The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1906-04-12

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Where could he hide herr" asked
Ravona's companion.
There is a place." replied Ravona,
"but 7 thought only my father and
myself knew it. 1t is near the river.
1t is a cave"
Then go there" said Ravona's
mother. eff the half-breed is at his
tricks again. defeat him. The girl
must be hungry. Take food with you
Have you any,"
PLENTY. Ramana is a great
hunter"
The three went inside the hut, and
in a moment the cracking of fire could
be heard. Then came the appetizing
Odor of cooking meat.
1t seemed an interminable wait to
Medworth, but the food was ready at
last. and Ravona. accompanied by his
companion. came from the hut, carry
ing a pot Of steaming, SAVIOR stew.
They struck into a narrow path
leading toward the river, and the
Americans kept as close to them as
they could without being themselves
discovered.
After travelling thus a while. RI
vona passed before a thick network "
vines and parted them. He and Il
companion pressed their way throug
Behind this barrier was the entrance
to a cave, and Medworth poked his
head through the vines just in time
to see the two Indians disappearing
into the cave.
Come on" said Medworth.
They followed the Indians in.
The cave was a large one A lantern,
hung on a peg stuck in a crevice,
threw a gloomy light around.
On a couch of furs reclined a girl,
sObbing. her position being such as 10
indicate that she was fastened there.
THE half-breed's work." said Ra-
nj
At the voice, the girl raised her
head.
Lola" cried Medworth, rushing to
her past the Indians.
arthur. my Arthur" she ex-
claimed. You herein Venezuela? ?"
Il am here" he said, joyfully; land
so is my old friend, Tempest"
Never mind me-" said Jack; "cut
those cords"
Who are YOU" now demanded
Ravona.
Friends of this senorita." replied
Tempest. We have been looking for
her"
A glance at Lola, whose head was
nestled against Arthur's breast
proved to Ravona that Tempest spoke
the truth.
Then | nm not needed" he said.
But beware Of Mattazudo. See,
leave you the food. There is plenty
Adios."
Where am I, Arthur asked Lola
when the Indians had gone.
You are in a cave ear the river
Who brought you here?"
Il do not know. A dark-skinned
man came to me and said my fathe,
sent him to guide me to a place OF
safety until after the battle. He
brought me here and bound me.
screamed and struggled. and begged
Oh, how frightened I was! l thought
| was going to be killed"
We'll you are in the hands Of
friends now, Miss Lola said Tempest
and I'll answer for the neck of the
next man who lays a hand on you
Come" said Arthur. you have no
touched the supper the Indian
brought"
He tenderly assisted her out of the
ave and they started toward the cas-
tie. Lola carefully guarded between
her two companions.
Suddenly the sound of firing wa:
heard.
The battle is on" said Medworth
II hope S~alvarez is successful"
AS they progressed the firing grew
louder and nearer, until they paused
in alarm.
Listen" said Lola. Was that no
a woman's Scream
Surely it s." said Medworth.
The shrill scream of a woman II
distress was distinctly heard.
Stay here" said Tempest. I'm b,
back"
He darted away, and they heard hi!
voice and the sound of fighting.
Then a girl came rushing toward
them with streaming hair.
Save met she cried. Our army il
lost"
was Jacinta. the daughter of Sal
The rushing forms of men closed il
around them, and q voice called:
Seize them,"
In another instant, Tempest, Lola
Jacinta and Med worth We're seize,
upon, and, under the command o
Pedro Francisco, were conveyed pris
oners to the Castle of Salvarez.
CHAPTER XI.
I A Puzz ed S%paniard.
Philip was pacing to anc fro in tn
Council Room. His heaS was bent