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

bling something almost inaudtble, lie
hurried on to the ground floor, trembling
with fear lest the man should call to
him to halt. He was relieved TO ind.
in the end. that his progress was not
TO be impeded. In another moment he
was boldly unlocking the door that led
to the visitors hall. Then came the
door to the warden's Office. Here he
found three sleepy guards. none OF
whom paid any attention to him as he
passed through and entered Captain
Dangloss' private room. Tie gruf old
captain sat at a desk writing. The es-
Gaping man half paused as if to speak
to him. \ sharp cough from the cap
tain and "a significant jerk of the head
told him that there must be no delay.
no words. Opening the door he stepped
out into a storm so fierce and wild that
he ~shuddered apprehensively.
"A fttin- nightr' he muttered as he
plunged into tie driving rain. forcing
his way across the courtyard toward
the main gate. The little light in the
|gatekeerer's window was his guide.
so. blinded by the torrents. blown by
tie winds, he soon found himself be
fore the final barrier. Peering through
the window. lie saw the keeper doing
in his chair. BY the light from within
he selected from the bunch of keys he
carried one chat had a white string
knotted i'm its ring This was the key
that was 10 open the big gate in case
no one challenged him. In any other
case he WAS 20 give the countersign.
"Dangioss. and trust fortune to pass
him through without question.
Lucs was with him, and. finding the
great lock. he softly inserted and turn
ID tile KY. He wind blew the heavy
gate ops violently. and it required all
X lis ren2tl 10 keep it from banging
against She sail beyond. The most diff
lcult task that be had encountered
grew from his efforts to close the gate
against the blast. He was about to
give up in despair when a hand was
lg!d ON his shoulder and some one
Kissed in his startled ear:
"Sh, Not Il Word".'
His legs almost went from under his
body. so great was the shock and the
ltdA. 1 W. bklOu= AdAAo JO4AAIh lis
own in the effort TO pull the 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
of the delay and. feeling secure in the
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 u against
the storm in all its fury.
you are late" called the stranger in
his ear.
Not too late, am ~ he cried back,
clutching the others arm.
mo. but we must hasten"
Captain Quinnox. is it your
"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 a 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 he
meath the eXertion and the excitement.
How far do we go?" he cried AT last.
But a few rods. The carriage is at
the next corner"
where is the carriage to take me2'
he demanded.
II am not at liberty TO say"
Am | TO see her before | go?'
THAT is something ! cannot answer
sill. My instructions are to place you
in the carriage and ride beside the
Sriver until our destination is reached
rs it the CASTER" cried the other
~joyously.
1T is not the castle" was the disap.
pointing answer.
AT that moment they came upon O
great dark hulk and heard the stamp
ing of horses hOofs close at hand. II
was so dark they could scarcely discern
the shape of the carriage, although
they could touch its side with their
hands.
A soldier stood in the shelter of the
vehicle and opened the door for the
American.
Hurry! Get i'm exclaimed Quin-
nox.
Il wish to know if this is liable to
get her into trouble" demanded Lorry
pausing with one foot on the steps.
Get I'M" commanded the soldier who
was holding the door, pushing him for
ward uneasily. He houndered into the
carriage, where all was dry and clean.
In his hand he still carried the keys
and the lantern. the slide of which he
had closed before leaving the prison
yard. He could not see, but he knew
hat the trappings Of the vehicle Were
superior. Outside be heard the soldier,
who was preparing to enter, say:
This carriage travels on most ur-
gent business for her royal highness.
captain. 1t is not to be stopped"
a moment later he was inside and
the door slammed. The carriage rock
ed as QuinnOx swung up beside the
driver.
You may as well be comfortable"
said LOrry's companion as he sat rigid
auH rqStlasu stXIa haVa a LONG and