The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-19

ing wildly into the ranks Of de-
voted guardsmen grouped in the
avenue 10 cover the flight Of their royal
charge. Truxton fed from the danger
zone as fast as his legs would carry him.
Bullets were striking all about him
Later on he was to remember his swoi-
len, bitterly painful ankle; but there was
no thought Of Il now. He had played
football with this same ankle IN worse
condition than IL was nOw-and he had
played for the fun Of 1t, too.
He realized that his life was worth
absolutely nothing IL he fell into the
hands Of the enemy His only chance
lay in falling in with some sane, loyal
citizen who could be prevailed upon
20 hide him until the worst was over.
There seemed no possibility OF getting
inside the castle grounds, He had done
MS dIrty aud-he laughed bitterly as he
thought of 1.-THE had been ridden down
by the men he came to save.
Some one was shouting his name be
hind in the scurrying crowd. he turned
for a single glance backward. Lit
tie Mr.. Hobbs, pale as a ghost his cap
gone. his clothing torn, was painting
God save usi'' gasped Hobbs. Are
you alive or am I seeing all the bloody
CHESTS in the World2"
Where can we gO2 Be quick. Hobbs.
Think. Don't sputter like that.
want 10 he personally conducted, and
damned quick at thatl'
Before God, sir, 'sYen't the idea
where TO go groaned Hobbs. 1T s.
dreadful! Did you see what the woman
did back there
Don't stop 10 tell me about #, Hobbs
Keep on running Go ahead OF me.
I'm used 10 following the man from
Cooks"
Right you are, sir. say by Jove.
I'm glad 70 see you'll am. You came
right up out Of the ground as If"
us there no way 10 get OF this beast
~ avenue?' painted King. They re
shooting back there Ike a pack Of wild
men. hate 10 think Of what's going
aDangioss viii ave them all in the
jug inside OF ten minutes, take my
They'll have DangIoss hanging from
a telephone pole, Hobbs, Don't taxi
Rum
Soldiers came riding up from behind,
turning to IRE from their saddles into
the thrOng Of cutthTOats, led by the
grim old man with the bloody saber. In
the center of the troop there was a
flying carriage. The Duke Of Ferse was
lying back ia the seat, his face like that
Of a dead man Far ahead ratified the
royal coach and the Wildly flying car
riages Of state.
''The prince IS safe" shouted King
joyously. They'll make it, Thank
Colonel Quinnox turned in his saddle
and searched out the OWueE of that
stirring voice.
soon as he caught sight Of him.
Even as King rushed ont into the
roadway hOrsemau galiOped up from
the direction of the castle. He pulled
his horse 10 his launches almost as ne
was riding over the lodging American.
''I4ere!' shouted the newcomer,
Ecowling down upon the young man.
Swing up here! Quick, you fOolt'
II was Nos Eugo. his face black with
fury. Quinnoz had seized the hand Of
Mr.. Hobbs on seeing help for King and
was pulling him up before him. There
was nothing for TruXton 10 do but to
accept the timely help Of his rival An
instant later he was up behind him and
they were on after the last OF the
dragons.
"If you don't mind count, TN try
my luck" grated the American. Hold
ing on with one arm, he turned and
fired repeatedly in the direction OF the
bowling crowd Of rascals.
Ride 10 the barracks gates, Vos
Fngot-' commanded Colonel QuIuuoX.
''Be prepared 70 admit none but the
royal reserves, who are under standing
orders 10 report there in time Of need. Do
sGOd grant that they may be able 20
some" responded the count. over his
shoulder he Kissed TO his companion.
1T was not idle herOics, nay friend nor
philanthropy on my part ] was COM
manded to come and fetch you She
would never have spoken 10 me again If
/ had refused.
"She2 All. yes ] see. Good! She
heart bounding.
MY own happiness depends ora my
luck ia getting you 90 safety rasped
the count My Iife's happiness. I'm
derstand, damn you. il IS not for you
that risk my life"
81 understand" murmuTed TruXton.
a WY smile on his pale lips You
mean. she is going 10 pay you In some
way for picking me up, eh? Wei, I'm
put an end 10 that III drop of again
Then you can ride on and tell her-I
wouldn't be q party to- the game. DO
you catch my meaning"
you would ehT' said the count
sngrily. I'D like to see you drop of
while we're going at this"
1--WE got my pistol in the middle OF
your back" grated TruXtOn. SLOW up
a bit or I'll scatter your vertebrate all
over your system. Pull up"
fAs YOU like cried NOs EngO- 81 We
done my part Colonel Quinnox viii
bear witness He began pulling his
horse down. NOW. YOU are quite free
10 drop of. q"
without a word the American swung
his leg over and slid 70 the ground.