The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-04

or triumph. out tnlnk no one elSe
; there could tell whether she was pleas
ed or not nj the turn things had taken.
The moment the curtains had fallen
behind her the priests moved away in
procession. their chief looking at me
for moment almost as If | had
increased his wisdom. but he left
me without speaking. Then several
knights. my friends. gathered round
me. | had their good will. but noted
that | had not converted a single one
who was avowedly opposed to me.
They crossed to Count Vasca. and he
smiled. So we stood I'm two parties
upon the platform,
The rabble Is easily moved, Sir YER
rall." he said contemptuously.
He passed down the steps and across
the hall, followed by more than half
the knights who had stood round the
princess.
THE people shouted Sir Verrall,' but
not ALL" said n knight beside me. 1--WE
will go with you to your quarters"
IL thank you, gentlemen. | would
willingly keep my life little, since l
have so much TO do In It,"
From a shadow a lady stepped sud-
denly-the Lady Aldrida.
by your leave | would speak with
\ Sir Verrall."
She came close to me. and there was
that I'm 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
wrouefully. In conclusion she said:
You shall regret the friendship, Sir
I Ve.rall. you may escape the swords
of your enemies. but | will so con-
trive that you shall not escape my
vengeance. 1t is a 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. If you
would keep him. / do not envy you
so false n friend"
We were leaving the hall when Jasar
met us. Two of the princess guards
were with him.
Her highness commands your pres.
ence. Sir Verrall." he said.
Her highness thinks | need pro-
lection" ! said to my comrades. ut
will save you the trouble of seeing me
TO my quarters. Ce are of one mind.
Is It not so? Each one of us holds his
life rs 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. | would have knelt to kiss
her hand. but she would not let me.
/ raised her hand to my lips as stood
instead.
at was bravely done. but why put
Off your going for three daysF she
asked.
"Are You SO anxious for me to be
goneT
NAY. but three days is a long time. |
Much may Happen In It,"
81 had almost hoped that much |
might happen" 1 answered softly.
She looked at me, and then her eyes |
fell. have ever understood that it Is
q good sign with women.
"You led me to hope so when we
parted last night" said. 81 made a
confession which / shall never make
to any other woman. / grant 1t might
have angered you, yet 1t seemed not to
do So"
Indeed, was not angry"
And now?"
Now l think only of your safety
though | doubt whether you are not
going to greater danger in Yadasara.
But three days give opportunity to
your enemies. They could watch for
you. You must not wait You must
go tonight. Within your prison"-and
she pointed TO the room where I had
been nursed so tenderly-"you will
md a PEASANTS dress. Your man
ORyan says that so it will be safest
Tor you to go, and l 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"
1 was not long in returning 70 ber
dressed In my PEASANTS garb. but I
retained my sword. Jasar did not
come back to the princess with me.
Inc priest had quick understanding.
Tor which ! was duly thankful.
sit by me-" she said. II would NOT
let you 20 IL there were any other
way But there is none, for the door
which leads to the world bNond is
4 secret one." I
But If find the key?"
IF It is the only way open, r. {
"Yes?
You may ask me again II will
come" WI"
he sure l shall not return 70 that :
'ther world alone"
She let her hand rest lightly on nv
'rm' but | fancied there was n soft
,aress In It. 'O''
ana be sure I shall think well be.
ore | answer. All. no, do not sneak. r
words will not convince me. 7 have n