Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-04-28

HE swOre on his life that you Killed
Lorenz," she said, turning TO Lorry.
Il was wrong, but | am willing to
pay the penalty. My love for Lorenz
was greater than my discretion. That
is my only excuse, but 1t is one you
should not accept" said Mizrox, as
coolly as II announcing the time Of day.
Lorry looked first at him and then al
the princess. bewildered and uncertain.
81 have no III will against you, my
lord duke. Release him from his bond,
your hghness."
Gladly, since you refuse to hold him
10 his OATH" she said.
II am under an eternal obligation to
you sir, for your leniency, and | shall
ever revere the princess who pardons
50 graciously the grayest error"
Yetlve begged Bolaroz TO continue to
make the court his home while in Grau-
stark, and the old prince responded
with the declaration that he would re-
main long enough TO sign and approve
the new covenant at least. Before step
ping from the throne Yetive called in
low tones to Lorry, pretty flush man
tling her cheek:
"Wnl you come to me in half az
hourP
For my rewardT he asked eagerly.
"Achr she cried softly, reprovingly
Count Halfopfs face took on a trou
1lcd expression as he caught the swift
communication in their eyes. After all,
she was a princess.
She passed from the room beside
Halfont, proud and happy in the vic.
tory over despair, glorylng in the ex-
| pOsure of her heart to the world, her
blood tlngling and dancing with the
| Joys Of anticipation. Lorry and An
gulsh, the wonder and admiration OF
| all. were given a short but convincing
| !eyee in the hallway. Lords and la
! lies praised and lauded them, over
| Ehclming them with the homage that
| i0Mcs to the brave. But Gaspon ut
| tered one wish that struck Lorry's
| warm lcaping heart like piece of Ice.
| Would to God that you were a
| prince Of the realm" said the minister
| Of finance, "A look Of regret and long
ing in his eyes. That wish of Gaspon's
sent Lorry away with the sharp steel
OF dcsolation torturing intensely as II
drove deeper and deeper the reawak-
ened pangs Of uncertainty. There still
remained the fatal distance between
him and the object of his hearts de-
sire.
He accompanied Captain Quinnox to
his quarters, where he made himself
| presentable before starting for the en-
chanted apartment I'm the far end Of
the castle. Love and fear combined to
give him strength; from his eyes fed
the hopeless look, from his brain the
doubt, from his blood the chill.
"QuinnoX, give me your hand; don't
mind the blood! You have been my
friend, and you have served her al
most TO the death. | injured and
would have killed you in that cell, but
It was not in anger. VIII you be my
friend in all that is to followY
"She has said that she loves you"
said the captain, returning the hand
clasp. 81 am ut your service as well
as hers"
A few moments later Lorry was in
her presence. What was said or done
during the half hour that passed be-
tween his entrance and the moment
that brought them side by side from
the room need not be told. That the
interview had had Its serious side was
. t.It Il. tr.NIatnI unyfAtrg Of
the girl and the rebellious, dogged air
Of the man told of a conflict now only
In allegiance.
Il will never give you up" he said
as they came from the door. a wist-
full CLEAN fllckcred in her eyes, but she
did not respond In words.
Near the head OF the stairway an ami
mated group of persons fingered. Har-
ry Anguish was In the center, and the
Countess Dagmar was directly in front
of him. looking up with sparkling eyes
and parted lips, The Count and Count
cSs IIaltont. Gaspon, the Baron Dan
gloss, the Duke OF MizroX, with other
ladies' and gentlemen were being en-
tertalned by the gay spirited stranger.
Here he comes" cried the latter as
he caught sight of the approaching
couple.
IL am delighted to see you, Harry.
You were the friend in need old man, "
said Lorry, wrIuging the others hand.
Yctiye gave him her hand, her blue
eyes overlooking.
.NTv Nnpv,,t.t h,I tnyt hntrt,t "a toll
us how he-how he began Dagmar.
but paused hclplessly, looking to him
Tor relief
GO ahead, countess II isn't very
elegant, but it's the way said it, How
got next TO Gabriel is what she
wants 10 say, Perhaps your highness
would like to know all about the affair
that ended so tragIcally It's very
quickly told" said Anguish.
81 am deeply interested" said the
princess eagerly.
We'll In the irst place, 1t was all a
bmn,' said he coolly.
a whatg" demanded Dagmar.
"Bun." responded Harry briefly
american patols, dear countess"
In what rcspccty" asked Lorry. be-
ginning 20 understand.
In all respects, l didn't have the
slightest sign OF proof against the fes-
tive priuce.'
"Do understand you to say that you
have no evidence against Gabrielr'
asked Ilaltont, dumfounded.
"Not Il particle"
"But YOU said his confederate had
confessed" protested Dangloss.
"a didn't know that he had a confed
crate, and / wasn't sure that he was
guilty ot the crime" boastcd Anguish
complacently enjoying the stupefaction
Then why did you say soy demand
ed puugloss. excited bcyend measure.
"Oh. just guessed at it'"
God save us" gasped Baron Dan
gloss, chief of police.