Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-03-22
CHAPTER XVII.
Truxton Exacts a Promise.

Truxton King had been in a resent
full frame of mind for nearly forty
eight hours. In the first place, he
had not had 50 much as a single
glimpse of the girl he now worshiped
with all his heart. In the second place,
he had learned, with unpleasant
promptness, that Count Vos Engo was
the officer in command of the house
guard, a position as gravely response
BILE as it was honorable.
He had, of course, proffered his SER
vices to Colonel Quinnox. The colonel,
who admired the Americans, gravely
informed him that there was no regu-
lar duty to which he could be assigned,
but that ne would expect him to hold
himself ready for any emergency. In
case of an assault he was to report to
Count Vos Engo.
But he was not satisfied. Lorraine
had not come forward with word of
greeting or relief-in fact, she had not
appeared outside the castle doors.
Toward dusk on Monday, long after
the arrival Of the refugees, he sat in
gloomy contemplation Of his own un-
happiness, darkly glowering upon the
unfriendly portals from a distant stone
bench.
A brisk guardsman separated him
self from the knot of men at the castle
doors and crossed the plaza toward
him.
Judge the dismay and anger when
the soldier, a bit shamefaced himself,
briefly announced that Count Vos
Engo had issued an order against
lettering in close proximity to the
castle.
Truxton's cheek burned. He saw in
an instant that the order was meant
for him and for no one else, he being
the only outsider likely to come under
the head Of 'loiterer."
Truxton turned to MIN with a frank
smile. please tell Count Vos Engo
that l am the last person in the world
to disregard discipline at time like
this"
His glance swept the balcony, sud-
denly becoming fixed on a couple near
the third column Count Vos Engo
and Lorraine Tullis were standing there
together, Enthusiastically watching his
humiliating departure.
The next morning he encountered
Vos Engo near the grotto.
Catching sight of Vos Engo, he has
tened across the avenue and caught
up to him.
Good morning" said Truxton. Vos
Engo did not smile as he eyed the tall
American. Il haven't had a chance to
thank you for coming back for me last
Saturday. Allow me to say that II
was a very brave thing to do"
Il do not like your words, Mr.. King
nor the way in which you glare at me"
I'm making it easier to tell you the
agreeable news, Count Vos Engo;
that's all. Take your hand off your
sword, please-some other time per-
haps, but not in these days, when we
need men, not cripples. I'll tell you
what I have discovered, and then well
drop the matter until some other time
Frankly, count, l have made the graf
flying discovery that you are a mis-
erable cur"
Count Vos Engo went very white.
"As you say, there is another and a
better time. We need dogs as well as
men in these days
Truxton strolled off to the stables
picking up Mr.. Hobbs on the way.
Hobbs" he said, we've got to find
John Tullis; that's all there is to it,
Il dare say, sir" said Mr.. Hobbs,
with sprightly decisiveness. Hes very
much needed"
I'm going to need him before long
as my second"
Later on mucn of Truxton's good hu-
NOR was restored and his vanity pleas
ed by polite request from Count Hal
font to attend an important council in