The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10
CHAPTER XII.
On to Pandaro.

ION to Pandaro, On to Pandaro!"
This cry rang exultantly 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. BaradO's tent
The rigid etiquette of war was for
gotten when the two grizzled leaders
met. Apparently Oblivious TO their
other. and the tears from Gen. Ba-
radios eyes we're as sincere and fast
falling az those which dimmed the
sight OF the yanquished Bostos.
''0n to Pandaro. On to Pandaro,"
again and again burst from the ranks
Gen. Bostos shall be my guesst."
said Barado. after he had regained
control Of his emotions: he shall en-
joy every privilege. every honor. every
respect 10 which am entitled"
''On TO PandarO! On to Pandaro!"
"Yes-on TO Pandaro," cried Ba-
RADIO. bringing his form to its full
height. seeming for a moment to for
get his old friend Then. his eyes mel
lowing and his voice softening. he
placed his hand on Bostos' shoulder
and said: 1T is the fortune of war,
my old friend. and ii 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 by side and fought
Tor the old cause-fought for the re-
public. Your freedom shall be unre-
stricted. your every desire shall be
g-atified"
PARADE grasped the hand of the
fallen leader with the warmth Of true
love. and with whispered word of
comfort. left the tent. The few mem
hers OF the STAFF. excepting Jerry, de-
parted with him. Gen Bostos sat down
on a campstool and Immediately fell
into deep meditation. Jerry. standing
near the entrance to the tent. keenly
sympathized with him. The general
was the first to break the long silence.
Tell me. Capt Chambers" he said,
Iaboriousiy, where IS my Marina"
That 1 cannot tell you. Gen. Bos-
tos," was the answer.
You do not know"
she may return to you" q
Mono. no." the old man cried ;
"she must not come to me. against
whom SEE has so deeply sinned.
shall not look into her face; | shall
| shall strike her down."
Jerry's first impulse was to retort
sharply. but II expired in pity for the
yanquished leader. who seemed almost
ready to collapse.
Gen. Itostos," he began, slowly and
calmly. you cruelty wrong Senorita
BOstos. who. in the face of what she
has done. stili 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
all of the old love for her. Gen. Bos
tos. your daughter has been very i'll.
NY Marina ill?" muttered the ole
man. tremblingly. his eyes showing tn,
fear that was behind them.
Very. very III. Would you not see
her with a heart OF forgiveness"
Yes. yes" the general cried IL
anguish. wringing his hands: "brinI
her To me. bring her To me, She shall
see the father Of old"
Il cannot bring her to you now
Gen. Bost0s." said Jerry. for she 1
not here. She has gone with the re
mains OF Capt. Pilaro to their fina
resting place. hut she has promises
10 come back. You must be patient
Gen. lIostos."
The old mans face became ster
and his eyes flashed. Capt. Pillar
was a traitor" said he. 1T is we
that the world is rid OF him. His bod
should he torn to pieces by the dog
aud his stripes should be Stripe