Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-02-01

krantz and fallen asleep. Early the next
morning he was awakened by the sound
of tho commandments voice, and his long
sword rafting as usual upon the pave
ment. He rose, and found the littlo man
rating the misunderstanding some
with the dungeons, others with extra
duty. Krantz was also on his feet before
the commandment had finished his morn
ing's lecture. At last, perceiving them,
in stern voice he ordered them to follow
him into his apartment. They did so, and
the commandant, throwing himself upon
his sofa, inquired whether they were ready
to sign the required paper, or go back to
the dungeon. Krsntz replied that they
had been calculating chances and they
were In consequence SO perfectly convinced
Of tho death Of tho captain that they were
willing to sign any paper to that effect; at
which reply the commandant Immediately
became very gracious, and having called
for materials, he wrote out the document,
which was duly subscribed to by Krantz
and Philip. AS soon as they had signed
It, and he had 1t in his possession, the lit
tie man was so pleased, that he requested
them to partake of his breakfast.
During the repast, he promised that
they should leave the island at the first
opportunity. Although Philip was tao
titurn, yet, rs Krantz made himself very
agreeable, tho oommandant invited them
to dinner. Krantz, as they became more
familiar, informed him that they had each
few pieces Of gold, and wished to be al
lowed room where they could keep their
table. Whether IL was the want Of society
or the desire of obtaining the gold--prob-
ably both-the commandant offered that
they should join his table, and pay their
proportion of the expenses; q proposal
which was gladly acceded to. The terms
were arranged, and Krantz insisted upon
putting down the first weeks payment in
advance. From that moment the COM
mandant was the best of friends with
them, and did nothing but caress them
whom he had SO politely showed into
dungeon below water twas on the even
ing of the third day, as they were snok-
Ing their Manila oheroots, that Krantz,
perceiving the commandant in peculiarly
good humor, ventured to ask him why he
tain's death; and in reply was informed,
much to the establishment of Philip, that
Anime had agreed to marry him upon his
producing suoh document.
"Impossiblel' cried Philip, starting
from his seat.
impossible, signor; and why impossi-
blef" replied the commandment, curling his
mustaches with his fingers, with sur
prised and angry air.
II should have said impossible too, /" in
terrupted Krantz, who perceived the con-
sequences of Philips indisoretion, "for
had you seen, commandment, how that
woman dotted upon her husband, hew she
fondled him, you would with us have said
1t was impossible that she could have
| transferred her affections 30 soon; but
women are women, and soldiers have a
great advantage over other people; per-
| haps she has some excuse, commandant,
when I recolleot her husband and have
you in my presence.
Soothed with the fattery, the comman-
dant replied:
"Why, yes, they say military men are
y.
sumo 1t is because they look up to us for
protection; and where can they be better
| assured Of it than with man who wears
sword at his thighs Come, signors, we
will drink her health Here's to the beau
| tiful Anime Vandcrdccken."
To the beautiful Anime Vanderdeck-
en!" cried Krantz, tossing off his wine.
To the beautiful Anime Vanderdeck-
en-" followed Philip. "But, comman-
dant, are you not afraid to trust her at Goa
where there are so many enticements for
woman, so many allurements held out
for her scxs"
NO, not In the least. am convinced
that she loves me-nay, between ourselves,
that she dotes upon me-"
Liar" exclaimed Philip.
| How, signor! is that addressed to mep"
cried the commandment, seizing his sword
which lay on the table.
| mo, no." replied Philip, recovering
himself; "it was addressed to her. 1
have heard her swear to her husband that
she would exist for no other but him.
sHa! hal is that ALP" replied the COM
mandant. My friend, you do not know
women. I"
mo; nor is he very partial to them
either" replied Krantz, who then leaned
over to the commandant and whispered:
"He Is always so when you talk of women.
He was cruelty Tilted once, and hates the
whole sex"
."Then we must be merciful to him, I"
| replied the other: suppose we change the
subject. I"
When they repaired to their own room,
Krantz pointed out to Philip the necessity
for his commanding his feelings, as other
wise they would again be immured in the
dungeon. Philip acknowledged his rash
ness, but pointed out to Krantz that the
circumstance of Anime having promised
to marry the comnandant, II he procured
certain intelligence of his death, was the
cause of his Irritation. "Can 1t be sop Ia
Impossible that she can have been SO falsef''
exclaimed Philip; yet his anxiety to pro-
cure that document seems to warrant the
truth of his assertion"
II think, Philip, that In all probability
1t is true" replied Krantz, carelessly:
"but of this you may be assured, that she
has been placed in situation of great
peril, and has only done SO to save herself
for your sake. When you meet, depend
upon it she will fully prove to you that
necessity had compelled her to deceive him
in that way, and that if she had not done
so, she would, by this time, have fallen a
prey to his violence"
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