Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-05-24
By RIDER H7GGARD,



 the next stroke could fall WuIf's arms ! were about I.ozclle.
 To and fro they reeled and staggered, whirling round and round. till none could tell which of them was Wulf or which his foe. Now they were ou the edge of the abyss. Then ono man began to bend down See! His head hung over. Farther and farther he 1 bent, but his arms could not be loos- ened,
 "Ihey will both go.' cried the multi tude in their joy,
 Look. A dagger flashed. Once. twice. thrice it gleamed and those wresters fell apart. while from deep down in the gulf came the thud of d fallen body.
 ''Which-oh, which:" cried Rosamund 1 from her battlelnent
 'Sir Hugh Lozelle,'' answered God win in q solemn voice.
 Wnlf went 10 his horse, turned it about on the bridge and throwing his arm around it's neck. rested for space Then he mounted and rode slowly toward the inner gate. Pushing through the guard and officers. Goodwin rode out to meet him.
 1 'Bravely done, brother" he said when they came face to face. .Say, are you hurt:'
 1 Bruised and shakon--no more,' an- swered Wulf
 A good beginning. truly. Now for the rest, said Goodwin. Then he glanc cd over his shoulder and added, .See, i they are leading Rosamund away. but sinan remains. to speak to you doubt less. for Masotlda beckons.'
 What shall We do:" asked Wulf Make q plan, brother, for my head sWims"
 .,Eiear what he has to say Then, as your horse is not wounded either, ride for il when 1 give the signal as Masou da bade Us. There is no other way. Pretend that you are wounded.'' So, Goodwin leading, while the multi tude roared q welcome to the conquer ing Wulf who had borne himself so ] bravely for their pleasure, they rode to the mouth of the bridge and halted in the little space before the archway. There Alje-bal spoke by Masouda. "A noble fray" he said. T did not think that Franks could fight so well. 1 Say, Sir Knight will you feast with me ill my palace:,
 II thank you lord," answered Wulf, but 1 must rest while my brother tends my hurts'' and he pointed to blood upon his mail. Tomorrow, if it pleases you.
 Good. So be it. Tomorrow I wed the lady Rose of Roses. and you two her brothers-shall give her to me. as is fitting" and he sneered. Then also you shall receive the reward of valor- great reward. promise you." While he spoke Goodwin. staring up- ward. had noted little wandering cloud floating across the moon. Slowly 1t covered it, and the place grew dim. 'Now." he whispered. and. lowing to the AL bal. they pushed their horses through the open gate. where the mob closed in on them thus for a little while holding back the escort from fol- lowing on their heels. They spoke to Sanu OAIOhV. oAAA tAAC 6ooA AVA0Co plunged onward side by side, separat- ing the crowd as the prows of boats separate the water. In ten paces 1t grew tht1, in thirty it was behind them, for all folk were gathered about the archway, where they could see, and none beyond Forward they cantered till the broad road turned to the left, and in that faint light they were hid. den.
 .Awayu' said Goodwin, shaking Ais reins.
 Forward leaped the horses at speed. Again Goodwin turned. taking that road which ran round the city wall and through the gardens. leaving the guest castle to the left, whereas their escort followed that whereby they had come, which passed along the main street or the inner town, thinking that they were ahead of them. Three minutes more and they were in the lonely gardens.
 @WuH." said Goodwin as they swept forward. skilnmin@ the turf like sWal- 3ows. draw your sword and be ready. Remember. 1he secret cave may be guarded
 Wulf nodded. and next instant two long blades flashed in the moonlight,