The Red Cloud chief., 1902-04-18
MIL.
Conclusion

- NNbt oh wye VII hiIltt,
Just as he expected, the bafled
countess aimed to carry out a desper-
ate plan.
1t Is a lie, a base forgery, a trick
20 deceive fools; but II cannot hood
wink me. What is this you say-that
The man shall go free, he. caught red
handed in the act, a spy, a hated Ger
man spy, fit only for the halter? And
you dare to say that. you who sworc
IN Bonded knees that my word should
~ law"
Tho poor major, victim of cross
purposes, could only shrlg his shout
iers.
There Is Il previous oath, ma'mselle,
my vow to my country to obey my
s%uperiors. That Is above life to me,
since my honored name is involved.
Even for you I dare not order my
men to arrest one who is under the
protection of such q sacred document,
written by Marshal Bazaine him
self"
The countess, apparently cheated
out OF her prey, and deserted by an
ally whom she had believed could be
depended upon through thick and
thin, looked about her %sullenly. Des-
peration had made her temporarily
mad, and she would risk even her own
destruction in order to gain revenge.
From figure to figure this glance
wert--and then he saw 4 fierce JOY
flash over her face.
IL was as though she had discov-
cred that all was not yet quite lost.
All! 1t was Karl!
Remembering as he did that the
other had candidly confessed he was
In Metz as a secret agent OF the Ger
man forces, no wonder Paul felt a
sudden fall of his spirits when he
recollectcd that the magic document
of his British friend would not cover
two companions. and that the dread
full fate of death at the hands of the
mob, from which he had just escaped
by a mere scratch, would probably be
poor Karl.
Still keeping her eyes glued upon
Karl, the countess once more ad-
dressed the major, resolved to test the
last remainder of her power over that
worthy.
Zone has escaped us. you say, but
do not forget, my friend. there are
two. Yonder man, his comrade, is
the spy we seek. You prate of your
sacred duty as a soldier-let us see
some Of IL now-arrcst that man and
search him for positive evidence of
his guilt"
The major woke up. He was once
more the warrior bold, eager to faith
fully serve the woman he adored.
Heaven help the poor devil upon
whom his concentrated wrath now
fell, for, having been held in the leash
so long the fighting major was apt to
be exceedingly feroclous.
However, If the bellicose soldier an
~ticipated any quailing on the part OF
Karl Won Stettin, he made the mos,
~grievous mistake Of his life.
The young Heidelberg philosopher
even smiled as brightly as one could
wish.
In fact, he even appeared pleased tc
have all eyes concentrated in his di
rection.
This was not b~raggadocio.
What could 1t mean?
Beatrix crept up beside Karl, ant
caught hold of his arm.
Her action could not he mistaken
Il meant as plainly as those words o
old which Ruth spoke to Naomi;
whittier thou goest | shall go, tn!
country shall be my country. thy Goo
God my God
Karl put IN arm around the cir
and strained her to his heart.
And into Hildegarde's cheeks, hith
erto as white as marble, the colo
surged, as the light OF a great reveal
tion began to force its way.
Paul, then, was not lost-he had no
been unfaithful-he was all her mos
fervid fancy had ever painted him
and deep down in her heart she kne,
he loved her.
No wonder, then, she glowed wit
sudden hope and the world took on
new brightness-after all. 1t is on
condition of mind that makes or mar
the scene. To the happy soul even
dreary day of rain affords seasons @
rejoicing,
Thus one good thing had come abou
through this concentration of atten
ton upon Karl.
Utterly helpless himself. in so ia
as assisting his comrade was cor
cerned, Paul could only turn to waite
the progress of events, praying tina
Sir Noel could see the way to lend
hand, or that Karl himself migf
have a card concealed up his sleey
that would sweep the board.
your name?" demanded the majo
gutiy. as he frowned upon the smi
ing young student-soldier, who stoo
with one arm thrown reassuringl
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