The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-08-09


find Beverly standing unhurt staring
at the black mass at her feet.
THANK God. you are SAFE" Grasping
her hand he led her out of the darkness
into the moonlight.
Not q word was spoken as they ran
swiftly on until they reached little
clump of trees not far from one Of the
gates. Here Baldos gently released her
hand. She was painting for breath. but
he realized she must not be allowed to
risk a moments delay. She must pass
the sentry at once.
"Have you the watchword?" he
eagerly asked.
"Watchword?" she repeated feebly.
"Yes, the countersign for the night.
1t is GanlOok. Keep your face well
covered with your hood. Advance
boldly to the gates and give the word
There will be no trouble. The guard is
used to pleasure seekers returning at
all hours of night
ais he dead?" she asked timoreusly.
returning to the scene of horror
only wounded, | think. as are the
other men. though they all deserve
death"
He went with her as close to the gate
as he thought safe. Taking her hand
he kissed 1t fervently. "Goodby! 1t
won't be for long," and disappeared.
She stood still and lfeless, staring
after him. for ages. it seemed. He was
gone, Gone forever no doubt. Her
eyes grew wilder and wilder with the
pity of it all Pride fed incontinently
She longed to call him back. Then it
occurred TO her that he was hurrying
off to that other woman. No, he said
he would return. She must be brave.
true to herself. whatever happened
She marched boldly up to the gate.
gave the countersign and passed
through, not needing the curious
glances cast upon her by the sentry.
turned into the castle up the grand
staircase and fed to the princess bed
chamber
Beverly. trembling and sobbing.
threw herself in the arms of the prin-
cess. lncoherently she related all that
had happened. then swooned.
After she had been restored, the
promise of Yetiye to protect her. what
ever happened. comforted her some
what.
1T must have been Marlanx." moan
ed Beverly
who else could IL have been?' re-
piled the princess, who was visibiy ex-
cited.
Summoning all her courage. she went
on: First, we must find out if he is
badly hurt. Well trust to luck. Cheer
up" She touched bell There came
a knock at the door. A guard was
told to enter. ''Ellos." she exclaimed.
did you hear a shot fired Il short time
ago."
Il thought did your hishness, but
was not sure"
"Baldos. the guard. was escaping by
the secret passage" continued the prin-
cess. wonderful inspiration coming
to her rescue. "IIe passed through the
chapel. Miss Calhoun was there. Alone
him Il WAS her duty. He refused to
ohcy her command to stop. and she
followed HIN into the tunnel and fired
al lima. In afraid you are too late
to capture him. but you may oh, Bev
erly. how plucky you were to follow
him. Go quickly. Ellos, Search the
tunnel and report at once As the
guard Salutcd with wonder. admiration
and unbelief he saw the two conspir-
atorS locked in each others arms.
Presently he returned and reported
that the guards could find no trace of
found blood on the floor near the exit
and that the door was wide open.
The two girls looked at each other in
amazemcnt They We're dumfounded,
but great relief was glowing in their
eyes
"EllOS,' inquired the princess, con
siderably less agtated, does any one
else know Of this
NO. your highnesS: there was no one
on guard but Max. Baidos and my
SELF
'Wrll. for the present no one else
must know OF his flight. DO you I'M
derstand: Not word to any one. l
myself will explain when the proper
time comes. You and Max have been
very careless, but suppose you should
not he punished. He has tricked us all.
Send Max to me at once"
Eyes. your highness.' said Eios, and
he went away with his head swim
ming Max, the other guard. received
like orders. and then the two young
women sank Imply upon divan.
"Oh, how clever YOU are. 1etive.