The Leon reporter., 1901-11-07

alarmed, or he may escape my VEN
geance."
Il shall say nothing" said Don
Juan.
Francisco went out with him.
Where Is the prisoner, Salvarez?"
asked Philip Of Gomez. "And the two
Americans-where are they?"
Salvarez Is in the left wing of the
castle, In a room from which he can
not escape. There is but one window,
and that is strongly barred. There is
but one door, and "a sentinel PAGES be-
fore 1t. The prisoners wife and
daughter are with him. He requested
it, and saw no reason to refuse. The
Two Americans are in the right wing,
confined in like manner"
Have Salvarez brought in. Let us
hear what he has to say
Gomez went out. and in few min
utes returned with Salvarez.
The courageous General of the Re-
public walked with firm tread and un-
finching gaze into tho presence Of his
conquerors.
you have sent for me-" he said.
Bow before the king!" said Gomez,
with the intention of humiliating the
republican.
Before the king!'" repeated Sal
varez, with sarcastic smile. "What
king? know no king"
You see before you the King Of
Venezuela" said Gomez.
The lip of Salvarez curled.
I am the King" said Philip, calmly.
There is no king in Venezuela"
replied Salvarez. ''Long live the Re-
public!"
Philips face flushed angrily.
"Bewarel Do you defy me?" he
said.
Il do not defy you; I am in your
power" said Salvarez. "You have con-
quered me at arms, but you are not
and never shall be king. The defeat
Of one small regiment does not over
throw a nation. The army Of the Re-
public will drive you from the land"
"You do defy me. You shall ac-
knowledge me king"
Never"
Then you shall die."
). II will die proclaiming the constitu-
lie him away!" thundered Philip,
fN fAroughly angered. II had meant
comes toenerous to this man for his
hess and but he torfeits all right to
Ion tncy. He is rebel. He must
was led back to the room
gh become his cell.
y then sent for the two Ameri-
lhs. pho were wondering what was
lio be done with them, now that they
we're so completely in the power Of the
enemy.
When the orderly opened the door
iQnd told them the king desired their
gbresence, they rose and followed him,
thinking that they might at least learn
4something now of the fate that was in
9store for them.
They had not been searched, and
estill possessed their revolvers.
\ They tramped through the halls to
CHE Council Room. A lightning flash
ebf intelligence passed between them as
They recognized this as the room into
(Which they had entered through the
lAecret panel. Medworth counted the
ikanels There 1t was-ffth from
hilther end. and probably undiscovered
maNl.
he lyon may CO." said Philip to the
was3erly.
anythen turning to the young men. he
youA:
haydEou are Americans?"
sort I've are" replied Medworth, in a
ressiA that left no doubt that he was
on old of the fact.
humsfow do you come to be mixed up
whilebis affair?" asked Philip.
otherHe came here to rescue young
showsfrom band of conspirators and
most )ns,s said Medworth, calmly.
sting4ilip flashed an angry glance at
Intrepid American.
1--WE a care" he said. "Do not
rashly. Do not anger me. You
fran ou came here to rescue a girl
Is SacSillains. What girl?"
'eaaers Juan's daughter" replied
species Erth.
lozen pq" said Philip, with a sneer.
he top by villains suppose you mean
rivanceSand friends?"
nent Of Even her father is one Of
his mealYou are another"
,lane s'lhre!" said Philip. II have al
ne body ,ntenced one man to death for
ng the fsme."
i some siwasn't an American" said
case Its bo "You wouldn't like to get
eattafd up with the United States"
y aTfnough of this" said the king. "I
hips.s for you to obtain information. It
was you who discovered the cave
where Don Juan's daughter was con-
cealed7"
TT was" replied Medworth.
'Tfow did you make the discovery"
TN our own way" said Tempest:
"aiid that is our secret"
s'You must answer"
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