The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-12-04

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" d..
II know not" grumbled Itzig.
'That is false. I heard them speak
Of you to Unsgethop. Will you guide
me to his dungeon? Open the doorv'
II cannot. The key is with Jansky.
1t is never out of his hands," st
ooh, heaven!" cried Olga. "Have l
made this terrible mistaken"
''The key is Jansky's,'' said Itzig.
mo one goes to the dungeon save by
his orders.'-
Break down the door,
impossible! It is heavy oak.
have no az"
stairs.
'Lieutenantv'
The young officer, with visions Of
mines and the knout and wondering
where this complication would end.
answered her.
'Come here" she said. II want this
door opened
He looked at the door and at Itzig.
"Jansky has the key, and he is gone,'
said Itzig. F.. a." >..~2.
1--WE must open it, 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 moment, and
when he returned he attacked the
screws that held the great iron hinges.
II will alarm the governor!" cried It.
zig, leaping upon him.
."Stand back! Keep your hands OFF,
ordered Olga, aiming her revolver at
| be obeyedv'
"You have no authorityv' said Itzig,
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,
1 did not know! l obey! will do any
thingv' -,
'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
'sTake the lanternr' commanded the
princess
| Trembling in every fiber. Ikig light
ed a lantern
Lead the way to the dungeon where
Vladimir is concealed"
| Il obey"
sand 1 Will guard YOU. princess"
said the officer
Thus they descended the stairs. IHig
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 Slapped his strength. The key the
princess had taken from its peg soon
released him
''Come!" she said
But who are you, and what does
this mean?" he demanded
'Come! We have no time to waste
with words Tonight you have the
work Of your life to do. Gomez
The four assembled, and Itzig extin-
l guished his lantern. The eyes of vlad-
imir blinked as he entered the great
hall, which was kept lighted all night.
you are Vladimir" said the prin-
cess. ~ am Olga Of the Neslerovs Do
! you know the story of the picture?"
1.-THE little picture,' cried Vladimir
eagerly-"the little one that Papa Paul
poff said he found? Yes; he told it. to
me and to the American one day in the
hut at Tivoloffsky.'
'Then you know the truth. The
American was to go to Perm and start
the investigation"
Eyes, but he was brought here"
II released him last night. He went
from here to Tivoloffsky to bring Papa
Paulpoff to tell his story before the
governor general, who has not yet ar
rived. Jansky, the superintendent OF
police, and Unsgethop have gone to
fetch him. They will kill him; they
will not risk taking him alive. 1t is
your duty to ride to Tivoloffsky-ride
as for your own life-and save the
American and Papa Paulpoff. Bring
them here. Do you understand"
Eyes; but horse" ..:..
Lieutenant, in the name Of the car
the f1eetest horse in the stables fol
Vladimir ..a.' 81. tJ...
Il obey-the deetest horse" f.
"You must be famished." said Olga
Twill you eat" & Z.
Eat! With the American and Papa
Paulpoff in danger! No; but a drink OF
Wine.''
He watched her as she stepped into
Neslerov's room. He saw the governor
"Neslerovv' he said. us he dead?"
mo. drugged his liquor. Here II
wine. It is not drugged. drank Of Il
myself" @
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