The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-02-25

innate with the commandant, who
often communicated with Krantz, when
Philip was not present, turning the
conversation upon his love for Anime
and entering into a minute detail OF
all that had passed Krantz perceived
that he was right in his opinion and
that Anime had only been cajoling the
commandant that she might escape,
But the time passed heavily away with
Philip and Krantz, for no vessel made
its appearance.
When shall see her again?" solil-
oquized Philip one morning, as he loll-
ed over the parapet, In company with
Krantz.
See who?" said the commandant
who happened to be at his elbow.
Philip turned round and stammered
something unintelligible.
I'VE were talking of his sis'ir, COM
mandant," said Krantz, taking his arm,
and leading him away. DO not Ihea-
ton the subject to my friend, for It is
very painful one, and forms one rea-
son why he is so inimical to the sex.
She was married to his intimate friend,
and ran away from her husband; it
was his only sister, and the disgrace
broke his mothers heart, and has made
him miserable. Take no notice of it
beg"
Some days after this conversation. as
they were all three seated at table a
corporal entered, and, saluting the
commandant, informed him that a
Dutch sailor had arrived at the fort.
and wished to know whether he should
be admitted Both Philip and Krantz
turned pale at this communication
they had presentiment of evil, but
they said nothing. The sailor was or
dered in, and in a few minutes who
should make his appearance but their
tormentor, the one-eyed Schriften. On
perceiving Philip and Krantz seated at
the table he Immediately exclaimed:
"Oh, Captain Philip Vanderdecken and
my good friend Mynheer Krantz. first
mate of the good ship Utrecht, am
glad to meet you again"
Captain Philip Vanderdeckenl"
roared the commandant, as he sprang
from his chair.
'Yes, that is my captain. Mynheei |
Philip Vanderdecken, and that is my
first mate, Mynheer Xrantz, both OF
the good ship Utrecht; we we're
wrecked together, were we not, myn-
heer? Hel he!"
'Sangue de Vanderdecken! the hus-
band Corpo del diayolo-is it possi-
ble?" cried the commandant. painting
for breath as he seized his long sword
with both hands and clinched It with
fury What. then, l have been de-
ceived, cajoled, laughed atl" Then,
after pause-the veins Of his forehead
so as almost to burst-he
continued, with a suppressed voice
Most noble sir, thank you; but now
It is my turn. What, no. therel Cor.
nstantly-quickl"
Philip and Krantz felt convinced that
Ill denial was useless. Philip folded
ais arms and made no reply. Krant2
merely observed: "A little reflection
gill prove to you. sir, that this indig-
iation is not warranted"
mot warranted" rejoined the com.
nandant, with sneer; you have de.
eived me; but you are caught in youI
,wn trap | have the paper signed,
which l shall not fail to make use of.
You are dead. you know, captain;
lave your own hand to It. and your
wife will be glad to believe It."
"She has deceived you, commandant
0 get out OF your power. nothing
nore," said Vanderdecken. "she would
purn a contemplate, withered wretch
Ike yourself were she as free as the
gind."
GO on, go on; II will be my turn
oon. Corporal throw these two mems
nto the dungeon;aa sentry at the door
III further orders. Away with them.
lost noble sir. perhaps your inluen-
ial friends in Holland and Spain viii
nable you to get ost again"
Philip and Krantz we're led away
y the soldiers. who we're very much
at this change OF treatment.
chrlften followed them; and as they
-alked across the rampant to the stairs
-hich led to their prison. Krantz, In
is fury. burst from the soldiers and
estowed a kick upon schriften, which
snt him several feet forward on his
ice.
THAT was good one-he! he,"
tied Schriften. smiling and looking at
-rantz as / regained his legs.
There was an eye, however, which
let theirs with an intelligent glance q
) they descended the stairs to the
ungeon. 1t was that OF the sol xss
edro. II told them that there was i,
ne friend Upon whom tEsy could rely,
id who would spare no endeavor to q
'sist them in their new difficulty. II
as consolation to them both: a day
hope which cheered them as they
ice more descended the narrow steps HI
ID heard the Leayy key turned which
cured them I'm their DUNCAN