Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-05-10

beaten BY Rongdale," interposed an
observer. Had the reputation Of be-
ing one Of the best swordsmen on the
continent; has even had, l believe"
with laugh. lone or two little af-
fairs of honor"
s'Honori" Steele's glance swung
around, played brightly on the noble
man.
The latter's face remained impas-
sive. He lifted his foil carelessly and
swung it. The hiss that followed
might have been construed as chal-
Ienge. John Steele tossed aside his
coat.
Ronsdale's eyes suddenly narrowed.
Expectancy made itself felt In his
manner. Aren't you going to roll up
your sleeve2" he asked softly "Usu-
ally find it gives greater freedom of
movement myself"
| Perhaps you are right" Steele said
coolly, and. following the nobleman's
example, he pushed back his sleeve.
The action revealed the splendid arm
Of the perfectly trained athlete, mark
ed, however, by great scar extend
| Ing from just above the wrist to the
elbow.
bad jab that, Steeie!' cried sir
Charles Looks as IL it might have
been made by an African spearl9
mo" John Steele smiled.
Lord RonsdaIe breathed quickly.
Recent wound, / should say"
Not very old,' said John Steele.
"If there's good story back Of 1t
wen have 1t later" Captain Forsythe
remarked
| Their blades crossed. Ronsdale's
suppleness of wrist and arm, his cold
steadiness, combined with a knowl-
edge Of many fine artifices, had al
ready made him a favorite with those
Of the men who cared to back their
opinions with odd pounds.
"Ten to fve!' one of the men near
her called out jovially. "odds on Rons-
dale! Any takers"
"Donew
Jocelyn saw John Steele draw him
self back sharply just in time She also
fancied new. ominous CLEAN in his
eyes. His demeanor underwent an
abrupt change II Ronsdale's quick
ness was catlilIe the others movements
had now all the swiftness and grace
Of a panther.
"Hellor' Through the swishing of
steel she heard again the. man at her
side exclain, make some laughing re-
mark. Perhaps I'd better hedge
But even az he spoke, with fiercer
tlrusting and parrying of blades, the
end came. A sudden irresistible move
nfent of John Steele's arm and the no.
bleman's blade clattered to the floor.
"Egad! / never saw anything pret-
tier!" Sir Charles came forward quick
ly. "Met your match that time, Rons-
dale"
The nobleman stopped for his foil.
'.That time, yes!' he drawled.
Steele found himself walking with
Jocelyn wray toward the window.
Across the room footman now ap-
preached Lord Ronsdale and extended
salver.
John Steele's glance flashed toward
Ronsdale. The telegram, then, had
been for He saw an inscrutable
smile cross the nobleman's face.
A door closed quietly as Lord Rons-
dale went out.
The afternoon Of that same day there
arrived at the village of Strathorn
from London discreet looking little
man who, descending at the Golden
Lion, was shown to private sitting
room on the second story. In about
an hour he was joined by Lord Rons-
dale.
"welr'-he spoke quickly-"I fancy
you have little something to tell me,
Mr.. GiIIettg
GA little somethingF The latter
rubbed his hands. more than lit
tie! The special inquiry which your
lordship mentioned just as he was
leaving my office proved for a time
most Elusive
'sYou mean the object Of John
steele's visit to the continentT
exactly And. the object Of that
visit solved, / have now a matter of
greatest importance to communicate,
30 important It could only be impaired
by word Of mouth" The police agent
spoke hastily and moved nearer.
sIndeedl You have reached a con-
elusIon. one that you sought to re-
feet perhaps. but that wouldn't be dis
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