The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-09-29

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barons, to say nothing of the feminine
concomitants TO these excellent gen
tlemenl
One dlngy little shop in the square
interested him. IL was directly op-
posite the Royal cafe. with American
bar attached, and the contents OF its
grimy little windows presented a pc
culiarly fascinating interest TO him
They were packed with weapons and
firearms Of ancient design. Once be
ventured inside the little shop. Find
ing no attendant. he put aside his sud
denly formed impulse TO purchase a
mighty broadsword
On several occasions be had seen a
grim. sharp featured old man In the
doorway OF the shop. but 1t was not
until after be had missed the Thurs
day train that he made up his mind 20
accost him and TO have the broad
sword at any price. With this object
I'm view, he inserted his tall frame into
the narrow doorway, calling out Justify
for attention.
What Is itT' demanded a sharp. an
CRY voice at his elbow. He found him
self looking into the wizened. parch-
ment-lIke face OF the little old man.
'Srhat broad Say. you speak Eng
fish. don't your
Certainly" snapped the old man.
why shouldn't II l can't AFFORD an
Interpreter. You'll find plenty Of Eng
fish used here In Edelweiss since the
Americans and British came. They
won't learn our language. 50 we must
learn theirs"
whats the price Of that old sword
you have IN the Window
Three hundred gavyos."
'ewhat's that In dollarsT"
"Four hundred and twenty II is
genuine, sir, and 300 years old Old
Prince Boris carried IL It's most
rare"
I'm give you a hundred dollars foi
II, Mr.-er"-he looked at the sign on
the open door-"Mr. Spantz."
II don't want your money. Good
day"
Truxton King felt his chin in per
plexity. "ft's too much. | cant at
ford t." ne said. disappointment In his
eyes.
II have modern blades Of my own
make. sir, much cheaper and quite as
good" ventured the excellent Mfr.
Spantz.
you make 'emT in surprise.
The old man Strengthened his bent
figure with sudden pride. Il am ar
mOrer to the crown, sir. My blades
are used by the nobillty-not by the
army, am happy to say"
II say. Herr Spantz. or monsieur. I'D
ike to have a good long chat with you.
What do You say to a mug OF that ex-
celent beer over I'm the cafe garden7
Business seems TO be a little dun.
Can't you -er-lock upT
Spantz looked at him keenly.
"May | ask what brings you TO Edel-
weiss p he asked abruptly.
II don't mind telling you. Mr.. Spantz,
that I'm here because I'm somewhat
Of fool. False hopes led me astray.
I came here looking for romance-for
adventure"
81 see" cackled Spantz, his eyes
twinkling with mirth. You thought
you could capture Wild and beautiful
princesses here just as you pleased.
Ell? Let me tell you, young man. only
one American-only one foreigner, In
fact-has accomplished that miracle.
Mr.. Lorry came here ten years ago
and won the fairest flower Graustark
ever produced-the beautiful Yetive-
but he was the only one"
mo. I'm not looking for princesses.
I've seen hundreds OF 'em In all parts
OF the world"
"You should see Prince Robin" went
on the armorer
1--WE heard Il nothing but him, my
good Mr.. Spa6tz Ee's seven years
old. and he looks like his mother, and
he's got a Jeweled sword and all that
sort Of thing. l daresay he's a nice