Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-30
CHAPTER XVII.
IT AN GOING TO MARRY Your

Ut sat at her window, which faced
toward the great plaza. and watch
ed and listened. Suddenly there came
1t came from the direction of the new
railway station. The princess smiled.
Then came knock at her door.
."Open it, Therese."
Therese was pale and trembling. The
events Of the past two nights had shak-
en- her nerves till she was on the verge
Of collapse, But she obeyed, and the
same lieutenant who had assisted dur
ing the night came in.
81 fear for your lfew he said me.
slerov has recovered and Is cursing like
mailman. He called for me and or
dered me to fetch you to him."
at will not be difficult task" said
the princess. 81 will CO."
But he will kill you. He is speak
ing words that no sane man could ever
| speak. He says II he Is to be destroy
| ed he will destroy you first"
docs he know that Vladimir is
gone"
"He suspects It. He has not been to
see"
Olga looked from her window. Three
men were riding abreast, coming to-
ward the palace. and after them de-
iachment of the soldiers always at the
station.
"Some one comes" said the officer.
eyes. Do you know who that isY'
81 do not" replied the officer. ut
must be one Of the generals"
You will see" said Olga. "Come!
We will 60 to Neslerov!"
The governor glared at her In mad
fury.
"You drugged that wine! You put
me to sleep!" he shouted.
II drugged the liquor for had work
TO DO" she answered.
What have you done? Let us be
frank. You came here as an enemy
and as a spy"
II came to right wrong; to avenge
the crime of Graslov."
"What do you knowT"
81 know the truth"
"What do you intend to do?
"Restore that which is lost and undo
what was done by wickedness."
An evil look came into his face, and
he stepped toward the door. The lieu
tenant blocked it.
"Out of the way. dogr cried Ne.
slerov.
81 protect her highness."
You! You protect against my
orders"'
"There is higher than you. obey
the car"
Neslerov started back, so powerful
In effect Is the name of the car.
"Theu%ar"
At the very door of the palace Q
buglc blew It's blast.
Make way! Admit his excellency
the governor general" came voice
Neslerov went white and leaped al
Olga.
You sent for him, and this means
! my death! We die togetherw
I'm the name Of the car" cried Olga
and the sword Of the lieutenant touch
ed the breast of Neslerov.
what means this?"
The voice came from q tall and sol
, dierly man wearing a brilliant uni
form, who blocked the doorway will
his burly form.
"De Muloff! Governor generalv' gasp
ed Neslerov.
"Sit down." said the governor genera
sternly. you sent for me in haste
, princess. l came as soon as possible
I Fortunately there was train
I "The railroad has saved me and thu
Duke of Graslov," said Olga.
Neslerov darted a look of hatred to
ward her.
D Bring Therese, my attendant" sale
} Olga to the lieutenant.
| There was another connection at tn,
? entrance, and three soldiers and an OH
) Ger came in with two prisoners.
8 "To the governors" cried the officer
] "rhere was murder at Tivoloffskyw
. Olga started up, and so did Neslerov
E The governor general turned calmly I,
h. see who had come. The two prisoner
were Vladimir and Papa Paulpoff.
t Bring them In here" ordered Olga
4 "Let them be brought before the gov
: ernor general"
This man murdered the superntend
ent of police and Unsgethop," said tn
4, officer in charge.
True" said Vladimir, II did"
Ncslerov was the picture of despal
and batiled rage and hate. His glanc