Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-12-21
CONTINUED from Yesterday

"And Count vasca?" asked after
pause.
much as you are. getting better"
"That is bad news. I had hoped that
the debt was paid"
"You did your best" he returned.
"Though we be jailer and prisoner,
we have something in common. at any
rate" laughed.
"What is that?''
I'VE both regret that did not sue
ceed."
We crossed the river by the bridge
of boats, and it was evident that many
Of the citizens had come out to meet
us. for there was much shouting.
NV former comrade came to my side
again
"A conqueror could not command
more interest than you," he said.
'That is poor consolation
II think would be great traitor
rather than nothing" he answered.
II am not even great traitor" l
said.
II would not say SO If were you. 1t
IS easier to confess and have done with
it. Better to die quickly than slowly
in the fortress yonder. II l dared DO
it I would plunge my dagger into you
now, and should be doing you kind
ness"
you think so. friend, but l had
rather live. I have been in worse
straits than this. I may live to be in
worse again."
you will. and then you may find
death too long in coming"
death and seem to be old friends;
we have walked so long together" !
answered.
you are a brave man. but a fool"
he said.
With help l walked across the pal
ace yard between ranks Of warriors
and then was face to face with the
king.
80 you come again to Yadasara," he
said, a smile upon his lips.
Ibid not answer. My eyes were fixed
on Daria. who stood few yards from
me, guarded by soldiers.
"And you bring a welcome compan-
ion this time. We thank you. You
made many enemies by your escape,
but it has served us better than If you
had failed. There's little strength in
you now. We must see that that Is
restored a little before we punish you
for your treachery. 1t would be a
poor recompense to see such man
die like a woman"
"Your highness shall not see that"
7 said.
Eve have heard many strong man
Eoast as much" he answered I'VE
have good arguments against the
boast. To the fortress with him, but
treat him gently. he shall have
chance Of proving his boast You,
madame, too. are weak. for all you
stand so bravely. You shall have rest
and gentle treatment for awhile. Then
we shall find means to pay you for the
lives Of our subjects which your re-
bellion has caused To the fortress
with them both"
was placed in the litter again and
carried up to the fortress They were
gerry gentle with me. and. knowing
what was in store for me. some Of
them may have pitied me.
The guard Of the fortress received
US, and with considerable amount of
formality l was handed over to my
new jailers. hardly noticed them,
for my eyes were fixed upon figure
sitting in porch within the gateway.
The man sat Imply, looked as though
be were in pain, and saw that his
arm was In a rough sling Hope was
hot dead l had a friend in the for
hess.
''O'Ryan!' I cried, a tone Of joy in
my voice doubtless.
He looked at me, but did not move.
There was an exasperating chuckle
at my ear, and I turned to face the
Spanfard, Costa.
BE was fatter and greasier than ever,
and he was tricked out in bright ar
NOR.
you'll find that friendship Dead" he
said.
l glanced at Organ. He had risen
from his seat and looked so different
from what I had known him that
concluded that the wound had given
him in that desperate fight upon the
stairs must have been deeper than l
had thought.
Il will come and make you comfort
able presently when l have attended
to your princess" Costa said. Truly
this fortress is honored now"
He laughed as the heavy door closed
upon me. Presently he returned, fol-
lowed by two men carrying rugs. with
which they proceeded to make me a
not uncomfortable bed in one corner
Costa sat down on a stool and re-
NAMED silent until he dismissed them.
You have good couch" he said
directly we were alone you will
have good food and drink. You are
well lodged"
AS an animal fattening for fair"
I an4Wered &