caught in no trap" re-
turned the priest confidently. .He
shall find that | can be as keen as
he can. But it is very strange
"What is strange?' asked Olga,
starting, for he, too, had been think
ing of a very strange thing.
S|Why, that this black monk
should turn up here ip Moscow so
suddenly and commence, the first
thing, to dog my footsteps and hang
about your palace"
"Aye," responded Olga, @sand the
same thought was in my mind when
you spoke. But never mind; he
shall not escape me if he presumes
much more. By heavens, they shall
know that the Duke Of lula is not
to be trifed with. There is but one
power in Moscow above mine, and
that is the emperor himself, and /
may say that even he is not above
me. He cannot get along without
me. Does anything turn up to puz-
zle him, he sends straightway for
me-"
'FThen use your power for your
own good, my lord"
'1 will. Fear not for me on that
score"
At this juncture the priest arose
to take his leave. "
"You have your instructions" :"
said Olga.
F1 remember them we'll, my lord,
and they shall be carried out to the
letter." "
+ "And when done let me know"
II will obey"
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