The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-14

man not more than "a. OF ruggd build.
somewhat tall. well knit and broad
shouldered. lie walked with a firm and
manly tread and with military erect
ness.
The card he sent In TO NJ SENEGAL meant
nothing 10 that gentleman.
"Bosso Duvaily." said the magistrate.
turning the card over In his hand. What
a peculiar name. Not French, I think,
but perhaps-yes. SAdmit him"
The young man entered the presence
OF the magistrate with show OF good
breeding combined with manly inde-
Judge.
BE seated. NJ. Duvally," said NJ. sene-
! cal. II have the honor OF your acquaint-
, ance.. do not even recall your name.
To what do l owe the unexpected honor
OF your visit?'
man easily. that you are the investiga-
ing magistrate In this case of the Ameri-
can who Is under arrest for the murder
OF NJ. de Bullion
"Ah, indeed! Then you are able, per-
haps. 20 shed some light upon the case"
Unfortunately not. But ! wish 10 do
many curious stories afoat concerning
this case. and one of them touches those
who are very close TO me and who have
commanded me to come 10 YOU"
"Ahl I am ready to assist You In any
way can, provided. OF course. you ask
nothing that will defeat the ends OF JUS
mo, to serve them rather But I win
not ask you TO do any thing In the dark.
I will be frank with you. You have per-
haps heard the name OF Count Rock
nillive?"
M SENEGAL started
II have indeed. And the COUNTS that
iiiustrious person interested in this small
AFFAIR."" Fs
"He must be. since the story has been
told that the young American esro,s became me
desire 10 save us-the count and his fam
iy--from annoyance and perhaps at
tack"
"True. that has been said. and Il is so.
The prefect OF police could tell you much
II have seen him. What I want now
Is an order from you TO permit me 70 see
"Ah. that is difficult! Yet for the prince
i mean Count Rockmillive-I suppose II
"I trust you will endeavor to please the
prince. To drop the incognito. which is
farcical between men who understand
the case. IL IL should prove that this
young man. who seems to be almost
without friends I'm Paris, has really been
engaged In an effort 10 protect the Prince
Of Deneslia, the Princess Margaret and
the Princess Marie. IL is the wish OF the
prince to reward In some substantial way
so disinterested and courageous an act.
son we aar no we hope
that our unknown friend will prove his
innocense."
II hope So too. May ask what rela-
DenesliaT'
II am the captain OF his guard"
You are young to hold so responsible
a place. However. you look like a brave
and honorable young man. think can
safely trust you"
NJ. SENEGAL called for writing materials
90 .KAA 80 aA ATatt
vally. the bearer. to the cell OF the pris-
oner. Buckford Wallace.
"I stipulate but one thing" said the
magistrate. "It may not be necessary.
but should deem IL so. l trust you will
ton"
come" said Duvally. smiling.
The young man stepped TO his waiting
carriage and gave the command to drive
at to the Palas de Ssfors the door
OF the depot. The young man did not
step out OF 1t. In his place came a
Of bs middle sss Ss ass fa the vers
eyes. He wore a long coat. In short
his appearance was very different from
when he entered NJ senecaIs presence,
the steps. as before. He entered The
letter from NJ. SENEGAL gained him In
slant admittance and attention. he was
Little things happen without being no.
ticed The footman had been seen by
loungers. but In some quiet moment he
disappeared.
The coachman was still In his seat.
A half hour passed. warder OF the
fail while passing through a corridor.
saw outside OF a cell door. which was
shut the PROSTATE figure OF the black
bearded man. and. bending over him. the
footman in livery.
For Gods sake" cried the footman.
"My master has been taken with Mt!
Helm me get. him 10 the carriage at once"
The iaii attendant. excited by the con-
dition OF so important parsonage, hur-
ried to assist He and the footman car
ried the unconscious man to the carriage.
He was placed inside, and the footman
got in with him.
''why not call a physician?" asked the
attendant
'No; I must get him home at once"
was the reply.
The horses dashed of and were soon
out of sight.
An hour later the prisoners In the depot
were fed An attendant went to the cell
of Buckford Wallace. He opened the
door SURPRISED TO find IL closed, but not
locked He looked into the cell and then.
with a wild veil Of dismay, ran screaming
down the corridor.
The cell was emptv. The murderer
of NJ. de Bullion had escaped.
CTo Be Continued Tomorrow.)