The Washington times., 1909-11-22
STORY OF GRAUSrARK
GEORGE BARR MCCUTCHEON
Copyright, 1909. by George Barr
MCCutCheOu.
Copyright 1903. by Dodd, Mead & Co.

gallery Truxton bIinked his eyes once
or twice and then dOmed his hat The
prince was smiling eagerly, Hello. he
called TruNton drew the rein directly
below him.
Il trust your highness has recovered
from the shock of today he responded.
i have been terribly anxious. Are you
quite Weu2"
quite well, thank you" He hesitat-
ed tor a moment, as If in doubt. Then:
Say, Mr.. King. hOw's your legy'
TruxTOn looked around in sudden en-
barrassmenL. A number of distressed,
white-faced ladies had paused in ~
lower gallery and were staring at hum
in mingled curiosity and alarm. He IN
stantly wondered If Colonel QulnnoX
riding clothes were as good nj as ne
had been led to be believe through
Hobbs and others.
"Ius-its fine, thank you" he called
up, trying to subdue his voice as much
as possible.
Bobby looked a trife uncertain. His
glance wavered and a queer little Wrln-
kle appeared between his eyes. He low
cred his vote when he next spoke.
say, would you mind shouting that
a little lOuder2" he called down, lean
ing we'll over the rail.
IruXton flushed. He was pretty sure
that the prince was not deaf. There
was no way out of II, however, so he
repeated his communication
It's all right your highness,
Bobby gave a quick glance over his
shoulder at one of the broad windows
TruXton distinctly saw the blinds close
with a COnVulsIve jerk.
Thanks. Much abligedi GOOd-by!'
sang cut the prince gleefully. He waved
his hand and then hoped of the chair
on which he was standing. TruEton
heard his little heels ClatteT across the
stone balcony. For a moment he was
nOnplussed-
well. Tm-By JoveI I UNDERESTIMATE
He rode of toward the barracks. his
head swimming with joy, his heart
jumping like mad. At the edge of the
parade ground he turned In his saddle
and audaciOusly lifted his hat to the
girl who, TO his certain knowledge
was standing behind the tell-tale blind.
Cheer up. HObbsl' he sang out in
his neW-fOund eXuberance as he rode up
to the dismal Euglishmau, who mOBed
in the shade Of the stable walls. Don't
be downhearted. Look at me! Never
say die, that's my motto"
That's all very well, sir" said
Hobbs, removing the unlighted pipe
from his lips, but you 'aven.t got a
dog and a parrot locked up In your
rooms with no one TO feed them, II
makes me sick. pom my soul sir, 10
think Of them dying OF thirst and all
that, and me here safe and sound. so to
That night Haddan and a fellow
subaltern attempted to leave the castle
grounds by way Of the private gate IN
the western wall. only to be driven
back by careful watchers on the out
side. A second attempt was made at
o'clock. This time they went through
the crypt into the secret underground
passage. AS they crawled forth into
the blacklist of nights, clear Of the
walls, they were met by perfect
fusilIade OF rife shots. Haddan's com
panion was shot through the leg and
arm. and IT was with extreme difficulty
that the pair succeeded in Tegalnlng the
passage and closing the door. No
other attempt was made that night
Sunday night quick sOTtie was made
il being the hope Of the beSleged InaI
two selected men might elude Mar
lanx's watch dogs during the melee that
followed. -CuriOusly enough ms only
chosen to run the gauntlet in the gal
liant, but iIl-timed attempt 10 reach
John Tullis.
on Monday morning the first direct
word from Count MarlanX came to the
castle Under a flag Of truce, two or
his men were admitted to the grounds.
They presented the Infamous ultl-
matum OF the iron count. In ofleLs IL
announced the blishuent OF a
dictatorship pending the formal as
sumption OF the crown. by the con-
oueror. With sCaut' courtesy the iron
count begged to inform Prince Robin
that his rule was at an end. sur
render would result IN his safe con-
duct to America, the home Of his
father. defiance would Just so surely
end in death for him and all Of his
friends The prince was given TWEEN
tv-four hours in which to surrender
his person to the new governor Of
the city. With the expiration or the
time limit mentioned, The castle