The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-24
CHAPTER XIII.
THE STRANGER AND THE PRINCESS.

THE STRANGER AND THE PRINCESS.
Casparin was taken TO a dungeon in
the castle and the next day stripped OF
all he possessed and sent. wanderer,
out OF his own country. The brand was
on him. and no man lent him assistance.
He ended his days in a gambling hell in
Paris.
vandal Reber and Robello were turned
over 10 the French authorities. who by
that time had found reason TO want them
themselves.
Nine. du Barry had made confession.
vandal was executed for the murder
of NJ. de Bullion and Monroe, and the
other two scoundrels will scarcely live
out the long term of imprisonment to
which they were sentenced
Two days after the arrest OF Casparn
a pretty group sat in the private apart
ment of Princess Margaret. There were
present, besides the wife of the reigning
prince, the Princess Marie Alexia and
pretty Adria, the daughter of Volner. the
farmer.
1T is all so strange and inexpllcable.
my dear Adria," said Princess Marie.
THAT you were faithful I'm your love for
us we had no doubt, but that you. In the
secluson of your farm. should know of
a plot that was started against us In
Paris is almost beyond belief. How was
st? You have spoken. so the prince has
told us. OF n stranger"
"Ah, yes" said Adria, IAN American!
He is very brave. your highnesses, and
fought for you with his very life, and
It was he that told my father of the
plot"
"An American!" exclaimed Princess
Margaret my countryman?'
"Yes-even so-a young man about the
age or-of-Bosso-tall handsome and
brave. but having nothing. At least SO
he told my father"
This brave fellow shall be properly
cared for and rewarded" said Princess
Margaret I'VE ought TO visit him. The
prince tells me you have nursed him to
life after n serious accident
Adria looked out through n large win
dow and studied the trees of the splendid
park. A smile. mingled with look of
anxiety, showed on her face
81 have nursed him, your highness,'
she said but he is very weak and
needs care do not know what to do
what to tell Bosso. lie is so impera-
tive"
Marie. with a laugh. you get from the
subject OF this American 10 Bosso very
readily. Has that imperative captain
commanded YOU to cease your atten-
tions to the American
mo; oh no. Bosso is not Jealous. But
he-he-your highness, ! promised him
before he went 20 Paris In your train
that as soon as he returned | would
become his wife. IL seems now that the
prince has given him an estate some
distance from here, and he is eager to
have our wedding and go there for
our honeymoon"
"well, that Is romantic. and just as
Il should be-" said Princess Margaret
Nothing could be prettier III you prom
ised Duvaily, you must keep your prom
ise."
Adrla blushed and stammered.
"That-that-is what I want TO do"
che said. But who will take care OF
the American"
I'VE will see to IT," said Princess
Margaret that your place Is filled
We cannot, OF course. hope TO give this
American so sweet n nurse as you, but
We will do the best we can
"Yes." murmured Princess Marie
Two days have already elapsed. We
are ungratefuL"
Adria went home 60 prepare for her
wedding with Duvally And that same
evening there was another conversa-
tion I'm the apartment OF Princess Mas
garet.
Il am so anxious about this matter"
Margaret herself was saying. Charles
has been TO visit our brave American
>ad says he 10 very handsome. lie