The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-06-29
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Copyright. 1904. ~ Dodd.
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troll at Serros and was disposed to
laugh at the demands of his late cap
tors. His half brother. the dethroncd
| Prince Dantan. was still hiding in the
Businesses OF the hills. projected by Il
small company Of mobiles, ana there
was NO hope that he ever could regal in
his crown. Gabriel's power over the
army WAS supreme. The general pub
lie admired Dantan. but if was helpless
i'll the face of circumstances
But why should AXphain seek to
harass Graustark ar this tilne:" de-
manded Beverly Calhoun in perpleX-
ity and wrath. Il should think the
brutes would try TO help her.
There is an element Of opposition
TO the course the government is tax
ing the officer informed her in his
own way. but it is greatly in the mi
nOrity. The AXphainianS have hated
Graustark since the last war. aud the
princess despises this American. 1t is
an open fact that the Duke OF MiZiUX
leads the opposition to Princess Nol-a.
and she is sure to have him beheaded
| If the chance affords. He is friendly
10 GrauStark and has been against the
policy of his princess from the start.
I'D like To hug the Duke of MzroX."
cried Beverly warmly. The officer did
not understand her. but Aunt Fanny
was scandalized
Good Lawd" she muttered TO the
boxes and bags.
tho .na,. lnlInI Innnnr and doom
er into the rock Swallowed wilderness
Beverly Calhoun felt an undeniable
sensation of awe creeping over her.
The brave. impetuous girl had plunged
gayly into the project which now led
her into the deadlieSt Of uncertainties
with but little thought of the conSe-
quences.
The first stage of the journey by
coach had been good fun. They had
passed along pleasant roads. through;
quaint villages and among interesting
people. ard progress had been rapid.
! The second stage had presented rather
terrifying prospects. and the third day
promised even greater viciSSitudeS.
Looking from the coach windows out
upon the quiet. Ies0late grandeur of
her surroundings. poor Beverly began
to appreciate how ahjectly helpless and
alone she was. Her companions We're
ugly. vicious looking men. any one of
whom could inspire terror by look.
: She had intrusted herself to the car"
of these strange creatures i'll the mo
ment of inspired courage. aud now size
was constrained 10 regret her action
True. they had proved worthy pro
tectors us far aS they had gone. but
the very possibilities that lay iR t'r.r
pow n" were appalling, NOW thdt sa"
hao ,nl2 10 con>idc,' the situation.
Iii, onccr in ,.hIge hld .r.tH q
OmmcuGcd as Il f" stc., servant Of a.,
ear: an America, -n>ul had secured
the escort for her direct from the from
tier patrol authorities. Men high in
power had vouchcd for the integrity
of the detachment. But all this WAS for
gotten in the mighty solitude of the
mountains. She was beginning TO fear
her escort more than she feared the
brigands Of the hills.
Treachery seemed printed GA thci1
backs as they rode ahead of her The
big officer was ever polite and alert.
but she WAS ready to distruSt him on
the slightest excuse. These men could
not help knowing that she was rich.
and it was reasonable for them to sus-
pect that she carried money and jewels (
with her. In her minds eye she could |.
picture thcsc traitors riflng her bags !!
and boxes in some dark pass. and theD !
there were other horrors that almost /
Detriiied her when she allowed herself !
to think OF them.
Here and there the travellers passed !
by rude cots where dwelt woOdmeu and /
mountaineers. and at long intervals a !
solitary but picturesque horseman stood |
aside and gave them the road. AS the !
coach penetrated deeper into the gorge /
signs of human life and ACTIVITY be ,
came fewer. The sun could not send |
his light into this shadowy tomb of !
granite The rattle of the wheels and /
the CHATTER of the horses hoofs sounded /
like Il constant crash of thunder in the /
ears of the tender traveller. Il dainty /
morscl among hawks and wolves.
There was an unmiStakable trcmor
iii her voice when she at last found |
heart to ask the officer where they were
to spend the night. 1t was far past
noon. and Aunt Fanny had suggested
opening the lunch baskets. One of the
guides was called back, the leader be- )
ing as much in the darlr as his charge.
There is no village within twenty
miles " hn said .sanI wa must Slaap in