The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-23
CHAPTER NIX.
A NEW DANGER.

A NEW DANGER.
The sudden news that Urbano lac
been arrested petrifed h family
seated round the dinner table at
Knowlesworth hall. Hearing it the
count lay back in his chair, his face
an ashy hue, his eyes full OF bewilder-
ment n trouble. Max, on the con-
trary. had jumped to his feet as If bent
on action, but a glance from the de-
tective made him quietly resume his
place.
They now rushed forward to grasp
possibilities. II it could be proved that
he had robbed and attmpted to strangle
Geoffrey, then the murder Of Richard
one might also be traced to him and
then the suspicious cast upon Others
would be removed at once and for ever.
AS for Edith, she was Mortified by the
idea that a man so trusted, had proved
so treacherous. Yet now that hts ar
rest was an accomplished fact, it did
seem to surprise her.
The facts relating to 1t We're these.
Soon after the family had sat down
to dinner. Urbano, having made sure
that Inspector Foundes and his COL
league We're comfortably settled in the
ho~usekeepers room. left the hall by a
door In the northern wing. seldom used
and generally kept locked. the kew of
49, AioNlS anu QuIGl-
~ he walked down the garden under
the shadow of a dense yew hedge. UNI
I'll, reach its extremity, when he turned
sharply round and retraced his steps.
Not meeting or seeing any one he con-
cluded that he was neither seen nor
stealthily and slowly, like one afraid.
down the garden and INTO the park.
Now and then he remained several
mute completely hidden in dense
shadow, his senses keenly alert to de-
tect sounds that he was not being fol-
owed M went forward once more.
He had gone some FOUR miles and
had reached the limit of the park where
1t was protected by a thick belt Of
s~hrubbery, when. having for the last
time listened to make sure he was un-
tracked, he dived into the midst of
the thlcket. where three stunted frs
lent profounder shadow to a melan-
choly and Isolated spot.
Here he paused and whispered a
name, Tactic. Tacito?" the sound of
bracken being trodden and of boughs
pushed aside came to him. and in am
other moment a man crept forward
and stood beside him.
Il ave waited here five nights" were
ms first words. spoken in Italian,
and conveying a sense of i'll humor.
Il could not come to you before: /
am Watched. Have you been careful?"
VI questioned.
Trust me-" said the man, self-con-
fidently.
urbano opend his waistcoat and from
an n pocket took a small parcel
wrapped in a handkerchief, which.
hoWever did not prevent it climbing
as he handed 1t to Tactic, who, con.
cealed it in the sash round his waist
near a spot where an upnsheatheG
knife was stuck.
Nov listen to me-" Urbano said
gravely. as in a low voice he gave GER
tain instructions. ending in the inter-
rogation, You understand meg"
.Perfectly," the other responded.
linen safe journey and farewell"
the valet said. holding out his hand.
Which was tightly grasped.
Having waited a few minutes, the
valet directed his course. homewards.
but scarcely gone a half a dozen
yarsd, when he was startled by hearing
sounds OF voices. a quick scuffie and
a heav fall. NA0
Certain they had come from the d.
rectlon taken by Tactic. he first hest
tated to go forward and see what had
happened, and then decided to hurry
from the spot. But scarcely had he
moved. when heavy hands were laid on
him. pinioning his arms to his sides.
who's that?" ne cried out in Eng
lish. who's that?"
Some n we'll acquainted with
you" Foundes answered.
There is a mistake: l tell you there
is a mistake
You can prove that later on. At
present vol must come with me-"
"Where?"
ITO Balwash police station; you'll
not be lonely. III keep you company"
the detective added by way of pleas
antry, being elated by the capture.
1t was in vain Urbano protested. res-
ticulated. and assured him he was
making a grave error. Handouts were
upon his wrists and he was soon on the
side his captor. In a little while he
espied three figures in front of him.
walking abreast, and recognizing Taci-
to etwee two detectives, he would
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