Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-03-15
CHAPTER XII.
A New Prisoner Arrives.

A New Prisoner Arrives.
1t was far past midnight when King
was aroused from tine doZe into which
he had fallen. Was it the 26th? Loud,
quick commands came to his ears.
They are here at last" he heard
some one say. God! This suspense
has been awful. But they are here"
Stand ready, then, with the guns!"
cried Peter Brutus. 1T may be
trick, after all. Don't open that door
down there, Spantz, until you know
who is on the outside"
It's all right" came at last in the
relieved, eager voice Of Peter Brutus.
Clear the way, comrades. Give them
room. BY our holy father, this is
brave triumph. Ali"
Heavy footsteps clogged into the
room, accompanied by stentorious
breathing and no small amount Of
grunting from masculine throats. Not
one but three or four languages were
spoken by the excited, intense occu-
pants of the other room. King could
make nothing of what they said. Final
~ the sharp. incisive voice of Will
liam Spantz broke through the babble,
commanding silence.
Still unconscious" he said when
some measure of order was secured.
Yes" grunted one of the men.
we will have our instructions to-
morrow. The count is to inform us
before nightfall where she is to be re-
moved to. Next week she is going to
go to Schloss Marlanx" Brutus added
a cruel, heartless laugh.
A woman, thought TruXton. The
countess! They had brought her here
from Balak, after all. What re-
morseless brute Marlanx must be to
maltreat his beautiful wife!
ITO my mind she is more beautiful
than his own wife," observed Anna
Cromer she will be a fine morsel for
the count, who has even cast longing
eyes on so homely a mortal as l."
"All women are alike to him." said
Spantz sententiously.
We must put her in the room with
the American for the present. You are
sure he will take her away before Sat-
urday? A woman's cries are most dis
tressing." 1t was Spantz who spoke.
I'll stop her crying" volunteered
Anna Cromer harshly.
She's regaining her senses!" ex-
claimed one of the men. Stand back,
every one. Give her air"
Presently the door to Kings room
was thrown open. He had got to his
feet and was standing in the center
of the room. his eyes blinking in the
glare of light.
"Heno!" cried Peter Brutus. You
up. eh? We've got a fair lady for
you, my friend. Get back there, you
dog. Keep in your corner"
You are a fine bunch of human
heings!" blurted TruXton.
A man with a lighted candle entered
first, holding the light above his head.
He was followed by two others. who
supported the dropping, tottering fig
Ult OF q WOllldI.
Let her sit there against the wall,
Drago julius, fetch in more candles.
She must not be left in the dark. He
says she is not to be frightened to
death Women are afraid of the dark
and strange dogs. Let there be light"
scoffed Peter Brutus. splitting toward
King.
I'll get you for that some day."
grated the American. white with anger.
Enough" commanded William
Spantz. I'VE are not children" Turn
ing to King. he went on. touch of
kindness in his voice: Cheer her If
YOU can. She is one Of your class. Do
not let the lights go out
Raising his hands. he fairly drove
the others from the doorway.
For time King stood in his cor
ner. watching the figure huddled
against the opposite wall. Suddenly ne
started forward. his eyes wide and
staring He had seen that gray riding
habit before. Two eager steps he took
and then halted halfway.
Great jehovah" he gasped, unbe-
lieving. You! My God, is it you?'
He dropped to his knees before her,
peering into her startled eyes. look
Of abject terror crossed the tired. tear
stained face She shrank away from
him
What is it? Where am -" she
moaned. "Oh. let me go! What have
| done that you should bring me here.
Let me go. Mr.. King! You are not 80
wicked as
II bring you here" he interrupt
ed. aghast Then he understood. Ut
ter dismay filled his eyes. You think
that have done this thing to you?
God above us, Look, |. too. am a
prisoner here. They are going to Kill
me after tomorrow"
"Oh. Mr.. King. what does it all
mean? Forgiv" me, I see now. You
are bound: you are suffering; you are