Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-05-25
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battle, the tremor OF defiance.
late one afternoon Beverly Calhoun
and Mrs. Anguish drove up In state to
the Tower, wherein sat Dangloss and
his watchdogs. The scowl left his face
as far as nature would permit, and he
welcomed the ladies warmly.
II came to ask about my friend, the
goat hunter" said Beverly, her checks
a trife 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."
"The fever is gone, and he is able to
walk without much pain, but he is as
restless as witch. Following instruc-
lions, l have not questioned him con-
corning his plans, but fancy he is
eager to return to the hills"
What did he say when you gave
him my message?" asked Beverly.
(which one, your highness" asked
he, 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
for your kind Offices, but he did not
deem it 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 como to Edel-
weiss7" 1rritably demanded Beverly.
Yves, your highness. You see. he still
regards himself with disfavor, being q
fugitive. It is hardly fair to blame him
for respecting tho 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 his integrity in the least. He
should have chance to prove himself
worthy, that's all. This morning pc
tit1oned Count Marlanx to give him 8
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.
This is the first time on record that
old Marlanx has ever done anything to
oblige soul save himself. 1t is won
derful, Miss Calhoun. What spell do
you Americans cast over rock and met
al that they become as sand In your
flngersT said the baron, admiration
and wonder In his eyes.
you dear old fiattereri' cried Bever-
" 30 warmly that he caught his breath.
* believe that you can conquer even
that stubborn fellow in Ganlook," he
said. fumbltng with his glasses. "He
q the most obstinate being l know,
and yet IN ten minutes you could bring
him to terms, am sure. He could not
resist you.''
"He still thinks am the princessf'
Vie does and swears by you"
"Then my mind ise made up I'll go
to Ganlook and bring him back with
me. willy nilly. He is too good man
to be lost in the hills. Goodby, Baron
Danglossi Thank you ever and ever
80 much. oh, yes; will you write an
order delivering him over to me? The
hospital people may be- er-disoblig-
in1. you know"
1T shall be in your highness' hands
this evening"
The next morning, with Colonel Quin-
no1 and small escort, Beverly Cal
houn set OF in one OF the royal coaches
for Ganlook. accompanied by faithful
Aunt Fanny. She carried the order
from Baron Dangloss and letter from
Yetiye to the Countess Rallowitz In
surfing hospitality overnight in the
northern town. Lorry and the royal
household entered merrily into her
project, and she went away with the
godspeeds OF all. The Iron Count him
self rode beside her coach to the city
gates. an unheard Of condescension.
Now, you'll be sure to find nice
place for him in the castle guard, won't
you, Count MarlanxT she said at the
parting, her hopes as fresh as the daisy
In the dew, her confidence supreme.
The count promised faithfully, even
eagerly. Colonel Quinnox, trained as
he was in the diplomacy Of silence,
could scarcely conceal his astonish.
ment at the conquest Of the hard old
warrior.
Although the afternoon was vel
spent before Beverly reached Ganlook
she was resolved to visit the obdurate
patient at once, relying upon her re-