Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-12-03
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By Ashley Towne


Ills eXcellency the governor WauIs
you! he painted. HE is poisoned"
"He is not poisoned" answered Olga
calmly. "He is merely going to sleep.
want you to stay away from him.
and l want you to keep quiet"
The officer stared
"What do you mean7 He is Ill! The
governor called me and sent for you"
Il am going to him. but you must
not"
"But must. 1t Is my duty!
"Whom do you obey"
"Neslerov. governor of Tomsk."
"Then from this moment you obey
me. Read this"
She placed before him the same pa
per she had shown Dermsky, his fellow
officer. His eyes started from his head.
1.-THE seal of the czarp' he cried, and
he, like Dermsky. fell to his knees. "I
obey-command mew he exclaimed.
"Remain quiet. did not come to
Tomsk for nothing. This night will
mean much to Russia. Work will be
done that will right a terrible wrong.
AL you need do is to remain quiet and
do not attempt to interfere"
II dare not" he said. "You have the
seal Of the czar! 1t commands all to
obey you! I obey"
She left him, staring and wondering,
and went to Neslerov. The governor
was dropping. He opened his eyes as
she entered.
Your he hissed as he tried to regain
his strength. He would have killed
her.
"Yes. Ir' she answered quietly. "You
will sleep. 1t will not be long"
what will you doT" he asked. with
a curse.
my work." she answered. II shall
release him-Vladimir."
He made q tremendous effort to rise
and smite her. but fell with groan to
the floor. Quickly Olga, taking a pistol
from her pocket. ran across the hall to
Itzig.
Your he cried as she entered. You
brought me wine that was drugged,
and my prisoner escaped"
True" said Olga. "And now the
other. You were with Jansky and the
governor when they visited him. You
know where he is."
81 know not" grumbled Itzig.
THAT is false. heard them speak
Of you to Unsgethop. Will you guide
me to his dungeon? Open the door"
IL cannot. The key Is with Jansky.
1t is never out Of bis hands,"
"Oh, heaven" cried Olga. "Have l
made this terrible mistake"
"The key is Jansky's," said 1tzig.
mo one goes to the dungeon save by
his orders"
Break down the door,"
impossible! 1t Is heavy oak. l
have no az"
She turned from him and fed to the
stairs.
Lieutenant"
The young officer, with visions Of
mines and the knout and wondering
where this complication would end,
answered her.
"Come here" she said. IL want this
door opened"
He looked at the door and ut Itzig.
"Jansky has the key. and he Is gone"
said ltzig.
I'VE must open 1t, If the princess
says So" said the officer.
What! You disloyal to Neslerov"
The officer smiled and looked at Olga.
1--WE must take off the hinges" he
said. II will get the tools"
He was gone but a moment, and
when he returned he attacked the
screws that held the great iron hinges.
Il will alarm the governor" cried It.
zig. leaping upon him.
"Stand back! Keep your hands OFF,
ordered Olga, aiming her revolver at
him. Il have commanded. and l will
be obeyed~
"You have no authority" said 1tzig.
covering before the pistol.
II have this"
She showed him the paper. His face
grew white, and he sank shivering to
the floor.
"The seal of the car! Oh. princess,
l did not know! obey! Twill do any
thing"
Help open the door,"
The hinges were soon off and the
door was opened. The iron gate re-
sisted the united efforts Of the two. but
they sawed out the lock.
Take the lanternw commanded the
princess.
Trembling in every fiber. Itzig light
ed lantern.
Lead the way to the dungeon where
Vladimir Is concealed"
81 obey"
"And l will guard you. princess"
said the officer.
Thus they descended the stairs, Itzig
leading with the lantern, Olga follow
ing and the officer close behind her
ready to protect her. Potent was the
seal Of the cZar.
They found the giant blacksmith In
his chains. The hunger he felt had not
yet sapped his strength. The key the
princess had taken from Its peg soon
released him.
Gomez she said.
But who are you, and what does
this mean? be demanded.
"Colme! We have no time to waste
with words. Tonight you have the