The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1906-11-16


was surprised at the change in him.
His erstwhle sad and melancholy face
was flushed and bright with happiness.
Ihe KISS he bestowed upon the delight
Ell Candace was tender i'm the extreme,
1hen, putting her aside, he strobe owe,
ana gallantly kissed the hand of Grau.
StarkS princess, bcaming an ccstatic
smile upon the merry Beverly an ia.
Slant later.
Welcome, Prince bantam" saita
1etive. "A thousand times welcome"
"All Graustnrk is your throne, most
glorious ictivc. That is why | have
asked to he presented here and not in
the royal hall below" said Ravonc.
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 ull Grau-
stark"
The ministers and the lords and la
dies of the castle were assembled in
the room when Baron Dangloss ap-
Deared with the courier from the pris-
on. Count MarlanX was missing He
was on his way to the fortress, q
crushed. furious. impotent old man. III
his quarters lie waS to sit and wait
for the blow that he knew could not be
nverted. 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. lie could withdraw
the charges against Baldos. blI he
w.t. ,l
and written OF Beverly Calhoun He
was not troubling himself with fear he
cause of the adventures in the chapel
and passage. lie knew too we'll how
1ctivc could punish when her heart
was bitter against an evildoer 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
ly he related that party of men led
by Prince Dantan had appeared early
that day. bringing the fugitive prince
nninjured, but crazcd 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
Gabricrs 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 Gabriel's army.
"Your highncsS." said Iorry, 81 have
sent instructions to Colonel BraZc. re-
Quiring him to take large force Of
men into the pass to guard the prison.
Gabriel shall not escape again. though
all Dawsbcrgcn 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
d. resumed. Only the desperate fear
OF Gabriel and Il few Of his bloody but
loyal advisers holds them in check.
Believe me. Dawshergcn's efforts to
release Gabriel will be perfunctory
end half hearted in the extreme He
ruled like mailman. 1t was his in.
tense. implacablc 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 stcad?'
THE story. The story of his cap
ture! Tell IN" the story" came eager
ly from those assembled Ravonc lean
ed back languidly. his face tired and
drawn once more. as if the mere re-
ceiling of the hardships past was hard
t bear.
First your hiGhncss. may advise
you and your cabinet to send another
ultimatum to the people of pawSbcr
Eon?" he asked This time say TO
pp. tHt N"' hold -" II" webrr~"n
,inGC = n your hand. one cannot and
will not be restored to them. The 9th
' cr will he 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 highncss. | have
myself taken the liberty of dispatchin%
three trusted followers with the news
of Gabricrs capture. The two Bappos
and Carl Vandos are speeding to the
frontier. Your embassy will fnf the
Duke of Matz in possession of all the
facts"
"The Duke Of MatZ. | am reliably in
formed, some day Is to be father-in-law
to DawsbcrSen," smilingly said Yetive.
Il shall not wonder If he responds
most favOrably to an ultimatum."
Ravone and Candace exchanged
glances of amusement. the latter break
ing into Il dcplorable little gurSle OF
laughter.
81 beg to inform you that the dukes
daughter has disdaincd the offer from
the crown" said Ravone. "She has
married Lieutenant Alsnnol Of the row.