The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

vohr had no children left. We had de- stroyed that wolf's den of his.''
 T see not how this will lead Sir Dun can to think very kindly of you, Ranald." said Dalgetty. You would better keep your secret and die comfortably by the rope like most of your ancestors"
 Saxon" replied Ranald, Argyle hang ed my sons yesterday, Only one is left, young Kenneth. For myself l care not to survive. But Kenneth must be trained to hate his fathers foes. For his sake l would purchase my life and freedom by discovering a secret to the Knight of Ar denvohr. He thinks thatZhis four chill dren died by the sword. But only three were dispatched. The fourth survives and I know where she is."
 At that moment voice startled them. Then the slide of dark lantern was withdrawn and the prisoners saw a shad- owy figure on which they could just dis cern the livery of Argyle. The mysterious arrival approached Dalgetty and offered him his freedom if he would tell frankly what forces and plans the royalists had.
 Dalgetty answered with such prodigious fables that the stranger lost his temper and exclaimed: You are playing with your life! One whistle of mine and in ten minutes your head hangs on the draw bridgel'
 Lord of Argyle!" exclaimed Dagetty, throwing himself instantly on the man. His hand closed like iron around his vs- itor's throat. "One cry" whispered he fiercely, "and I wrench your neck around!''
 Argyle was choked so successfully that he could not have cried out had he dared which he did not, for the Marquis was an excellent diplomat rather than a brave soldier.
 Tt is my turn now to dictate terms." said the soldado cheerfully. ''rell me the secret way by which you entered the dun geon, describe to me how 1 may leave the castle. give me the password, and you shall be left.h unharmed, being incon- venienced only by lying in the darkness for few hours till the jailer makes his visits. Refuse. and I will strangle you out of hand and seek the way out for myself It would serve you well to teach your lordship the jus gentium toward cav alters who come to you under safe guard"
 He released and compressed Argyles throat alternately till that nobleman groaned out compliance and answered Dalgetty's questions minutely.
 Now, Ranald," said Dalgetty to the Son of the Mist, who had been trembling with eagerness to spring on Argyle 'clap your hand on the fulet of this high and mighty prince" as he dragged him with in reach of the Highanders chain. Fall not, my worthy Ranald, to squeeze doughtily. If 1t be ad defiquium that is, till he swoon, there is no great matter Hold him thus for hostage till I return to release you"
 Tho soldier found the spring that opened the secret door and made his way through the hidden passage that communicated with Argyle's private apartment. He snatched a blank passport and writing materials. cut a silk cord from the hang ing and descended again to the cell where Ranald sat patiently. holding Argyle by the throat with infinite pleasure.
 The unfortunate Marquis filled out the passport humbly for Dalgetty and guide. The Ritt-master muffled him deftly with the silk cord and unlocked Ranald's chains with a key that he had found on a bunch hanging in the passage. The Son of the Mist enveloped himself in the livery coat which had disguised Argyle and the two passed swiftly out of the secret door and closed 1t behind them.
 we have three hours good before they find him." said Dalgetty. seizing Ar gyle's private papers and purse of