The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-04-05
" "66s Prisoner
of Zenda
by ANTI ONY HOPE
! Copyrighted. 1891, 1875, bu Henry Holt a
Company
fcoNTINUED.l /.
BY ANTI oNY HOPE

I.auengram and Krafstein looked
glum and uneasy, but young Ruperts
smile grew broader. "
HE hopes soon to ind a medicine
| for IL. SIRE he answered.
And burst out laughing, for knew
what medicine Detchard ionged for. II
is called revenge. "
"You will dine with us, gentlemen
I asked.
Young Rupert was profuse in apollo
giles. They had urgent duties at the
castle. II
"Then." said 1, with wave of my
hand, '.te our next meeting, gentlemen.
May 1t make us better acquainted"
I'VE will pray your majesty for an
early opportunity quoth Rupert air
lily. And he strobe past Sapt with such
jeerlng scorn on his face that saw the
| old fellow clinch his fist and scowl
black as night. 4....#
For my part, IL man must needs
be a knave would have him debo-
nair knave, and liked Rupert Hent-
Eau better than his long faced, close
eyed companions. 1t makes your sin
no worse, as conceive, to do 1t a la
mode and stylishly.
Now, IL was curious thing that on
this first night, instead Of eating the
excellent dinner my cooks had pre-
pared for me, must needs leave my
gentlemen TO eat ii alone, under Sapt's
presiding care, and ride myself with
Fritz to the town of Zenda and
certain little inn that / knew of. There
was little danger in the excursion. The
evenings were long and light, and the
road this side Of Zenda well frequent
ed. So OF we rode, with groom be-
hind US. muffied myself up in a big
cloak. ..5 g.
Fritz" said / as we entered the
town, there's an uncOmmonly pretty
| girl at this inn" #a.t s.
How do you known he asked.
Because I've been there" said /.
Since he began.
mo. Before" said I.
"But they'll recognize you?"
"well, OF course they will. Now don't
argue, my good fellow. but listen to
me. We're two gentlemen Of the kings
household, and one of us has tooth
ache. The other will order a private
room and dinner and. further. bottle
Of the best wine for the sufferer. And
il he be as clever a fellow as / take
him for. the pretty girl and no other
will wait on u.s." -.
what IL she won't;" objected Fritz.
My dear Fritz said /, IF she won't
for you, she will for me-"
; We were at the inn. Nothing Of me
but my eyes was visible as walked
in. The landlady received US. Two
minutes later my little friend lever,
fear, on the lookout for such guests as
might prove amusing made her ap-
pearance Dinner and the wine were
ordered. / sat down in the private
room. 4 minute later Fritz came in.
, shes coming" he said.
IF she were not, / should have to
doubt the Countess HeIga's taste"
She came in. / gave her time TO 3et
ths wine down. / didn't want It DR. ..
Jed. Fritz poured out glass and gave
It TO me.
'Is the gentleman In great paint" the
girl asked alphabetically.
The gentleman Is no worse than
when he saw you last" said !, throw
ing away my cloak.
, She started with a little shrek. Then
she cried:
ut was the king, then! I told mother
70 the minute saw his picture. Oh,
air, forgive mer'
Faith. you gave me nothing that
burt much" said l.
But the things we said@
II forgive them for the thing you
did"
II must 90 and tell mother"
"Stop,s said l., assuming grayer air.
I'VE are not here for sport tonight.
Go and bring dinner. and not word
Of the king being here"
She came back IN a few minutes.
looking grave, yet very curious.
WE'LL HV" - JOuaHh u abhe1t Ds
ginning my dinner.
"Oh. that fellow. sIr-my lord king,
meanw
"'sir' will do, please. How Is hep
1--WE hardly see him DOW, slr!'
"And why not"
Il told him he came too often, sir .
said she, tossing her head.
80 he sulks and stays awayT
"Yes, SIR"
But you could bring him backY' !
suggested. with q smile.
perhaps could" said she.
Il know your powers, you see" said
I, and she blushed with pleasure.
TITS not only that sir, that keeps
: him away. He's very busy at the cas-
= tie now"
But there's no shooting on now"
"No, sir; but he's In charge Of the
house" %.*--.
Johann turned housemaidT
: The little girl was trimming oEer
/ with gossip.
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