The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1902-01-31

who was wounded I'm a strange land.
will do for him what l would wish
others would do for Bosso. Is 1t not
right, motherT"
"Quite right, my daughter. And now
we may hope to see Bosso In a short
time. The news has come that the
prince has been stopping In Berlin for
few days and will reach Deneslia by
way of Ontro."
"Oh, must see Bosso at the village.
VIII the royal coaches pass this way,
do you think, motherr'
II do not know. There are but two
roads from Ontro to Trolle, and the
road by the Green forest is the short
est and best. 1t is likely the coaches
will pass this way"
"Then l will see Bosso," said Adria
''Dear Bosso! I wonder If that wicked
Paris has changed him anyY
mo, Bosso cannot change" said
Nine. Volner "He is made of oak. 1t
stands the changing winds Of the evil
world"
Adria smiled. She loved to hear her
lover praised, and she knew how well
he deserved it. Had he not saved the
life of the prince more than once by
his courage and shrewdness?
And still Buckford fingered. The
bullet was probed for ana found. But,
though the wound seemed inclined to
heal, the stunned brain refused to re-
sumo its functions.
And while the good people In Vol
nar'S hOnSa n1IpSaH him co tapdarIx
four rascals were holding secret con-
ference in the castle Of Casparin at
the edge of the Green forest. not far
away
''This is most unfortunate, what you
tell me-" Casparin was saying. You
should not have taken up the pursuit.
We could have found the fool with
less trouble. Now undoubtedly he has
told his story TO Volner And Volner
is a strong adherent of my brother,
though tenant of myself. Ha! l
have an idea. Volner owes me consid-
cradle land tax. He is so far behind
that threatened him but day or two
since. Now | will issue orders not to
allow n single member of his house
hold to leave the farm. j will have
the place surrounded, and any one at
tempting to get away | will cause to
be arrested and brought here. 1t can
appear that | suspect them Of an at
tempt to rob me of my dues, for he has
no goods, this Volner, upon which
can seize.
''In this way, even If the American
does tell the story, we can keep it
from getting out till we know what Is
to be done. If this report is true and
my brother intends entering Deneslia
by way of OntrO, then all is easy as
play. The road they will take leads
past the Green forest, where almost
anything could happen. l, of course,
must not be suspected. / shall meet
them with my men handsomely mount
ed. A feast shall he prepared, for the
prince will undoubtedly stop at my
castle. You. disguised and with the
best horses awaiting you in the Green
forest, will do your. part and at once
mount and get across the border.
will give you money, and when l have
been seated securely upon the throne
you shall return and claim the other
rewards / promised"
at was strange, though. that 1t
should be the father of the girl you
suggest for my bride who met us at
the ravine," said Vandal
eyes, was 1T noty' said Casparin,
with laugh How do you like Papa
Volner? He is host in himself Have
you seen the daughter yet?
mo; have not been near the place"
at would be rash. But you shall see
her soon enough This Duvally, who
stands like tiger between my brother
and his foes, shall be among the first
to meet his fate"
1t was on the following day that the
cure, while riding his sleepy and well
fed horse toward Volners farm. was
stopped on the road by two of the bail
ifs from Casparin's official household.
whittier goest thou, father?' asked
they.
whittier indeed, my son, but to
nurse the wounded. Hast thou not
heard of the poor young gentleman
who lies wounded at volner's farm
I'VE know naught of that, father,
but we have received orders from
Prince Casparin. our master, to allow
no one to enter Volner's or one Of Vol
ner's people to come out"
"Is that sop queried the priest In
surprise. IL knew that Volner was be-
hind in his rents, but what has he done
to merit this?"
ut has become known that he is
planning to step out and leave the
place and the prince in the lurch."
Nonsense! Volner was talking with
me but yesterday about his plans for
the coming year"
"And has been writing to land agents
in England to obtain farm for this
! very month";" said the bailiff, with
ready lie.
as 1t possible? Is it possible" said
| the gentle cure. II did not suspect
that of Volner. Then / am even for
hidden to attend the wounded at Vol
ner's houseW
You are not to enter, or any one.
| father"
| Ii. Ill