Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1908-02-07
CHAPTER xv.-(Continued. J

OoDroskls lodglng, which was but half q
mile distant. Zeno renewed his gay lit
Tie snatches of song, and Frost's furtive
eyes were everywhere as they went. The
old anarchist was at home, and they were
at once admitted to his presence. His
usual air Of mournful fatigue was more
than commonly noticeable as he rose to
welcome his visitors.
After what happened last night, dear
Bir," said Zeno, when the greetings were
over, Il thought l could not do less than
wait upon you. But first saw my
Friend, Mr.. Frost. believe have more
than half convinced him of the justice of
the side you take. In fact" smiling at
Frost, II think l may say he is almost
converted to your side. But the wrongs
that are done daily excite him. He longs
Tor an immediate result. l have preached
patience in my own way, and think we
can extract from him now a promise that
he will abide by your commandment"
Thank you, Wroblewskof," said Dob
Foski, Frightening somewhat. IT thank
you also, Mr.. Frost. If you are willing
to listen to any words of mine, l would
counsel patience. l will not speak Of
moral questions, for there are times when
we must be a law unto ourselves. But
y will ask you to look at the prudential
aspect Of the case. We want the people
with us in our fight for liberty, and the
way to win them is not to alarm them, to
mutilate them, to scatter fire and death
among them. A man will not give his
good will to him who causes him TO live
IN terror. Before this fight of ours can
be won many will die by sword and fire,
and to many the cause of tyranny looks
righteous. There are things which it is
not easy to understand, and this is one of
them. Tyrants will claim their sacri-,
dces, and the sacrifices will be paid. sThis
10 inevitable and 1t is useless to say that
we dread bloodshed. Let us win the
people wherever we can. And do not
khink, sir, that national hatreds, however
strong, will ratify the deeds we speak
Of"
This speech, for all the oratorical turns
with which it was embellished, was deliv-
cred with a weary quietude. Zeno sat
like one enwrapped, and. was almost as
eloquently receptive in his silence as
O'Rourke himself could have been. Frost
explored the carpet with his shifty eyes,
There was silence for little while, and
then zeno spoke.
"Well, Mr. Frost?" His voice was
hushed a little from its common tone.
s'What do you say?"
II say" returned Frost, shat Mr..
Dobroski Is more experienced than we
hre, and that his voice ought to carry
weight in our councils. / say that if we
hre to win we must stick together; and
az there must be a split-and 1t seems
there must be-the wise men will throw
their allegiance on the side Of their tried
leaders," Here he gave another lurking
glance at Zeno. ION the side" he added
P'of authority and experience"
'You declare, them" cried Zeno, in
tone of triumph, ''for Mr.. Dobroski"
II declare for Mr.. Dobroski," said |
Frost, without looking up. "Unreserved-
by
Il thank you SIR" Dobroski, extending |
10 him hand, which Frost did not take
until zeno nudged him, when he took it
with shamefaced alacrity.
"There are others do not despair Of" |
said the beaming Zeno, rubbing his hands. |
''They must be approached, But there is |
one thing''-lowering his voice, there are
some among our late friends who will be |
dangerous. To you, sir" Dobroski smil-
ed. "But yes" said Heno, eagerly Eyes, |
yes dear sir" He hurried on rapidly in |
Polish, as if the urgency of his interest |
In Dobroski drove him to find expression |
In his native tongue. "They must be |
Indeed, dear sir, in this you
must be guided. We must practice lit
tie duplicity. 1t is regrettable, but can
not help myself. shall join their coun-
ellis, offering always such arguments as
you yourself would bring, or as you may
give me for special cases. And since
many of them are blind enough and fools
enough to be suspicious of your good |
faith, l, dear sir, shall undertake to watch |
you for their side. l shall be able thus
to watch them, and yet to be in constant
Intercourse with you."
''That may be as you WILL" said the |
Dld man, with his melancholy smile. ut |
will give at least one reasonable voice to
heir deliberations. But the position will |
be difficult one to hold"
"Ah, sir" cried Zeno, "a little labor
4 little difficulty little danger. What
are these?"
'You will not see me for a little WHILE"
Nsld the old man. II am going to the Con-
tihent again for a few days. The events
Df last night make it necessary that l |
should consult with Mr.. O'Rourke. 1 will |
advise you of my return. In the meantime
you may do something to restrain the VIC
lence of our friends"
81 will try, dear sir" said Zeno, rever-
entially, and with that he and Frost |
went away.
"What were you talking about when !
you started that foreign lingo?" Frost
asked, when they had reached the street, |
Mr.. Zeno translated pretty faithfully, but |
Frost shook his head at the translation. |
you're lot too clever for me, you are"
be muttered, grumbling. I've seen snakes |
hn my time, but l never saw your equal" |
THANK you, dear Frost" cried Zeno. |
pinching him in a jocose and amicable |
way. "You make me proud"
CHAPTER XVI.
On the morning after their talk In the |
garden Farley and O'Rourke breakfasted
together alone. After breakfast O'Rourke
took the road to Houfoy. He was walk
Ing along with his hands behind him, and
his eyes bent to the roadway, when he
heard voice which spoke his name and
gave him an actual start.
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