The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-12-13
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In three minutes the captain of the
princes guard entered. He was about
"a, tall, handsome and brave looking
Captain Duvally these gentlemen,
representatives of the departments Of
the police and justice, come to me with
strange story Of your exploits yes
terday. l wish you would explain your
action"
IL shall be happy to explain any
thing / have done that does not meet
with the appreciation of your high
ness" said the captain.
But - but ~ pardon me. your high
ness" stammered NJ SENEGAL "This
is not the mani"
well, really" said the prince, pass
ing his white hand YEARLY over his
forehead. "This matter becomes more
ineXplicable each moment. You asked
for Captain Duvally He is here"
''Then ii is not Captain Duvally l
want. This Is not the man to whom 1
gave the order admitting him to the
Jail"
Jail! Jail! / have wished to visit
no jailv' said Duvally. 1T is easy
enough to get into jail without solicit
ing the privilege"
1T seems to be just as easy to get
out" said NJ. SENEGAL in voice eX-
pressive of exhaustion. Il ask but one
more favor of your highness. Will you
allow me to inspect the horses and car
riages in your stablesW
"Assuredly. Captain. since you are
not the culprit assist these gentlemen
all in your power
Il certainly will" said Duvally. I'D
like to know who is doing tricks in my
name"
Duvally looked savage and capable
of doing trick or two himself
He led the two investigators 10 the
stables. After a close inspection NJ.
SENEGAL discovered pair Of fine chest
nut horses and a splendid carriage.
THAT is the equipage that came to
my door," he said positively.
Duvally. who had expected nothing
of this kind, was much surprised
"Well, now we can get at it. Where
is Wilhelm, the German coachmanY
he asked Of a groom.
'Wilhelm has not been here today"
''Not been here? Does he not reside
in the establishments
ooh yes. but he had business away
last night, and the superintendent ex-
cused him"
ASK the superintendent to step this
way"
\ man with horsemanship written all
over him soon made his appearance.
''There is mystery connected with
this carriage" said Duvally. at was
driven TO the door of Magistrate Scne-
cal yesterday with a person who claim
ed to be myself"
''That is strange" said the superin-
tendent Of the stables. Il cannot I'M
derstand that. No one left here in the
carriage"
"Then why was it sent out?
"The horses had not been used in sew
eral days, and when the prince ordered
n carriage for his regular afternoon
drive | had that pair harnessed TO this
carriage. Then the pr mean the
nt-countermanded the order. VIII
said the horses needed exercise. As
they were already harnessed, | ordered
him to drive them about for two hours.
He did SO, returned with them, and OBJ
tanned permission to he away for the
night to visit some friends. He has not
returned
what kind Of looking man was this
coachman?" asked NJ SENEGAL
"a heavy faced German. You might
know him anywhere by his thick neck
and powerful shoulders. He could
manage any horse"
1.-THE very man! He 1t was who
drove the horses to my door,
az agree with his highness that the
matter becomes more inexplicable ev
cry minute" said Duvally. Bewilder
ed, staggered by the mystery that con
fronted them, the two Investigators re-
turned to the office Of the magistrate
this time accompanied by the real
Bosso Duvally, who had received a