Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-01-07
CHAPTER XVII.
81 AM GOING TO MARRY your"


T was noon in Tomsk, and the Prin-
81 cess Olga had not yet slept. She
sat at her window. which faced
toward the great plaza, and watch
ed and listened. Suddenly there came
to her ears the faint sound of n bugle.
1t came from the direction of the new
railway station. The princess smiled.
Then came a knock at her door.
"Open it. Therese."
Therese was pale and trembling. The
events of the past two nights had shak-
en- her nerves till she was on the verge
of collapse. But she obeyed, and the
same lieutenant who had assisted dur
ing the night came in.
~ fear for your life!" he said. NE
slerov has recovered and is cursing like
mailman. He called for me and or
dered me to fetch you to him.
at will not be difficult task" said
the princess. ~ will 60"
''But he will kill you. He is speak
ing words that no sane man could ever
speak. He says IL he is to be destroy
ed he will destroy you first"
"Does he know that Vladimir Is
gomez
"He suspects 1t. He has not been to
see."
Olga looked from her window. Three
men we're riding abreast, coming to-
ward the palace. and after them de-
tachn,ent of the soldiers always at the
station.
"Solne one comesv' said the officer.
ayes. Do you know who that ISL"
81 do not" replied the officer. ut
must be one of the generals"
"You will see," said Olga. "Come!
We will go to Neslerov"
The governor glared ut her in mad
fury.
"You drugged that wine! You put
me to sleep!" he shouted.
Il drugged the liquor, for had work
to do,' she answered.
what have you done? Let us be
frank. You came here us IN enemy
and as spy"
81 came to right a wrong; to ayenge
IFthe crime of Grasloy."
"What do you know?"
81 know the truth"
"What do you intend to do?"
"Restore that which is lost and undo
what was done by wickedness."
An evil look came into his face, and
he stepped toward the door. The lieu
tenant blocked it.
"Out of the way, dog!" cried Ne
sleroy.
81 protect her highness."
"You! You protect against my
ordersw
"There is n higher than you. obey
the car"
Neslerov started back, SO powerful
in effect is the name of the car.
1.-THE czar!"
AT the very door of the palace q
bugle blew Its blast.
Make way! Admit his excellency
the governor general" came a voice
Neslerov went white and leaped al
Olga.
You sent for him, and this meani
my death! We die together"
"In the name of the carl" cried Olga
and the sword of the lieutenant touch
ed the breast of Neslerov.
"What means this?"
The voice came from tall and sol
dierly man wearing a brilliant uni
form, who blocked the doorway will
his burly form.
'.De Muloff! Governor generalw gasp
ed Neslerov.
"Sit down." said the governor genera
sternly. "You sent for me in haste
princess. / came as soon rs possible
Fortunately there was train"
"The railroad has saved me and thu
Duke of Grasloy," said Olga.
Neslerov darted look of hatred to
ward her.
Bring Therese, my attendant" SAID
Olga to the lieutenant.
There was another commotion at tn,
entrance, and three soldiers and an Off
Ger came in with two prisoners.
ITO the governor!" cried the officer
"There was murder at Tivoloffsky!'
Olga started up, and SO did Neslerov
The governor general turned calmly t
see who had come. The two prisoner
were Vladimir and Papa Paulpoff.
Bring them in here" ordered Olga
"Let them be brought before the gov
ernor general"
"This man murdered the superintend
ent of police and Unsgethop," said tn
officer in charge.
True" said Vladimir, 81 did"
Neslerov was the picture of despai
and batiled rage and hate. His glanc
was venomous, but his very helpless
ness made him haggard. Therest
white Tipped and shiyering, came III
Nesleroy looked from one to the othel