Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-10
CHAPTER XII
on 70 Psndaro.


On 20 Psndaro.
con to Pandaro, ON 90 Panfaro,"
This cry rang oNultanuy from the
threats of thousands in the drawn-up
ranks of The victorious army as Jerry
Chambers escorted the fallen leader
OF the governments forces past the
soldiers to Gen. Daroio's tent
The rigid etiquette of war was Tor
gotten when the two grizzlcd leaders
met Apparently obuvious TO their
surround.nes. they embraced each
other. and The tears from Gen. Ba.
RADIOS eyes were ms sincere and fast
falling as those which dimmcd the
sight OF the vanQuishcd Dostos.
ION 90 Pando-o, on 90 Pandaro,"
again and aeain burst from the ranks.
"Gen. Rostos shah DE my guesst."
said Barado after he had reeainod
control Cf his emotions. che shall cu-
Joy every privilege. every honor. every
respect 90 which I ann entitled"
"On to Paudaro, On TO Pandarot"
"1cs-on Co Pandaro," cried Da-
RADIO. bringing his form 20 its fuu
ho'eht seeming for n moment TO for
get his old friend. Then. his eyes mel
lowing and his voice scftening he
placed his hand on Bostos' shoulder
and said: eft is the fortune OF war.
my old friend. and IL has been AGAINST
you. Though the tide of battle has
swept you from your feet. my love for
you now is even stronger than it was
when we stood side 10y side and fought
for the old cause-fousht for the re-
public. Your freedom shall be unre.
stricted; your every desire shall be
graudcd."
Barado Erasped the hand % the
fallen leader with the warmth OF true
love. and with a whispered word OF
comfort. left the tent The few mem
beers OF the staff. excepting Jerry. de
parted with him. Gen. Bostos sat down
on q campstool and Immediately fell
into deep meditation. Jerry. standing
near the entrance 90 the tent. keenly
sympathized with him. The general
was the first 20 break the long silence.
Tell me, Capt Chambers" he said.
lsboriously, where is my Marina?"
THAT I cannot ten YOU, Gen. Bos-
tos." was the answer.
You do not }now?"
she may return 10 YOU
Mono. mol" the old man cried
'she must not come TO me. against
whom she has so deeply slnnedi 4
shall not look into her face; I shall
/ shall strike her down."
Jerry's first impulse was 20 retort
sharply. but il expired in pity for the
vanquished leader, who seemed almost
ready 20 collapse.
Gen. Bostos," he began. slowly and
calmly. you cruelty wrong Senorlta
Bostos. who. in the face OF what she
has done. stiu remains the little saint
OF all Urania-the first woman in the
heart Of every soldier. You still have
the fathers heart. and, though the for
tune OF war has been against you. you
must retain some OF the old love-yes.
all Of the old love for her. Gen. Bos-
tos, your daughter has been very ill.,"
MY Marina nl?" muttered the old
man. tremblingly. his eyes showing the
fear that was behind them.
Very, very iH. Would you not see
her with heart Of forgivenessg"
Yes, yes" the general cried in
anguish, wringing his hands; bring
her to me, bring her TO mel She shall
see the father Of oldi"
Y cannot bring her TO you now.
Gen. Bostos." said Jerry, "for she IS
not here. She has gone with the re-
mains OF Capt Pilaro TO their final
resting place. But she has promised
20 come back. You must be patient.
Gen. BostOs."
The old mans face became stern
and his eyes flashed Capt Pilaro
was a traitor" said ne. 1T is well
that the world Is rid of him. His body
should be torn to pieces by the dogs
and his stripes should be stripped
from his clothing and burned. one
thousand riffos is offered for the re-
turn OF his body. dead or alive. Men
are in every direction hunting for him.
He yet shall receive the deserts OF a /
traitor"
Gen. BOstos sat down again and |
buried his face In his hands. Jerry /
bowed and departed without speaking
another word.
few days later. when final prepa-
rations were being made for the march
Of the victorious army on TO the capt.
tai, one OF Barados scouts dashed into
camp with information that a score OF
men from the governments forces had
intercepted the small Pilaro funeral
train 40 miles from the hamlet To
which the body OF the captain was des-
tined and that Marina Bostos and the
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