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This is the way. Clinton" said Da-
ria.
There was catch in her breath as
she spoke. | did not wonder at it.
1.-THE longer we think about 1t the |
harder 1t will become" said Organ |
practically. "I'll lead the way. II /
pitch over you must decide whether 1t |
is worth while to chance the crossing"
He was right. Looking at a difficult |
ty never made it easier. He took his
horse firmly by the bride and started.
Daria went next, and I followed. 1t
was a perilous journey. more perilous
by reason of the horses. But we &C
complished 1t. and short climb
brought us out upon the path where
Mustapha and l had commenced our
journey to this land of legend.
as this your country. ClintonY Da-
ria whispered.
mo, my love. We have long Jour-
ney yet before us, but there are no
dangers here. Those are past"
We mounted our horses and clattered
along the road to Brayle.
1t was strange entering the low door
|
the time seem short since the first time
had entered It. wood fire was
cracking on the hearth, and round the
table. drinking their thin wine. sat
three men.
They rose as I entered. a scared look
upon their faces.
1--WE thought you were dead-killed
| ho INV hof IN nh
said the landlord.
mo; l am alive. you see, and hun
cry. Have you entertainment for
three hungry travelers?'
"And Mustapha? questioned one of
his companions.
recognized him.
"Ah. my friend, you do not know all
the paths upon the mountains. The
) legend was true. Supper first. the tale
afterward."
Better leave the tale until tomor-
row." said Organ. Faith, it's not
. only supper want, but bed"
. There was hustle in the inn that
, night. but shortly told them the tale
J before went to bed.
"But the treasurer" said the land
!. lord. with glistening eyes. as finished.
, He would not have understood had !
, told him of Daria so answered short
ly as | rose from the fireside with a
: yawn:
: treasure! There was no treasurer
Did not say when | commenced
this history that should hardly be-
= ieve it myself had moi Que incon
4 testable proof of the truth OF II al
e ways before me:
: If doubt, as indeed almost dc
a sometimes have only to look at my
e wife How else would Daria be with
+ me had | not passed through these ad-
. ventures in Drussenland:
+. Daria. My little wife. How well
she fits her English home. Yet how
! strange ii was to her ut first. 1t took
her long to learn that in England
was only private gentleman. that she
was only Mrs. Clinton Verrall. per
u son of some importance certainly. but
! not princess She could not under
stand why my queen should think II
, little of such brave knight as was.
u And then her wonder at all she saw
u On this theme could write seque
y to this history. It had been strang,
I enough slipping from civilization init
]. the middle ages. but of the middle
= ages we have read in books. Wha
must it have been for one leaping from
= the middle ages to civilization! Their
, were no books to help Daria.
p But the sequel will not be written.
fancy. 1t could only be humorous. an,
!, even were capable of writing such
~ history. with smile in every line o
O. II. l should not do SO. could nc
70 have my little wife laughed at.
le have laughed at her myself sometime.
= it is true-I did when she saw her mrs
=, - train steaming into station. but the
:. am a privileged person.
~ OF Organ l have seen little sine
we parted with him in London. Twic
le only, think. has he been to visit VI
o. and he is the only one who persists
addressing Daria as 'your highness
w He has not forgotten Drussenland.
y Nor have we quite. 1t was fame
ne of Daria's, and l humored her. In IN
" library hangs picture OF myself ella
On in armor. which l had to borrow frol
=. a costumer for the occasion. and IL
li' derneath is little tablet fixed into II
lle bottom of the frame. Some day Il
reader and l may become acquainte
VI and l will show 1t to him. And II
as legend on the tablet runs thus: Is
ICE VERBAL, knight Of the Silver Star"
mt
so THE END.