Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-02

the main gate. The little light in the
gatekeeper's window was his guide,
so, blinded by the torrents, blown by
the winds, he soon found himself be-
fore the final barrier. Pecrng through
the window, he saw the keeper doing
in his chair BY the light from within
he selected from the bunch of keys he
carried one that had white string
knotted in its ring. This was the key
that was to open the big gate In case
no one challenged him. In any other
case he was to give the countersign,
"Dangloss," and trust fortune to pass
him through without question.
Luck was with him, and, finding the
great lock, he softly inserted and turn
cd the key. The wind blew the heavy
gate open violently, and it required all
of his strength to keep it from banging
against the wall beyond. The most diff
ficult task that he had encountered
grew from his efforts to close the gate
against the blast. He was about to
give up in despair when hand was
laid on his shoulder and some one
Kissed in his startled ear:
Ssh! Not word!'
His legs almost went from under his
body, SO great was the shock and the
fear Two strong hands joined his
own in the effort to pull ,.'e door into
position. and he knew at once that they
belonged to the man who was to meet
him on the corner at the right of the
prison wall. He undoubtedly had tired
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darkness of the storm, had come to
meet his charge, the escaping prisoner.
Their united efforts brought about the
desired result. and together they left
the prison behind. striking out against
the storm in all its fury.
You are late" called the stranger in
/ his ear.
Not too late am II" he cried back,
/ clutching the others arm.
"No. but we must hasten"
Captain Quinnox. is it you?"
"Have a care. The storm has ears
and can hear Names" cautioned the
other. AS rapidly as possible they
made their way along the black street,
, almost river with its sheet of water.
Lorry had lost his bearings and knew
not whittier he went, trusting to the
guidance of his struggling companion.
There seemed TO be no end to their
Journey. and he was growing weak be-
meath the ezcrtion and the excitement
How far do we CO., he cried at last
"But a few rods. The carriage is at
the next corner"
"Whcre is the carriage to take me?'
BE demanded.
Il am not ut liberty to say"
"Am to see her before | COZ
THAT is something | cannot answer
sir My instructions are to place you
in the carriage and ride beside the
driver until our destination is reached
"Is it the castlc:" cried the other
joyously.
1T is not the castle" was the disap
pointing answer.
At that moment they came upon 4
great dark hulk and heard the stamp
Ing of horses hoofS close AZ hand. j
was so dark they could scarcely discern
the shape of the carriage, ALTHOUGH
they could touch its side with thsil
bands.
soldier stood in the shelter of The
vehicle and opened the door for til,
american.
Hurry Get in" exclaimed Quin
roX.
Il wish to know if this is liable II
got her into trouble" demanded Lorry
pausing with one foot on the steps.
"Gct i'm commanded the soldier whc
was holding the door. pushing him for
ward uneaSily. He tloundcrcd into III,
carriage. where all was dry and clean
In his hand he still carried the key.
and the lantern. the slide of which h,
lad closed before leaving the prison
yard. lie could not see, but he knew
that the trappingS of the vehicle wcr,
superior. Outside he heard the soldier
WHO was preparing to enter say:
This carriage travels on most ur
gent business for her royal highncss
captain II is not to be stopped
4 moment later he was inside ant
the door slammed. The carriage rock
cd rs QuinnoX swung up beside til,
driver.
You may as well he comfortablo.'
said Lorry's companion rs he sat rigit
and restless. I'VE have a long anC
rough ride before us"