The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-18

must not be bound by custom, nor yet
must he scorn it, There are ways-in the
world we live in there are ways-of being
great without being eccentric and with
out following the lead Of others. a man
whom l love must be patient and must
not use his strength against the wea k.
A sarcastic smile crossed his lips.
"You must look outside Of Russia" he
said.
Perhaps" she answered. But you
have not pledged me. Must l drink
alone?"
His eyes snapped with the remem-
brance that Jansky and Itzg had been
drugged. But she was SO handsome, so
smiling, that no sign of evil intent was
in her face.
From your hand" he answered, with
show of gallantry. !,
She poured him a glass of wine, and
they drank For moment he waited, as
II half expecting to fall asleep. But the
wine had no i'll effect, and they chatted
on. But Neslerov grew more Impatient
as the night wore on. Why did this CIR!
persist in staying up and talking TO MIN
What was in her mind? Was there an
other plot? He paced to and fro in the
room as he spoke. When his back was
turned she made a quick movement anu
dropped sonnet hing-not into the wine bot:
tie. but into the bottle of liquor from
which Neslerov drank
| II think l will retire. said the prAn-
cess. 1T is late, and perhaps l can
| sleep now
| She went out. Nesleroy watched her
with a dark, satrrninc face. What did
! she mean? He poured out liberal dose
| of LIQUOR. The wine was too weak 1or
| him. He needed something 20 steady ms
! shaken nerves. He drank it, In five MIN
utes he was staring blankly at hlhsell
| in a glass.
What is this-this feeling?" he NUT
tered. THAT she devil! l am poisoned!
| What trick is this? Help! Guard! Lieu
| tenant Of the guard!
The young officer heard, and ran to
| him.
Your excellency called" he said.
! "Yes-quick-I am pcisoned-l am
drowsv-bring Princess Olga-quick!'
| The lieutenant, wild with apprehension,
| rushed to Olga'S rOOm
| His excellency, the governor, wants
vou.'' he painted. "Hc is poisoned
He is not poisoned answered Olga,
calmly. "He is merely going to sleep.
| want YOU to stay away from nlm' ana
l want you to keep quiet.
| The officer stared.
'.What do you mean? He is i'll! The
governor called me and sent for YOU
Il an going to him, but you must not"
"But l must. 1t is my duty
''Whom do you obey?''
| IN SSlerOy, governor VI 1OlHSh'
Then from this moment you obey me-
| Read this'''
She placed before him the same paper
q, she had shown Dermsky, his fellow OF
fcer His eyes started from his head
| The seal OF the czar'" he cried, and
he, like Dermsky, fell to his knees.
obey--command me- he exclaimed.
REMAIN quiet I did rot come to
TomsIl for nothing. This night will mean
much to Russia. Work will be done that
will right terrible wrong All you need
do is to remain quiet, and do not attempt
! to interfere.'
| Il dare not!' he said. You have the
seal Of the czar! 1t commands all 70
.. obey you l obey!'
She left him, staring and wondering,
and went to Neslerov. The governor was
dropping He o1.ened his eyes as she
! entered.
'You!' he Kissed as he tried to regain
his strength. He would have killed ner.
Yes, IT, she answered quietly. You
will sleep. 1t will not be long
What will you do?" he asked, with a
curse.
My work. she answered.. 81 shall
release him-Vladimir.
He made a tremendous effort to rise
and smte her. but fell with groan to the
floor. Quickly Olga, taking pistol from
her pocket, ran across the hall to 1tzig.
brought me wine that was drugged, and
my prisoner escaped
| ''1rue,' said Olga. and now the other.
You were with Jansky and the governor
when they visited him. You know where
| he is
Il know not grumbled Itzig.
THAT is false. l heard them speak OF
you to Unsgethop. Will you guide me tt
, his dungeon? Open the door,
Il cannot. The key is with Jansky. II
is never out of his hands,
ooh, heaven" cried Olga. Have
made this terrible mistaken
THE key is Jansky's' said Itzig. INC
one goes to the dungeon save by his or
ders.'
Break down the door"
impossible! 1t is heavy oak. I have
no AK"
She turned from him and fled to the
, stairs.
Lieutenant"
The young officer with visions of mines
and the knout and wondering where thi
complication would end, answered her.
Come here she said. Il want this
:. , door opened.
He looked at the door and at Itzig.
= "Jansky has the key, and he is gone,
: said Itzig.
y I'VE must open it if the princess say
J ! So said the officer
! What! You disloyal to Neslerov?"
The officer smiled and looked at Olga.
I'VE must take off the hinges" he said
l. | II will get the TOOLS. 49,.
He was gone but a moment, and whe1
: he returned he attacked the screws tina
5 held the great iron hinges.
, 81 will alarm the governor!' cried Itzig
i leaping upon him.
Stand back! Keep your hands off!
ordered Olga, aiming her revolver at him
:. Il have commanded and I will be obeyed!
You have no authOrity!' said Itzig
| covering before the pistol.
Il have this +.
She showed him the paper. His fac
grew white, and he sank shivering to tn
S floor.
t THE seal Of the car! Oh, princess,
$ did not know! 1 obey! l will do any
{ thing"
Help open the door,
|. The hinges were soon off and the doc
opened. The iron gate resisted the unite
efforts Of the two, but they sawed out tn
S lock.
e ''Take the lantern commanded tn
princess. ~
S Trembling in every fiber, Itzig lighted
= lantern. .s's.
Lead the way to the dungeon wher
Vladimir is concealed'
81 obey
7, "And I will guard you princess" sal
the officer. ..
It Thus they descended the stairs. It'll
leading with the lantern, Olga followin
and The officer close behind her, ready t
e protect her Potent was the seal of tn
y ear.
They found the giant blacksmith in hi
IS chains The hunger he felt had not ye
Slapped his strength. The key the prin
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