The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-09-08

fastened on his throat III II deSpeiote
and determined clutch that tightened
with his every effort to escape, ana
brought him nearer and nearer TO a
terrible dcath.
CHAPTER NNVL.
SEARCH.
Overpowcred as he was, Geoifrey
Bysshe struggled desperately but strus-
gled in vain. He vas a strong man,
but he recognized that he was in the
hands of one stronger, and that IN
his present position, pinioned to ms
bed With a grip on his throat that tod
not only of iron muscle but OF a deadly
purpose, he was no match for MS as
sailant.
While gasping for air, for a m~outhtul
of which he would have given all the
world. the blood rushed in an angry
and outraged torrent to his brain.
beating on it with hammers of lead.
But in the midst of he eXcruciating
pain this caused came a subtle I'M
consciousness, until the intending muir
derer. believing his work to be done,
relaxed his tienidsh hold; when
m~arshalling his forces he should strive
to free himself from and overcome this
would be assassin.
Accordingly he promptly ceased to
struggle and apparently lay inert,
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seemed an eternity before the hands re-
leased their grip of steel; but no SOON
err had they done so than with a sudden
and desperate movement on which life
or death depended he Wrenched himself
from the knees planted on his chest.
and with a bound was stading by his
bedside. With his first free breath ne
shouted at the pitch Of his voice again
and again for help, while at the same
time he threw himself into an attitude
Of defense, believing he would be once
more attacked. AS, however, he was
now alert and on his feet, he feared
nc man.
The expected attempt was not made
OF him, but still wary he listened in
tenly that he might judge Of the d.
rection from which the assault might
come, while at the same time he edged
slowly round the wall until he came
to the chimney piece, when Selling the
bell-knob he rang violently.
No other sound but tina Of the bell,
startling the silence, could be heard.
A movement Of his arm knocked a
match box from the chimney piece,
and picking it up he quickly struck
a light to find he was alone. With
candle in hand he looked under his
bed, behind the window curtains, In the
shadow Of the wardrobe, but could not
see the man who had attempted his
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the jewel Joy was missing. In a sec
ond he was in the passage outside
shouting once more for help.
An instant later and the door oppo-
site his W vas flung open, when
Dunstan partially dressed, the waver-
ing flame Of his candle showing the
horror and alarm Of his pallid face,
paused to say, good God. What Is the
matter? What is it?'
81 have been robbed and the thief
strove to murder me-"
ITO murder your cried Dunstan, his
terror deepening.
Alarmed by the ringing Of the bell
the butler, backed by the men servants
all Of whom slept in this wing, rushed
frightenedly into the corridor at ONT
seen to leave his and CONE
stcalthily forward, In no way startled
his piercing eyes fixed watchfully ant
inquiringly IN Godfrey.
Hurried explanations were given t.
the bewildered butler and his followers
who stood staring and scared.
Robbery and murder in the hous'
again sir?" Roberts mutttered, looking
round in fright.
Urbano had stood still in front 0
Godfrey, to whom he raised his livit
face that seemed full Of mockery. o.
the instant an idea struck the barrister
who wishing to have confirmation o
I his belief hat the thief and would-b
l assassin was an inmate OF he 0
and not one who had broken into 1
3 called out to Roberts to go downstair
Immediately and see II all the door
, and windows were locked and bo1tet
. Willing, at the same time to ADM
: that the robbery might have been com
I United by a burglar, he resolved to tax
a rnl1r1n Of mon with him and Qearc
7 the house. AS he was hurriedly givin
q them directions, the count, In slipper
@ and dressing gown, was seen at tn
n door Of his bedroom some way dow
the corridor, a terrified look On his fac
n his hands outstretched as he felt h
$ asked, What is this; what has hay
d pened? VIII no one tell me?"
& Urbano started from a grim revert
= and hurrying to him said, Il was con
ing to your excellency. Mr.. Bysshe
jewels have been stolen and the thi
tried to murder him."
my God! How terrible! Is he ii
jured? Is he in danger?' the cou,
asked apprehensively, his sightless ey
rolling in pitiful agony; his linn
trembling SO that he could not NOV
mo. no, I am all right" Geoffr
answered cheerily.
Thank God, L thank God!" mu
tered the count to himself.
THE thief has escaped me, but
cannot be far off" said Godfrey, 6
most unconsciously fixing his eyes
Urbano, who met them with an u
scrutable look.
I'VE are going to make a scare
Have 1 you permission, count to 10
the doors Of the rooms I examine un
the detectives see them tomorrow
Certainly. You are at liberty to
anything and everything hat will h'
you. II / only could assist you"
your bedroom will not Of cour
be touched"
II will have no exceptions made"
: count replied. 1.-The search must
thorough. Sleep would be impossi
now. Urbano will dress and take
to the library. Get all Che assistai
you can.
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