Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-12-18

is reason enough why cannot re-
turn. There is no happiness behind
US. Only by conquest can | hope to
make the Drussenlanders respect you.
Courage. my knight. The blood leaps
too warmly through my veins for me
to fear. We shall not fail. In Yada-
sara did you find the key of Drussen-
land?"
mo"
1--WE may have to seek it together"
"Would that we could start the quest
tonight
I'VE have not failed yet" she an.
swered. II will send for Sir Walen at
once"
She gave her orders sharply. 1t was
wonderful how easily she became the
princess.
IF there is danger we will at least
be ready for it" she said.
Sir Walen came. and Jasar was also
admitted to the conference at my sug-
gestion.
You know what Sir Verrall fears"
she said to Walen when he had named
the companies be could trust. I'VE
think his anxiety for our safety out
runs his Judgment, but If it Is so 1t
is fault well founded in loyalty. We
must be- prepared. Sir Walen. you
will at once see that these companies
are drawn together. They will form
one wing of our advancing army.
which you and Sir verrall will COM
mand It will be for you to protect
our person See to our command at
once"
Sir Walen bowed and left the tent.
"Jasar. send messenger to the
count and bid him come to US. Stay.
Can he know that Sir Verrall has re-
turned"'
mo. your highness."
"Then send to him. Say nothing of
Sir Verrall"
What are you going to do?'1 asked
when Jasar had left us.
II am taking your advice and pre-
pairing for danger. Are you not salts
fed?"
1T would he we'll to treat the count
carefully"
Il wish to give him my Instructions
that is all. You shall hear them. Go
in here"
She lifted the canvas that covered
small apartment Of the tent and !
went in.
"You are not to show yourself. Re-
member, I command" and then she
laughed. But l love too"
Vasca came not too quickly upon bis
bidding, and. drawing the canvas a lit
tie aside, could see him.
"Sir Vasca. we like not the place OF
this camp"
1T is we'll hidden from the enemy"
"And too inclosed for action should
the enemy find it." she returned
promptly.
II have already given my reasons
for choosing it."
"And after thinking over them we
6nd them bad ones. We have a cunning
enemy to deal with. When we march
We will change the disposal Of our
forces somewhat. else we may fall into
trap in these woods which surround
Us. You will place certain companies
In the center as a main body and throw
out two wings to protect US on either
hand. You will hold command Of the
main body and place the knight you
deem most fitted in command of the
right wing. We have already instruct
ed Sir Walen to gather certain COM
panies to form the left wing"
II would that your highness had
frst consulted with me-"
I'VE have our own wishes to consult.
count Our presence here means that
We are in command"
"Who commands the left wing?" be
asked.
"Sir Walen and Sir Verrall."
"Sir Verrallv'
did you not know he had returned
tonight? His knowledge will be OF
great moment to us"
II was not told of bis coming. His
escape makes this expedition useless
your highness."
Before US lies the capital. count
There is no turning back"
II rejoice to hear you say that" he
answered.
The scoundrel! I could we'll believe
him.
you understand how the troops will
mover"
He bowed.
"Then strike the camp. It is to be
done silently. We march tonight"
Ito be Continued)