The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-09-20

asked, but he seemed to have been
prepared for it, for his answer was
direct.
mo, sir; | do not"
'Hal Bewarel Think we'll be-
fore you speak,"
IF you mean the man who fought
the duel with the Count Damonoff,
then | have heard of him, but | do
not know that ever saw him."
"Then you are sure of this ?"
"Of course am"
Frederic Viskap'
The second prisoner now came
forward. He was a few years youn-
ger than his companion, though
somewhat larger and evidently more
bold Totma was conducted out of
the apartment as Viska came for
ward.
"You, too, have been in the com
pany of this priest, Savotano, have
you not ?" the monk asked.
81 know him." the fellow replied,
with a slight touch of defiance in his
tone. He had not surely looked
about him to see those strange con-
trivances by which he was surround
ed, or he would not have ventured
such tone.
"And you have been some in his
company"
perhaps So"
every well. And, now, do you
not also know Ruric Newell"
Il have seen him, too, sir"
"And now can you tell me where
ne is at this present timer"
NO." was the answer, short and
quick
Beware! If you have any re-
gard for your own welfare, you will
answer me truly. Where is Ruric
Newell"
81 tell you l know nothing about
lhim-nothing at ALL"
"And of this you are sure ?"
.Who are you that assume to
question me thus? l know you not"
Viska spoke this in tone of vir-
tuous indignation, probably think
ing that that turn might serve him.
I'VE will let you into the secret
by and by" the monk returned,
with a peculiar shake.o the head.
But | will ask you once more, do
you know where Newell is?"
"Now
"You need not speak quite so
loud. We hear easily"
"Then don't ask me impertinent
questions" retorted the prisoner.
Vladimir started half way up, and
his fists were clinched, but the quick
flush passed from his face, and he
sat back again.
'Look ye," he said as soon as he
was sure his anger would not mani
fest itself, ''were l not sure that YOU
know what | ask | would not cues
ton you thus. And now, once more
l ask you, will you give me some
clew to the whereabouts of Ruric
Newell"
III answer you once more. II
know nothing about him. You must
not think that this dark place and
you men all dressed in black can
fright men into telling a lie as IL
might child"
At this point Vladimir turned to
one OF his men, one of those who
helped bring the prisoners in, and
said:
"You know this to be the man ?"
eyes, my master"
"And you have seen him in pri-
vate confab with the humpbacked
priest ?"
81 have"
"And the other things you told
me are true? ?"
"They are, master"
"Then let down those interpret
ers."
AT this command two Of the at
tendants moved to the back side of
The room, where they unlocked
stout chain from the wall, and as
they allowed it to slide through
heir hands curious piece of ma
,hinery descended directly in front
If the table. 1t consisted of a stout
BAR of iron which was suspended
midway upon the chain and there
rested parallel with the ceiling. Up
IN each end of this bar were straps
Of iron armed with springs and
screws. At a motion from the
monk the prisoner was led back till
ne stood directly beneath the bar,
md then his arms were seized and
'aised up. He struggled some and
cursed more, but he was soon over
come. The iron bands were passed
iround his wrists, and connected
With these were two small cups
which were slipped over the thumbs.
After these had been firmly secured
he chain was frightened, and the fell
ow's hands were raised far above