The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-06-07

and served so we'll
j II was the last thing | saw-the last
episode Of that day-for blackness
came between my eyes and the blue
sky. and for me the day ended.
When recovered consciousness we
were within sight of Yadasara. was
lying upon a rough litter, which four
men carried carefully. and the swing
ing motion was not unpleasant MY
arms were no longer bound, ana the
wound in my shoulder. which throbbed
considerably. had been carefully band
aged up
l raised my head to look about me.
you're better. them said man,
coming to the side of the litter.
Eyes. It's hot, and I'm thirsty. May
prisoner drink"
"why, yes. We've been doing our
best to keep you alive since yester-
day"
"sInce yesterday A day and a night
passed."
He nodded.
"You know meT'
"You were in my company when you
we're in the kings guard"
.I remember. 1t is almost like being
among friends"
you'll hardly find 1t so yonder," and
he waved his hand toward the city.
81 suppose not. Tell me, where Is
the princess?"
"In front"
an 20
"She is we'll cared for; have no fear
of that. You are both too precious to
die for the want of little attention"
"Could l speak to her?"
mo" he answered sharply.
mot for the sake of old comrade-
ship?"
mo; I cannot do 1t. l have no Ill
will toward you. l admire worthy
foeman, and II / can do anything for
you yourself I will, but cannot do
what you ask with regard to the prin-
cess"
"And Count vasca?" asked after
pause.
much as you are, getting better"
THAT is bad news. l had hoped that
the debt was paid"
you did your best" he returned.
Though we be jailer and prisoner,
we have something in common. at any
rate" laughed.
"what is that?'
1--WE both regret that 1 did not sue
ceed."
We crossed the river by the bridge
of boats, and it was evident that many
of the citizens had come out to meet
us. for there was much shouting.
My former comradc came to my side
again.
"a conqueror could not command
more interest than you." he said.
"That is poor consolation"
81 think would be great traitor
rather than nothing" he answered.
81 am not even a great traitor"
said.
81 would not say so if l were you. 1t
is easier to confess and have done with
it. Better to die quickly than slowly
in the fortress yonder. If l dared do
/ it would plunge my dagger into you
now, and I should be doing you kind
ness"
"You think so. friend, but l had
rather live. l have been in worse
straits than this. / may live to be in
worse again"
"You will. and then you may find
death too long in coming"
Death and seem to be old friends;
we have walked so long together" l
answered.
"You are a brave man, but a fool!"
he said.
With help walked across the pal
ace yard between ranks of warriors
and then was face to face with the
king.
$50 you come again to Yadasara," he
said, smile upon his lips.
| did not answer. My eyes were fixed
on Daria. who stood few yards from
me. guarded by soldiers.
"And you bring a welcome compan-
ion this time. We thank you. You
made many enemies by your escape.
but it has served us better than If you
had failed There's little strength in
you now. We must see that that is
restored little before we punish you
Cor your treachery. 1t would be u
poor recompense to see such a man
die like "a woman"
"Your highness shall not see that"
I said
1--WE have heard many a strong man
boast as much" he answered. I'VE
have good arguments against the
boast. To the fortress with him. but
treat him gently. He shall have a
chance Of proving his boast You,
madame. too. are weak, for all you
stand so bravely. You shall have rest
and gentle treatment for awhile. Then
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