Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-15
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BY d. c. Murray
CHAPTER xv.-(Continued.) }

Dobroski's lodging, which was but half a
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
SIR" said Zeno, when the greetings were
over, II thought 1 could not do less than
wait upon you. But first I saw my
friend, Mr.. Frost. l believe have more
than half convinced him of the justice of
the side you take. In fact" smiling at
Frost, II think I may say he is almost
converted to your side But the wrongs
that are done daily excite him. He longs
for an immediate result. 1 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, Wroblewskoff," said Dob
roski, Frightening somewhat. Il thank
you also, Mr.. Frost If you are willing
to listen to any words of mine, l would
counsel patience. / will not speak of
moral questions, for there are times when
we must be a law unto ourselves. But
l 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-
fees, and the sacrifices will be paid. This
is 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 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 It's common tone.
what do you say?"
II say" returned Frost, that Mr..
Dobroski Is more experienced than we
are, and that his voice ought to carry
weight in our councils. l say that If we
are to win we must stick together and
} II there must be split-and it 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
'of authority and experience
you declare, then" cried Zeno, in g
tone of triumph, "for Mr.. Dobroski"
"I declare for Mr.. Dobroski," sale
J, Frost, without looking up. "Unreserved
, ly."
e at thank you SIR" Dobroski, extending
e to him hand, which Frost did not TAXI
until Zeno nudged him, when he took i
with a shamefaced alacrity.
There are others l do not despair of,
o bsaid the beaming Zeno, rubbing his hands
o "They must be approached. But there i
9 one thing"-lowering his voice, there ar
: some among our late friends who will b
:, dangerous. To you, sir" Dobroski smil
y ed. "But yes," said Zeno eagerly; "yes
l. yes, dear sir" He hurried on rapidly Il
Polish, as If the urgency of his interes
in Dobroski drove him to find expression
!; in his native tongue. "They must b
watched. Indeed dear sir, in this 20
!; must be GUIDED We must practice lii
tie duplicity. 1t is regrettable, but l car
\: not help myself. 1 shall join their cour
ellis, offering always such arguments a
! you yourself would bring, or as you ma
" give me for special cases. And sine
!, many of them are blind enough and fool
- enough to be suspicious of your goo
) faith, l, dear sir, shall undertake to waite
IN you for their side. l shall be able thu
IN to watch them, and yet to be in constar
n. intercourse with you"
"a 'aThat may be as you will" said til
~ old man, with his melancholy smile. -
~ will give at least one reasonable voice I
their deliberations. But the position wi
be difficult one to hold"
"Ah. sir" cried Zeno, "a little labor
:. little difficulty-a little danger. Whs
- are these?"
:, 'You will not see me for little while
u said the old man. II am going to the Co
CT tinent again for few days. The even
ou of last night make it necessary that
should consult with Mr.. O'Rourke. l WI
va advise you of my return. In the meantin
lie YOU may do something to restrain the vi
ok lence of our friends"
e IT will try, dear sir" said Zeno, reve
or entially. and with that he and Fro
Eat went away.
ng "What were you talking about VIII,
~, Won started that foreign lingow Fro
asked, when they had reached the stre'
ed Mr.. Zeno translated pretty faithfully, b
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