Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-01-04

confinement the toA q. ln "i4iN-4
had been held a prisoner and tne inoi,
astery in the clouds were all places o.
unusual interest 70 her.
some Of the people Of the city began
n recognize the fair American Gifl "lY
VAS Il guest in tie castle. and a certain
noun, Of homage was paid 10 her
when she rode or drove in the streets
with her attendant soldiers. the peop.e
bowed As deeply and as respectfuli!
as they did to the princess herseil. anu
pevariv was Just as grand and gra-
c,ors as If she had been born with
scepter in her hand.
The soft moonlight nights chariieu
her with a sense Of rapture never
kn.wn before. With the castle Orn'
llantly Illuminated. the halls and draw
ing rooms filed with cay couraers. the
bsrD,sts at their posts. the militar!
hand playing in the parade ground the
balconies and porches offering their
most inviting allurements. II is no won
der that Beverly was entrancei. " az
had no terrors for her. If she thought
NJ II at all il was with the fear that II
might disturb the dream into which she
had fallen True. there was little or
nothing to distress the most timid ID
these first DAYS. The controversy be
tween the principalities was at stand
still although there was not an hour I'd
which preparations for the worst were
neglected. To Beverly Calhoun II
meant little when sentiment was laid
aside. To Yet.ve and her people this
probable was with Dawsbergen meant
everything.
Dangloss. going back and forth be-
tween EdelweiSs and the frontier north
of Ganlook. where the best Of the police
and secret service watched with the
sleepless eyes Of the lynx. brought IN
settling news TO the ministry. Axphain
troops were engaged in the annual
maneuvers just across the border In
their own territory. Usually these
were held in the plains near the capi-
tai and there was a sinister signih'
canoe in the fact that this year they
were being carried on in the rough
southern extremity OF the principality
within a days march Of the Graustark
line. fully two months earlier than
usual The doughty baron reported
that foot, horse and artillery were en-
gagged in the drills. and that fully 5000
men were massed in the south Of Az
phain. The fortiications OF Ganlook
Labbot and other towns in northern
Graustark were strengthened with al
most the same care as those in the
south. where conflict with Dawsberger
might first be expected. General Mar
lanx and his staff rested neither day
nor night The army Of Graustars
was ready. Underneath the castles
gay exterior there smoldered the fire Of
battle, the tremor OF defiance
Late one afternoon Beverly Calhoun
and Mrs. Anguish drove up IN state &c
the Tower, wherein sat Dangloss and
his watchdogs. The scowl left his face
as far as nature would permit. and hs
welcomed the ladies warmly.
Il came TO ask about my friend. the
goat hunter" said Beverly. her cheeks
a trife roster than usual
He is far from an amiable person
your highness." said the officer. Wher
discussing Baldos he never failed tC
address Beverly as your highness.
The fever is gone. and he is able e
walk without much pain. but be is a;
restless as a witch. Following instruc
tons have not questioned him con
cerning his plans, Sut fancy be il
eager 10 return 10 the hills"
What did he say when you CAV,
him my MESSAGE" asked Beverly.
Which one, your highnessT ssket
be, with tantalizing density.
Why. the suggestion that he shoulC
come 10 Edelwei>s for better treat
menL" retorted Beverly severely.
He said he was extremely grateful
for your kind Offices. but he did no
deem il advisable 10 come 10 this city
Ee requested me- 10 thank you in BIZ
behalf and TO tell you tha, be WI
never forget what you have done 70
him"
And he refuses TO come to Ede.
'-eissT' irritably demanded Beverly.
Yes your highueSs. You see. he still
regards himself with disfayor. being
fugitive. II IS hardly fair TO blame hin
for respecting the security Of III,
l1Is."
Il hoped that / might induce him I,
rive up his old life and engage in some
'.in- perfectly honest although. min,
you, Baron Dang.oSs. do not CUES
soa bis Integrity iu the least. H
should have 8 chance To prove himsei
worthy. that's all This morning I pe
uuoned Count MsrlanX TO give him
place 10 tie castle guard"
My dea- Miss Calhoun. the princes
has began the captain.
Her h.-hne.s has sanctioned the II
quest" Interrupted she.
And the count has promised TO dis
cover % vacancy" said Dagmar. with
smile thst the baron understood per
fe.tly well
This is the frSt time on recori ths
old Mar!aux has ever done anything Z
ohl-se a soul save himself II Is won