The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-07-30

stop ~ almost Shrieked BcDeTlU
the bit of paper which had fallen from
her hand. 1t was the note from Ravone
to Baldos, which Beverly had forgotten
in the excitement of the encounter.
Count MarlanX. give me that pa
per- demanded Beverly breathlessly.
lis it Il love letter: Perhaps it is
intended for me. At any rate, your
highness. it is safe against my heart
for the time being. When we reach
the castle shall be happy to restore
It, 1t Is safer with ME. Come, we go
one way and-have you not gone. sir!"
in his most sarcastic tone to the guard.
Beverly was trembling.
mo. | have not, and | shall not go
until l see you obey the command Of
her higlness. She has asked you for
that piece of paper" said Baldos,
standing squarely in front of Marlanx.
'lnsolent dog. Do you mean to
question my
Give over that paper.'
IF You strike me, fellow, it will
be-
IF | strike you it will be to kill.
Count MarlanX. The paper. sir" Bal
dos lowered over the Iron Count. and
there was danger in his daredevil voice
Surely sir. am but obeying your own
Instructions Protect the princess and
all that is hers with your life you have
said to me-"
"Oh. wish you hadn't done this.
BaldOs." cried Beverly. panic stricken.
"YOu have threa tened my life. I
shall not forget it, fool. Here is the
precious note. your highneSs, with my
condolences TO the writer" MarlanX
passed the note to her and then looked
triumphantly at the guard. Il dare
say you have done all you can, sir Do
you wish to add anything more"
What can one do when dealing with
his superior and finds him despicible
coward" said Baldos, with cool irony
You are repu:ed to be brave sol
der. | know that to be false or |
would ask you to draw the sword you
carry and He was drawing his
sword rs he spoke
evident concern Infatuated Marlanx.
In his heart he knew Baldos to be a
man of superior birth and Il foeman
not to be despised from his own sta
ton. Carried away by passion. he
ia shed his sword from its sheath
You have drawn on me. sir" he
snarled II must defend myself
against even such as you. You will
find that | am no coward. Time Is
short for your gallant lover, madam"
Before she could utter word Of pro-
test the blades had clashed. and they
were hungry for blood 1t was dark
In the shadows Of the trees, and the trio
were quite alone with their tragedy
She heard Baldos laugh recklessly in
response to Marlanx's cry Of:
"Oh. the shame of fighting with such
carrion as you.'
"Don't jest at a time like this count"
said the guard softly. Remember
that l lose, no matter which way it
goes. II you kill me lose. IL beat !
you l lose. Remember, you can still /,
have me shot for characterization and !
conduct unbecOniHg'
Stop almost shrek ed Beverly. At |
the risk Df personal injury she rushed |
between the two swOrdsmen. Both |,
drew back aud dropped their points. /
Not a dozen passes had been made.
Il beg your highness' pardon" MUIR |
INJURED Baldos, but he did not sheathe
his sword.
HE forced Ii upon me-" cried Mar. |
ianx trlumphantly. You were wit
ness to 1t all. was a fool to let it 60
as far as this. Put mp your sword un-
I'll another day-if that day ever comes