The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-03

CHAPTER AANI.
The Guessing OF Anguish.
The startling assertion created a fresh
sensation. Sensations had come SO thick
and so fast however that they seemed
component parts Of one grand bewiderinS
climax. The new actor in the drama held
the center OF the stage undisputed.
: Harry" cried Lorry.
: Prince Gabriel, why do YOU shake like a
leaf? Is il because YOU know what ! am
going to say" exclaimed Anguish. pointing
slis finger accusngly at the astonished
Prince of Dawsbergen
7 GabrieI's lips parted, but nothing more
ahan gasp escaped them. InvOluntariIy his
eyes sought the door then the windows.
5he peculiar uncomfortable look of the
hunted coming into them. Bolaroz allowed
slis gaze to leap instantly to that pallid
STAGE and every eye in the room followed.
kYetive was standing again, her face glow
ing.
IAN accomplce has confessed all. I have
4he word of the man who saw the crime
committed. 1 charge Prince Gabriel with
Che murder of his Highness Prince Lor-
s,nz''
!: With grosn. Gabriel threw his hands to
his heart and tottered forward, glaring at
ne HeIClleSS ldCt Ol the dttuStI
$ Confessed Betrayed"' he faltered. Then
lSe whirled like a maniac upon his little
soterie of followers. vile traitor!' he
-shrieked, Il will drink your hearts blood"
! With howl he leaped toward one of the
.nen, a dark-faced nobleman named Berro-
svag. The latter evaded him and rushed
coward the door. crying:
: 1T is a lie! a lie! He has tricked you! L
Did not confess"
The prince was seized by his friends
5truggling and cursing. a peculiar smile
sit up the face of Harry Anguish.
!, Il repeat, he is the assassin
Gabriel broke from the OBTAINING hands.
snd. drawing a revolver. rushed for the
loor
out of the way! Will not be taken
ahve!''
Abode met him at the curtains and
trasped him in his powerful arms. Baron
.Oangloss and others tearing the weapon
srom his hand. The utmost confusion
seigned-women screaming, men shouting
T4nd above all could be heard the bowls of
che accused prince.
Let me go! Curse you. Curse you. I will
hot surrender. Let me kill that traitor! Let
$ne at him." Berrowag had been seized by
willing hands. and the two men glared at
Zach other. one crazy with rage the other
drinking with fear
Z Dangloss and Abode half carried, half
fragged the prince forward. As he neared
t3olaroz and the princess he collapsed and
Became a trembling, moaning suppliant for
mercy. Anguish's accusation had struck
home.
J Prince Bolaroz, I trust you will not OBJ
iect if the Princess Yetive substitutes the
Promise TO Graustark." said Anguish dra-
.natically. BOlarOz, if coming from a
sream. turned and knelt before the throne
Most adorable Yetive." he said; II sue
aor pardon ] bow low and lay my open
seart before the truest woman in the
krorld He kissed the black lace hem of
Ser gown and arose. II am your friend and
INV. Axphain and Graustark will live no
:lore with hatred in their hearts. From
{ou I have learned a lesson in justice and
constance
Prince Gabriel was raving like a mailman
3 the officers hurried him and Berrowag
irom tire room \ shout went up from
Those assembled It's echo, reaching the
Falls. then the gardens. was finally taken
~ by the waiting masses beyond the gates.
she news Jew like wild fire. Rejoicing. such
had never been known. shook EdeiweiSs
Elnui the monks on the mountain looked
Gown IN wonder.
After the dazed and happy throng about
:,he throne had heaDed its expressions OF
s,ve and devotion upon the radiant princess
single figure knclt IN subsection just as
she preparing 10 depart. Ii was the
Guke OF MizroN
Your Majesty Mizrox is ready To pay
q forfeit Niy liz Is yours" he said calm
3 She did not comprehend until her uncle
feminded her OF the oath Mizrox had taken
p morning after The murder.
lie swore. on his lie. that you killed
sorenz she said. turning 20 Lorry
! Il was wrong. but D am willing 10 pay
a. penalty. Ny love FOR Lorenz was great
= than my discretion That IS my only ex-
g.. put II IS one you should not accept
$50 Mizro1. as cooIiy as II announcing the
siEe Of day. Lorrs looked first at him and