The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-04-11


will}go with you to your quarters
81 thank you, gentlemen. would
willingly keep my life a little, since
have SO much to do in It"
From shadow lady stepped sud
deply-the Lady Aldrida.
by your leave ,wonld speak with
Sir VERBAL" -s'' n
She came close to me! and there was
that in her face that made me look
at her hands. They were empty, hang.
ing at her side.
That she was agitated need hardly
be stated. Our conversation was hur.
ried. but every word she uttered show.
ed that she felt had played her
wrongfully. In conclusion she said:
''You shall regret the friendship. Sir
yerralL You may escape the swords
of your enemies. but will so con.
trive that you shall not escape my
vengeance. 1t is u dangerous thing to
play with such woman as am"
She moved away from me. and the
knights came to my side again.
She laughed bitterly.
Guard him well, gentlemen, Il you
would keep him ] do not envy you
so false friend"
We were leaving the hall when JasaE
met US. Two OF the princess guards
were with him.
Her highness commands your pres.
ence, Sir yerrall," he said.
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tection,p said to my comrades. at
will save you the trouble of seeing me
to my quarters, We are OF one mind.
Is 1t not so? Each one of.u holds his
life as naught beside the safety of the
princess"
turned and went with Jasar
through the hall and along the maze
Of corridors which led to the secret
entrance to the princess apartment.
The priest and entered.
The princess was alone and rose to
meet me. l would have knelt to kiss
her hand, but she would not let me.
raised her hand to my lips us stood
instead.
at was bravely done. but why put
on your going for three days~ she
asked.
"Are you SO anxious for me to be
gomez
Nay. but three days is a long time.
Much may happen in It"
II had almost hoped that much
might happen" l answered softly.
She looked at me, and then her eyes
fell. l have ever understood that 1t is
a good sign with women.
You led me to hope so when we
parted last night" l said. II made u
confession which ] shall never make
to any other woman. l grant 1t might
have angered you, yet it seemed not to
do So"
Indeed, was not angry"
"And nowT"
Now I think only of your safety,
though I doubt whether you are not
going to greater danger in Yadasara.
But three days give opportunity to
your enemies. They could witch for
you. You must not wait. You must
go tonight. Within your prison"-and
she pointed to the room where had
been nursed so tenderly-'you will
find a PEASANTS dress. Your man
Organ says that so it will be safest
for you to go. and trust his wit.
Jasar, send one of the guards TO at
tend the knight. Return quickly, Sir
Verrall, for midnight will not be long
in coming"
l was not long in returning to her
dressed in my peasants garb, but
retained my sword. Jasar did not
come back to the princess with me.
The priest had quick understanding.
for which was duly thankful.
"Sit by me-" she said. Il would not
let you go If there were any other
way. But there is none. for the door
which leads to the world beyond is
a secret one"
"But If find the keyT'
If It Is the only way open, ~
"Yes?"
"You> may ask me again If will
come"
BE sure I shall not return to that
other world alone"
She let her hand rest lightly on my
arm, but I fancied there was a soft
caress in It.
And be sure l shall think well be-
fore answer. All, no, do not speak;
words will not convince me. / have
had leisure to note how much value
there IS in words"
drida7"
She smiled.
loved her first2p
z never loved her. Il was your
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