The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-22
CHAPTER X-Continued.


Perigord nodded and turned his glance
away. I believe that he has" he an
swered quietly; I cannot believe other
wise"
Deep silence lasted for several mo-
ments. then King Humbert, clearing his
throat. spoke gruffiy:
That is ali, SIR
Your majesty. my report is ended.
There remains for us to consider TWO
things: first, what shall be done with the
person OF Katherine Viyella; the sec
ond what steps shall be taken, if any.
70 capture the Isle of Anarchos. I ven
ture to suggest that each matter should
be disposed of in turn
"A good suggestion, said the eardi-
nal
since it promises to save time" said
the Kaiser.
The Emperor of Austria sighed. ct IS
a sad thing 10 war with women.
Your majesty" said the King of Swe-
den. we defend ourselves from our en-
emies; We do not war with men or Wom-
en-"
You are right and wrong, said the
Gar softly. War is the greatest evil
which humanity may suffer; unhappily,
TO defend ourselves in this instance war
IS compulsory. / like to think. how
ever, that out of this present evil good
must come even should our plans mis-
carry; indeed good has come already
since as representatives of Europe we
are met together united in a common
cause. And even should we fail for time
,n our desires and before success IT
Tives /. or one of us, be struck down
by an assasin's hand, the seed we plant
must grow. and I pray shall one day de-
velop into splendid understanding amity
no,
the pricks of time and pride and jeal-
ousy. thus guaranteeing for our peoples
secure and lasting peace.
Amen said the cardinal SOlemnly. and
there echoed round the table deep ana
reverent Amen.
Your eminence," said Perigord very
Eravely. ''KathcTin Eiyeila is not made
Of that clay from which traitors spring
She is d wicked woman. bat her name IS
iTrevocably loyal We cannot release her,
ne dare not The labor of long years
woul thereby be vain. and the precious
lives of your majesties thenceforth ire
mediably liable to the perils of the past,
Wrieh perils we now stand on the thresh-
old of finally eradcating. ] repeat, we
cannot release KatneTin Niyella. but We
can keep her prisoner"
The kings looked al each other with
Cnquiet glances. No one spoke.
1t is, in my humble conception, our
only course" said Perigord.
The kings nodded The cardinal
Grummed on the table with his fingers.
Where he asked; ana the question
interpreted the expressions of all.
Perigord spoke slowly looking at each
Of his august audience in turn: siberia,
England; Austria, Germany; Hungary,
Italy"
No one replied, though many shook
their heads.
siberia is best, but it is far" said
Perigord.
Silence.
Italy has converts Your eminencc-''
The cardinal started. You are right
AR - : s'-'---IshaIl take this duty on
myself. The woman -i.---Il- l.a-laa.e.s- ~
delivered to me at once. for ! set ont on
Il journey early in the morning. 1 shall
care for her.
There followed deep murmur of ap-
prevail and relief; the Gar spoke for all.
Your emineuce's kindness in accepting
such burden commands our lasting graf
itude."
And now" said Perigord. comes the
matter of Importance.
The crown prince of Italy here muir
INJURED something in King HumbeTt's car
The Warrior King started. and cried
Tor NJ. PerigoTd? What a clumsy creature
am J to act the part of host so badly
Forgive us. my dear sir" said the Gar
with a bland smile.
Ny dear Mr.. PeriGord," murmurcd the
others.
Perieord looked directly at the prince
and smiled
IF I may. your majestes. shall. for
am weary, I have done much to-day and
Travelled far" He immediately sat down
and opened a paper which. in obedience 10
a sign. Won Oeltien had handed him.
If your ominence and your maiesties
consent. I shall read a prepared statement
which I think viii narrow somewhat our
Held Of choice.
Proceed. said the cardinal
Your cminenCe. your majesties:
should despair to suggest to you course
which technically interpreted would in
N0lve the issue of united Europe making
war upon a friendly state AnarchOs is
an island owned by Turkey under the
Sultan ruling and protection. Turkey is
at peace with the world IT is therefore
impossible that any accredited invasion
eli the remOtest portion of that realm
should be cOunteuauced by you. And yet.
in order 10 achieve the fuInlment of our
aims and also TO restore TO liberty a lady
Who has already suffered unwittingly I'm
our cause two unrcquitablc misfortunes,
imprisonment and the murder OF her
father, the invasion and capture of An
aTchOs is OF vital import The difficulty
80 presented, however is not insllrmount
able. If-if. your maiesties. devoted men
could be found, willing to risk their lives
III an enterprise which circumstances have
COnSpired 10 place absolutely beyond the
reach Of your powerful protection should
HTe-14c-
your majesties. with the help of God. we
can work your enemies undoing. I nos
sess d yacht which is sufficiently provided
with arms and ammunition TO equip two
score OF meH. / want no more. A score
] have already on board. ! should COM
mano the expedition. Here are Lord Cres-
sinSham and the Count Won Oeltien:
therefore, / need only seventeen to make
my band complete"
Tic ceased, and looked quietly IN. The
cardinal. the kings and princes were star
ING az hin with the keenest scrutiny. as
u seeking 10 read his very heart.
our devotion goes so farP-' muttcred
inc Kaiser, as if unable 20 believe.
Perigord smiled. I regard the affair as
recreation your majesty pleasant rec
Leduon. Your majesty pleasant Vecrea-
ton after years OF toll.
can promise you three men now. "
days
IouF' said the Car musingly; more
cannot spare; OF necessity I am almost
unattended"
Il said King Humbert. shall SUNNY
YOU Win me remainder Of your company.
PeFigoTd Immediately stood nm --YoUr
majesJieS. ! thank you. NV Yacht is the
Sea Hawk, She lies a mile outside the
hreakwater. I shall set out II dayliEht
tomorrow morning"
SO soon? said the cardinal