Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-07
CHAPTER K.

DNIERE could be no further hesi-
tation. Something must be done,
aud instantly. He gently closed
IS the door before answering the
third question. In his nervousness he
spoke in English, advancing to the mid
die of the room. Impossible to see the
woman to whom he Kissed this alarm
ing threat. he only could speculate as
to Its effect:
''If you utter sound. madam, shall
kill you. Be calm, and allow me to ex-
plain my presence herev'
He expected her to shrek, forgetting
that she might not understand his
words. Instead there was deathly
silence. Had she swooned? His heart
was leaping with hope. But she spoke
softly again. TREMENDOUSLY, and in Eng
fish:
You will find my Jewels on the
dressing table. Take them and 60.
You will not hurt me?''
Il am not here to do you Injury, but
to serve your princess" whispered the
man. Tor Gods sake, do not make
an outcry! You will ruin everything.
WI you iet me eAp ,
20: Soi axe any'hihsl can De
calm no longer. Oh, how can expect
mercy at your hands!" Her tones were
Using to wall of terror.
ash! Do you want to dle?" he Kissed,
striding to the canopy bed, discernible
as his eyes grew accustomed to the
darkness. Il Will Kill you II you utter
sound. SO help me Godv'
"Oh!' she moaned.
"Mstenl You must aid me! Do you
hear"
Another heart breaking moan. II
am here to save the princess. There Is
a plot to abduct her tonight Already
there are men in the castle, perhaps in
her room. You must tell me where she
sleeps. There is no time to be lost.
am no thief, before God! / am telling
you the truth. Do not be alarmed,
lmplore you. Trust me, madam, and
you will not regret 1t Where does the
princess sleep2" He jerked out these
eager, pleading words quickly, breath,
iessly,
How am to trust your" came back
a whisper from tho bed,
Here Is a revolver Take 1t and
kill me IL | attempt tho slightest In.
FURY. Where are you?" He felt along
the bed with his hand.
keep away! Please! Pleasey she
sobbed.
Take the pistol! Be calm, and in
heavens name help me to save herl
lnose wretches may have killed hel
aireadyH Z.
Fhe revolver dropped upon the
elptnes, Ae was bending eagerly over
uo!ulhg the curtains PACK.
my NY, I friend - IN the nall. We have
..aceu Tue men 10 the princess, door,
.hlnk. lie quick! 10 you wish to see
her stolen from under your eyes Z"
on lou are ~, now IN IN. a princess I'M, room.
ulisWelt'u .ne voice from the ped, calm
49, ~. WI .u,'o a ~, As tnls
.t az. .nn. : ou lell me
40 wv - ny Mieness. ana YOU
yvu,as ,s YOU, you 'he princesss sasped the
ha al drawing pack.
am, Mhere IS Dannoxy She was
sl,'.ns poi. upright y, tue pea, the pls-
toi IN her trembling fingers.
y que u 'ne cohspirators. one
~ .,ie coohs anu TWO other guards are
N ,he plot can you trust me enough
- leslse your peu ana hide IN another
put. " Tue .ooins lne scounurels nave
mistaken the door, but they may pc
mere Ut ahv momen! 9ou must De
a l'l!: VIII protecl you'll swear 1t!
come, your Mshness! Hide!
so,metMng ~ the nerce, anxious Wills
pei gave ner commence. Inc miracle
ts4A HHesA WI9ugnt! He haA composed
t1ls woman AnaeF tne most trying ciF.
e4hstAAces that e9hla nave been tm-
asihea. spe s!lppea from the bed and
tnre" 2 long. loose siiken gown about
Aee.
VINO are your" she asked, toHch}!nllg
hls arm.
~ nm forelgner-an American
ErentaM l.orrY. HurryE be implored.
she did not move for moment. but
ne alstiAetly hearA her catch her
Rreath.
Am areamingW she murmured
lamtly. Aer fingers now clutched his
arm tlghtly,
should say not ] don't like to
oruer you around, your highness, but
Come-come to the iight| she In
terrupted eAcltedly. "oyer hereF
No'selessly sue drew MIN across the
room untii the light feli across his face.
y was NOT brlght light. but what she
saw satlsfed her he could not see her