The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-05-25
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CHAPTER X

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feel that the chamber was charged
with an atmosphere of expectancy. At
such moment one takes In many
things at n glance. Count Vasca was
furious. | saw curious smile wrin-
kle the corners Of Jusar's mouth, and.
although ! did not understand its
meaning, there was in it something
which encouraged me- | was con.
scious that Lady Aldrlda stepped back
from me, II movement that indeed sug-
gested fear Mt my rashness.
j saw the princess start, and then
the color dyed her cheeks deeply. but
there was no encouragement i'm her
face. For one moment It seemed as
IL she remembered the giving of the
handkerchief, but the next she was
stern. resolute, and | might have been
some poor devil craving mercy for my
self. Her eyes flashed dangerously,
her mouth frightened hard and unfor-
givingly, her bosom rose and fell in
quick movement. telling Of a passion
ate anger which she held I'm check
She looked superb. but less woman
than | had ever seen her look. Just
then she would have inspired fear but
hardly love. | think. MY sudden ac-
ton seemed to have put the key OF the
situation into my hand for the mo-
ment, but her dignity and self posses.
sion snatched 1t from h.e Then she
spoke clearly. calmly.
"a token must he given to make It
Of any worth. This handkerchief. as
we remember. was merely forgotten
when, as stranger among us. we
gave you word OF sympathy. Had
we known the use you intended to put
II to we should have sent n servant to
reclaim It, Never has any subject re-
ceived token OF ours. You forget
yourself. Sir Verrall. and In future we
shall know how to treat you. 1t were
well to absent yourself from our pres
ence until we have forgotten the in.
suit"
Then. turning to one OF her women,
she commanded her to take the hand
kerchiefs Those about me bowed low
as the princess passed from the room
1Oiloweu by ner ATTENDANTS.
Not until the curtains had fallen be-
hind her did rise from my knee II
was not homage which kept me there
| wanted a moment to think. / be
lieved myself something OF martyr
for the cause Of humanity. l had
done the wretched prisoners no good,
but had made the attempt, and since
ha1 Ial \ oh no
mics in Drussenlahd than had ever
had before.
Jasar had gone NaSca was leaving
the apartment hurriedly. and those
standing near me threw back MS cross
ed the room.
At the entrance Lady Aldrida stop
ped me.
I'VE attempted the impossible. Sir
Verrall. warned you that ! was in
no great favor with her highncss."
I'VE have done what we could" |
answered Take heed to yourself.
Lady Aldrida. II Is i'll policy To syn
pathiZe with n fallen and disgraced
man"
THAT man Is N.Y.
as fool, my lady" | interrupted.
81 am in no mood for talking of It
now"
She dropped me II low courtesy, and
| went quickly through the other
rooms, Mother being spoken to nor
speakin'' 10 any,
As I VS. leaving the palace, how.
ever. hand was laid upon my shout
der. and ! turned to face friend, n
knight wh, had ever taken part with
me r'-"i"'r my enemies,
'.''" N';""!l, let me come with you.
"' ".r'' Il | am poor company to-
li.'..'' ',.'"crcd
'''r' '.'"'S are better than on,
M''''' 49, "'"ht is dark and the attack
'"d 90 rr rom behind"
w. ~honld You fear attack to
nigli;f"
The town Is full Of drunken sol
diers, and fallen man Is food fol
any assasslu'S dagger. The murderer
may be thanked for getting rid OF 81
turbulent n subIect-or thinks he may
! laughed ut his sOmber forebOding
but | was not III pleased TO have his
company. His presence may have pro
tected me, do not know, but | reach
ed my quarters IN safety.
ORyan was not there ! GUESSED
that the attractions of the town hat
proved too much for him tonight, anC
was not sorry to be alone. crossed
the room aud looked ont upon the mar
ket place. The sounds OF merrymak
lug run 10 riot rose up 10 me. III,
dawn would bring the chanting priests
the flashing swords and the stakes will
their CHASTITY burdens, What could
do more TO prevent the butchery
Nothing absolutely nothing. ha,
played my trump card aud lost
Not only had | not helped the pri,
oners, but | had put my own life il
jeopardy. ! had no mercy TO hope 70
from the princess, and | could not eX
pcct the priests Ia raise a finger II
my protection now lhat | had attempt
a. ~ wreck one Of Ihpir dearest laws