Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-04-21
OHATIH HI' NNIV'

lrted, and In stepped-Gabriell
CHAPTER XNIV.
OFF TO THE DUNGEON.
TNlIE tableau lasted but a moment
Gabriel advanced few steps,
ki his eyes cleaning with jeal-
ousy and triumph. Before him
stood the petrlhed lovers caught red
handed Through her dazed brain
struggled the conviction that he could
never escape. Through his ran the mis-
erable realization that he had ruined
her forever. Gabriel Of all menl
~ arrive inopportunely," he said
harshly, the veins standing out on his
neck and temples. "Do | intrude?
was not aware that you expected two,
your hlghncss.". There was no mlstak.
ing his meaning. lie viclously sought
TO convey the impression that he was
there by appointment, clandestine
visitor In her apartments at midnight
"What do you mean by coming TO my
apartment at this hourW she STAN
mercd trying 10 rescue dignity from
the chaos Of emotions. Lorry was
standing slightly to the right and sew
eral feet behind her. lie understood
the prince aud quickly sought TO inter
pose with the hope that he might shield
her from the sting.
"she did not expect me, sir" he said,
and menacing CLEAN came TO his
eyes. His pistol was In his hand. Ga
brlcl saw II, but the staring princess
did not She could not take her eyes
from the face Of the intruder, Now,
may ask you why you are hereT
Gnbrlels wit saved him from death,
He saw that he could not pursue the
cours, he had begun, for there was
murder In the Americans eye. Like a
foy, he swcrvcd and with serylle
promise OF submission In his glance,
said.
II thought you were here, my fine
fellow, and came 10 satisfy myself.
Now, sir. may ask why you are
hcreT His fingers twitchcd and his
eyes wcro CLASSY with the malcyoencc
hc was suhdulng.
81 nm here us Il prisoner" said Lorry
boldly. Gabriel laughed derlsiycly.
"Aud how often have you come here
I'm this manner as prisoner? Midnight
and alone In the apartments OF the
princess, the guard dismissed! \ prls.
oncr chl lla, what u prisonw
"Stopw cried Lorry, white to the lips.
The princess wns beginning to under
| stand. Her eyes grew wide With hor.
ror her figure Strengthened lmpcrious-
| ~ aud the white In her checks gave
way 10 the red Of lnsultcd virtue
81 see Il all, You have not been out.
side this castle since you left the prls.
ON. \ pretty schcmcl You could not
marry him, could you, ch2 lie Is not a
prince hut you could bring him hers
and hide him where no one would
dare to think OF looking FOR HMM
your apartmcnts'-
with snarl of rage Lorry sprang
upon him, cutting short the sentence
that would have gone through her like
the Gccnest knife blade.
LIAR Dog, I'll Kill you for thatg
ne cried, but before he could clutch the
| prucc's throat Neuye had franucaly
seized his arm
mot that" she shrickcd "po not
I $500 hm' There must bc no murder
here"
Ile reluctantly hurled Gabriel from
I h.m the prince tottcring 10 his knees
In tho effort To- keep from falling Sh,
had saved her motgnrrs lie. but cour
use deserted her with the act Help
lrssly she looked into the blazing eye'
0f her lover and fultcrcd:
"l--l do not know what TO say or do
My hruiu is bursting"
Courage, courage" he whlSpcre,
, gently
You shall pay Tor this" shrichc,
Gabriel "lf you are not prisoner yot
! shall be, Therc'll hc scandal enough 10
Guustark tomorrow to start u yolcan,
of wrath from the royal tumhs whcr
> lle hcr fathers nm see that you are ,
o. prisoner lie started Tor the door bu
Lorry pistol Vus lc,clcd 40 his head
NJ you move ru k,N you"
"'rhe world Will understand how an,
, why fcIl hy your hand and In tm
b room. Shoot" he cried trlumphanty
{ Lorps hand trcmbled and his eye
ulivd with the tears ot impotcut rage
The prince held the higher card
a tacc suddenly appeared at the door
which had been stcalthiy opened fIou
a Is.a
I the room behind the prince and gentl.
2 closed the door, unnouccd 10y the gioat
er.
"A prisoner sneered Gabrie
q Where is your captor. prayr
'lIerer' answered voice at his bac.
The prince wheeled und found himsel
looking at the stalwart form Of IA
captain OF the guard. II am surel
privileged TO speak now, your hlgl