The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-31
The Filibusters OF Venezuela.
Or the Trials Of Spanish Girl.
By SEWARD W. HOPKINS
by Bonners Sons


much for her chances in the half
breeds hands,"
Where could he hide her?" asked
Ravona's companion.
There is place." replied Ravona
but I thought only my father and
myself knew it. It is near the river.
1t is cave"
Then go there" said Ravonas
mother. "If 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.
1t seemed an interminable wait to
MedWorth, but the food was ready at
last, and Ravona, accompanied by his
companion, came from the hut, carry
ing pot Of steaming, 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 a thick network Of
vines and parted them. He and his
companion pressed their way through.
Behind this barrier was the entrance
to cave, and Medworth poked his
head through the vines just in time
to see the two Indians disappearing
into the cave.
Come ONT" said Medworth.
They followed the Indians in.
Inc cave was large one. A lantern,
hung on a peg stuck in crevice,
threw gloomy light around.
On couch of furs reclined a girl,
sobbing, her position being such as to
indicate that she was fastened there
The half-breed's work." said Ra-
vona.
At the voice. the girl raised her
head.
"Lola!" cried Medworth, rushing to
her past the Indians.
Arthur! my Arthur" she ex-
claimed. "You herein Venezuelan"
II am here" he said, joyfully; land
SO is my old friend, Tempest"
Never mind me-" said Jack; "cut
those cords"
SWho are you?" now demanded
Ravona.
Friends of this senorita," replied
Tempest. eve have been looking for
her"
A glance at Lola, whose head was
nestled against Arthurs breast,
proved to Ravona that Tempest spoke
the truth.
Then I am not needed" he said.
But beware of Mattazudo. See, /
leave you the food. There is plenty.
Adios.''
Where am 1, Arthur?" asked Lola,
when the Indians had gone.
"You are in cave near the river.
Who brought you here?"
IT do not know. A dark-skinned
man came to me and said my father
sent him to guide me to a place of
safety until after the battle. He
brought me here and bound me. 1
screamed and struggled, and begged
him to release me, but he would not.
oh, how frightened I was! I thought
was going to be killed"
well you are in the hands of
friends now, Miss Lola said Tempest,
"and I'll answer for the neck of the
next man who lays 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 Salvarez is successful"
AS they progressed the firing grew
louder and nearer, until they paused
in alarm.
"Listen!" said Lola. "Was that not
woman's scream?"
Surely it u.s." said Medworth.
The shrill scream Of woman in
distress was distinctly heard.
Stay here" said Tempest. "I'n be
back"
He darted away, and they heard his
voice and the sound of fighting.
Then a girl came rushing toward
them with streaming hair.
Save mel" she cried. "Our army is
lost!"
1t was Jacinta, the daughter of Sal
varez.
The rushing forms of men closed in
around them, and voice called:
"Seize them!'
In another instant Tempest, Lola,
Jacinta and Medworth were seized
upon, and, under the command of
Pedro Francisco, were conveyed pris-
oners to the Castle of Salvarez
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