The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-05

anu lnONtu lOINdIu We plONS0u
ed ON the level for some distance anC
then the path dipped II was n steer
descent. and we had much work e
keep our horses on their feet But the
trees gradually thinned, and presently
we emerged from the wood
Organ stood for a few moments
taking his bearings.
"Struight before us. Verrall," he
whispered We'll put as much ground
behind us as possible before dawn"
you know why am going to Yada.
sara. | suppose?" | said presently.
Faith. because the other place has
got too hot to hold you"
81 still have Il mission"
"The same one?" he asked.
Eyes. | shall return and attempt to
lead the princess forces against Yada-
sara"
And the treasure finding comes aft
erward. presume?" said Organ.
Precisely"
ats mighty pretty program. but
! It'll want some doing. | doubt not
well get into The city somehow, but
we shall not get out of it so easily.
You'll not find women with keys TO
back doors there"
AT the first streak of dawn we stop
ped to rest the animals at a strea m
and found comfort in a drink of wine
from flask Organ had provided him
self with
Presently. away on our right, saw
the great rock rising up in the light
of the early morning. The sun rose
higher. Organ relned in his horse
We were hidden in the wood.
From here Wen make straight for
the bridge. See. it is yonder and they
keep n sharp watch. Ride leisurely.
One thing more. Remember, you're
not knight-youre just humble
soldier of fortune. willing to serve the
king for what pay he can afford to
promise you-and, remember. am a
captain in the kings army and a lit
tie Difference would be good thing.
You might call me captain pretty Of
ten. You can very well do it In that
dress, and the more importance I can
safety. Now come"
! followed him at canter toward
the bridge. We pulled up half dozen
yards from the sentries who chal-
lenGed us.
where's the captain of your guard?
] want to speak with him." said
Organ.
"Have you a password"
"No. How is it possible, when /
have chiefly been spending my time
in prison yonder? Do you know any
one of the name of Dennis O'Ryan?
"Never heard OF him"
i smiled-the answer was so prompt.
$50 much for fame" said Organ.
"Call your captain and ask him."
But the captain, hearing the alter
cation. came out. followed by half a
dozen troopers from a small building
at the other end of the bridge The
river was not so wide at this point as
II was by the city.
"What is it?' he called as he came.
Faith. here's two blockheads swear.
ing they don't know Dennis O'Ryan-
Captain Dennis Organ. You know
him well enough If you're Costa, and
you should be by your face"
"O'Ryan!" he exclaimed. "Why,
aren't you dead? Everybody said you
We're, so you ought 10 be-"
"Everybody's wrong. though why I'm
NOT dead is more than can tell. I'm
from prison. They finished the troop
set out with. but I've brought back a
recruit who'll count for something.
But let the story wait. I'll tell it to
the king"
"Dismount and thrown down your
arms and you can cross the bridge"
You'll bring me to the kingT'
II wouldn't rob him of your tale for
the world" was the answer. 'I'll send
forward and ask at what hour he'll
receive you"
That's courteous of you, but you
Spaniards were ever that" said
ORyan. Then he whispered to me,
Its our best chance. and, anyway,
well enter the city somehow"
He got of his horse and threw down
MS N"VAus ipllOWtu Ills example.
We crossed the bridge, surrounded
by the soldiers, and entered the small
building on the other side.
I'll send to the king, and you can
rest here and make up your tale until
the messenger returns. / wouldn't
trouble about the tale overmuch, for
like as not you'll never have a chance
Of telling It."
And why notY
The king may command your i'm
mediate removal to the fortress"
Then, by st. Patrick, I'll tell the tale
to you as we 20 there"
When Costa returned he said "a
O'Ryan, "You are TO have a chance IN
tell your tale"
We were soon conducted TO the room
where we were presented 20 the king
His majesty listened to Costa's story
OF our coming to the capital. Then
ohyan was permitted to tell his story.