The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-08-29
CHAPTER XXI.

FROM A WINDOW ABOVE.
TVHE longest month in Lorry's
IN life was that which followed
his romantic flight from the
tower. TO his impatient mind
the days were irksome weeks. The cold
monastery was worse than a prison.
He looked from It's windows as con.
vict looks through hls bars, always
hoping. always disappointed. With
each OF the infrequent visits of Cap
tain Quinnox his heart leaped at the
prospect Of liberty, only to sink deeper
in despair upon the receipt of emphatic
though kindly assurances that the time
had not yet come for him to leave the
haven of safety into which he had been
thrust by loving hands.
The prior was kind TO him. Every
thing that could be done TO provide
comfort where comfort was n stranger
was employed In his behalf. He lived
we'll until his appetite deserted him.
He had no questions TO answer, for no
one asked why he was there; he had
no danger to fear, for no foe knew
where he lived. From the city came
the DTOllllSt Oh Ntlbhl
messages from those who loved him,
news OF the world-all at long inter
walls, however. Quinnox's visits were
like sunbeams TO him. The dashing
captain came only at night and in dis
guise He bore verbal messages, n
wise precaution against mishap. Not
once did he bring a word OF love from
the princess, an omission which caused
the fugitive deep misery until Il ray OF
intelligence showed him that she could
not give to Quinnox the speeches from
her heart proud woman that she was.
Anguish sent words OF cheer. with
commands 60 be patient. He never
failed TO tell him through Quinnox that
he was doing all In his power TO find
the real murderer and that he had the
secret cooperation OF the old police
captain. or course the hidden man
heard OF the reward and the frenzied
search prosecuted by both principals
ties. He laughed hyterically over the
deception that was being practiced by
the blue eyed, slender woman who held
the key TO the situation In her keeping.
IL was not until the night of the 18th
OF November that Quinnox confirmed
his fears by telling him OF the condi-
tons imposed by Prince Bolaroz For
some reason the young officer had de-
ceived Lorry I'm regard to the all inn
portant matter. The American repeat
eddy had begged for information about
the fatal GOTH but on all previous occa-
sions his visitor doggedly maintained
n show OF ignorance. vowing that he
kndw nothing OF the circumstances.
Finally Lorry. completely out of pa
thence and determined 20 know the true
state OF affairs. soundly upbraided him
and sent word 10 the princess that IL
she did not acquaint him with the In
side facts lie would leave the monas-
terry az 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 he
was ann asked his forgiveness for hav-
ing kept the ugly truth from him.
Quinnox added 10 his anguish by has
tily informing him that there was a
possibility OF succor from another prin-
cipalitc Prince Gabriel he said. not
knowing that he was cutting his lis
tener to the heart was daily with the
princess. aud II was believed that he
was ready 20 loan Graustnrk SUFFICIENT
money 20 meet the demand OF Boiaroz.
The mere thought that Gabriel was
with her aroused the acroest resent
ment In Lorry's breast
Al he paced his narrow room dis
tracfediy n hcrrid thought struck him
30 Violently, that he CRIED aloud and
sPgscrcd against the wall. be eyes
nxed ON the face OF the startled 'soidier.
Perhaps she might submit TO Gabriel.
fnr IN submitting abe could save not