Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-12-14

AS Costa showed me what he was
pleased to term some of the things Of
interest, did not wonder that Organ
spoke of the fortress Of Yadasara
with respect. Here were instruments
Of torture not on show-not diabofical
inventions of the past exhibited for
the present to shudder at, but ma
chimes which had been used only a
few days ago and might be used again
tomorrow.
| Costa opened heavy door. and a
damp atmosphere met us. He took
key and, going to slab in one corner
of the floor, unlocked it and lifted the
slab by ring which was fastened in
its center.
"For dead men," he said. pointing
down.
A smooth slide went down at an
angle, and as bent over to look I
could hear the faint sound Of water
washing restlessly.
Unto the river?" I asked.
Eyes. From many Of these dungeons
there is such an exit They lead into
one big shaft which goes deep into the
water under the rock"
"And so out into the river?'
"Sometimes. If the weight attached
to the body to keep it down should
slip of the body might rise in the
river. I heard of one case. If you
should ever cease to be loyal make
friends with the executioners. They
can bungle their work and kill quick
IT,"
Only one ambition had Ito learn
the way out Of Drussenland. That
evening in the guardroom I brought
the conversation round to the subject
with two or three Of my comrades.
carefully, of course. not to excite won
der.
'There was the sound Of water, l
remember" said one. Organ had said
the same.
Running waterv
mo. falling water"
remembered the waterfall that
poor Mustapha and l had started out
from Brayle to see. Could it have any.
thing to do with the entrance to Drus.
senland?
It was toward the evening Of the
next day that, being OF duty, I wan
dered towards the lower city in the
direction of the northern gate. The
sharp clatter of horses boots upon the
rough road suddenly disturbed my
thoughts. did not wish to attract
attention, so stepped back into the cor
ner Of building. Coming up the
street was knight followed by two
Of the kings guards. He was mere
:tripling, but be set his charger well
md made a brave show I'm bis glitter.
ng armor. He did not look a formi-
liable opponent, and could not see
lint upon his harness-that sure trade
mark Of past combats. A carpet
knight, still he was young and pleas
ant to look upon, and watched him
as he came without feeling any par
ticular interest in him. He was almost
waited for the men to overtake him.
he pointed apparently to the fortress
and asked some question. could not
hear the question nor the answer
given, but in turning to speak he gave
me q better view Of his face. It was
familiar to me, strangely familiar.
felt convinced that it was not in Va
dasara that had seen him. and If not
1t must have been in the service Of the
princess. No. he was not one Of the
knights l had known there. Who was
he? What had he come to the city
for? In my restless state of mind his
advent made me doubly anxious.
asked no questions; there was no
need to, for the news of the strangers
arrival was already known.
"You'll have an opportunity before
long, Clinton, Of repaying your enc
mics for putting you in prison." said
one.
"Oh! How SOP
"A knight has just come to the pal.
ace with news"
"From the rebel camp? I saw him
passing through the streets. What
news does he bring?'
you're in too great hurry, Clinton.
They say the king will not talk of
business tonight, so the news will not
be told until tomorrow. Who was the
knight? Did you know him?'
mo"
Who was this knight who, coming
from the princess camp, was allowed
to enter the city so freely The net
was closing In upon us, and sickly
fear took hold of me.
CHAPTER XVI.