Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-02-02
ARMS AND Fq&lR qM&lR W0MaQ
Copyright, 1900, by Harold McGrath.
CHAPTER V.

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ing back to his chair, he remained In
reverie for a short time. Then he re
sumed his narrative:
The princess looked up into my fac
and smiled.
"Yes; thence to France. Ah. | coult
go alone. But listen. monsieur. Above
all things there must be q scandal.
princess elopes with an American ad
yenturer. The prince will Withdraw
his suit The king may or may not for
give me. but | will risk it. He is still
somewhat fond of ME Notwithstanding
the worry have caused him. Thi!
way Is the only method by which
may convince him how detestable thi:
engagement Is to me. Yet my freedom
Is more to me than my principality
Let the king bestow it upon whom h'
will. | shall become teacher Of Ian
guages or something Of that sort.
shall be free and happy. Oh. you will
have q merry tale to tell, merry ad
venture. You will return to your coun
try. You will be the envy Of your com
patriots. You will recount at your
clubs a story such as men read. but
never hear told" She was growing
bit hysterical. AS she looked at me she
saw that my face was grave.
''Is there no other way" / asked
"Can it not be accomplished without
scandal"
"No. There must be scandal. Other.
wise should be brought back and for
given. and no one would know. In q
certain sense am valuable. The Ho.
henphalians love me. | am something
Of an idol to them. The king appreci'
ates my rule. 1t gives him a knowl,
edge that there will be no internal
troubles in Hohenphalia so long as
matters stand as they now do. Still
there are limits to the kings patience,
and am about to try them severely.
But monsieur hesitates. He will with
draw his promise"
mo, your highness,' said l. IL have
given my word. AS for the scandal, 1t
is not for myself that care. 1t will be
q jolly adventure for me, and then |
shall have such clever story to tell
my friends at the clubs"
She saw that l was offended. For
give me, monsieur. l know that you
would do no such thing. But let me
explain to you. At the station we will
be intercepted by two trusted and high
officials at court"
"Whatw exclaimed. "Do they
know"
mo, but shall write to them anony.
mously, the note to be placed In their
hands Immediately we leave the prem
ises."
looked at the woman in wonder.
But this is madness" l cried.
Directly you will see the method In
the madness. Without their knowing
there could be no scandal. They will
try to stop US. You will overpower and
bind them. There will also be several
other witnesses who will not be par.
ticipants. Through them it will be-
come known that | have eloped with
an American. Oh. 1t IS well laid
plan"
But supposing l am overpowered
myself. thrown into Jail and | know
not whatT All this was more than
had bargained for.
Nothing of the kind will happen
Monsieur will hold pistol in each
hand when the carriage door is open.
ed. You will say: 1 am desperate
man. One If you bind the other or
fire! 1t will he done. You will spring
upon the remaining one. and will help
you to bind him likewise. Oh, you will
accomplish it well. You are strong
man. Moreover. you are rapid"
sat in my chair. specchless. Here
was a woman of details. had never
met one before.
"Well. does monsieur accept the ad
venture or does he politely decline?
There was q subtle taunt in her tones
That decided me.
your hishness. should be happy to
meet a thousand uhlans to do you serv.
Ice. What YOU ask ME to do is quite
simple" | knew that should lose
my head in case of failure. rose and
bowed as unconcrrnedly as though she
had but asked me to join her with q
cup Of tea.
"Ah. monsieur, you are man" And
she laughed softly as she saw me
throw back my shoulders. There was
uhmistakable admiration in her eyes
"And yet" with Il sudden frown
"there will be danger You may slip
You may become injured. Yes. there
is danger"
Your highneSs." said | lowly. com
pelling her eyes to meet mine. lit is not
the danger Of the adventure or its re
suits that | most fear" | was honeS
enough to make my meaning clear.
She blushed. Il said that trusted
monsicur's honor" was her rejoindcr
Come" with return of her imperi
ousness. 1t is time that we were gone.
She drew on her cluak and dropped th'
veil. Il might add" she said, tina
we will remain in France one hour
From there you may go your way. ant
shall go secretly to my palace.
And the glamour fell away like th'
last leaves of the year.
| had to wake up the driver. who hat
fallen asleep.
Where shall say" asked.
"ro your hotel | shall give the drir
er the remaining instructions.
But you haven't told me-" said |. Il:
took my place in the carriage. how
am to become guest at the dinner to
morrow evening"
Il spoke to the king this morning
said that had caprice. He replied
that if would promise it to be my las