Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-08-23

R~ 1AVONE was handsome in his
IIK borrowed clothes He was now
|INI the clean. immaculate gentle
man instead of the wretched
yagabond of the hills. Even Beverly
was surprised at the change in him.
His erstwhile sad and melancholy face
was flushed and bright with happiness.
The kiss he bestowed upon the delight
ed Candace was tender In the extreme.
Then, putting her aside. he strobe over
and CALAMITY kissed the hand of Grau-
stark's princess, beaming an ecstatic
smile upon the merry Beverly an in
slant later.
welcome, Prince Dantan," said
Yetive. "a thousand times welcome"
"All Graustark is your throne, most
glorious Yetive. That is why have
asked to be presented here and not in
the royal hall below" said Ravone.
you will wait here with us, then. to
hear the good news from our warden, .
said the princess. Send the courier
to me-" she commanded. such sweet
news should be received in the place
which is dearest to me in all Grau-
stark
The ministers and the lords and la
dies Of the castle were assembled in
the room when Baron Dangloss APP
peared with the courier from the pris-
on. Count Marlanx was missing. He
was on his way to the fortress, a
crushed, furious, impotent old man. In
his quarters he was to sit and wait
for the blow that he knew could not be
averted. In fear and despair, hiding
his pain and his shame, he was rack
ing his brain for means to lessen the
force of that blow. He could withdraw
the charges against Baldos, but he
could not soften the words he had said
and written of Beverly Calhoun. He
was not troubling himself with fear be-
cause of the adventures in the chapel
and passage. He knew too well how
Yetive could punish when her heart
was bitter against an eviIdoer. Grau-
stark honored and protected it's wo-
men.
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 bis brother Dan
tan. There could be no mistake as to
Gabriers 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."
sYou 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 few Of his bloody but
loyal advisers holds them In check.
Believe me, Dawsbergen'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 tQ kill his
brother that led to bis undoing. VIII
It be strange, your highness, II DAVIS
bergen Welcomes the return of Dantan
In his stead I"
HThe story! The story of his cap
turel Tell me the story" came eager
" 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
sFirst, your highness, may advise
you and your cabinet to send another
ultimatum to the people Of Dawsber-
genYn 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, / have
myself taken the liberty Of lisnatching