The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-16

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legiance is to another power-Daws-
bergen, fer instance. Count Marlanx is
not at all in sympathy with him, you
are aware He is convinced that Bal
dos is man OF consequence, possibly
one of our bitterest enemies, and he
hates him. For my own part, may
say that like the man. l believe he is
to be trusted, but If he be an agent Of
Volga or Gabriel, his opportunity has
come. he Is in a position to make ac-
curate maps Of the fort and Of all our
masked Notifications along the city
walls" Beyond a doubt the baron was
worried.
Neither am one Of you," said Bev-
erly stoutly. why shouldn't prove
to be a traitress?'
"You have no quarrel with us, Miss
Calhoun" said Dangloss.
eff anything happens, then, 1 am to
be blamed for it!'' she cried in deep
distress. 81 brought him to Edelweiss,
and I believe in him."
and, Miss Calhoun, suggest that no
opportunity should be given him to
communicate with the outside world.
We cannot accuse him, Of course, but
we can protect him. come to ask
your permission to have him detailed
for duty only in places where no sus-
picion can attach to any Of his ac-
tons"
You mean inside the city walls"
asked Yetive.
eyes, your highness, and as far as
possible from the fortress"
Il think it is wise precaution
Don's be angry, Beverly" the princess
said gently. at is for his own sake,
you see. l am acting on the presump-
ton that he is wholly innocent of any
desire to betray us"
"It would be easy for some one high
in position to accuse and convict him, )"
said Dangloss meaningly.
"And it would be just like some one,
too," agreed Beverly, her thoughts,
with the others, going toward none
but one man "high In power"
Later in the day she called Baldos
to her side as they were riding in tho
castle avenue. She was determined to
try a little experiment Of her own.
"Baldos, what do you think Of the
fortress?' she asked.
81 could overthrow it after half an
hours bombardment, your highness," !"
he answered without thinking. She
started violently.
'Ts it possible? Are there so many
weak points?" she went on, catching
her breath.
There are three vital points Of weak
ness, your highness. The magazine can
be reached from the outside if one
knows the lay Of the land, the parade
ground exposes the ammunition build
ing to certain disadvantages and the
big guns could be silenced In an hour
If an enemy had the sense first to bonn
bard from the elevation northeast OF
the city"
Good beaveas.' gasped poor Bever-
IL, "Eave you studied all this out?
- vas once real soldier, your high
ness" ne said simply. "It was impos-
siDle for ing Tot 20 see the defects in
your fort"
..You-you haven't told any one OF
this. have you:" she cried. white faced
and anxious.
NO one but your highness. You do
rot employ ne as talebearer. trust
Il did not mean to question your
honor" she said. Would you mind
going before the heads Of the war de-
partment and telling them iEst what
you have told me? mean about the
weak spots"
eff 1t is your command, your high
ness" he SAID quietly, but he was sur
prised.
"You may expect to be summoned,
then, SO hold yourself in readiness.
And Baldos''-
eyes, your highness"
"You need say nothing to them Of
our having talked the matter over be
forehand-unless they pin you down to
It, you know"