The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-06-06
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CHAPTER XIV.

Ssxs) Oltyun were waiting for me.
I'VE will 80 ut once" said the priest.
Organ and | followed him from the
room and down endless corridors and
passages
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 o'Ryan
and ! moved forward We proceed.
ed on the level for some distance and
then the path dipped 1t was a steep
descent. and we had much work to
keep our horses on their feet. Hut the
trees gradually thinned. and presently
we emerged from the wood
organ stood for few moments
taking his bearings
straight before us. verral." he
~hispered Wen put as much ground
behind us as possible before dawn"
You know why am going to Yada-
sara. supposeT said presently.
Faith. because the other place has
got too hot to hold you"
81 still have a mission"
''The same oney he asked.
Yes shall return and attempt to
lead the princess forces against Yada-
SARA"
And the treasure finding comes aft
rrward. | prnsumeI" said Organ.
Precisely
/ Its mighty pretty program. but
TN want some doing. doubt not
we'll 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 IN
and found comfort In 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 refined in his horse.
We were hidden in the wood
3 From here Wen make straight for
the bridge. See. It is yonder. and they
keep a sharp watch. Ride leisurely
One thing more. Remember. you're
not a knight-you're just humble
soldier of fortune. willing to serve the
king for what pay he can afford to
promise you-and, remember. | am q
captain In the kings army and lit
tie Difference would be a good thing
You might call me captain pretty of
ten. You can very well do 1t in that
dress, and the more Importance | car
show the better for our enterprise and
safety. Now come"
followed him at canter toward
the bridge. We pulled up half dozen
yards from the sentries who chat
lenged us.
where's the captain OF your guard
want to speak with him. SAID
Organ.
Have you a passwordT'
"No How Is II possible, when
have chiefly been spending my tim'
in prison yonder? Do you know an!
one Of the name of Dennis O'RyanT
Never heard Of him"
smiled-the answer was so prompt
80 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 small building
at the other end of the bridge. III
river was not so wide at this point a
II was by the city.
What Is ~" he called as he came
Faith. here's two blnckheads swear
ing they dunl KNOW Dennis olsynn
rnurnIn p"uuiS uliynm You knoN
him vnIl "ruuplI II you're Costa an
yuu ~Hund m by your face.
"O'Gvnu" ne exclaimed. "Why
rrrul Nnu Il nd' Everybody said 20
v""" 81" v"u ought 10 be-
.E,or,'..hv wrong. though why II
dead is more than l can tell. i
t.Dm prison. They finished the ro'
So. out with, but I've brought back
. re, ruit who'll count for somethln
# Gut let the story wait, I'll tell 1t
m the king"
"Dismuunt and thrown down 20
T. arms and you can cross the bridge
" "Toull hrIug me to the kingF
II wou.dnt voh him of your tale I
3" thp word" was the answer "l'll SCI
Il forward aud ask Ut what hour he
receive You
"ThatS courteous Of you, but y
spanipldS were ever mat 81
; organ. Then he whispereH 10 II
"u's our best chance, and, anyw'
wen enter the city somehow
He got of his horse and threw do'
his sword. followed his example
" We crossed the bridge, surround
z by the soldiers, and entered the sm
e building on the other side,
z "Tn send to the king, and you c
2 rest here and make up your tale VI
g the messenger returns. would
q trouble about the tale oyermuch'
. like as not you1l never have chai
q Of telling it,
q "Aud why not"
" command YOUR