Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-08-04

stipulated in the treaty. can grant
no respite
you knew when that treaty was
framed that we could raise no such
funds in fifteen years." said Halfont,
forgetting himself in his Indignation.
Gaspon and other men present APP
proved his hasty declaration.
Am dealing with the Princess of
Graustark or with you, sir?" asked Bo-
laroz roughly.
you are dealing with the people OF
Graustark, and among the poorest, |.
will sign the decree. There Is moth
ing to be gained by appealing to you.
The papers, Gaspon, quick! | would
have this transaction finished speed
ily," cried the princess, her cheeks
flushing and her eyes glowing from the
flames OF burning conscience. The
groan that went up from the northern
mobiles cut her like the slash of u
knife.
There was one other condition."
said Bolaroz hastily. unable to gloat as
he had expected. The recapture Of
the assassin who slew my son would
have meant much to Graustark. 1t is
unfortunate that your police depart
ment is so inefficient" Dangloss
writhed beneath this thrust. Yetiye's
eyes went 10 him for an instant sor-
rowfully. Then they dropped to the
fatal document which Gaspon had
placed on the table before her. The
lines ran together and were the color Of
blood. Unconsciously she took the pen
in her neryeless fingers. A deep sob
came from the breast Of her gray old
uncle, and Gpspon's hand shook like a
leaf as he placed the seal OF Graustark
on the table, ready for use.
THE assassin's life could have saved
you" went on Bolaroz. vengeful glare
coming to his eyes.
She lookel up and her lips moved as
II she woull have spoken. No words
came. no Ereath. II seemed TO her.
Casting a piteous, hunted glance over
the faces before her, she bent forward
and bllndly touched the pen TO the pa
pre-. The silence was that of death
Before she could make the first stroke
a harsh voice, in which there was
combined triumph and amazement,
broke the stiffness like the changing OF
bell.
Have you no honor"
The pen dropped from her fingers as
the expected condemnation came. In
sheer desperation, her eyes flashing
with the intensity of defiant guilt, bit
ter rage yelling up against her perse-
cutor, she half arose and cried:
who uttered those words? Speak,"
Il, Gabriel of Dawsbergen! Where
Is the prisoner, madam" rang out the
voice.
! THE man is mad" cried she, sink
ing back with a shudder.
Mad, Ell? Because / do as | did
promise? Behold the queen OF per-
fidy! Madam, will be heard. Lorry
is in this castle!"
He is mad" gasped Bolaroz, the
first OF the stunned spectators TO find
his tongue.
There was commotlon near the
uOOl' NOlCrS ncic near u OiNaiee'
You have been duped!" insisted Ga
briel, taking several steps toward the
throne. Your idol is a traitress, de-
ceiyer! say he is here! She has seen
him! Let her sign that decree II she
dares! command you, Yetive OF
Graustark, to produce this criminal"
The impulse TO crush the defiler was
checked by the sudden appearance Of
two men inside the curtains.
HE is hera!" cried a strong voice,
and Lorry, breathless and haggard
pushed through the astonished crowd.
followed by Captain Quinnox, upon
whose ghastly face there were blood
stains.
A shout went up from those assem-
bled, a shout Of joy, The faces of Dan
gloss and Abode were pictures Of as
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