West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-05-09

SYNOPSIS.
Chapter Rudolf Rsssendyll one OF whose an
ccstors was the natural son Of Of The Elph-
bergs. the ruling house in the kingdom ~ Ruri-
tana, determines 10 visit that country. Il-Rudolf
has the rod hair and lord complexion Of the Elph-
ocrRs. while his own family are dark On his
Journey toward Strelsau. tho capital OF Ruritauia.
Rudolf rides in the same train with n beautiful
woman, Antoincttc do Mauban. who o. much adj
mired By friend Of Rudolfs at present dorniciicd
IN Paris. The coronation 81 the king Of Ruritauia
Is near at hand. and Rudolf therefore. instead or
going direct TO Strclsau stops at a small place
nearby, where the duke Black Michael " br1t her
OF the king. has his castle. llIIn the woods next
uay Rudolf meets Colonel Supt and Fritz Won Tar
lenheirn. both In the service Of the king OF Ruri-
tania; They comment on Rudofs marvellous re-
sernpance 10 the king. whom Rudolph later meets
and by whom he Il entertained In a hunting Lodge
There the king. after drinking "a bottle OF LIQUOR
Iv ny ms Drother Black Michael rs stupchcd
me next morning, tho day set Tor the corona
ton, the king is still unconscious Fritz and Sunt
think that Black Michael Is responsible for the
King condition and that III tho monarch docs not
appear at the coronation his brother will seize the
reins OF government. They therefore decide To
make Rudolf shave and accompany them 90 Strcl-
sau In the guise OF the king INC king rs left in
the hunting lodge In charge OF a man whois known
% De oiscrSet. V-Rudolf is crowned king OF Ru-
rtanis- Nl-Rudolf. Sapt and Fritz ride hurried
" back 20 the hunting lodge to get tho real king
There they find Josef. who had been left n guard
the KING. murdered. and the king gone. VII-The
frincess Flava Of the royal blood sends 10 nquirp
atter the health Of Rudolf. whom she supposcs 10
o.. me E king. Rudolf has an interview with Prin-
e'sss fleVia. whom he finds very fascinating. The
popuace Is pleased at the attention he shows her,
Tor she IS exceedingly popular. Kan attempt
II made 10 dccoy Rudolf TO his death. With tho aid
OF an iron tea table. with which he routs his as
fniants he contriyos his escape. The real king IA
bcheved 70 be In stone in the castle OF Black
michael. who will kiln him as soon as he shall have
got md OF Rudolf. N-Rudolf at "A ball given Ina
honor OF Princess Favia is about 90 propose to her
when ne ~ interrupted by Sapt. who has been lis
hninG. M-Prineesg Flavia receives an anony-
nous letter Greatly from Antoinette dc Nnuban)
warning her against Black Michael. Black Michael
IA thought to have tired Of Antonctte and TO desire
h marry tiaviR. Rudolf and his friends set OF
oatcnsibly on n boar hunt in Zendn but i'm reality
To attack Black Michael's palace in Zcnda i'm tho
nope OF rescuing the king NII-Ncar Black Mi
Saei castle Rudolf receives a visit from three Of
nlehAeis Rdherents. Iauengran. Krafstcin. and
Rupert Hcntzau. Rudolf LAYS a plot 10 get Johann
one Of hichael's dependents. go transfer his allie
Rtance To him. NllI-Rupcrt Hcntznu who with
the Of Black Michael's ndvircrs OF course know
wnere the real king is, pays another visit 20 Ru-
ofu ana andaciously wounds him. Johann has
swallowed Rudolf bait and reveals many of the
secrets OF the real kings place OF concealncnt and
condition XIV-Rudolf and his friends make nm
unsuccessful attempt 20 rescue the king Thoy
are forced 70 admire the debonnir bravery and
coolness OF young Rupert Hentzau XV-RtIdolf
receives a letter from Antoiuctto de Mauban nsk-
ing him TO rescue her from this den OF murrcrers"
AVIAN elaborate plan is made FOR a night attack
on Black Michaels palace, with the rescue of tho
king and Antoinette as the hoped for outcome An
toinette and Johann. Mchaels former adherent
stil resident Of the palace and priyy 10 the q ot
XVII, XVIII, and XIX-Rupcrt Hentzau precipi-
tates matters somewhat by making love TO Antoin-
cite almost m the presence Of Black Michael and.
after being repealed by returning and entering
Antoinette's bedchamber. Rupert kills Black Mi
a2lt 5 men. although Rupert himself escapes. The
king Is rescued