The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12

DflSOntIS were 50 ~ AhN
unexpected events of the morn
ing that they did not realize the
vast seriousness of the situation for
hours. Then IL dawned upon them that
appearances were really against them
ard that they were alone In land far
beyond the reach of help from home.
one circumstance puzzled them with
its damning mystery: flow came the
blood stains upon the doorknobf Dan
gloss courteously discussed this strange
and unfortunate feature with them. but
with Ill concealed skepticism. 1t was
evident that his mind was lear in re-
gard to the whole affair.
Anguish was of the opinion that the
real murderer had stained the knob In
tentionally. aiming to cast suspicion on
the man who had been challenged. The
! assassin had an object in leaving those
convicting finger marks where they
would do the most damage. lie either
| desired the arrest and death of the
American or hoped that his own guilt
might escape attention through the
| misleading evidence. LOrry held. from
his deductions. that the crime had been
committed by fanatic who loved his
| sovereign too devotedly to see her we'd
ded to Lorenz. Then Why should be
wantonly cast guilt upon the man who
had been her protector, objected Dan
gloss.
The police guards came in from the
hotel about 10 o'clock. bearing marks
Of an ugly conflict with the AXphaini-
ans They reported that the avengers
had been Queled for the time being.
but that a deputation had already
started for the castle to lay the matter
before the princess Officers had
searched the rooms of the Americans
for blood stains. but had found no sign
OF them.
"Did you find bloody water in which
hands had been washedT' asked An
guish.
NO" responded one Of the guards.
There was nothing TO be found in the
bowls and Jars except soapy water.
There Is not a blood stain in the room.
captain"
THAT shakes your theory a little,
eh?" cried Anguish triumphanty. Eek
anime Mr.. Lorry's hands and see IL
there is blood upon them" Lorry's
hands were white and uncontaminated
Dangloss wore quicker on his brow.
Shortly arteI ward a crowd of Az
plain men came to ,he prison gates
and demanded the person Of Grenfall
Lorry. departing after IN ugly show of
rage. Curious Edelweiss citizens stood
afar of, watching the walls and win.
dQws eagerly. .st2. '~-.... ..
TINS EIdy cost Edelweiss a creu,
deal or trouble. gentlemen. but there is
more happiness here this morning than
the city has known in months. Every
body believes You killed him. Mr. Lor-
~, but they all love you for the deed.
said Dangloss. returning at noon from
a visit to the hotel and a ride through
the streets. The princes friends have
been at the castle since 0 o'clock. and
am of the opinion that they are having
hard time with the high priestess."
God bless herr cried Lorry.
"The town Is crazy with excitement
Messengers have been sent to old
Prince Bolaroz to inform him of the
murder ana to urge him TO hasten
hither. where he may fully enjoy the
vengeance that is to be worked upon
his sons slayer have not seen
wilder time in Edelweiss since the
close of the siege, fifteen years ago.
by my soul. you are In a bad box. sir.
They are lurking in every part of town
to kill you if you attempt TO leave the
tower before the princess signs an or
der TO restrain you legally. Your life
outside these walls would not be worth
a snap Of the fingers
Captain Qulnnox of the princess
bodyguard, accompanied by half doz-
en- of his men, rode up to the prison
gates about o'clock AMI was prompt
ly admitted. The young captain was
in sore distress
"The Duke OF MiZroX has sworn that
you are the murderer, Mr.. Lorry, and
stakes his life" said he after greetings
Her hismcss has just placed in my
hands an order for your arrest as the
assassin of Prince Lorenz"
Lorry turned as pale as death. you
you don't mean TO say that she has
signed a warrant-that she believes
me guilty. lac cried. aghast.
"She has signed the warrant, but
very much against her inclination.
Count IIalfont Informed me that she
pleaded and argued with the duke for
hours, seeking to avert the act which
Is bound TO give pain TO all Of us. He
was obdurate and threatened to carry
complaint TO BOlaroz. who would in
stantly demand satisfaction. As the
duke Is willing TO die If you are proved
innocent. there was no other course left
for her than to dictate and sign this
royal decree. Captain Dangloss, | am
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