Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-10-11
A SISTERS VENGEANCE
CHAPTER xIx.-tContinued.,
~ GEORGE MANvILle FgNN


"ralse to one, false to all"
"Where Is he, thenY' roared Mazzard.
"Faix, he's In his skin, captain"
"You dogw roared Mazzard. And there
was the report of a pistol, followed by
wild shrek.
"Don't-don't killv' cried a pitcous
woman's voice. Don't kill him.
mot kill himT' snarled Mazzard.
"No, no! Spare him, and Ill tell YOU"
"Bcdad, an IL ye do, III niver forgive
ye," cried Dinny, iierccly. "Ye don't
know nawthing. He's eschaped."
"Where is hep roared out Mazzard.
"6peak out, woman. or Ill blow his head
Humphrey sprang up couple Of steps
to defend Dinny; but Mary Dell lay
there. and to show himself was to betray
her-the woman he passionately loved. Or
himself he thought nothing.
But the task Of betrayal to save her
lover was spared to Mistress Greenheys.
for. as Black Mazzard stood with one
hand on Dinny's shoulder, and his second
pistol pointed close to his ear. so that his
second shot could not fail. one of his men
exclaimed aloud:
"Why, he's there! Look at the hlood"
Mazzard turned and glanced down at
the floor upon which he stood. then at the
stained stone which formed the cover of
the vault. He uttered a harsh laugh, for
the stone had been slightly moved.
Here, half a dozen Of you" he roarcd.
LAY hoid!'
His men seized the stone; and after
one Of two trials to raise 1t up. 1t was
thrust sideways and the hiding place re-
vealed.
With a yell of savage delight Black
Maxxard began to descend, followed by
his crew. There was clash OF swords,
two men fell. wallowing In their blood,
and then Humphrey drew back into the
corner before Mary Dell. determined to
defend her to the last.
Two more men went down; and there
was brief pause. followed by a savage
rush and melee, In which Humphreys
sword snapped of ut the hilt. and the
next minute he was above In the great
chamber. between two Of Mazzard's men;
and Mary Dell was borne up to lie at
her conqueror's feet.
"You savagcw roared Humphrey, as
he sunk painting on a stone.
''Savage!' rctortcd Maxxard, with
brutal grin. "Stand up, you dog"
''Stand yourself--ln the presence Of
your kings oilicerw shouted Humphrey,
In his rage.
"King!' cried Mazzard, mockingly.
"l'm king here. Now, then, you" he
cried to his men. who enjoyed seeing him
bearded. "Quick! two ropes!'
He turned sharply upon his men. who
hurried of to obey the command.
Humphrey gaxed at Maszard aghnst
The threat implied In the order seemed
too horrible TO be believed. and for the
moment he looked round In doubt.
But Mazzard was In power; and In q
few moments the ropes were forthcoming.
Before they could recover from their
surprise he had torn sword from one Of
them. and. whirlng It round his head. he
drove them back. and. clnsping Mary
Dclrs waist, stood with flashing eyes,
ready for the first who would attack.
us there no man here who will helpw
he shouted.
"Bcdad there ISL cried Dinny. leaping
upon the nearest, and In moment tear.
Ing his weapon from his hand. III die
for II, captain. It shall be like q man."
Black Mazznrd stood for moment
aghast at the daring displayed. Then a
grim look Of savagcry crossed his evil
countenance, and he drew his sword.
"Now, my lads" he said, fercely, Its
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