Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-02-22

slrae beyond ali doubt. But how TO
prove It to the satisfaction of others?
Skppticism would follow any attempt
to proclaim the prince guilty because
bis voice sounded like that Of the chief
conspirator In matter where whole
nations were concerned the gravest
importance would he attached TO the
acoustic of a ruler Satisfying them
selves as to the identity of that Pc
culiar voice. the friends passed through /
to the piazza.
whats to be done?" asked Anguish, |
boiling over with excitement
we must 20 to Baron DanglOss. tell |
him of our positive discovery. and |
then consult Count Halfont."
'And her royal highness. of course"
Eyes. | suppose So said Lorry. flick |
ing the ashes from his cigar with q
/ finger that was now steady. He was !
serving the princess again.
They hurried to the tower and were
| soon in the presence of the fierce little
| chief of police. Lorry had spent many
| hours with Dangloss of late. and they
| had become friends. His grim old face
! blanched perceptibly as he heard the
assertions of the young men. He shook
his head despairingly.
at may be as you say, gentlemen,
but / am afraid we can do nothing.
To charge a prince with such crime
| and on such evidence would be mad
ness | am of your belief, however.
Prince Gabriel is the man l have sus-
pected. Now | am convinced. Before
we can do anything in such a grave
matter it will be necessary to consult
the princess and her ministers. In
case we conclude to accuse the Prince
of Dawsbergen it must he after careful
and iudicious thought. There are many
things to consider. gentlemen. For my
part, would be overioyed to seize the
villain and to serve him as we did his
tools. but my hands are tied, you see.
would suggest that you go at once
to the princess and Count Halfont, tell
them of your suspicious
Not suspicious. my lOrd-facts," in
terrupted Anguish.
We'll, then. facts, and ascertain low
they feel about taking up proposition
that may mean war. May | ask you to
come at once to me with their answer.
1t is possible that they will call for
consultation with the ministers. mobiles
and hign officers. Still, fear they will
be unwilling to risk much on the rath-
err flimsy proof you can give. Gabriel
is powerful. and we do not seek war
with him. There is another foe for
whom we are quietly whetting our
swords" The significant remark caused
both listeners to prick up their ears.
+. But he disappointed their curiosity
: and they were left to speculate as to
? whom the other foe might be. Did he
2 mean that Graustark was secretly sly
r ", making ready to resist. treaty or nc
> treaty?
0 1t required prolonged urging on the
I part of Anguish to persuade Lorry TO
1 accompany him to the castle. but. when
g once determined to go before the prin'
r cess with their tale. he was eager, i'm
j patient, to cross the distance that lay
r between the hotel and the forbidden
g rtounds. They walked rapidly down
e Castle avenue and were soon at the
y gates. The guard knew them. and they
It were admitted without a word. A
a saw many strange men in gray, gaudl
n uniforms, and it occurred to LORI.
d that their visit, no matter how grea
{. it's importance, was i'll timed. Prince
lie Lorenz was holding the center of th
stage.
- Anguish, with his customary impul
O. siveness, overruled LOrry's objections
~, 1C1 +O,r nd ln on
= trance. The guards Of the princess 50
!! luted profoundly, willie the minions o
Le LorenZ stared with i'll bred WOnde
q upon these two tall men from anOthe
~ world 1t could be seen that the castl
III was astir with excitement subdue
and pregnant with thriving hopes an
~ fears. The nobility of Graustark wa
there. The visitors Of AXphain were b(
ing entertained
~ At the castle doors the two men me
~ their first obstacle, but they had al
- ticipated its presence. Two guarC
IN halted them peremptOrily.
ia I'VE must see her royal highness
lie said Anguish. but the men could NJ
o1 understand him. They stOically stoc
n, their ground, shaking their heads.
&c Let us find some one who can Z
-, derstand US" advised LorTy, and in
oo1 few moments they presented thel
,oo selves before the guards, accOmpanl
itb by young noblemaa with whom tn
had acquaintance. He succeeded IN a
90 vancing them to the reception hail
side the doors and found for them
,icb servant who would carry a message
moo the princess if it were possible to ga
IN her presence. The nobleman doubt
tho very much, however, if the missl
sod hastily written by Lorry could hnd
way to her, as she had never been
KIDD occupied as now.
Lorry in his brio: note prayed for
T. short audience for himself and Mr..
fol guish. requesting that Count HalfC
.ony be present He informed her that
tho mission was of the most imperative