Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-04-07
CHAPTER XXI.
IRON A WINDOW ABOVE.

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thing that could be done to provide
comfort where comfort was stranger
was employed IN his behalf. He lived
well until his appetite deserted him.
He had no questions TO answer, for no
one asked why he was there; he had
no danger to fear. for no foe knew
where he lived From the city came
the promise OF ultimate escape, verbal
messages from those who loved him,
news Of the world-all at long inter
walls, however. Qulnnox's visits were
like sunbeams to him. The dashing
captain came only at night and In DIS
guise. lie bore verbal messages, a
wise precaution against mishap. Not
once did he bring word Of love from
the princess, an omission which caused
the fugitive deep misery until n ray OF
intelligence showed him that she could
not give TO QulnnOx the speeches from
her heart, proud woman that she was.
Anguish sent words OF cheer, with
commands to be patient. lie never
failed to tell him through Quinnox that
he was doing all in his power to find
the real murderer and that he had the
secret cooperation Of the old police
cnptaln. OF course the hidden man
heard Of the reward and the frenzied
search prosecuted by both principal.
ties. lie laughed hyterically over the
deception that was being practiced by
the blue eyed, slender woman who held
the key 10 the situation In her keeping
II was not until the night Of the 18th
OF November that Qulnnox confirmed
his fears by telling him Of the condl
tlons imposed by Prince Bolaroz. For
some reason the young officer had de
ceiyed Lorry in regard TO the all I'm
portant matter. The American repeat
edly had begged for information about
the fatal GOTH but on all previous occa'
slOns his visitor doggedly maintained
q show OF ignorance, vowing that he
knew nothing Of the circumstances.
Finally Lorry, completely out of pa
tlence and determined to know the true
state Of affairs. soundly upbralded him
aud sent word to the princess that II
she did not acquaint him with the In
side facts he would leave the monas'
terry and find them out for himself.
This authoritative message brought
Qulnnox back two nights later with the
full story OF the exciting conference.
She implored him TO remain where he
was and asked his forgiveness for hay-
Ing kept the ugly truth from him.
Qunnox added TO his anguish by has
tlly informing him that there was a
possibility Of succor from another prin-
clpallty. Prince Gabriel, he sald not
knowing that he was cutting his lis
tener 10 the heart, was daily with the
princess, and It was believed that he
was ready TO loan Graustark sufficient
money TO meet the demand Of Bolaroz.
The mere thought that Gabriel was
with her aroused the ilercest resent
ment In Lorry's breast
As he paced his narrow room dis
tractedly horrid thought struck him
30 violently that he cried aloud and
staggered against the wall, his eyes
fixed on the face OF the startled soldier,
Perhaps she snight submit to Gabriel,
for In submitting she could save not
only Grnustark, but the man she loved.
The sacrncc-bu no, he would not be
llcye that such aililctlon could come to
her! Marry Gabriel the man who
had planned to seize her aud make her
his wantonl lie ground his teeth and
glhred at QuinnoX ns II he were the
object OF his hatred, his vicious jeal.
ousy The captain stepped backward
In sudden alarm
Don't be afraldr' Lorry cried saw
ugcly, I'm not cruzy. It's your news
Your news! Does she expect me TO
stay up here while that state of affairs
exists down ,herel Let me see; this is
the 18th, and day after tomorrow is
the 20th There is no time to be lost.
Captain Quinnox. l shall accompany
you when you leave st. Valentines to
night"
"lmposslblew exclaimed Qulnnox. 81
cannot allow that sir My instruc'
| tions are to-
Hang your instructlonsl All the In
structions on earth can't compel me "a
sit up here and see this sacrifice made
| nm determined 10 see her and put q
stop TO the whole aifair II Is what
feared would come to pass. She Is will
Ing 10 sacrifice herself or half her king
dom, one or the other, In order that
may escape It's not right, captain
It's not right, and I'm going 20 stop It
How soon can we leave this place 2
lie was pacing the floor, happy In IN,
decision he had reached. notwithstnnd
ing the danger II promised.
You Urc mad, sir, TO talk like this,
protested the other despairlngly. "Edcl
weiss swarms with AXphaln soldiers
our own men are ON the alert TO vii
the great reward. You cannot 80 I,
the city. when a safe time comes, yol
viii hc taken from this place into thu
mountains instead Of through the city
and given escort to Dassas, leo mile
east That step win not be taken until
the way is perfectly clear. tell you
sir. you cannot hope TO escape II yo'
leave the monastery now. The noun
tams are full OF soldiers every night
"I didn't say anything about an cs
cape, did ~ ON the contrary, | wan
to give myself up to her Then she can
have Gabriel thrown over the castl
wall and say TO Bolaroz Herr is you
man, I've gained the ten years o
grace That's the point QuinnoN
Can't you see itl And want TO sa,
to you now I'm going whether you con
sent or refuse. I'd just as soon be Il
jail down therc ns up here anyhow
The only favor l have 10 ask ot you
that you do the hest YOU vin to ~
me safely To her l must talk with be
before 80 back To the tower"
"God help me, sir cannot Whc yo
10 herr grooncd QuinnoX, uNlus {
control his nervous apprehension.
have sworn to her that | win keep yo
from all harm, aud It would be 90 byca
faith with her II led you Into tina
mob down thcrc"
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