The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-28

sOIuleIs. ana Iney also retired.
Now. Senior Harvey" he said, turn
Ing upon me with a frown, 1T may be
that you remember having met me be-
fore?"
Il believe that we have met" I re-
Yes, he continued. I sent those
fellows out, and got rid OF that sneak
ing monk. as my business was with you
personally
Il am waiting" replied.
You are, I understand" he said,
without noticing my reply lin the en-
ploy Of one Philip Melrosa?'
Il am acquainted with Senior Melrose. -
And you are acquainted with his
niece. also. Senorita Teresa de Uuoa?"
he added.
i prefer not to talk about the senior
tia with YOU" ! replied With dignity.
Il have not asked YOU to talk about
her he repliel hotly. You kidnapped
her on the PaseO while was engaged
with the guard 1 demand to know
where she is
"oh. it was you. then. who stopped
the carriageV' L exclaimed. L did not
know this before
That has nothing to do with what I
asked you" he retorted.
But it makes you out a bandit by
your own confession, and you should be
shot" 1 replied quickly.
Il am a gentleman am not a ban
dit" he answered.
L see, it is your rank that makes
what otherwise would be a crime no
crime at all You are certainly fortunate
In belonging to a favored class; other
wise you might be shot like any other
afah
caught in bad business"
You are insolent. senior. You are in
my power. A word more from you, and
will order you shot, If in fact l do not
run you through
He looked at me savagely. his hand
upon the hilt Of his sword. but he did
not draw. 1 was watching him closely,
and my seeming composure had some
thing 20 do with his controlling his
anger.
You are a coward" said. why do
you not call to your aid your accom-
plioe. that dog Of a monk, Fray Igno-
minious7''
He is not my accomplish he cried.
again flying into a rage. Il have moth
ing t. do with him
He certainly would make most val
liable ally"
''Madre de dos, It pleases you. does
1t? Enough OF Fray IEpominious; my
business is with you. and 1 have no
time TO waste in talk. I want to know
where Senorita Teresa is"
And II do not choose to tell your
so much the worse for you. then"
he replied. But II you give me the in
formation ask-I can do something for
you"
cit seems said. that 7 am between
the devil and the deep sea, but whether
you are the deep sea or the devil. I can
not say"
Il viii make you swallow your words"
he cried. drawing his sword.
But evidently ne thought better OF il,
for he sheathed It almost Immediately:
and we'll he might, for I would have
struck him down with a chair had he
come at me-
Il will ask you again where the seno-
rita is" he said
And I Will say that I do not know"
replied, with perfect truth.
DO you think that I will believe
that?' he said.
Believe it or not, as you like" I
replied; at is the truth"
1T is a lie.' he Kissed.
Say that again and I will strangle
you with my naked hands,
You talk bravely for a man who
stands by his grave. One moment more
and I will call the guard
II have answered you the truth" 7
replied, but II had anything to con-
ceal from you, do you think that
would be afraid to answer your
You shall have a chance to make q
different answer. We have devices for
the purposes OF forcing information
Were It not for that. would have run
you through"
Possibly you would not be afraid
to do that. seeing that I am unarmed."
I said
wish you TO understand that there
is not a better swordsman in the cav
airy than ]" he replied proudly.
was somewhat amused at his VIZ nftv
and his doughty demeanor. Az 20 HIS
statement regarding his skill as a
swordsman, I had occasion 20 remember
that afterward.
You refuse TO give me the intorma-
ton l ask?' he demanded.
Il have none TO give you" I repljed
You Will repent your action" he
cried. 'Ho. there, the guard. I"
instantly the door was thrown omen
ana half dozen soldiers came crowd
Ing into the room. all with draw
weapons, as II they had expected 10
meet with armed resistance.