The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-11

He led Us score Of yards from the
secret door through the walls. and
there was one Of the princess guards
with two horses. We mounted at
once raised my cap. and Organ
and | moved forward. We proceed
ed on the level for some distance and
then the path dipped. 1t was steep
descent. and we had much work TO
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.
Straight before US, Verrall," he
whispered. Well 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 mission"
! "The same one?" he asked.
Yes | shall return and attempt to
sara"
And the treasure finding comes aft
erward. | presume?" said Organ.
"PreciSely"
It's mighty pretty program, but
it'll want some doing. | doubt not
Wen 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 stream
70 in Of WI
from a flask Organ had provided him
self with
Presently, away on our right l saw
the great rock rising up in the light
of the early morning. The sun rose
higher Organ refined in his horse.
We were hidden in the wood
From here we'll make straight for
the bridge. See. it is yonder, and they
keep sharp watch. Ride leisurely
One thing more. Remember. you're
not a knight-you're just a humble
soldier of fortune. willing to serve the
king for what pay he can afford to
promise you-and. remember, l am a
captain in the kings army and lit
tie Difference would be a good thing
You might call me captain pretty Of
ten. lou can very wen w II III Tia
dress, and the more Importance l car
show the better for our enterprise and
safety Now come"
followed him at a canter toward
r the bridge We pulled up half dozer
yards from the sentries who chal
ienged us
where's the captain of your guard
want to speak with him." salt
Organ
Have you a password"
NO How is it possible, when
have chiefly been spending my TIM
In prison yonder? Do you know an!
one of the name of Dennis ORyanT
Never heard of him"
| smiled-the answer was so promp,
$50 much for fame" said Organ
Call your captain and ask him."
But the captain. hearing the alter
cation. came out, followed by half
dozen troopers from a small buildin
at the other end of the bridge. TIL
river was not so wide at this point a
1t was by the city.
What IS it?" he called as he came.
Faith here's two blockheads swear
ing they don't know Dennis Organ
Captain Dennis Organ. You knoN
him we'll enough If you're Costa. an
you should be by your face"
"O'Ryanr he exclaimed. 'Wh.
aren't you dead? Everybody said 20
were. so YOU ought to be-"
Every bodv's wrong. though why II
not dead is more than l can tell. Il
from prison They finished the troo
set out with, but I've brought back
recruit who'll count for something
But let the story wait. I'll tell II
the king.
"Dtsmount and thrown down yol
arms and you can cross the bridge"
You'll bring me to the king:
u wouldn't rob him Of your tale fl
the world" was the answer. I'll sci
forward and ASK at what hour he
~ receive you"
Y That's courteous of you, but yt
. spaniards were ever that, sa
O'Ryan. Then he whispered TO III
Its our best chance, and, anywa
we'll enter the city somehow.
He got off his horse and threw dow
his sword. l followed his example.
We crossed the bridge, surrounds
by the soldiers. and entered the smi
3. building on the other side.
III send to the king. and YOU c;
rest here and make up your tale un
the messenger returns. | w"u.dI
trouble about the tale overmuch. l
like as not you'll never have chan
:, OF telling 1t.
80 And why not:
"Thn King may command your i
mediate removal To the fortress
Then. Ly -. Patrick. Ill tell The u
to YOU a. W. 20 there.
When Costa returned he said
Organ. You are 10 have chance
j tell your tale
We We're soon conducted 70 the roe
where We WERE. presented 10 the Xii
His majesty listened - Costa's ste
of our coming 10 the capital III
Organ was permitted TO tell his sto
He was questioned sometimes in
mirthful way, and then severely. abe
his service III behalf Of Le prince
and then questioned about Nasca q
his valor and about Nasca's actions
- behalf OF the princess
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