The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-05-17

E61M6(1y III M OuttT Ivn JoSur hho
9xS9 Organ were waiting for me.
1--WE will go ut once" said the priest.
Organ and followed him from the
room and down endless corridors and
passages.
He led us score of yards from the
secret door through the walls. and
there was one of the princess guards
with two horses We mounted at
once. raised my cap. and Organ
and | moved forward We proceed
ed on the level for some distance and
then the path dipped. II was steep
descent. and we had much work to
| keep our horses on their feet. But the
trees gradually thinned. and presently
we emerged from the wood
Organ stoud for few moments
taking his bearings.
straight before us, Verrall." he
whispered We'll put as much ground
behind us us possible before dawn"
you know why am going'to Yada-
sara. supposey'' said presently.
Faith. because the other place has
got too hot to hold you"
81 still have mission"
"The same 0ne;" he asked.
"Yes. | shall return and attempt to
lead the princess forces against Yada-
sara"
"And the treasure finding comes aft
erward. preSumeT said organ.
"Precisely."
TITS "A mighty pretty program. but
it'll want some doing. | doubt not
we shall not get out of ii so easily.
You'll not find women with Keys to
back doors there
At the first streak of dawn we stop
ped TO rest the animals ut strea IN
and found comfort in a drink of wine
from a flask O Ryan had provided him
self with.
Presently. away on our right, | saw
the great rock rising up in the light
of the early morning. The sun rose
higher Organ refined in his horse.
We were hidden in the wood
"From here Wen make straight for
the bridge. See. it is yonder. and they
keep a sharp watch. Ride leisurely.
One thing more. Remember, you're
not knight-yousre just a humble
soldier of fortune. willing to serve the
king for what pay he can afford to
promise you-and. remember. | am a
captain in the kings army and a lit
tie Difference would be a good thing.
You might call me captain pretty Of
ten. You can very well do it in that
dress, and the more importance | can
show the better for our enterprise and
safety. Now come"
| followed him at a canter toward
the bridge. We pulled up half dozen
yards from the sentries who chal-
lenged us.
where's the captain of your guard?
| want to speak with him." said
Organ.
Have you a password"
mo. How is it possible, when
have chiefly been spending my time
in prison yonder? DO you know any
one of the name of Dennis O'Ryan"
Never heard of him"
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$50 much for fame" said Organ.
Call your captain and ask him"
But the captain. hearing the alter
cation. came out, followed by half "A
dozen troopers from a small building
at the other end of the bridge. The
river was not so wide at this point as
it was by the city.
"What is it?" he called as he came.
Faith. here's two blockheads swear.
ing they don't know Dennis Organ
Captain Dennis Organ. You know
him well enough If you're Costa. and
you should be by your face"
"O'Ryan!' he exclaimed. why.
aren't you dead? Everybody said ycr
were. so you ought to be.
"Everybody's wrong. though why I'm
not dead Is more than can tell. I'm
from prison. They finished the troop
set out with, but I've brought back a
recruit who'll count for something.
But let the story wait. I'll tell it to
the king"
"DismOunt and thrown down your
arms and you can cross the bridge"
you'll bring lie - the king"
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