Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-07-16
and I can ~terrorize him if he m to

and I can terrorize him if he comes to
close quarters"
Moreover, this s~uperlative scoundrei
could feel tightly fastened round his
waist a belt containing diamonds worth
over a million sterling. Such a cein-
ture was worth fighting for. whilst his
pccketbook contained ample funds for
all immediate necessities.
II the worst came to the worst he
carried a trustworthy clasp knife, and
he was an adept in the savate-the sys-
tenn OF scientific defense by using hands
and feet which finds favor with
Parisia1 sports"
On the whole. Henri Dubois made for
a neighboring wood in a state Of boil
Ing rage at his momentary lapse con-
cering b revolver. but conscious that
he had many a time extricated him
self from a worse fh. A hundred yards
in his rear ran Jack Talbot. The Eng
hshman. Notwithstanding his recent
Imprisonment, was in better condition
than Dubois. He was a good golf
player n cricketer, and although In
physique and weight he did not differ
much from the Frenchman, his mus
cles were more firmly knit. and his all
round training in athletic exercises
gave him considerable advantage.
Thus they neared the wood, neither
man running at his top speed. Both
wished to conserve their energies for
the approaching struggle. Talbot could
have com up with his quarry sooner.
We're 1t not for the paramount con
sideration that he should not be spent
with the race at the supreme momcn
whilst Dubois only intended to seek the
shelter of the trees before he faced his
opponent. The Frenchman did no;
want witnesses.
Neither wal aware that Brett end the
italian pilot had by this time reached
the place where the two leading car
riages were halted in the roadway.
Without wasting a moment the barris-
ter leapt the intervening ditch and fol-
lowed the runners across the field.
whilst behind him. eagerly anxious to
see the end of this mysterious chase.
came the sailor.
On he's edge OF the wood Dubois halted
and turned to face his pursuer. IN
stantly he recognized Talbot, and for
the first time in his career a spasm of
fear struck cold upon the Frenchman's
heart. In the young Engiishman he
recognized the only man who had cause
to hate him with an impiacable ami
mostly.
But the unscrupulous adventurer
quickly recovered his nerve.
$50 it is you who follow me SO
closely" he cried. Go back, my
friend. This time I will not tie you on
a bed. You are becoming dangerous.
Go back. I tell you!"
And with these words he levelIed the
revolver at Talbot's breast, for the lat
ter was now within fifty yards of him.
But Jack was animated with the mad
elation of a successful chase, and gov
erned by the fierce resolve that his be-
trayer should not escape him. For an
instant he stopped. 1t was only to pick
up a huge stone. Then he ran on again.
and, careless whether Dubois fred or
not, he flung the missile at him.
The Frenchman barely succeeded in
lodging, as 1t passed -unpleasantly close
to his head. He instantly understood
that here was a man who could not be
deferred by idle threats. To attempt
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an empty pistol at him would merely
court disaster.
So now, with an imprecation OF eenu-
inc rage. he flung the weapon at Talbot,
who. in his turn. was so surprised by
the action that he did not get out q che
way in time. It struck him lii In the
chest and staggered him for a moment
~whereupon Dubois ran or again Into
the interior of the wood.
But Taibot's pause was only es6naftex
of seconds. He did not trouble TO pick
up another one He felt with o spe-
cies of mad Joy that his enemy was UNI
armed-that he could throttle him with
his hands, and wreak upon him that
personal and physical vengeance which
Is dearer to outraged humanity thar
any wounds inflicted by other means.
Dubois reached a small glade among
the trees before he comprehended that
his ruthless adversary Was still close az
his heels. He stopped for the la time,
resolved now to have done with this
irritating business. once and for all.
Talbot. too. halted. about ten yards
from him. He felt that he had the
Frenchman at his mercy. n there
were a few things he wished to say to
him before they closed in mortal COM
bat.
This time. Henri Dubois" he painted.
OF am not drugged and strapped help
lessiy to a bed You know why ! am
here. I have followed you to avenge
the stigma you inflicted on my reputa-
ton. and at the same time to recover
the diamonds which you obtained by
subterfuge and murder.~
The Frenchman was quite collected in
manner.
II murdered no one.. he answered,
IT could not help the laundering of
other people II / am regretfuliy COM
PEELED to kin you today. 1t Is your own
fault. am only acting in self-defense.'
s~Eelf~defenseF' came the quick retort
sSuch men as You are a pest. Like any
Wild beast. you win strive TO save your
mieerable llfei But. thank heaven. you
must depend upon you claws. Lying