The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-05
The Man
Who Stole
The Earth"
By W. Hoh Whifs

CHAPTER LxviiI.-(continued)
Il can tell you nothing. SIR" said
Hertz. except that HIS majesty has
gone. He requested to be allowed to
leave, and Gen. Martel. after con-
sultation with Mr.. Langley. permitted
him to CO."
Strong had been pale before with
cold, hunger and lack OF sleep and the
stress OF the lighting. Now he was
pale as ashes, for q thought had leapt
into his mind which had been absent
from the minds OF those who had let
the King OF Balkania go.
He cried langley" In 80 terrible q
voice that oil who heard him ceased
their various occupations and stared
at him.
Langley. hearing his voice. was
frightened, for he had never heard
that tone before, and he came running
over 10 the IRE.
"Yesf" His voice was troubled.
You have let the king go?" asked
Strong In cold rage.
Yes" said Langley. Il have. l
consulted with Gen. Marital. and we
considered II the best thing to do.
You see-you see
"Yes9" demanded Strong.
you see," stammered Langley. we
were afraid something had happened
TO YOU. We tried to get into commu-
nication with you by wireless. and as
we received no answer we were AFRAID
something had happened"
You fool" said Strong. Nothing
ever happens TO me. But what was
your point. thenr'
IF any harm had befallen YOU" said
/ Langley, and the news had come
! through while the king was In the city.
we should have had considerable trou-
BILE with him. All the people who had
held aloof from him would have raj
lied round him then. and we should
have had to repeat the work OF con-
quest"
rs that all you rememberedr' ask.
ed Strong.
There seemed 10 be nothing else. "
mumbled Langley.
"Oh, you shortsighted idiot" said
Strong between his teeth. Had you
forgotten Diana?'
Langley's only answer was Good
heavensl"
Don't you see." said Strong. begin
ming TO speak rapidly, that II we had
kept the king here. at least Diana
would be safe? But now that I'M
speakable cur may possibly wreak VEN
geance on his daughter. He cannot
do her any great injury. II is true, In
civilized Europe. But what IL he
brings private pressure to bear on
her? What II he threatens me with
untold horrors for Diana so long as
I retain my hold on Bomberg? What
then, you fool. what them"
Il don't think"-stammered Lang
ley.
You never do" said Strong.
He shook himself and turned away
from the fire.
Let us hope" he said. that It IN
not too late even now TO undo the
mischief you have caused"
He called Arbuthnot. Pelham. and
Wildney about him.
II am sorry" he said. shortly, ito
put you to work again after the time
that you have had. but 1t cannot be
helped. The king has been allowed
to depart, and II is necessary for me-
to Immediately go in search OF him.
I'm all probability considerable dis
satisfaction will be caused in the city
by this. my second departure To
prevent that dissatisfaction taking any
practical form, 1T will be necessary
for you TO ascend again in the Victor
at daylight shall take the Di. The
man who goes with me will have the
hardest part. leave II for one of
you to volunteer"
Arbuthnot at once stepped forward.
81 will CO." he said. And he said l.
cheerfully. although his eyes were
heavy with sleep and his face drawn
with hunger and the cold.
CTo ne Continued.)