Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-10

spised," he said slowly, gIancing furtively
at his companion.
True but he remains Captain of Horse
1 expected rapid events in this country, and
quick promotion for those who came out of
the struggle with their lives. Instead. we
have an expedition against some brfgands'
fastness, which is deserted when We arrive,
or a troop to quell petty riot which has
fizzled out when we get there, and that Is
all
and monsieur thirsts for more: the des-
perate encounter and the bloody sword; for
high place and court favor
us it too great an ambtion?" Ellerey de-
manded. do we not all from the bottom
rung of the ladder look eagerly toward the
top-the student to the masters OF his pro-
fession. the apprentice to the seat Of his
employer? Why should not colder look
for high favor at court?"
Such favor must be won, Captain Ell
lerey."
II am willing to win it.
Patience. You shall not always find
those Businesses deserted, those riots Quelled
when you arrive. This is the waiting time,
| the preparing time. and there are difficulties
| in the way of promotion. Let me ask you,
are you loved in your regiment?'
Neither loved nor hated"
"And in the city,?
| Il have few friends. A Captain of Horse
| does not command them"
! THAT is not the reason. 1t is because you
| are a foreigner De Froilette answered.
| You are welcome to fight this countrys
| battles, welcome TO get klieu III tHeul, Out
| you must not participate In any rewards.
| If Sturatzberg could do without us, how
| many foreigners would wake tomorrow In
| the city. think you"
| "All Europe has talked of such rebel
| lion. but 1t does not come said Ellerey.
! 1T WILL" was the answer. "and if you
are strong enough you may take the re-
| ward
you speak in riddles"
us it wise to speak plainly?" and De
Froilette swept out his arm as though the
prospect before them gave the answer.
They had left the woods and the rough
country behind them, and were approaching
houses. for SturatZberg had grown and
spread itself beyond its walls. In the dis
lance the lights of the city blinked under
the dome of growing darkness. while to the
right long line of light marked the citadel
| and the palace of the king.
There are ever-watchful eyes, eyer-wak-
ing ears about us. looking and listening for
treachery." De Froiette went on. Every
man suspects his neighbor and has fingers
ready for the knife handle. Yonder in the
citadel. amid the laughter and the music. q
dozen plots will creep forward space be.
fore the dawn. Does monsieur. the captain
long to play a part in the intrigues there?"
Yes so that 1t is honest"
Monsieur must decide. We part here II
is better SO. Come to me tonight. at tn,
Altstrasse, IL, at 10 o'clock. We can tall
i further. Until then, au revoir." and D,
Froilette put his horse into a canter, leaving
3 Ellerey to pursue his way alone
Entering the city by the eastern gate, Ell
: lerey crossed the Konigplatz at walking
pace on his way to his lodging by the west
a ern gate. They were a pleasure-loving PEG
l. pie in Sturatzberg. working as little as pos
e sible and spending without a thought of tn
. | morrow. The cafes were full tonight. tn
l. | laughter sounded genuine enough and Their
| was little indication of the coming storm o
y revolution so confidently predicted by D
| Froilette. Ellerey's mind was busy wit
o the events of the afternoon. For two year
| he had been in Sturatzberg, ready to seiz
r the opportunity of distinguishing himsel
| Whenever 1t arose. 1t had not come YET
u His life had been passed on a dead level o
: inactivity. and the stirring times he ha
r hoped for seemed as far away as ever
| Many a time had his thoughts gone back I
that breezy morning on the downs, and h
| devoutly wished that Princess Maritz
e would come to Sturatzberg. SO that h
J, might go to her, claim friendship with hel
and ask for that work for his good RICH
I | arm which she had promised to give. VIII
| was this De Froilette. and why should h
. take an interest In him or wish to help him
: For such fav0rs there was always a pric