The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-08-15

The warden of the dungeons from
which Gabriel had escaped months be-
fore reported to the princess that the
prisoner was again in custody Brief
~ he related that party of men led
by Prince Dantan had appeared early
that day. bringing the fugitive prince
uninjured. but crazed by rage and dis
appointment. They had tricked him
into following them through the hills,
intent upon Staying his brother Dan
tan. There could be no mistake as to
Gabriel's identity. In conclusion the
warden implored her highness to send
troops up to guard the prison in the
mountain side. He feared an attack in
force by Gabriers army.
"Your highness," said Lorry. II have
sent instructions to Colonel BraZe, re-
quiring him to take large force of
men into the pass to guard the prison
Gabriel shall not escape again, though
all Dawsbergen comes after him.
"You have but little to fear from
Dawsbergen." said Ravone. who was
seated near the princess. Candace at
his side. Messages have been brought
to me from the leading mobiles of DAVIS
bergen assuring me that the populace
is secretly eager for the old reign to
be resumed. Only the desperate fear
of Gabriel and a few Of his bloody but
loyal advisers holds them in check
Believe me. Dawsoergen's efforts to
release Gabriel will be perfunctory
and half hearted in the extreme He
ruled like a mailman. 1t was his in
tense. implacable desire to kill his
brother that led to his undoing. Will
it be strange. your highness. if DAVIS
bergen welcomes the return of Dantan
in his stead?'
1.-THE story! The story of his cap
ture! Tell me the story" came eager
ly from those assembled. Ravone lean
ed back languidly. his face tired and
drawn once more. as if the mere re-
calling of the hardships past was hard
to bear.
First, your highness. may | advise
you and your cabinet to send another
! ultimatum to the people of Dawsber
GEM" he asked This time say to
them that you hold two Dawsbergen
princes in your hand. One cannot and
will not be restored to them. The 9th
er will be released on demand Let the
embassy be directed to meet the Duke
of Matz. the premier He is now with
! the army not far from your frontier.
! May it please your highness, l have
myself taken the liberty of dispatching
three trusted followers with the news
of Gabriel's capture. The two Bappos
and Carl Vandos are speeding to the
! frontier. Your embassy will find the
Duke of MatZ in possession of all the
facts"
'"T'he Duke of MatZ, am reliably in
formed. some day Is to be father-in-law
to Dawsbergen," smilingly said Yetive
II shall not wonder if he responds
most favorably to an ultimatum."
Ravone and Candace exchanged
glances of amusement. the latter break
ing into a deplora BILE little gurgle of
laughter.
Il beg to inform you that the dukes
daughter has disdained the offer from
the crown" said Ravone. "She has
mG."ird Lieutenant Alsanol of the roy
ii a:t.ler; and is as happy as but
ter;y. Cai.tain Baldos could have told
you how the hayward young woman
defied her father and laughed at the
beggar prince"
Captain Baldos is an exceedingly
discreet person." Beverly volunteered.
He has told no tales out of school"
gave your purse into my keeping one
memorable day - the day when we
parted from our best friends at Gan
looks gates. thought you We're
princess. and you did not know that
understood English. That was a sore
hour for us Baldos was our life, the
heart of our enterprise. Gabriel hates
him as he hates his own brother
Steadfastly has Baldos refused to join
us in the plot to seize Prince Gabriel.
He once took an oath to kill him on
sight. and | was so opposed to this
that he had to be left out of the final
adventures"
please tell us how you succeeded in
capturing that - your half brother
cried Beverly, forgetting that it was
another's place to make the request
The audience drew near, eagerly atten
tive.
AT another time I shall rejoice in
telling the story in detail For the