The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-09-13

''But listen," resumed Vladimir
earnestly. 81 would know all that
you know, and then perhaps | car
assist you. Fear not, for az true a.
God lives | mean to save Ruric II
can, and if can but gain a clev to
him now ! can surely save you both
Trust me. for possess a wondroui
IT for the good Of those who
Il NE. Now, what end could the
sc have in view in wishing fol
Rurlc's removall | know what he
had in view in connecting the duel
it was the death of Damonoff and
the undivided possession Of Drot-
zen. Now, answer me, what does he
aim at now ?"
In spite of all doubts Rosalind
found herself trusting the monk.
There was an air of conscious truth
and power in his look and tone that
won upon her.
Good father" she returned after
a few moments thought, "the duke
has sworn BY most fearful oath
that he will have me for his wife!"
'Ha~ uttered the monk, starting
back a pace and clinching his hands.
'Does he mean that ?"
"Oh, most truly he doesl" the
young countess replied, and she
spoke more firmly now, for there
was something in the sudden energy
of the monks exclamation that gave
her hope.
"Then he wants your estates too.
By my soul, he is aiming for wealth
with high hand! And do you sup
pose he fears Ruric Newell in con-
nection with this scheme ?"
eyes, father-I will speak plain
ly, for | trust you. l do not think
you would betray one who never
harmed you"
"Let the end of these things tell
you that. But now finish what you
had begun-about your thoughts of
the duke"
"He knows, holy father, that l
love Ruric, and he knows, too, that
Ruric loves me. May he not under
such circumstances fear that the no
BILE youth will try to thwart him?"
Every likely" returned Vladimir
thoughtfully. 81 will profit by this,
and | am much mistaken if you. do
not also profit by it. 1 have those in
Moscow who will work for me. I |
cannot, of course, directly assure
you of salvation, for Ruric may
never be found"
A quick groan escaped from
Claudia's lips as the monk thus
spoke, but before Rosalind could
speak the door of the apartment was
opened, and the Duke of lula strobe
inl He stopped as he came nigh to
where the company stood, and his
eyes flashed and his frame trembled
with passion.
"How now" he cried as soon as
he could command speech. "What
means this gathering here in my
OWN palace? Meddling monk, how
lare you drag your detestable form
lither? Out, reptile, outl And let
ne catch you here again and my
ogs shall tear you up as they do
arrionl"
Without word the monk turned
way. His face was pale as death
nd his hands were clinched till the
myers ends seemed to settle them
elves into the palms.
Remember" the duke exclaimed
Vladimir reached the door, eff
GU dare to cross my door stool
GAIN 2
"Holdp gasped the monk in
oarse, startling tone. Golfer no
lore threats. But, mark me, proud
IKE, you shall see the day on which
QUILL wish God had made you dog
re he gave you speech to arouse the
lst vengeance Of Vladimir"
Thus speaking, the black monk
lsappeared. Olga started to pursue
i'm, but he did not follow out the
npulse. Ere he reached the door
3 stopped and turned back.
And you, woman, who art {
lou?" he uttered, turning an angry
ok upon Claudia. s
81 am mourning mother in !
arch of her lost son." the woman
.dly replied.
"Hal see the likeness now. :
GU are the woman Newell, mother :
the young villain who bears that =
lme! Leave my palace at once, '
I'd don't you dare to enter it
,ainp'
The poor woman tried to speak. I
1t she could not. With deep sob. y
e turned away and slowly walked s
ON the room. :
Now" resumed the duke, turn II
g toward Rosalind, "what means n
is secret council?"
My lord" returned the counteeo =