Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-02-22

we knew it two days ago, Baldos
knew it yesterday. He met us at
O'Clock this morning-that is, part of
us. was sent on with Franz so that
| should not see bloodshed If 1t came
to the worst. We were near the city
gates, and Baldos caIle straight to us.
Isn't it funny that you never knew all
these things? Then at daybr Bal
dos insisted on bringing me here to
await the news from the pass. 1t was
, safer, and. besides. he said he had an
other object in coming back at once"
Beverly flushed warmly The three
women We're crowding about the mar
rator, eagerly drinking in her naive
story.
1--WE came in through one of the big
gates and not through the underground
passage. That was fib," said Can
dace, looking from one to the other
with a perfectly delicious twinkle in
her eye. The conspirators gulped and
smiled guiltily. "Baldos says there is
a very mean old man here who is tor
menting the fairy princess-not the
real princess, you know. He came
back to protect her, which was very
brave Of him. am sure. Where is my
brother?" she asked, suddenly anxious.
He Is with friends. Don't be alarm
ed. dear" said Yetive
He is changing clothes, too? He
EeclS clothes worse than l needed
yh2'c. Does he say positively that Ga
jrc has been capturedY"
'Itt Did you not know Of it?"
"I was sure it would happen. You
;.ov was not with them in the pass"
Yct,vc was rejecting, Il soft smile in
her eyes.
Il was thinking Of the time when l
wore mems Clothes" she said. Unlike
yours, mine were most uncomfortable.
| 1t was when | aided Mr.. Lorry in es-
Gaping from the Tower. wore a
guards uniform and rode miles with
him in dark carriage before he dis
covered the truth" She blushed at the
remembrance OF that trying hour.
And l wore boys clothes at girls
party once-my brother Dams" said
Beverly. The hostess brothers came
home Unexpectedly, and / had to sit
behind bookcase for an hour. didn't
see much fun in boys clothes"
You ought to wear them for a
week." said Candace, wise in expert
ence. "They are not so bad when you
become accustomed to them-that is,
If they're strong and not so tight that
they
"You all love Baldos, don't you" in
terrupted Yetive 1t was with difficulty
that the listeners suppressed their
smiles.
Better than any one else. He is our
idol. oh. your highness. II what he
says is true that old man must be a
fiend. Baldos spy! Why, he has not
slept day or night for fear that we
would not capture Gabriel so that he
might be cleared Of the charge without
appealing toto my brother. He has
always been loyal to you," the glrl
sad with eager eloquence.
81 know. dear. and | have known al
along He will be honorably acquitted
Count Marlanx was overzealous. He
has not been wholly wrong, must say
in justice to him
How can you uphold him, Yetlve
after what he has said about meY
cried Beverly with blazing eyes.
Beverly, Beverly, you know l dom
mean that lie has been n cowardly
villain so far as you are concerned
and he shall be punished. never fear
cannot condone that one amazing
piece of wlckedness on his part"
You. then, are the girl Baldos talks
so much about cried Candace eager
ly. You are Miss Calhoun, the fair,
princess? am so glad TO know you.
The young princess clasped Beverly
hand ana looked into her eyes with ad
mration and approval Beverly coulC
have crushed her In her arms.
The sounds OF shouting came up Il
the windows from below. outside
men were rushing to and fro, ana Their
We're signs Of mighty demonstration
at the gates.
The people have heard Of the cap
ture," said Candace, as calmly a
though she were asking one to have
cup of tea.
There was n pounding at the boudoi
ioor. 1t flew open unceremoniousl.
and in rushed Lorry, followed b.
Anguish. In the hallway beyond
group of nobemen conversed excitedl
with the women Of the castle.
, "The report from the dungeons, Ye
tive" cried Lorry joyously. "Th
warden says that Gabriel Is in his ce
again! Here's to Prince Dantanw
Rayone was standing in the dool
Candace ran over and leaped into hl
, arms.
CHAPTER XXIX.