The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-08

the camp"
"That is unlikely. stin, IL It is so,
we are prepared to meet them,
trust"
"ouite prepared" answered. TRUE
men have no fear even If numbers are
against them"
| left him with Daria. Jasar keeping
watch upon him. and Joined Walen.
els the trap set for us. think your
! asked.
81 do not know. We may have got
out of il in time"
AT last you believe in the trap
them"
81 cannot understand such villainy,"
he answered YET
yet you believe II exlsts?"
"Why. yes. Verrall. Unwillingly
am bound 20 admit that believe IT.
"Pick me dozen men," said. II
am going TO ride forward and see what
is in store for MS"
With my little company went
through the woods. keeping we'll away
from the main body. but. being careful
not TO go far enough TO fall in with
the enemy who had kept pace with us
through the night. In The gray dawn
the enemy were taking up their posi-
ton. ready to attack us as soon as we
were IN the open.
We went slowly and silently back.
Life has an added charm when death
stands near The day had dawned
and, like myself doubt not that many
of my companions wondered If they
would see the close Of 1t. Was there
any way of insuring safety even for
some of us? There was one way which
held a prospect of success. had
Thought of It before, but had put 1t
aside as unpracticable and dangerous.
yet now IL seemed worthy OF consider
alton Why not make Count Vasca n
prisoner? 1t could be done quickly
and quietly if he were still with the
/ princess. Should he cry out there were
many ways of silencing him. II seem
! ed to me that IL would be Il small crime
| to silence $50 great scohndrel for
| ever. Ii was dangerous and would
! bring matters 10 head suddenly.
Daria might not agree to this seem
ing piece of treachery. 50 determined
to make him Il prisoner first and ex-
! plain to her afterward.
put spurs into my horse, but | was
too late. Vasca had left.
A messenger was dispatched at once.
! Safety seemed TO lie i'm Nasca's cap
ture. and here was my opportunity.
! drew Walen aside for moment.
"He must not return" said.
'Is tht the princess orderF
NO Make him prisoner first, ask
her permission afterward. 1t is no
time to be courteous"
at may be false move" he said
doubtfully. #t
POSSIBLY. but 1t may be salvation,
I answered. players for high stakes
Sir Walen. have to risk much"
But again my plan failed, The count
excused himself from coming The
enemy was moving in the open. he
said. and he could not leave his com
mand.
NJ ARE our troops moying?' asked
"rhey were about 10 do so. your
hghness." the messenger answered.
go to the count and command hin
not to move until he has our instruc
lions. A guard for us. gentlemen
Sir Walen. move the left wing slowly
forward. hut not out of the wood
Keep in touch with the main body
She mounted her horse lightly, JasaI
holding her stirrup. "Sir Verrall, gen
tlemen, follow us. We will fight this
battle our way. not in Count Vasca's.'
she would have inspired any mar
with courage. She put better spirit
into me.
Have care, dear one" whisper
ed as l rode beside her.
Have u ready sword to defend m'
If necessary" she answered.
We rode up to the count even as tn,
messenger was delivering his message
1--WE sent for you, count" she sale
severely.
Pardon, your highness, but 1 coulC
not come"
I'VE sent for you,' she repeated
"Have you yet to learn the virtue o
obedencer
''Your hlghness, r.
"Disobedience is the mark of rebel
Count Vasca. Look to it or we shall
be in danger of misjudging you. ID
you only now discover that the en-
envy are before us? You have a poo
knowledge OF this campaign, 1t seems
The main body will advance at one
into the open. The woods sweep roun,
TO right and left in a semicircle. Tn
enemy are hidden there awaiting us
Your mission is TO draw them iron
their hiding place" Then, turning 4
n knight with us. she went on: &c
! to the right wing and command then
, to advance through the woods and nj
, tack the enemy in the rear on tina
T side. There are half hearted warrior
among us. We shall know how t
: deal with rebels. For Drussenland an
q for your princess, forwardw
! half expected the count to refuse
. but he did not do so. Either he wa
, uncertain Of himself or the plans 70
, success were so complete that tn
q manner of attack was of little impol
lance.
g He gave quick word of command
{ and as the troops moved we rode bac
: and with the left wing set out TO nj