The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1909-01-09

Ctdtb0Tne Stcffng the rtfe GIld OTo1fgnt q
dot0n on C7sauUenet's head
Durand's pockets upon the ground and
tossed a flask TO Armitage
I'VE will discuss matters at the bun
galow. They always go to the nearest
farmhouse to sign the treaty of peace.
Let us do everything according to the
best traditions"
a moment later Oscar ran in from
the direction of the gap to find the
work done and the party ready to
leave.
Where is the servian?' demanded
Armitage.
The soldier saluted. glanced from
Chauvenet to Durand and from Clai-
borne 10 Arrnitage.
'He viii not come back" said the
sergeant quietly.
Take my horse and ride down TO
Storm Springs and tell Baron Won Mar
hof and Judge Claiborne that Captain
Claiborne has found John Armitage
and that be presents his compliments
and wishes them 10 come to Mr.. Arrni-
tage's house at once. Tell them that
Captain Claiborne sent you and that
be wants them TO come back with you
Immediately"
But Armitage not Marhcf - for
Gods sake. not Marriott" Chauyenet
staggered TO his feet. and his voice
choked as he muttered his appeal
Not Marhofr'
I'VE can fix this among ourselves
Just wait little till we can talk over
our affairs. You have quite the wrong
impression Of US. assure you. mes
sieurs." protested Durand.
That Is your misfortune Thanks
for the brandy. NJ. DuraDd feel
quite restored" said Armitage. rising.
And the color swept into his face. and
he spoke With quick decision.
"0h. Claiborne. will you kindly give
me the timer
Claiborne laughed 1t was laugh of
real relief at the change in Armitage's
tone.
''It's quarter of Z. This little scrap
didn't take as much time as you
thought 1t would"
Oscar had mounted Arnitage's horse.
and Claiborne stopped him as be rode
past on his way to the road
after you deliver Mr. Arnitage's
message, get doctor and tell him to be
IN hurry about getting here"
Nor began Armitage Good Lord.
no! We are not going TO advertise this
mess You will spoil ii all / don't
propose to be arrested and put In Jail.
and doctor would blab it all. tell
you. nor
oscar, go TO the hotel at the Springs
and ask for DR.. Bledsoe. He's an
army surgeon on leave. Tell him
want hin to bring his tools and come
10 me at the bungalow. Now gor'
The conspirators' horses were brought
up. end Claiborne put Armitage upon
the best Of them.
Don't treat me as though | were a
sick priest. | tell you. | feel bullyi
"a TIT ptAFShtiS VIII htH0is VAIN dhSA0
of US well graciously ride behind Or
we might put them both on one horse.
Forward
Chauvenet and DuraEd. as they
marched ahead Of their capIors. di-
vided their time between execrating
each other and trying to make terms
with Armitage The thought Of being
hailed before Baron Won Marhof gave
them great concern.
wait few hours. Armitage. Let rs
sit down and talk it all over. We're
not as black as your imagination paints
u.s.
Save your breath, You've had your
fun so far. and now I'm going TO have
mine You fellows are all right to sit
in dark rooms and plot murder and
treason. but you're not made for work
in the open Forward"
They were a worn company that
drew up at the empty bungalow. where
the lamp and candles fiickered eerily
On the table still lay the sword. the
cloak. the silver box. the insignia of
noble oTders-