The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-08-08

ward the bewildered Americans.
whats the matterT demanded Lor-
~.
There: Sect" cried Dnngloss. and
even as he spoke n conflict began at
the head OF the stairs. the police. aug
mented by a few soldiers. struggling
against bowling. enraged mass OF
Axphainians. Dangloss dragged his re-
luctant charges through a small door.
and they found themselves In the bag
gage room OF the hotel. Despite their
queries he offered no explanation. but
rushed them along. passing out OF the
opposite door. down short stairway
and into side street. A half dozen
police guards were awaiting them, and
before they could catch the faintest
idea OF what IL all meant they We're
running with the officers through an
alley as II pursued by demons.
Now. what In thunder does this
meanT painted Lorry. attempting to
slacken the pace. He and Anguish
were just beginning to regain their
senses.
do not stop! Do not stopw wheezed
Dangloss. you must get TO a place OF
safety. We cannot prevent something
dreadful happening II you are caughtw
IF we are caught" cried Anguish.
why. what have we doneT'
"Unhand me. Baron Dangloss. This
Is an outrage shouted Lorry.
For heavens sake. be calm! We are
befriending you. When we reach the
tower. where you will be safe, shall
explain" gasped the painting chief OF
police. A few moments later they were
inside the prison gates, angry. impa-
tient. fadgued.
'1s this a plan TO prevent the duelY'
demanded Lorry. turning upon the
chief. who had dropped Imply into a
chair and was hopping his brow. When
he could find his breath enough TO an
swer. Dangloss did 50, and he might as
well have thrown a bombshell at their
feet.
'.rhere'll be no duel. Prince Lorenz
Is deadr'
Dead" gasped the others.
Found dead I'm his bed. stabbed TO
the hearth exclaimed the chief. "Wc
have saved you from his friends. gen
tlemen. but must coy that you are
still In tight place"
He then related 10 them the whole
story. Just before 6 O'Clock Mizrox had
gone 10 the princes room 10 prepare
him for tho duel. The door was closed.
but unlocked. as he found after repeat
ed knockings. Lorcnz was lying on tho
bed undressed and covered with blood.
The horrified duke made a hasty ex-
animation and found that he was dead.
A dagger had been driven 10 his heart
as he slept The hotel was aroused. the
police were called, and the excitement
was at its highest pitch when the two
friends came from their room a few
minutes after @.
But what have we TO do with this
dreadful affair? Why are we rushed
or here like criminnls?" asked LOFTY.
feeling-of cruel gladness growing out
OF the knowledge that Lorenz was dead
and that the princess was freed from
her compact.
my friend" said Dangloss slowly.
you are accused OF the murder"
Lorry was too much stunned TO be
angry. too weak to protest For some
moments after the blow fell he and
Anguish were speechless. Then came
the protestatlons. the rage and the
threats. through all OF which Dangloss
sat calmly. Finally he sought TO quiet
them. partially succeeding.
Mr.. Lorry. tile evidence Is very
strong against you. but you shall not
be uniustly treated. You are not
prisoner as yet. In Graustark man
who Is accused Of murder and who was
r.t seen b. any one to commit the
crime cannot be legally arrested until
an accuser shall 90 before the princess,
who is also high priestcss, and swear
on his life that he knows the guilty
man. The man who 50 accuses agrees
to forfeit his own life in case the other
is proved innocent II you are to lie
charged with the murder OF the prince.
some one must go before the princess
and take oath-his life against yours. l
am holding you here. sir, because It Is
the only place iii which you are safe.
AFJlAAAN y llAhllhs NhhAA ilAAt ARl gUN
10 pieces had we not found you first.
You are not prisoners. and you may DC.
part Ii you think IL wise"
but how can they accuse me?
knew nothing Of tie murder until |
reached this place." cried Lorry, stop
ping short III his restless walk before
the little baron.
so you say, but
IF you accuse me. I'll Kill your
whispered Lorry. holding himself tense
Anguish caught and held him.
"Be calm, sir cautioned Dangloss.
81 may have my views. but | am not
willing to take oath before her royal
highncss Listen: YOU were heard to
say you would Kill him. You began
the fight. You were the aggressor. and
there Is no one else on earth. II Is said,
who could have wished TO murder him.
The man who did the stabbing entered
the room through the hall door and