The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-10-29

what you know everything you
know. and Il might 90 easier with you.
What's Ia that caveg"
For a moment Felipe was silent. but
tho fierce flashing eyes Of the big
captor cowed him completely.
What will you do for meY" he
asked.
you tell me and I'll tell you what
I'll do, and II you don't tell me. you'll
soon see what I'll do. Now. come on
quick"
"A countcrfeiting plant"
lis that all9"
Yes"
You're a yellow divil OF Hart"
Mike did not know why he said this,
There are three skeletons"
"where3"
In one Of tho smaller rooms"
which roOmI"
where she was found" indicating
Marina
you heartless dewitt" cried Jerry.
his hands cienching and his eyes
blazing Viciously. lie started 10 rise.
bu, Mike told him TO sit stiil.
And this Is the way you treat q
woman. ehg" said Mike.
Felipe dropped his eyes
Now. what would you say n was
20 chOock you back In that room and
turn out all the lights and lock the
door,"
Felipe trembled. by this time Andre
was squirming. and Mike went on
"Ah. Ia: another county heard from
Felipe, you're a dlvil. but Andy here's
six diyils In one. He actually made an
EFFORT TO resist US down the trail. Isn't
he the fearless lad. though? But.
and his voice was stern and omlnous.
he'll get all that's comm 90 him. with
interest. Let Gineral Bostos lay hands
on him"
But you are not going TO turn mo
over 20 Bostosg" cried Felipe.
Where were you TO have received
the ransom from him." Mike asked.
THAT had not been settled on
definitely"
How much did you demand"
Two hundred thousand dollars"
"whec. You didn't want much
Now. what are you willln' to pay US TO
be a little merciful7"
"Anything-everythlngl I'll pay
you"
You miserable puppy. you'll pay
what Gincral Bostos demands" roarcd
Mike The soldiers will shoot you
down like the dog you are. and that
would be too easy for you. They ought
20 take you and Andy and that once
on-a.time 'whiskers' here and string
you up by the thumbs TIL you're dead
Tell me who you are"
Felipe Brazai. 80 help me Cod"
And pretty Willie over there"
pointing TO Andre. what's his nameG ?"
Andre Callara."
what" exclaimed Mike. rs he
the diyil that's stirred mp all Europe
with his counterfeiting games7"
Felipe nodded his head and qualled
under the vicious glare from Andres
eyes
Every country in Europe. Tommy"
said Mike. offers an immense reward
for the capture OF this fellow Andy
Damned II this amt the biggest catch
o. the season"
Riaz' faithful burro had wandered
up to the cave with the heavy load OF
provisions. and Mike Immediately re.
lieyed II OF the burden. lie lost no
time in opening the sacks. which con.
tained wines and many delloacies
why. Tommy" he said. I'VE can
sort o. celebrate the occasion fttin1y;
and won't II DO nice for thin to
look on?"
what shall we do now, MIkeg' Jer.
ry asked.
cops, and it's Just as well that we
stay right around here TIL It's light
enough 10 travel safely"
Mike relieved the men OF their re-
volyers and took the dagger from the
woman and then removed the gags.
The first thing Andre did was to sub
ject Felipe to a whitening fire OF oaths
ana swear that he would have his life.
Now, here. Andy old boy" said
Mike. there's at least one lady pres
ent. and you've got to cut out all that
nasty talk. II you say another word
on goes the muzzle again" Andre
knew that he meant what he said. and
he was sullenly quiet thereafter.
When daylight came Marina was
much stronger. and after drinking
some OF the high-gra coffee procured
by Riaz In Otto the day before. Jerry
and she walked TO spot little way
down the mountain side, where they
sat down.
Marina. that note told ALL" said
Jerry, drawing her head close TO his.
and that kiss you impressed ON my
hand through tho portfolio was your
confession"
There was another kss-a kiss that
sealed a compact
> After he had told her how he had
, come to find her she related her ex.
J perienees from the time she left the