Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-06-04

KISSS koff, but II you have
any plea to make
"If you had not understood what l
wrote" replied Darrell, interrupting,
81 should not be here. l told you that
the American consul In Stavropol was
fully informed as to the circumstances
of my trial in that city and my pres
ence here and that II you were anx-
ious to avoid an international compll-
cation which would make matters ex-
ceedingly hot for you 1t would be well
for you to hear what I had to say.
mentioned also that I had private
proposition to make regarding the sur
render Of Motman Khan"
II am not prepared to treat for the
delivery Of that prince into my hands
today" answered Getchikoff.
Because you feel sure Of taking
him"
Getchikoff nodded.
"You may not be aware" said OAR
rell, that there Is q secret path from
Gredskov to the mountains"-
The Russian interrupted him. smiling.
1--WE know all about the secret road"
he said. 1T Is fully guarded"
"That is what wanted to know"
rejoined Darrell. 81 was fairly sure OF
1t, but it is 8 pleasure to hear you say
so. The secret was put into your
hands last evening by man named
Kevski."
Getchikoff started.
"Did you arrange this?" he cried.
81 did not" responded Darrell. Il
may have wished to do so. but as
Prince Kilziar was in q certain sense
my companion In arms refrained. 1t
was the private hatred of So insiGnifi-
cant q creature as an eX-turnkey in
prison that overthrow all the shrewd
schemes of Kilziar and doubtless has
cost him his life-with the Gredskov
treasure, which he values almost
equally. You captured the whole
party. suppose"
1--WE have them ALL" answered Get
81 chikoff. land the treasure"
"Since the incident has occurred"
said Darrell, 81 intend to use 1t for
my own purposes"
81 don't know what use you can
make of it." returned Getchikoff. 1T
is true that these men fell into our
hands in the manner you mention. but
how that can help you or the force III
. Gredskov Is more than can see."
General" interrupted Darrell. you
were prepared yesterday to make
terms. You had, as believe. the di-
rect authorization Of the Russian gov
ernment to show mercy, even to prom
ise general amnesty under conditions
very favorable to the CircaSsians. All
you required was the surrender OF GER
tain persons and, Of course, the usual
laying down Of arms. upon which the
Circassian soldiers were to return In
safety to their homes. BY singular
trick of fate all the persons named by
you. with one exception-the khan
have fallen into your power. You have
decided, therefore, to enhance your
own military glory by securing an un-
conditional surrender Of this city. 1t
would be an achievement for so young
q general, especially because it would
have been done in spite Of the weather.
to which, by the way, you owe much
personally, since it has laid all your
superiors fiat on their backs In the de-
lirium Of fever and has left you at the
head of affairs. Yes. you owe much to
the rain, and I bless it with equal fer
yor."
"Why, may l ask?" inquired Getchi-
koff, not without q tremor of apprehen-
sion.
Because it enables me to deal with
you" said Darrell.
"What authority have you to deal
with anybody" demanded Getchikoff.
Behold the signet of the khan" re-
Joined Darrell. displaying the ring
which he had put upon the little finger
Of his right hand.
taking your word that it Is valid
warrant" said Getchikoff, what
then"
II propose the terms mentioned yes
terday," said Darrell.
"You are mad" retorted Getchikoff.
81 will take this city without condi-
tions."
"After which glorious deed" respond
ed Darrell. "you will return to Stavro-
pol and later to Paris. where you will
marry a beautiful widow worth many
Millions"
even as you say" answered Get
chikoff.
"Let US see about that" retorted
Darrell. 'Tn the first place. what will
happen when you get to Stavropol:
You will face the wrath Of your ia,
thec for your conduct in putting me out
of the way. Oh, I am well Informed
about it. You worked your pull as
we say in America. with the chief of
the secret police. and then you organ
lied fake court which condemned
me and left no record Of its proceed
ings. When We get back to Stavropol
YOUR father will not thank you for the
international complications that will
result from your crimes against me-"
"We," said Getchikoff, will never
get back to Stavropol. Only one Of us
Is going. You will remain"
And he pointed down to the ground.
"You may kill me and bury me-" an
swcred Darrell. "but the American con
sui in Stavropol is another PROPOSE
tion."
"My dear sir" retorted Getchikoff
81 don't believe he knows anything