Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-11

breeds hands"
Where could he hide herr" asked
Ravona's companion.
There is a place" replied Ravona.
but thought only my father and
myself knew 1t. 1t is near the river.
II is cave
mother. III the half-breed Is at his
tricks again. defeat him. The girl
must be hungry. Take food with you"
Have you any,
Plenty. Ramana is great
hunter"
The three went inside the hut. and
In moment the cracking of fire could
be heard. Then came the appetizing
odor OF cooking meat.
II seemed an interminnblc wait to
Medworth. but the food was ready at
last. and Ravona, accompanied by his
companion. came from the hut. carry
Ing pot OF steamlng. savory stew.
They struck into a narrow path
leading toward the river. and the
Americans kept as close to them as
they could without, being themselves
discovered.
After travelling thus while. Ra-
vona passed before n thick network OF
vines and parted them. He and his
companion pressed their way through.
Behind this barrier was the entrance
to cave. and Mcdwor;h poked his
head through the vines just In time
to see the two Indians disappearing
Into the cave.
Come on'" said Mcdworth.
They followed the Indians In.
The cave was n large one. a lantern.
hung on n peg stuck In crcviee.
threw n gloomy light around.
On a couch OF furs rccliacd q girl.
Sobbing. her position being such as TO
Indicate that she was fastened there.
THE haif-brecd's work" said Ra-
vona.
Al the voice. the Girl raised her
head.
''Lola." cried Mcdworth. rushing to
her pas; the Indians.
Arthur. my Arthur" she ex-
claimed. You herein Venezuelan"
Il am here" he said. ioytuiiy: ''and
40 is my old friend. Tempest
Never mind me-" said Jack: ''eut
those cords
who are you7" now demanded
Ravona.
Friends of this scnorita." replied
Tempest. We have been looking for
her"
A glance n, Lola. whose head was
nestled asains; Ar,hur's breast.
proved to Ravona that Tempcs, spoke
the truth.
Then am not needed he said.
But beware of Ma;,azudo. Soc. I
leave you the food. There is plenty.
Adios.
Where am I. Arthur asked Lola.
when the Indians had gone.
You are in a cave near the river.
Who broush, you hcrc7''
II do not know. A dark-skinncd
man came TO me and said my father
sent him to guide mo to place of
safety until after the battle. He
brought me here and bound me. I
screamed and struggled. and begged
him to release me. but he would not.
oh. how frightened I was! thought
! was going to be killed.
We'll you are In the hands of
friends nov. Miss Lola" said Tempest.
and I'll answer for the neck OF the
next man who lays a hand on you
Come" said Arthur. you have not
touched the supper the Indian
brought"
He tenderly assisted her out OF the
cave and they started toward the cas-
tie. Lola carefully guarded between
her two companions.
Suddenly the sound of firing was
heard.
The battle is on said Medworth.
Il hope salvarcz Is successful
As they progressed the firing grew
louder and nearer. until they paused
in alarm.
Listen said Lola. Was that not
woman's scream7'
Surely IL is.' said Medworth.
The shrill scream of a woman in
distress was distinctly heard.
Stay here" said Tempest. "tn be
back
He darted away. and they heard his
voice and the sound of fighting.
Then girl came rushing toward
them with streaming hair
Save met she cried. Our army is
lost,"
1t was Jacinta. the daughter of Sal
varez.
The rushing forms of men closed in
around them. and a voice called:
Seize themr'
In another instant. Tempest, Lola
Jacinta and Medworth were seized
upon, and. under the command OF
Pedro Francisco. we're conveyed pris.
oners to the Castle of Salvarez.
CHAPTER xI.
A Puzzled Spaniard.