The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-02-20
CHAPTER xy.-(Continued.)

311hr instant. LeAo renewed MS gay At
Tie snatches of song. and Frost's furtiy'
eyes were everywhere as they went. Th'
old anarchist was at home. and they wer'
at once admitted to his presence. Hi:
usual air OF mournful fatigue was mors
than commonly noticeable as he rose &c
welcome his visitors
After what happened last night, dear
SIR" said Zeno, when the greetings were
ever, II thought / could not do less than
wait upon you. But first / saw my
friend. Mr.. Frost / believe l have more
than half convinced him of the justice OF
the side you take. In fact" smiling at
Frost, Il think I may say he is almost
converted 90 your side But the wrongs
fhat 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 promise that
he will abide by your commandment"
Thank You, WroblewskoF" said Dob
roski. Frightening somewhat y thank
you also, Mr.. Frost. IL you are willing
10 listen to any words Of mine, would
counsel patience. / will not speak of
moral questions, for there are times when
we must be law unto ourselves. But
kA4 ass yQ4 " A<ftH ~ TIC ~ AtAEAAAAAA
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 IRE and death
among them A man win not give his
good will to him who causes him to live
In terror. Before this fight Of ours can
be won many win 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
shem- Tyrants win claim their sacri-
fees, and the sacrifices viii be paid This
IL Inevitable: and it IS useless to say that
we dread bloodshed- Let us win the
people wherever we can And do not
think. sir. that national hatreds. however
strong. will ratify the deeds we speak
of"
This speech. for all the oratorieal turns
with which it was embellished. was deliv- !
cred with weary quietude. Zeno sat /
like one enwrapped, and was almost as
elequently receptive in his silence as /
O'Rourke himself could have been Frost 4
explored the carpet with his shifty eyes
There was silence for little while, and /
then Zeno spoke.
hushed little from its common tone
What do you say?"
81 say" returned Frost, that Mr..
Dobroski is more experienced than we
are. and that his voice ought to carry /
weight in our councils / say that il we
are to win we must stick together: and
If there must be a split-and il seems
there must be-the wise men viii throw
their allegiance on the side Of their tried
leaders" Here be gave another lurking
glance at Zeno- ION the side" he added.
of authority and experience"
~You declare, then" cried Zeno. In
tone Of triumph. '-for Mr.. Dobroski?g
II declare for Mr.. Dobroski." said
Frost, without looking up -Unreserved-
""
Il thank you sir" Dcbroski. extending
% him hand. which Frost did not take
until Zeno nudged him, when he took it
With g shamefaeed alacrity-
There are others / do not despair of"
aid the beaming Zeno. rubbing his hands
They must be approached But there is
NE thingf-lowering bis voice, there are
ome among our late friends who viii be
dangerous. To you. sir" Dobroski smil- |
d. but yes said Zeno. eagerly; yes,
.es. dear SIR" He hurried on rapidly in /
Polish, as il the urgency Of his interest
a Dobroski drove him to find expression (
a his native tongue They must be i
Watched. Indeed. dear sir, In this you q
must be guided. We must practice a lit
Ie dupIicity. 1t is regrettable, but can
ot help myself. / shall join their coun- c
lis. offering always such arguments as '
on yourself would bring, or as you may '
i've me for special cases And since
many Of them are blind enough and fools 3
nough to be suspicious Of your good j
aith. I, dear sir, shall undertake to watch {
GU for their side. / shall be able thus
0 watch them. and yet TO be In constant b
Intercourse with you" IL
THAT may be as you will" said the {
Id man, with his melancholy smile 1T Z
rill give at least one reasonable voice to
heir deliberations. But the position will :
e difficult one to hold"
"Ah. sir" cried Zeno, "a little labor =
little difficulty little danger. What 7
re theseT =
sYou viii not see me for little while"
aid the old man. II am going to the Con-
inent again for few days. The events
{ last night make 1t necessary that /
hould consult with Mr.. O'Rourke. will :
dvise you of my return In the meantime
on may do something TO restrain the vio-
snce Of our friends"
81 will try, dear sir" said Zeno, rever-
ntiaIly, and with that he and Frost :,
tent away. 4
what were you talking about when :
gu started that foreign lingoT Frost ;,
sked, when they had reached the street, ),
[r. Zeno translated pretty faithfully, but :.
rost shook his head at the translation.
You're a lot too clever for me, you are" ..
! muttered, grumbling. I've seen snakes :
my time, but never saw your equal"
THANK you, dear Frost" cried Zeno, :,
nching him in jocose and amicable :
az. "You make me proud"
CHAPTER XVI. d
On the morning after their talk in the b
lrden Farley and 0'Rourke breakfasted K
eether alone. After breakfast O'Rourke cl
ok the road 10 Houfoy. He was walk al
e along with bis hands behind him, and
3 eyes bent to the roadway, when be
'ard voice which spoke his name and pi