The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-05

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bat, and carriage was to be In wait
ing for them In side street at Z
| o'clock.
Before leaving their room they heard
evidences of commotiOn In the hotel
and were apprehensive lest the in
mates had learned of the duel and
were making ready to follow the fight
ers to the appointed spot. There was a
confusion of voices, the sound of rush
ing feet the banging of doors, the
/ noise increasing as the two men
stepped into the open hall. They were
amazed to see half dressed men and
women standing or running about the
halls, intense excitement in their faces
and in their actions. White uniformed
policemen were fiocking into the CORR
doris. Soldiers, coatless and hatless,
fresh from their beds. came dashing
upon the scene. There were excited
cries. angry shouts and. more mystify-
ing than ALL Mortified looks and whis-
pers.
what has happened?' asked Lorry
stopping near the door.
lit can't be fire. Look The door to
that room down there seems to be the
center OF attraction. Hold on Don't
go over there, Lorry. There may be
something TO uunerve you. and that
must not happen now. Let us go down
this stairway. 1t leads TO a side en-
trance. | think" They were half way
down the stairs when the thunder of
rushing feet in the hall above came to
their ears causing them to hesitate be-
tween curiosity and good judgment.
They are coming this way"
Hear them howl! What the devil
can be the cause OF all this rumpus r.
cried the other
At that instant a half dozen police
guards appeared at the head of the
stairs. Upon seeing the Americans
they stopped and turned as If to oppose
foe approaching from the opposite d.
rection. Baron Dangloss separated
himself from the white coats above
and called to the men below. In alarm
they started for the street door. He
was with them In an instant. his usu-
ally red face changing from white to
purple. his anxious eyes dartlng first
toward the group above and then to-
ward the bewidered Americans.
What's the matter?" demanded Lor-
~.
There! See!' cried Dangloss, and
even as he spoke conflict began at
the head Of the stairs. the police, aug
mented by a few soldiers. struggling
against bowling. enraged mass of
Axphalnians. Dangloss dragged his re-
luctant charges through a small door.
and they found themselves in the bag
gage room OF the hotel. Despite their
queries he offered no explanation. but
rushed them along. passing out of the
opposite door. down short stairway
and into a side street. A half dozen
police guards were awaiting them. and
before they could catch the faintest
idea Of what II all meant they were
running with the officers through an
alley as IL pursued by demons.
Now, what In thunder does this
mean?" painted Lorry. attempting to
slacken the pace. lie and Anguish
were just beginning to regain their
senses.
do not stop! DO not stop" wheezed
Dangloss. You must get TO place OF
safety. We cannot prevent something
dreadful happening If you are caught
IF we are caught cried Anguish.
why, what have we doneY"
"Unhand me, Baron Dangloss. This
is an outrage" shouted Lorry.
For heavens sake. be calm! We are
befriending you. When we reach the
tower, where you will be safe. shall
explain" gasped the painting chief of
police. \ few moments later they were
inside the prison gates. angry. impa-
tient, fatigued.
"ls this plan 10 prevent the duelT
demanded Iorry. turning upon the
chief. who had dropped Imply into
chair and was hopping his brow. When
he could find his breath enough to an
swer. Dangloss al so. and he might as
well have thrown bombshel at their
feet
"There'l be no duel Prince LorcnZ
is dead"
"Dend" gasped the others.
Found dead In his bed. stabbed to
the heart" exclaimed the chief. we
have saved you from his friends. gen
tlemen. but | must say that you are
still in tight place"
He then related TO them the whole
story. Just before G o'clock Mlzrox had
gone to the princes room to prepare
him for the duel. The door was closed,
but unlocked. as he found after repeat
ed knockings. Lorenz was lying on the
bed. undressed and covered with blood
The mortified duke made a hasty eX-
animation aud found that he was dead
A dagger had been driven to his heart
as he slept The hotel was aroused, the
police were called and the excitement
was at its highest pitch when the two
friends came from their room few
minutes after g.
"But what have we to do with this
dreadful affair? Why are we rushed
OF here like criminals" asked Lorry,
feeling Of cruel gladness growing out
NJ tho kuoxyIadpa that TOranz was dead