The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1911-06-21
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with an atmosphere of expectancy At
such n moment one takes in many
things at II rlnsce Count Vasca WAS
furious saw Il curious smile wrin-
kle the corners OF Jasar's mouth and
although did moi understand its
meaning. there was in ii something
which encouraged me was con
scious that Lady Aldrida stepped back
from me. II movement that indeed sus
gested fear al my rashness.
l saw the princess start. and then
the color dyed her cheeks deeply. but
there was no encouragement In her
face. For one moment IL seemed as
II she remembered the giving of the
handkerchief hut the next she was
stern. resolute. and | might have heen
some poor devil craving mercy for my
self. Her eyes flashed dangerously
her mouth frightened hard and unfor-
givingly. her bosom rose and fell In
quick movement. telling Of a passion
ate anger which she held in check
She looked superb hut less woman
than hnd ever seen her look. Just
then she would have inspired fear. but
tnlllk- NV dt-
ton seemed {" have put the key Of the
situation int" my hand for the mo-
ment. but her dignity and self posses
sion snatched II from me Then she
spoke clearly. calmly
"A token must he given TO make II
Of any worth. This handkerchief. as
we remember. was merely forgotten
when. as u stranger among Us. we
gave you n word of sympathy. Had
we known the Use you Intended to put
II to we should have sent servant to
reclaim II. Never has any subject re-
ceived token Of ours You forget
yourself. Sir VERBAL. and in future we
shall know how to treat you. II were
well to absent yourself from our pres
ence until we have forgotten the in
suit"
Then. turning to one Of her women.
she commanded her To take the hand.
kerchief. Those about me bowed low
as the princess passed from the room
followed by her attendants.
Not until the curtains had fallen be
hind her did ! rise from my knee. II
was not homage which kept me there.
I wanted n moment To think. I be
lieved myself something Of martyr
for the cause Of humanity. I had
done the wrrtched prisoners no good.
but ] had made the attempt. and since
II had failed ! should have more enc
mics In Drnsseniand than I had ever
had before.
Jasar had gone. vaSra was leaving
the apartment hurriedly. and those
standing near the drew back ~ I cross
ed the r.'om.
At the entrance Lady Aldrida stop
ped me
I'VE attempted the impossible. Sir
VERBAL. warned You that ! was In
no great favor with her highness''
I'VE hnS. done what we could !
answered Take heed to yourself
Lady Aldrida. II Is III policy {" sym
pathize with fallen and discraced
man."
That man l. my
''Is u fool. my lady I interrupted.
81 am IN u" mood for talking Of II
now
She dropped me a low courtesy. and
went quickly through The other
rooms. neither being sI~,L-n to nor
speaking To any
As ] was leaving the palace. how
ever. hand was laid upon my shout
der. and ! turned TO face II friend. a
knight who had ever taken part with
me against my enemies
''Sir VERBAL. let me come with YOU"
Il warn You am poor company to-
night" ! answered
Two swords are better than one
when the night Is dark aud the attack
sudden and from behind
why should you fear attack to-
night?'
'The town is full of drunken sol
diers. and fallen man is food for
any assassin'S dagger The murderer
may be thanked for getting rid Of so
turbulent a subject-or thinks he may"
l laughed at his somber foreboding.
but ] was not III pleased to have his
company. His presence may have pro
tected me. do not know. hut l reach
ed my quarters In safety.
Organ was not there. guessed
that the attractions OF the town had
proved too much for him tonight. and
! was not sorry to be- alone. I crossed
the room and looked OUT upon the mar
ket place. The sounds of merrymak-
Ing RIM In riot rnSa nm IN mo Tho