Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01
CHAPTER XVII.

the UTSL place., ne iUu HUI DuN
10 much as single glimpse of the
girl he now worshipcd with oil his
heart. In the second place. he had
learned. with unpleasant promrtness.
that Count Vos Eneo was the officer
IN command Of TIE house guard. q
position as gravciy Responsible as it
was honorable.
He had. uf course, preferred his serv-
ices to Colonel Quinnox. The colonel,
who admired the Americans, gravcly
Informed him that there was no rcsu-
lar duty to which he could be assigned.
hut that he 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 bad
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 IN
happiness. darkly glowering upon the
unfriendly portals from distant stone
bench.
A brisk guardsInan separated himself
from the knot Of men ut the castle
loors and crossed the plaza toward
him.
Judge the dismay and anger when
the soldier, bit shamefaced himself.
briefly announced that Count NOS
Engo had issued an order against
lettering in close proximity to the
castle.
Truxton's check burned. He saw in
m instant that the order was meant
for him and for no one else. he being
he only outsider likely to come under
he head of "loiterer."
Truxton turned to him with Il frank
Jmile. please tell Count Vos Engo
Mat am the last person in the world
20 disregard discipline at time like
this"
His glance swept the balcony. sud
lenly becoming fixed on a couple near
he third column. Count Vos Engo
Ind Lorraine Tullis were standing there
together, Enthusiastically watching his
iumiliatine 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. 81 haven't had a
chance to thank you for coming back
for me last Saturday. Allow me to
say that 1t was n very brave thing to
do"
II do not like your words. Mr.. King
nor the way in which you glare at
me-"
I'm making it casters to tell you
the agreeable news. Count Vos lingo;
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 We'll
hrop the matter until some other time.
Frankly, count, have made the graf
Tying discovery that you are a mis-.
Arablo cur"
Count vos Engo went very white.
AS you soy, there is another and a
better time. We need dogs as we'll "a
men In taese days."
Truxtou strolled OF to the stables,
Sicking up Mr.. Hobbs OH the way.
"Hobbs." he said, we've got to find
John Tullis; that's all there is to It."
II dare say, SIR" said Mr.. Hobbs
With sprightly declsiveness. Hes very
much needed"
I'm going to need him before long
rs my second"
Later on much Of Truxton's good hu
NOR was restored and his vanity please
by polite request from Count Hal
font to attend an important council In
the room Of wrangles" that evening
alto.
Very boldly he advanced upon the
castle a few minutes before the ap
pointed hour.
He came upon Lorraine Tullis at the
edge OF the terrace She was walking
slowly In the soft shadows beyond tn.
row OF lights on the lower gallery. HI
knew her at 4 glance. this slim girl II
spotless white.
Lorraine" he whispered, reaching
'-cI Siuc III l"O DouutlS. Que put W
her hands, and lie clasped them. Plain
ly she was confused. 1--WE been dyinl
for a glimpse Of YOU Do you thinl
you've treated me-
Don't, Truxton!' she pleaded, sud
denly serious. You must not COM
here. saw-well. you know. ! wa
so ashamed; was SO sorry"
To still held her hNnds
Eyes; they ordered me to move on, a.
II were common ioafer," he said
with a soft chuckle. "T'ut where hav'
you kept yourself?'
II have been III. Truxton-truly.
have" she said quickly, uneasily.
"You told Vos Engo to ride back an,
,ick me up" he persisted. "IIe toll
ne In so many words. Now, want {
)lain answer, Lorraine. Did you prom
&c to reward him II hc-well, IL b
saved me from the nob?"
mo" she said In Il low voice.
what was 1t. thenf I must know
Lorraine"
II am very. oh. so very unhappy
Truxton," she mIrmured,
II came near spelling everything
just now" he whispered hoarsely.