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

wretch like this commandment
1T is. l grant, but still 1 prefer even
that to dungeon, replied Krantz, "and
SO, good night"
For three weeks they remained in the
fort, every day becoming more intimate
with the commandant, who often commu-
nicated with krantz, when Philip was
not present, turning the conversation
upon his love for Anime and entering into
a minute detail Of all that had passed
Krantz perceived that he was right in his
opinion, and that Anime had only been
cabling the commandant that she might
escape. But the time passed heavily away
with Philip and Krantz, for no vessel
made its appearance.
"When shall I see her again?'' solilo-
quized Philip one morning, MS he ]olled
over tho parapet, in company with Krantz
"See who?" said the commandment, who
happened to be at his elbow.
Philip turned around and stammered
something unintelligible
"We were talking of his sister, COM
mandant," said Krantz, taking his arm,
and leading him away. "Do not mention
the subject to my friend, for it is a very
painful one, and forms one reason why he
is SO inimical to the sex. She was mar
ried to his intimate friend, and ran away
from her husband; it was his only sister,
and the disgrace broke his mothers heart,
and has made him miserable Take no
notice of it, beg"
mo, no, certainly not; / don't wonder
at 1t: the honor Of ones family is a serious
affair, - replied the commandment. "Poor
young man, what with his sisters con-
duct and the falsehood of his own intend
ed don't wonder at his being so grave
and silent. Is he of good family, signor?"
Zone of the noblest in all Holland, re-
piled Krantz; she is heir to a large prop
erty, and independent by the fortune of
his mother; but these two unfortunate
events induced him to quit the States Sc
cretly, and he embarked for these coun-
tries that he might forget his grief
zone of the noblest families" replied
the commandant; "then he is under an
assumed name-Jacob Vantreat is not his
true name of course"
"Oh, no, replied Krantz; "that it is
not, assure you; but my lips are sealed
on that point.
"of course, except to friend, who can
keep secret. Twill not ask 1t now. So
he is really noble?"
"One of the highest families in the
country, possessing great wealth and in
fuenoe-allied to the Spanish nobility by
marriage"
! "IndeedP rejoined the commandant,
musing. II dare say he knows many Of
the Portuguese as we'll -
mo doubt Of 1t; they are all more OF
less connected
"He must prove to you a most valuable
friend, Signor Richter"
II consider myself provided for life as
soon as we return home. He is of very
grateful, generous disposition, as he would
prove to you should you ever fall in with
him again"
~ have no doubt of it, and can assure
you that am heartily tired Of staying in
this country. Here I shall remain prob
ably for two years more before am re-
lieved, and then shall have to join my
regiment at Goa, and not be able to OBJ
tain leave to return home without resign
ing my commission. But he is coming
| this way"
After this conversation with Krantz,
the alteration in the manner of the Portu-
guese commandant, who had the highest
| respect for nobility, was most marked.
He treated Philip with respect which
was observable to all in the fort; and
which was, until Krantz had explained
the cause, q source of astonishnent to
Philip himself. The commandant often
introduced the subject to Krantz, and
sounded him as to whether his conduct
toward Philip had been such as to have
made q favorable impression; for the lit
tie man now hoped that through such an
| influential channel he might reap some
benefit.
Some days after this conversation, as
they were all three seated at table, cor
poral entered, and saluting the comman-
dant, informed him that Dutch sailor had
arrived at the fort, and wished to know
whet1. he should be admitted Both
Philip All Krantz turned pale at this
communication-they had a presentiment
of evil, but they said nothing. The sailor
was ordered in, and in few minutes who
should make his appearance but their tor
mentor, the one eyed Schriften. On per-
ceiying Philip and Krantz seated at the
table, he Immediately exclaimed: "Oh,
Captain Philip Vanderdecken, and my
good friend Mynheer Krantz, first mate
Of the good ship Utrecht, am glad to
meet you again"
Captain Philip Vanderdeoken 1" roared
the oommandant, as he sprang for his
chair.
"Yes, that is my captain, Mynheer
Philip Vanderdecken; and that is my first
mate, Mynheer Krantz; both of the good
ship Utrecht; we were both wrecked to-
gether; We're we not, mynheer? He! hel"
"Sangue de Vanderdeokenl the hus-
band Corpo del diavolo-is it possible?"
cried the commandant, painting for breath,
as he seized his long sword with both
hands and olinohed it with fury. "What,
then, have been deceived, cajoled, laugh
ed at!' Then, after u pause-the veins of
his forehead dstending so as almost to
burst-he continued, with suppressed
voice. "Most noble, sir, thank you; but
now it is my turn. What, no, there Cor
poral! men-here, instantly-quick!"
Philip and Krantz felt convinced that
all denial was useless. Philip folded his
arms and made no reply. krantz merely
observed: IA little reflection will prove
to you, sir, that this indignation is not
warranted
mot warrantedl" rejoined the COM