Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-19
SYNOPSIS.

SYNOPSIS.
Burton Fl. Barnes, a wealthy American
1Sh lieutenant, Edward Gerard Anstruth-
sr. and his Corscan bride, Marina,
daughter of the Paolis, from -he muir
ferrous vendetta understanding that his
reward is to be the hand of the girl he
owes, Enid Anstruther, sister of the Eng
ash lieutenant. The four fly from Ajac-
steamer Constantine. The vendetta pur-
sues and as the quartet are about to
BOARD the train for London at Marsellles,
Marina is handed a mysterious note
.ates a pOs%l0nement of the Journey
Barnes and Enid are married. soon
after their wedding Barnes bride dis dis
3een kidnapped and taken to Corsica.
rhe groom secures a fishing vessel and
S about to start in pursuit Of his brides
captOrS when he hears a scream from
The villa and rushes back to hear that
Anstruther's wife, Marina is also miss
ING. Barnes is compelled to depart for
Corsira without delay, and so he leaves
he search for Marina to her husband
while he goes to hunt for Enid. Just be-
fore Barnes boat lands on Corsica's
shore Marina is discovered hiding in
corner of the vessel. She explains her
action by saying she has come to help
Barnes rescue his wife from the COrsi-
cans. When Barnes and Marina arrive
IN, Corsica he is given a note written by
Enid informing him that the kidnapping
IS for the purpose of entrapping Barnes
so the vendetta may kill him. Barnes
and Marina have unusual adventures in
their search for Enid. They me in
sight of her and her captors in the COrsi-
can mountain wilds just. as NJ ht APP
breaches. In seeking shelter from a
storm the couple enter a hermitage and
there to their amazement they discover
Tomasso. the foster father OF Marina.
who was supposed to have been killed by
RpllOc'S soldiers VNhnSp
Barms had been Yendettaed. TOmasso
learns that Marina's husband did not
Kill her brother. Many wrongs are right
ed. Barnes Is surprised in the hermitage
by Rochini and Romano, the two detest-
ed bandits, who had been searching for
him to murder him for his money. The
Barnes darts out the door. The bandits
start to pursue, but as they reach the
door both are laid low by Barnes revol-
YER Members of the BellaCoscia enter
and Barnes is honored for his great serv-
doe to the community in killing the hated
Rochini and Romano. The release of
Enid is promised. Barnes is conveyed In
triumph to Bocognano. Marina acquaints
the BellacOscia with Salicetis plot
against her husband and the people are
instructed to vote against him at the
coming election. Barnes is taken to the
mansion of the Paolis to meet Enid.
Marina receives telegram.
CHAPTER XIV.-continued
They are soon at the doors of the
country house, which are being thrown
open by some of Marina's old servants.
The great bandit bows and says laugh
ingly:
You seem to be in hurry, Signore.
Your meeting with your abducted
bride should be a private one. l do
not wonder at your eagernesS." Barnes
has already turned to the house. MY
young men who conducted your lady
from Saliceti's tell me she is of most
overcome by fatigue and anxiety for
you and bashfulness. We take our
leave, deadly pistol shot, but will
watch over you and your spouse to see
that no harm comes to you"
Then, it being whispered that the
enraged Saliceti has notified the gen
darmes by telegraph that the Bella
coscia have come down from the noun
tain, the illustrious bandit and his fol-
lowers silently disappear In the shad-
ows of the night.
During these words Mrs. Anstruther
has hurriedly gone into her house
Barnes now, with the eagerness of
happy love upon his face, runs up onto
the veranda and steps into the hall
way.
Here he is met by Marina. Don't
be too impatient" she observes, smil-
ing slightly. Il haven't seen your wife,
but she is upstairs in her chamber, the
great front room on the second floor.
Though perfectly well, my servants
say, she is worn out by the constant
excitement and anxiety of the last "a
hours"
yes, l can understand that. The
front room on the second floor, you
said," whispers Burton, and turns to
spring up the great oaken stairway to
the upper story.
You are in a great hurry" says Ma.
rina, laying light hand upon his arm
You will hardly be coming down for
some little time and in two minutes
shall be on my way to Bastia, so will
have to bid you good-by now"
ITO Bastia?" queries Barnes, turn
ing to her, establishment in his face.
Yes, shall see my husband to-mor
row morning" she remarks, in joyous
excitement. Here is a telegram from
Edwin telling me he will be in Bastia
10y noon. l must meet him there
Everything in the house Is yours, dear
Burton. l know you will be as happy
here with your bride, as 1 shall be
with my husband. All, Tomasso is al
ceady at the door"
For at this moment there is a noise
of wheels and hocfs upon the avenue.
Better wait for the diligence to
morrow" dissents Barnes.
mo, Tomasso shall drive me to
ward Bastia through the night. BE
sides, going by the diligence, at tn,
.post-stations there will be gendarmes
and my foster father is still fugitive
II will be best that Edwin and | TAX
him out of Corsica entirely. / hav
given orders to my seryants-mak
this place your home as long as 20
ike" She has already stepped GU
upon the porch.
You had better see Enid first" re
marks Burton. following her.
mo, think not. Your interview
should be before mine and l haven
time. The drive to Bastia is so long
Barnes hurriedly puts her into tn
vehicle. MAY you be happy as l am
she calls to him. and the young Co
sican wife is driven rapidly down tn
great avenue of chestnut trees, T
masso being, apparently, also cage
60 leave the gendarmes that have hun
ed him over the mountains.