The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-06-01

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time he rs learned that his little job
was frustrated by two Americans who
beard the plot near the castle gates.
He has nerve to come here. hasn't her
If he is guilty. yes. Still he may feel
secure because he is a powerful prince
and able 10 resent any accusation with
q show Of force. Where is he nowT''
Il left him there. Come on. Well go
down, and you can see for yourself
They hurried to the corridor. which
was swarmiug with men in TRANCE
uniforms. There were a few Grau-
st'rk officers. but the majority of the
buzzing conversationalists were dressed
IN a rich gray uniform.
"Wbo are these strangersf'' asked
Lorry.
"Oh. | forgot to tel! you Prince Lo-
REM is also here. and these gray fell
lows are a part of his retinue. Iorenz
has gone on to the castle. What's the
matter?' Lorry had turned pale and
was reaching for the wall with IN
steady hand.
lie has eome for his answer" he
said slowly. painfully.
That's right. | hadn't thought of
hat. | hope she turns him down. But
there's Gahriei over yonder. See those
three fellows ir blue: The middle one
IS the prince.
Near the door leading 10 the piazza
stood several men, gray and blue. The
man designated rs Gabriel was in the
center, talAss- gayly and somewhat
loudly. puIijns at a cigarette between
sentences. He was not tall. but he
was strongly and compactly built. His
hair ami cropped beard were as black
as coal. his eyes wide. black and lined.
II Wa~ n pleasure worn face, and Lorry
|sIuddarrd as lie thought of the prin
erSs ira the power of this evil looking
wretch. They leisurely made their
way TO a SPOT near the takers. There
WAS no mi-takiug the voice. Prince
Gabriel AMI Michael were one and the
samr bc4oud all doubt. But how to
prove il To- the satisfaction Of others?
fNeiticism would follow any attempt
r. se.a'.iue the prince guilty because
tis voice sounded like that of the chief
Eouspirator. In a matter where whole
nations were concerned the gravest
Importance would be attached to the
accusation of a ruler. Satisfying them
selves as - the identity of that pc
4uliar voicS, the friends passed through
10 the piazza.
What's 10 be done?" asked Anguish.
boiling owe with excitement.
1--WE must go to Baron Dangloss, tell
bin of our positive discovery, and
Then consult Count Halfont."
and her royal ~highness, of course"
Yes, suppose So" said Lorry, flick
hg the ashes from his cigar with a
finger that was now steady. He was
deriving the princess again.
They hurried to the tower and were
soon in the presence of the fierce little
thief of police. Lorry had spent many
hours with Dangloss of late, and they
tad become friends. His grim old face
Ilanched ~perceptibly as he heard the
assertions of the young men. He shook
lis head despairingly.
1T may be as you say, gentlemen,
tut l am afraid we can do nothing.
60 charge a prince with such a crime
Alu Oh SdCb tNlutnCt WOulu Dt lhdu-
tess. l am of your belief, however.
Prince Gabriel is the man | have sus-
lected. Now l am convinced. Before
We can do anything in such a grave
latter IT will be necessary to consult
the princess and her ministers. In
jase We conclude to accuse the Prince
II Dawsbergen II must be after careful
md judiciOus thought. There are many
ihings to consider, gentlemen. For my
art. l would be overjoyed to seize the
Iillain and TO serve him as we did his
ipols, but my hands are tied, you see.
would suggest that you &c at once
p the princess and Count Halfont, tell
penn of your suspicions''-
Not suspicious, my ~lord-facts," In
lhrrupted Anguish.
"Well, then, facts, and ascertain how
hey feel about taking up a proposition
bat may mean war. May l ask you to
pine at once to me with their answer.
is possible that they will call for a
lpnsultation with the ministers. mobiles
nd high officers. Still, l fear they will
E unwilling to risk much on the rath-
fimsy proof you can give. Gabriel
powerful, and we do not seek a war
nth him. There is another foe for
hhom we are quietly whetting our
Fvords." The significant remark caused
IDth listeners To prick up their ears.
Tut be disappointed their curiosity.
hd they were left to speculate as to
HON the other foe might be Did he
Jean that Graustark was secretly, sly
|, making ready to resist, treaty or no
lleaty?
Git required prolonged urging on the
| art Of Anguish to persuade Lorry to
accompany him to the castle. but. when
ace determined to go before the prin-
ofss with their tale, he was eager, i'm
ceuent, to cross the distance that lay
pd enc hotel and the forbidden
between A spidly down
grounds. They wai. al the
Castle avenue and were soou
ga rs. The guard knew them. and they
weIe admitted without a word. AS
%ItpY hurria1 throu0h tho narly 4haw