The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-06-11

eQly had begged Tor nIOruauOn ABOUT
the fatal 10th. but on all previous occa-
sions his visitor doggedly maintained
a show Of ignorance, vowing that he
knew nothing Of the circumstances.
Finally LOrry. completely out Of pa
tience and determined to know the r u
state Of affairs. soundly upbraided him
and sent word TO the princess that IL
she did not acquaint him with the in
side facts he would leave the monas-
terry and find them out for himself.
This authoritative message brought
Quinnox back two nights later with the
full story Of the exciting conference.
She implored him TO remain where be
was and asked his forgiveness for hav-
ing kept the ugly truth from him.
Quinnox added to his anguish by has
lily informing him that there was a
possibility of succOr from another prin-
cipality. Prince Gabriel, be said. not
knowing that he was cutting his lis
tener TO the heart. was daily with the
princess. and ii was believed that he
wss ready to loan Graustark sufficient
money to meet the demand Of BolaroZ.
At ulFAE AAADA5IA AAdA pdbAAFl was
with her aroused the hercest resent
ment In Lorry's breast.
AS he paced his narrow room dis
tractedly a horrid thought struck him
so violently that be cried aloud and
staggered against the wall. his eyes
Fixed on the PACE Of the startled soldier.
Perhaps she might submit to Gabriel.
for in submitting she could save not
only Graustark, but the mar she loved.
The sacrifice-but 10. lie would not be
lieve that such affiiction could come TO
her! Marry Gabriel - the man who
had planned to seize her and make her
his wanton, He ground his teeth and
glared at Quinuox as If he were the
object Of his hatred, his vicious jeal-
ousy. The captain stepped backward
In sudden alarm.
Don't Be afraid Lorry cried saw
agely. I'm not crazy. It's your news
your news, Does she expect me 10
stay up here while that state Of affairs
exists down theref Let me see; this Is
the 18th. and day after tomorrow IL
The Goth. There is no time TO be lost,
Captain Quinnox. l shall accompany
you when you leave ST. Valentines to-
night"
'Impossibler' exclaimed Quinnox. 81
annot allow that, sir. Ny instruc-
ions are to-
Hang your instructions! All the In
,tructions on earth can't compel me to
sit up here and see this sacrifice made.
I am determined to see her and put a
stop 10 the whole affair. II is what I
feared would come 10 pass. She is will
ing to sacrifice herself or half her king
dom, one or the other, in order that |
may escape. It's not right, captain;
it's not right, and I'm going to stop 1t.
how soon can we leave this placer
He was pacing the floor, happy In the
decision he had reached, notwithstand-
ing the danger it promised.
You are mad, sir, to talk like this"
protested the other despairingly. "Edel-
weiss swarms with Axphain soldiers;
our W men are on the alert to win
the great reward. You cannot go to
the city. When a safe time comes, you
will be taken from this place, into the
mountains instead of through the city,
and given escort to Dassas, 100 miles
east. That step will not be taken until
the way is perfectly clear. | tell you,
sir, you cannot hope to escape If you
the monastery now. The noun
are full Of soldiers every night"
II didn't say anything about an es-
did 1? On the contrary, l want
to give myself up to her. Then she can
Gabriel thrown over the castle
wall and say to Bolaroz: Here is your
man. I've gained the ten years Of
grace That's the point, Quinnox.
Can't you see it? And l want to say
70 you now I'm going whether you con-
sent oil refuse. I'd just as soon be in
jail down there as up here anyhow.
The only favor / have to ask Of you Is
that you do the best you can to get
me safely to her. l must talk with her
before | go back to the tower"
God help me. sir, l cannot take you
to her!" groaned Quinnox, trying to
his nervous apprehension. IT
sworn to her that l will keep you
from all harm, and it would be TO break
faith with her II / led you into that
mob down there"
II respect your oath, my friend, but /
going, just the same. I'll see her,