The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-05-20

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when laughed at the idea. "Such a |
stronghold might frlghten the brayest |
man."
Between our encampment and the
city ran Il broad river, full of strange |
and unexpected currents and of Inn
mense depth, so organ told me. The
city lay obliquely 60 the river in the
form OF a rough siaugle, the city gates.
as | afterward found, being situated
at the angles at the base of this tri-
angle, ana The city rose from this base
gradually toward the huge k which
formed tho apex OF the tri gle. This
rock, which was the only part Of the
city which actually touched the river,
rose sheer out Of the water for at
least COO feet. with hardly birds
foothold upon Il. IL was the dominant
featu- towering above the highest
part the city, presenting problem
as TO how access was obtained to the
fortress browning the summit. 1t was
a problem was destined TO solve later.
The fortress seemed to be cut out of
the solid rock.
For several days we encamped idly
before Yadasara. The enemy had re-
crossed the river by means of a bridge
of boats nearly two miles higher up the
stream, but we made no attempt to fol-
low them. l was doubtful is they had
ever crossed it in great force. As far
as one could judge, there was no ex
element in the city.
| spoke TO Walen about ii.
"If we are not TO attack the city
why are we hereT / asked.
"The enemy have retreated. Proba-
bly, the count thinks that victory
enough"
81 do not wonder that the war has
! been such a long one If it has been
carried out in this way
mo wonder you are impatient, my
dear Verrall So am l. But, then,
I Vasca commands. It Is not without u
! certain pleasure that | see his COM
parative failure. Her highness may
next time intrust her forces to ADLER
hands"
/ / could not mistake his meaning. 1
could not afford to underplay my part.
at shall be no laggard's campaign,
then, promise you, Sir Walen," 1 an
swered
That night, being sleepless, stole
out of camp to the river Suddenly
there was sound near me. | stepped
back quietly into the darker shadow
of tent and listened There was no
installing the sound now-stealthF
feet-and the next moment two figures
hurried past me toward the river and
disappeared over the bank | opened
my month To give the alarm as |
heard the first dir of an oar, but be-
fore could cry out third figure was
at my side
1t was Count NascH.
as II treachery|" he whispered.
pointed to the river where the din
outline OF II boat was just dlsceliihh'
as IL crcpt into the shadow of the gren,
rock
II heard the sound of footsteps and
followed" he said. How came you
hereir
II could not sleep"
He was silent for moment.
4 Better let them think they have got
away undiscovered win at once
have a sentry placed here. We will
not give the alarm tonight. Let's 10
bel. Sir Nerrall This means action
ut last
"When?" asked
"Soon surely since they take to spy
ing upon us. You grow impatient. |
would that ] could trust all as trust
you. There are white livered knights
among ms. Sir Yerrall or we had made
more progress"
He left me at my tent and with Il
good night went on toward his own.
told Organ what had happened
and repeated the counts words.
'Therc has always been sentry by
the river" he said thoughtfully. "Per
haps he knew who the fugitives were
and had made arrangements for theiI
easy escape"
aye, and was so anxious about then
that he followed to make certain
that they got away safely"
eve must keep close together, Yer
rail-. fighting or not. Lie down ant
sleep. I'll watch. Wen not botf
sleep ut the same time again"
In one respect at least Vascn has
! prophesied truly last night, QUITE
e early In the morning 1t was eviden
| that the day was not to be an idle one
{ Troops of men moved along the oppo
site bank of the river toward thu