Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-01-28

weiss, GraustarkY
"They did, and I'll humbly confess
did not know much Of the principally
Of Graustark"
"That Is certainly complimentary
but, then. we are a little out Of thl
beaten path; so It IS pardonable.
was at first under the impression tha
you were American detectives with ex
tradition papers for criminals bearlni
the name you mention"
"Ohw gasped Anguish. I'VE couldn't
find ourselves II we should be separat
cd, captain"
The grizzly bearded captain laughed
lightly with them and then asked Lor
ry II he would object to giving him the
fail story Of bis acqualntanceshlp with
the alleged Graustarkiaus. The bewil
dcred aud disheartened American
promptly told all be knew about them
omittlng certain tender details, Of
| course. As he proceeded the chief
| grew more aud more interested, and
when at last Lorry came to the de
Hcrlption OF the strange trio be gave a
sudden start. exposed n queer little
smile for a second or two and then wns
as sphinXikc as before. The ever vigi-
liant Anguish observed the involuntary
start and smile. quick as the chief had
been TO recover himself, and felt thrill
o. triumph. TO bis anger and impa-
tence. however. tue old officer calmly
shcok his head at the end Of the nara.
tive and announced that be was as
pucb in the dark as ever.
"Wcll, wen search awhile for our
selves" declared Anguish stubborniy,
not at all satisfied
"You will be wasting your Time" said
the chief mcanlngly.
We've plenty to waste" retorted the
other.
After a few moments they departed
Baron DanglOss accompanying thcm TO
the gate and assuring them that he and
his mon always would be at their com
mand. His nation admired the Anerl
nan people he warmly declared.
"That old cOdgcr knows our people, |
and I'll bet a thousand on it, said |
Harry opp,lv when they had gone
some Httle distance down the street |
Then he told Of the queer exposure |
Dancloss had mwittlngly made. Lor.
,.v pi,r. excited tb1p De cared 10 show.
oorood that tbere WINS something very
susplrlous obout this new discovery.
They walked about the quaint town
for am bour or tvo examining the
buildlpps. tbe pcopic and the soldiery
with deem Interest From the head OF
the main street Castle avenue they
could plaIuIv sec fine royal palace. near.
ly mHc awny. It's towers and tur.
rats er,y and rnuut ram TN among the
rrenn frratnts and were outlined main.
liz AGAINST thc yellow hills. Countless
houses studded the stecp mountain
glopc. and many pcople were disccrped
walking and riding along the narrow.
.cdgelike streets which wound toward
the summit. flrupn the clouds. Clear.
y and distinctly could be seen the grim
monastery. pcrcbcd nj the very pluno.
.la of fine mountain several miles
ryov lin tbora n Looked blool and
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