The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-06-03
CHAPTER XIV.
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Inc moment the curtains had fallen
behind her the priests moved away in
procession. their chief looking at me
for n moment almost as II | 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 Il single one
who was avowedy opposed TO me.
They crossed TO Count Vasca. and he
smiled. SO we stood in two parties
upon the platform.
The rabbe is easily moved. Sir Yer.
rail-" he said contemporary.
He passed down the steps and across
the hall, followed by mare than half
the knights who had stood round the
princess.
THE people shouted Sir Verrall,' but
not all" said knight beside me. I'VE
will go with you to your quarters"
81 thank you, gentlemen. | would
willingly keep my life little, since
have SO much to do In It,"
From shadow lady stepped sud.
denly-the Lady Aldrida.
by your leave would speak with
Sir Verrall."
She came close to me. and there was
at her hands. They were empty. hang.
ing AT her side.
That she was agitated need hardly
be stated. Our conversation was bur
ried. but every word she uttered show
I'd that she felt had played her
wrongfully In conclusion she said:
You shall regret the friendship, Sir
Nerrall. You may escape the swords
of YOUR enemies, but | will so con
trive that you shall not escape my
vengeance. 1t Is dangerous thing to
play with such a woman as ! am"
She moved away from me, and the
knights came to my side again.
She laughed bitterly.
Guard him well. gentlemen. II you
would keep him. ! do not envy you
so false friend"
We were leaving the hall when Jasar
met us. Two OF the princess guards
were with him.
y
ence, Sir Verrall." he said.
Her highness thinks ! need pro.
lection" ! said to my comrades. at
will save you the trouble of seeing me
TO my quarters. We are of one mind
Is II not so? Each one of us 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. would have knelt to kiss
her hand. but she would not let me-
| raised her hand to my lips as stood
instead
ut was bravely done. but why put
Off your going for three daysT" she
asked.
"Are you so anxious for me to be
gomez
NAY, but three days Is long time
Much may happen in it."
uuu ulLnOol uOptu luut huSh
might happen" answered softly.
She looked at me. and then her eyes
fell have ever understood that 1t Is
good sign with women.
You led mo To hope so when we
parted last night" | said. 81 made a
confession which shall never make
to any Other woman. grant 1t might
nave un.r.rd you, yet II seemed not to
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'ludrr'd was not angry"
"Aur nuwt''
'.,rw IninK only Of your safety,
h"Ugh doubt whether you are not
-oinG to greater danger in Yadasara.
HuI three days give opportunity to
YOU rueuicS They could watch for
you. You must not wait You must
go tonight. Within your prison"-and
she pointed to the room where ] had
l""u nurS"d so tenderly-"you will
iul rrir"uD's dress, Your man
- E5nn ~al~ lihlt so Il will he safest
tor yuN 10 90, ANA ! trust his wit.
iaSar. send one OF the guards TO at
tend the kaighl Return quickly, Sir
verrau, rnr midnight will not be long
In coming
was not long in returning to heI
dressed in my PEASANTS garb, but
retained my sword. Jasar did moi
come back to the princess with me
The priest had quick understanding
for which was duly thankful.
sit by me-" she said II would moi
let you go If there were any Other
way. But there is none, for the dool
which leads to the world beyond Is
a secret one"
But II | find the key?"
"If 1t is the only way open, r.
"YesT
"You may ask me again If | viii
come"