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CHAPTER Nv.


I'll E demand full explanation of
his friend. There was enough
natural wit in his merry head to see
that il connection with their departure
there was something that would not
admit of discussion even by contden-
tia friends. He shrewdly formed his
own conclusions and held his peace.
Nor did he betray surprise when Ior-
r. informed him in answer TO a ques-
ton that he intended to remain in
Edclwciss for some time, adding that
he could not expect him to do likewise
if he preferred to return to Paris. But
Mr.. Anguish preferred to remain in
Edelweiss. Had not the Countess Dag
mar told him she would always be
happy TO see him at the castle, and had
he any reason to renounce its walls?
And SO it was that they tarried to-
gether.
Lorry loitered aimlessly, modify,
about the town, spending gloomy days
and wretchcd nights. lie reasoned
that it We're wisdom to fly, but n force
stronger than reason held him in Edel-
the castle wall but turned back reso-
lute!y. There was hope in his breast
that she might send for him. There
was at least the possibility of seeing
her should she ride through the streets.
Anguish, Oh die other hand, visited the
rastle daily. He spent hours with the
pretty countess. undismayed by the
noble moths that nuttcred about her
Dame, and he was ever persistent,
fight hearted and gay. He brought to
Lorry's ears all that he could learn of
the princess. Several times he had
seen her and had spoken with her. She
inquired casually after the health of
his friend, but nothing more. From
the countess he aScertaiued that her
highness WAS sleeping soundly, eating
heartily and apparently enjoying the
best of spirits, information decidedly
irritating to the one who received it
second hand.
They had been at the hotel for over n
week when one afternoon Anguish
rushed into the room out of breath and
scarcely able to control his excitement
What's up" cried Lorry. Has the
countess sacked you"
Not on your CONT But something is
up, and | am its discoverer. You re.
member what you said about suspect
ing Prince Gabriel of being the chief
rascal in the abduction job? Well, my
boy, AIN now willing to stake my life
that lie is the man. The news bearer
sat down on the edge of the bed and
drew the first long breath he had had
in long time.
'Why do you think so? demanded
the other, all interest.
Heard him talking just now.
didn't know who the fellow was at
first, but he was talking to some
strange looking soldiers as / passed.
AS soon as | heard his voice knew he
was Michael There isn't any question
about it, Lorry. | am positive. He did
not observe he, but | suppose by this
time he has learned that his little job
was frustrated by two Americans who
heard the plot near the castle gates.
he has nerve 10 come here, hasn't he?
IF he is guilty, yes, Still he may feel
secure because he is a powerful prince
ana able to resent any accusation with
SHOW Of force Where il he now?"
i left him there Come on. Well 60
down, aud you can see for yourself"
Ihey hurried to the corridor. which
was swarming with men in strange
UNIFORMS There were a few Grau-
s'arA olAcers, but the majority of the