Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-09

g1gnr or the lamps ana the darkness recalled him to himself.
 Come, come. I must be man, he thought, .and tear myself away"
 At the corner of Box court three men fell upon Prince Florizel, and he was unceremoniously thrust into carriage, which at once drove rapidly away. There was already an occupant.
 twill your highness pardon my zeal?" said well known voice.
 The prince threw himself upon the coloners neck ili passion of relief.
 ''How can I ever thank you?" he cried And how was this effected w Although he had been willing to march upon his doom. he was over joyed to yield to friendly violence and return once more to life and hope.
 ''You can thank me effectually enough" replied the colonel. "by avoid ing all such dangers in the future. And, as for your second question, all has been managed by the simplest means. I arranged this afternoon with a celebrated detective. Secrecy has l been promised and paid for. Your own , servants have been principally engaged 1 in the affair. The house in Box court 1 has been surrounded since nightfall, and this, which is one of your car riages, has been awaiting you for near l ly an hour"
 And the miserable creature who was to have slain me-what of him ?" inquired the prince.
 "He was pinioned as he left the club replied the colonel, land now waits your sentence at the palace, where he l will soon be joined by his accomplices." :" 1 Geraldine said the prince, you have saved me against my explicit or ders, and you have done well. I owe you not only my life, but lesson, and l should be unworthx of my rank if did not show myself grateful to my teacher. Let it be yopss to choose the | manner"
 There was a pause, during which the carriage continued to speed through the streets, and the two men were each buried in his own reflections. The si- 1ence was broken by Colonel Gerald inc.
 Your highness," said he, "has by this time considerable body of prisoners. There is at least one criminal among the number to whom justice should be dealt. Our oath forbids us all recourse to law, and discretion would forbid it equally if the oath were loosened. May inquire your highness' intention?"
 Ut is decided" answered Florizel 'The president must fall in duel Ii only remains to choose his adversary h io1,r hao ! name my own recompense," said the colonel. "Will he permit me to ask the appointment of my brother? It is an honorable post, but dare assure your highness that the lad will acquit him. self with credit"
 ''You ask me an ungracious favor, J said the prince, "but must refuse you nothing.''
 The colonel kissed his hand with the greatest affection, and at that moment the carriage rolled under the archway of the princes splendid residence.
 An hour after, Florizel in his oficia robes and covered with all the orders of Bohemia received the members o1 the Suicide club.
 Foolish and wicked men," said he
 
 into this strait by the lack of fortune shall receive employment and remuner ation from my officers. Those wht suffer under sense of guilt must have recourse to higher and more generous potentate than I. feel pity for all o. you, deeper than you can imagine. To morrow you shall tell me your stories ' and as you answer more frankly shall be the more able to remedy you misfortunes. AS for you," he added turning to the president, "I should onl. offend a person of your parts by an. offer of assistance. but have insteat piece or diversion to propose 10 you Here" laying his hand on the shoulde of Colonel Geraldine's young brother lis an officer of mine who desires t make little tpur npon the continent