The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-04-21

Copyright, 1901, by charles B. Eaerng,on
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The lieutenant, wild with apprehen>
sion. rushed to Olga's room.
"His excellency the governor wants
your he painted. "He is poisoned"
He is not poisoned" answered Olga
calmly. "He is merely going to sleep.
| want you to stay away from him.
and I want you to keep quiet"
The officer stared.
what do you mean? He is i'll! The
governor called me and sent for you"
II am going to him, but you must
not"
"But must. 1t is my duty"
"Whom do you obey?'
"Neslerov. governor of Tomsk."
"Then from this moment you obey
me. Read thisv'
She placed before him the same pa
per she had shown Dermsky. his fellow
officer His eyes started from his head.
''The seal of the carr he cried, and
he. like Dermsky. fell to his knees. 81
obey command me"' he exclaimed.
Remain quiet. did not come to
Iomsk for nothing. This night will
mean much to Russia. Work will be
done that will right a terrible wrong.
All you need do is to remain quiet and
do not attempt to interfere"
Il dare not!" he said. You have the
obey you. obey..'
She left him. staring and wondering
and went to Neslerov. The governor
was dropping. He opened his eyes as
she entered.
"Youw he hissed as he tried to regain
his strength. He would have killed
her
YES L" she answered quietly. You
will sleep. 1t will not be long"
What will you do?' he asked, with
a curse.
MY work" she answered. 81 shall
release him-Vladimir."
He made a tremendous effort to rise
and smite her, but fell with a groan to
the floor. Quickly Olga, taking a pistol
from her pocket, ran across the hall to
Itzig.
"You!" he cried as she entered. You
brought me wine that was drugged.
and my prisoner escaped"
True" said Olga. ''And now the
other. You We're With Jansky and the
governor when they visited him. You
know where he is"
81 know not" grumbled Itzig.
THAT is false. 1 heard them speak
Of you to Unsgcthop. Will you guide
me to his dungeon? Open the door,"
II cannot. The key is with Jansky.
1t is never out Of his hands,"
"Oh. heavenw cried Olga. "Have
made this terrible mistaken"
"The key is Jansky's," said Itzig
''No one goes to the dungeon save by
his ORDERS"
Break down the door,"
Impossible! 1t is heavy oak.
have no az"
She turned from him and fed to the
stairs.
'Lieutenantv'
The young officer, with visions of
mines and the knout and wondering
where this complication would end
answered her.
Come here" she said. 81 want this
door opened"
He looked at the door and at Itzig.
"Jansky has the key. and he is gone"
said Itzig.
I'VE must open it, if the princess
says so" said the officer.
''What. You disloyal to Neslerov?"
The officer smiled and looked at Olga.
eve must take off the hinges" he
said. II will get the TOOLS"
He was gone but moment. and
when he returned he attacked the
screws that held the great iron hinges
Il will alarm the governors" cried It.
zig, leaping upon him.
Stand back! Keep your hands off,"
ordered Olga, aiming her revolver at
be obeyedn'
''Iou have no authority" said ItZig,
covering before the pistol.
II nave this"
She showed him the paper. His face
!. grew white, and he sank shivering to
} the floor.
F ''The seal of the czar! Oh, princess,
| did not know! | obey! will do any
thingw
Help open the door"
The hinges were soon off and the
door was opened. The iron gate re-
sisted the united efforts of the two, but
they sawed out the lock.
Take the lanterns" commanded the
princess.