The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-06-20

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and was entirely oblivious TO all that
was taking place about her.
"Allow me 10 introduce myself. colo
nei." he resumed. II am Lord Des-
borough. | have often beard my fa-
Their, the Earl of Desmond. In Ireland,
speak of you. | regret that we meet
under such unpleasant circumstances.
but the governors orders must be car
ried out. though ! wish he had sent a
more worthy representative TO do so.
! will see, however. that everything Is
done for your comfort in the future"
sir" said the colonel. bowling. won
have rendered me II service ! can never
repay. l know your father well. lie
Is n of tie finest gentlemen OF his
tine. and his son has this dry shown
that he Is worthy of the honored name
he bears. VIII go with you cheerful
~. and you have my parole of honor.
Katharine. you are free: you will be
safe In the house. | think. until can
arrange for your departure"
She looked up from the floor and
then rose. 'Ch. father. he Is dead: he
is dead" size moaned. Yes. | will go
with you. Take me away"
NAY. my child. | cannot"
Enough Of thisr' broke in the sneer-
Ing voice Of Johnson. "She he's Teen
taken In open resistance to the kings
forces. and. warrant or no warrant. or
dcrs or no orders. or court martial ci-
Their" this with Il ~nmievolent glance
at Desborough. 'she goes with us as
q prisoner"
81 will pledge M worI. Colonel Will
ton. that no violence is oIerej her"
exclaimed Deshorough promptly. and
then. turning to Katharine:
'''rrust me. mHdam."
81 do. sir" she said family. giving
him her hand. .'You are very kind"
at Is nothing. mistress" he replied.
bowling low over ii as he raised it re-
spectfully to his lips. II will hold yon
safe with my life"
"very pretty" sneered Johnson. But
nre you coming?'
What shall VIC Go with these two.
captain?" asked the sergeant. kicking
the PROSTATE form of Seymour AMI
pointing to the body of the mar who
had been slain.
'Ch. let them lie there! We can't be-
bothered With dead and dying men.
One of them Is one the other soon
will be. The slaves will bury them
md those other three at the foot OF the
hill. Dye hear. ye black niggers?
There's barely room enough on the
sloop for the living" he continued.
with cynical Indifference.
"All right. captain. AS you say. poor
Joe's no good Now and. rs for the 9th
err. that crack of Welsh's was Il rare
good one. He will probably die before
morning anyhow" replied the sergeant.
there being little love lost among the
members of this pliilosophlc crew. Be
sides. the more dead the more plumber
for the living. Ana many Of the banl
were even o following the example
of their leader and roaming ove the
house. securing at will whatever eX-
cited their fancy. the wine cellar espe-
cially not being forgotten.
.Oh. my God, John" Whispered
Katharine. falling on her knees again
by his si!e. must ! leave yol now. oh.
my love?" she mnaned. taking his heal
IN her arms and with her handkerchief
wiping the bloc from OF his forehead.
"And you Lave died for me-for me-"
The colonel saw the action. and knew
now what was the subject of tie inter.
view after sunper which Seymour had
So much desired. He knc,t down be-
side his daughter. a great pity for her
in his soul. and laid his hand on the
prostrnte mans heart.
"Ile Is not dead. Katharine" he
whispered. Il do not even think he
will die: he will be all right in an
hour. Ii we don't go Don Katharine,
Philip and Bentley will return and
be taken also" he continued rapidly.
'Come. Katharine" lie said more loud
". rising. Dearest child. we must
go-you must bear this. my daughter:
1t is for our country we suffer" Bui
the talismanic word apparently had
lost its charm for Ter.
Whats all this?' said johnson
roughly. She must CO." She only
moaned and pressed her lovers hands
against her heart.
Aho 6O INV DO NOu itNi : &oillC.
mistress" laying his hand roughly
upon her shoulder.
"Have Il care, sir" said Desborough
warnlngly.
Keep TO yourself. my dear sir: no
harm Is done. But we must 60. and
II size wont go willingly sue Will nave
to lie carried. that's all. Do you hear
mcl Come on!'
Come. Katharine" said the colonel
entreatingly.
"Ch. father. father. | cannot leave
him. | love him.
Il know you do. dear, and worthy he
is Of your love TOO. Please God. you
shall see lin once again, But now
we must 60. VIII you not come with
niei'
Il cannot. | cannvtr' size repeated.
"Eut you must, Kate said the
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