The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-05

same beyond all doubt. But how TO
prove IL TO the satisfaction of others?
Skeptcism would follow any attempt
TO proclaim the prince guilty because
his voice sounded like that of the chief
conspirator. In a matter where whole
nations were concerned the gravest
importance would be attached to the
accusation Of ruler. Satisfying them
selves as to the identity of that Pc
culiar voice. the friends passed through
TO the piazza.
whats to be done?" asked Anguish.
boiling over with excitement.
1--WE must go TO Baron Dangloss. tell
him of our positive discovery. and
then consult Count Halfont."
"And her royal highness, of course"
Eyes, suppose So" said Lorry. flick
ing the ashes from his cigar with
finger that was now steady. He was
serving the princess again.
They hurried TO the tower and were
soon in the presence of the fierce little
chief of police. Lorry had spent many
hours with Dangloss of late, and they
had become friends. His grim old face
blanched perceptibly as he heard the
assertions of the young men. He shook
his head despairingly.
ut may be as you say, gentlemen.
but | am afraid we can do nothing.
To charge a prince with such crime
and on such evidence would be mad
ness. | am OF your belief, however.
Prince Gabriel is the man have sus-
pected. Now | am convinced. Before
we can do anything in such a grave
matter IL will be necessary to consult
the princess and her ministers. In
case we conclude TO accuse the Prince
of Dawsbergen II must be after careful
and judicious thought. There are many
things to consider, gentlemen. For my
part. ! would he overjOyed TO seize the
villain and TO serve him as we did his
tools, but my hands are tied you see.
| would suggest that you 20 at once
to the princess and Count Hafont, tell
them of your suspicious
Not suspicious, my lord-facts," in
terrupted Anguish.
well, then. facts. and ascertain how
! they feel about taking up proposition
that may mean war. May ask you TO
come at once to me with their answer.
II is possible that they will call for n
consultation with the ministers. mobiles
and high officers. Still, | fear they will
be unwilling 10 risk much on the rath-
er fimsy proof you can give. Gabriel
is powerful. and we do not seek war
with him. There Is another foe for
whom we are quietly whetting our
swords" The significant remark caused
both listeners TO prick up their ears.
But he disappointed their curiosity.
and they were left to speculate as 10
whom the other foe might be- Did he
mean that Graustark was secretly, sly
ly. making ready to resist. treaty or no
treaty?
II required prolonged urging on the
part Of Anguish to persuade Lorry TO
accompany him to the castle. but. when
once determined TO go before the prin-
cess with their tale. he was eager, i'm
patient, to cross the distance that lay
between the hotel and the forbidden
grounds. They walked rapidly down
Castle avenue and were soon at the
gates. The guard knew them, and they
were admitted without a word. As
they hurried through the park they
saw many strange men I'm gray. gaudy
uniforms. and II occurred to LOrry
that their visit. no matter how great
its Importance, was III timed. Prince
Lorenz was holding the center OF the
stage.
Anguish, with his customary impul-
siveness. Oyerruled LOrry's objections,
and they proceeded toward the en-
trance. The guards OF the princess 81
luted profoundly. while the minions of
Eorenz stared with III bred wonder
upon these two tall men from another
world. 1t could be seen TINT the castle
was astir with excitement. subdued
and pregnant with thriving hopes and
fears. The nobility of Graustark was
there. The visitors of Axphain were be-
ing entertained.
At the castle doors the two men met
their first obstacle, but they had an
ticipated its presence. Two guards
hB tied them peremptOrily.
I'VE must see her royal highness,"
said Anguish. but the men could not
understand him. They stolcally stood
their ground. shaking their heads.
Let us find some one who can I'M
derstand u.s." advised I,orry. and In a
few moments they presented them
selves before the guards, accompanied
by a young nObleman with whom they
had acquaintance. He succeeded In adj
vancing them to the reception hall In.
side the doors and found for them
ervant who would carry a message to
the prtDeess II II were possible to gain
her presence. The noblemaD doubted
very much. however. II the missive
hastily written by LOrry could find its
way 20 her, rs she had never been %
occupied ~ nov.
Lorry In his brief note prayed for a
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