The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1911-06-14

formed the apex of the triangle. This
rock. which was the only part Of the
city which actually touched the river
rose sheer out of the water for ut
Least GOO feet. with hardly birds
foothold upon IL. II was the dominant
feature. towering above the highest
part Of the city. presenting a problem
a. to how access was obtained to the
fortress browning The summit II was
q problem ! was destined to solve later
The fortress seemed 70 he cut ont If
the solid rock
For several days We encnmped idly
before Yndasars. The enemy had re-
crossed the river by means Of n bridge
Of boats nearly two miles higher mp the
stream. but we made no attempt to fol-
low them. I was doubtful II they had
ever crossed II In great force. As far
element In the city.
j spoke q" Waien about it,
IF we are not To attack the city
why are we heref" I asked.
The enemy have retreated. Proba-
bly, the count thinks that victory
enough
II do not wonder that the war has
been such n long one II II has been
carried out In this way
'No wonder Won are impatient. my
dear VERBAL So am l. But. then.
vasca commands II Is not without a
certain pleasure that I see his com
parative failure Her highness may
next time infrusi her forces to ADLER
hands"
I could not mistake his meaning.
could not afford to underplay my part.
1T shall I've no laggnrd's campaign.
then. I promise Won. Sir walen." I an
swered
That night. ieing sIeepless. I stole
out Of camp I" the river. Suddenly
there was sound near me. I stepped
hack quietly into the darker shadow
Of a tent and listened There was no
mistaking the sound now-stealthy
feet-and the next moment two figures
hurried past me toward the river and
isappesred over the bank. I opened
my mouth To give the alarm as
heard the first dip Of an oar. but he
fore ! could cry out n third figure was
at my side
II was Count Vasca.
rs It trenchcry;'' he whispered
pointed To the river. where the dim
outline of boat was Just discernibie
a. II crept into the shadow Of the great
rock
Il heard the sound Of footsteps and
followed" he said. How came you
hereY"
81 could not sleep
He was silent for moment
Better let them think they have got
away undiscovered. ! will at once
have sentry placed here. We will
not give the alarm tonight. Let's to
bed. Sir verrnll This means action
at last"
when I asked.
soon surely since they take to spy.
ing upon us. You grow impatient I
would that I could trust all as trust
among us. sir VERBAL. or we had made
more progress.
He left me at my tent and with n
good night went on toward his own.
! told O'Rynn what had happenec
and repeated the counts words
There has always been a sentry by
the river" he said thoughtfully. Per
haps he knew who the fugitives were
and had made arrangements for their
easy escape
Aye. and was 50 anxious about them
that he followed to make certain
that they got away safely"
I'VE must keep close together. Yer
rail-. fighting or not. Lie down aud
sleep. I'll witch Well not both
sleep at the same time again"
In one respect at least vasca had
truly last night Quite
early In the morning II WINS evident
that the day was not to be an idle one.
Troops of men moved along the onro
site bank ~ The river toward the
bridge Of boats two miles M the
5 roam. n bridge which had been con
stantly defended and which we had
never atternpted to force.
II appeared rs n neither side wanted
an engagement They made no at
tempt to drive rs pff. vet had they ut
tackled us In full forrc I doubt II we
should have been able to successfully
resist them
Some thought If this kind was evil
IDENTIFY In Vascn's mind when he saw
the enemy in mniin
They huy, mud,. nm their minds nj