The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-19
| GRAUSTARK|
By. E.
GEORGE BARR M'CUTCHEON 4
; Copyright. 1901, bU Herbert S. Stone 4
CHAPTER NIX.

AZ joining in the grewsome roar
of the elements. For some
time the two sat speeches. side by
side Outside the thunder rolled, the
rain swirled and Kissed. the wind
hOwled and all the horrors of nature
seemed crowded into the blackness of
that thrilling night Lorry wondered
vaguely whittier they were going. why
he had seen no flashes of lightning. if
he should ever see her again. His
mind was busy with a thousand
thoughts and queries.
where are we golng?" he asked aft
er they had Travelled half a mile or so.
ITO a place of safety" came the re-
ply from the darkness beside him.
Thanks" he said dryly. by the
way, don't you have any lightning in
this part of the world7 haven't seen
a fash tonight"
ut Is very rare" came the brief re-
ply.
| "Devilish uncOmmunicative. thought
Lorry. After a moment he asked,
How far do we travel tonight?'
"a number of miles"
Then I'm going to take off this wet
coat 1t weighs ton. Won't you re-
move yoursY' lie ierked off the big
rain coat ana threw it across to the
opposite seat. with the keys and the
lantern. There was a moments hest
tation on the part Of his companion.
and then a second wet coat followed
the first. Their rain helmets were also
tossed aside. Makes a fellow feel
more comfortable"
After this there was longer silence
than at any time before. The soldier
drew himself into the corner of the
seat, an action which repealed further
discussion. il seemed to LorIy. so he
leaned back in the opposite corner and
allowed his mind to wander far from
the interior Of that black stufy car
riage. Where was he goingf When
was he TO leave Graustark? Was he
to see her soon?
Soon the carriage left the smooth
streets of Edelweiss. and he could tell
by the jolting and careening that they
were in the country, racing over a
rough, rocky road. 1t reminded him
Of an overland trip he had taken in
West Virginia some months before.
with the fairest girl in all the world as
his companion. Now he was riding in
her carriage, but with a surly, untalka-
tive soldier of the guard. The more he
allowed his thoughts to revel in the
American ride and its delights the
more uncomfortable became his desire
to see the one who had whirled with
him in Light Horse JFrry's coach.
Il wish 20 know how soon | am 10
see your MISTRESS he exclaimed i'm .
pulsiyely, sitting up and striking his f.
companions arm by way of emphasis. |
To his surprise the hand was dashed |
away, and lac distinctly heard the sol
der gasp. Il beg your PARDON he |
cried. fearing that he had given pain /
with his eager strength.
You startled me. | was half asleep" /
stammered the other alphabetically /
Whom do you mean by my uostress?'
Her royal highness, of course" said .
Lorry impatiently.
Il cannot say when you are to see
the princess" said his companion after
waiting so long that Lorry felt like
kicking him.
"Well, see here, my friend, do you
know why agreed to leave that place
back there? said wouldn't 90 away
from Graustark until | had seen her.
If you fellows are spiriting me away
me. as it were-I want to
tell you | won't have it that way. l
must know right now where we are 60
in this awful Storm
Il have orders to tell you nothing"
said the soldier stanchly.
Orders, ell. From whom?"
THAT is my affair, sirr'
Il guess I'm about as much interest
ID in this affair as anybody. and | in
sist on knowing our destination.
Jumped into this thing blindly. but I'm
going to see my way out Of it before we
20 much farther. Where are we 60
ngf"
You - you will learn that soon
'nough." insisted the other
Am to see her soon? That's what
want to know"
You must not insist" cried the SOL
lier. "Why ere you so anxious to see
icr?' he asked su.ldenly.
Don't Dc So blamed lnqulsitive."
,ried Grenfall angrily, impatiently.
Tell me where we are going or I'll put
4 bullet Into your Drawing his re-
v, or, lie leaned over, grasped the
guard by the shoulder and placed the
nuzzle against his breast
For Gods sake, be calm. You would
rot kill me for obeying orders | am
serving one you love. Are you madf
shall scream if you keep pressing that
lOrrid thing against my side" Lorry