The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1906-09-14

had fallen. True, there was little or
nothing to distress the most timid In
these first days. The controversy be
tween the principalities was at stand
still. although there was not an hour in
which preparations for the worst were
neglected. To Beverly Calhoun it
meant little when sentiment was laid
aside. To Yetive and her people this
probable war with Dawsbergen meant
everything.
Dangloss, going back and forth be
tween Edelweiss and the frontier north
of Ganlook, where the best Of the police
and secret service watched with the
sleepless eyes Of the lynx, brought I'M
settling news to the ministry. Axphain
troops were engaged in the annual
maneuvers Just across the border in
their own territory. Usually these
were held in the plains near the CAPT
tai, and there was sinister signih-
canoe in the fact that this year they
were being carried on in the rough
southern extremity Of the principally,
within a days march Of the Graustark
line, fully two months earlier than
usual. The doughty baron reported
that foot, horse and artillery were en-
gagged In the drills, and that fully 5000
men were massed in the south Of Ak
phain. The Notifications Of Ganlook.
Labbot and other towns In northern
Graustark were strengthened with al
most the same care as those in the
south, where conflict with Dawsbergen
might first be expected. General Mar
lanx and his staH rested neither day
nor night. The army Of Graustark
was ready. Underneath the castles
gay exterior there smoldered the FIRE Of
battle. the tremor OF defiance.
Late one afternoon Beverly Calhoun
and Mrs. Anguish drove-up In state to
the Tower, wherein sat Dangloss end
bis watchdogs. The scowl left his face
as far as nature would permit, and he
welcomed the ladies warmly.
Il came to ask about my friend, the
goat hunter" said Beverly, her cheeks
a trifie roster than usual
HE is far from an amiable person,
your highness,' said the officer. When
discussing Baldos he never failed to
address Beverly as your highness.'
sThe fever is gone, and he is able to
walk without much pain, but he is as
restless as a witch. Following instruc-
tons. l have not questioned him con-
cerning his plans, but / fancy be Is
eager to return to the hills"
what did he say when you gave
him my messenger asked Beverly.
(Which one your highnessT asked
be, with tantalizing density.
"why, the suggestion that he should
come to Edelweiss for better treat
ment," retorted Beverly severely.
"He said he was extremely grateful
Tor your kind Offices, but he did not
ieem 1t advisable to come to this city.
He requested me to thank you in his
behalf and to tell you that he will
never forget what you have done for
him"
"And he refuses to come to Edei-
weissY" irritably demanded Beverly.
"Yes, your highness. You see, he still
regards himself with disfavor, being q
fugitive. 1t is hardly fair to blame him
for respecting the security of the
hills
II hoped that / might induce him to
give up his old life and engage in some
thing perfectly honest, although, mind
you, Baron Dangloss, do not ques-
ton bis integrity in the least. He
should have q chance to prove himself
worthy, thEt's all. This morning ! Pc
titioned Count Marlanx to give him a
place in the castle guard
my dear Miss Calhoun, the princess
has began the captain.
Her highness has sanctioned the re
! quest" interrupted she.
"And the count has promised to dis
cover vacancy" said Dagmar, with a
smile that the baron understood per
fectly well.
saThis is the first time on record that
old Marianx has ever done anything to
oblige soul save himself. 1t is won
derful Miss Calhoun. What spell do
4 you AmeflcduS cast over TUCK anu luCt-
oil that they become as sand in your
| fngersT' said the baron, admiration
and wonder in his eyes.
"You dear old fattererw cried Bever-
| ~ SO warmly that he caught his breath.
II believe that you can conquer even
that stubborn fellow In Ganlook,S ne
said, fumbling with his glasses. HE
is the most obstinate being know,
and yet in ten minutes you could bring
him to terms, am sure. He could not
resist you"
HE still thinks am the princessT
HE does and swears by you"
"Then my mind is made up. I'll 60
to Ganlook and bring him back with
me, willy nilly. he is too good man
to be lost in the hills, Goodby, Baron
Dangloss! Thank you ever and ever
so. much. Oh, yes; will you write an
order delivering him over to mef The
hospital people may be-er-disoblig-
ing, you know
at shall be in your highness' hands