New-York tribune., 1909-06-20
A GENTLE KNIGHT
OF OLD BRANDENB u RG
Continued from page 10

osst,an ,oncerning the personality Of the Prince
Of Bayreuth had given Henry a valuable mint
and after an hour S meditation he formulated
at least one plan that he hoped would prevent
the offer Of Don't Cares hand. He had another
in reserve If the first plan failed
The fatcs seemed 10 be As perverse IN threat
cning TO thrust upon Henry the PTInCeSsee ne
did not want as they were cruel IN Withholding
the one he wanted. Only one advantage lay
with the first named difficulty. he could run
away from it. The second seemed impossible
10 solve.
Aftercareft1llv thinking over his plans. Henry
rose, dressed for parade, and hurried % tht
barracks. The regiment was brought out anu
he was soon in the midst Of military rIl,tIetiFers
The dav was pleasant and many women IN
carriages were watching the drill. In one ~ the
carriages were the Queen and PrlnceS~eS II
hclrn.nl and Charlotte
near the rovaI carriage. and was greeted form
allv Jr the Queen. kindly by Nil1elntna- and
e-fusivrlv by Don't Care
"Oh stop by our carriage. erlrl the little
Princes.
Henry disuountcd, ngvei4tew steps nearer.
lifted his hat. and asked, Have her Majesty
pcrru.-e et1u-'
The Queen nodded consent and Henry. with
his horses bride rem over his arm stood un-
covered by the carrilgew while Don't Care talked
Presently the little Princess Falt Perhaps
am q. be married % She threw b4-E * her head
and laughed as n it was huge Joke
-T+ that --ue," asked Henry " clngrdt-
uIate vaur HiEhness Has the fortunate man S
name been announced
"Dr ve-" cried the Princess. He IS the
hereditary Prince ~ BlyreutE-
Henry wondered II It was possible that the
It-I- Princess suspected ms ileIHtF. Inc
Thought was $50 full If trouble that he was
hardly conscious at what le ~t;- Elen 1r asked
rs II definitely settled,
-Oh YES" responded Don't Care. laughing
and struggling her shoulders. " am l-.iI1tel.
and mo- one else need De- considered unless u De
the Prince. He too ~ course. VIII nr tel-E1te'i-
But I'm this case the tateS seem pr1pitt9uS, tor
the KING and the Queen also are pleased IL IS
a marvel that they agree. Yes. II is all ar
rauged-0r VIII bc very soon
The last clause brought a sigh OF relief from
Hcnry's lips So audible that Don. Z Care heard
II and accepted II as "a tribute % her charms
Are YOU not Jealous Of the Prince / am
anxious To see him I have heard that ne - a
fine large handsome man. some one said mat
ne stupid. but If he Is big and handsome Il
bc satisfied hope 20 see HIM soon.
Perhaps YOU VIII change your mind when
vou see him suggested Henry taxing the
first step in his general plan Of self defense
"Ahf Do YOU know him Tell me, Do YOU
know him asked Don't Care eagerly
d" have often seen L,m. and know hltu
slightly. as a man Of my rank may know one ot
his exalted station answered Henry.
Yes. YES tell me- pleaded Don't Care.
He Is large" answered Henry, but the
Duke OF W ciSScnic-s, whom ne resembles IS an
Apollo compared 10 him
At that moment the King arrived Henry
became silent, and presently took his leave
soon after leaving the Queens carriage.
- Henry met Grumkow. and that interesting
villain favored friend with view OF hlS
back. Henry mentioned the fact few minutes
later 10 the Crown Prince. who sand
Il was sure that Grumkow would resent
your language at The Tabagie. He had inc
scheme goncoctcd to hang me, but YOU spoiled
IL lie never torgets nor torgives, and / fear
YOU are IN danger.
'' / agree with YOU: but | see no way % avert
trouble unless choke Crumkow or run away.
answered Henry. laughing.
Nor do |, responded Fritz. '' am glad
YOU find the situation amusing, and am more
than pleased that YOU can laugh at IL | don
See Just how YOU are going 20 Strangle Gruu-
k,w. but If ! were YOU. run away would DE
the word. You must take Your chances. ami
desperate ones they arc II YOU remain IN Berlin.
You have said that If YOU wish % leave YOU
may do so. and that YOU have nothing 10 gam
by remaining. Take my advice. 60 Why do
YOU remain | hope YOU hlye not fallen under
the spell of Nina's eyes and smile. You are dit
fercut from other men who have approached
her. and Your appeal might be stronger than