The Washington times., 1912-06-21
CHAPTER v (Continued).


TT ILBY nodded absently. But what
had this to do with him per-
sonally?
That's mott ALL" continued
Fitzwillian. How much Napoleon has to
do with the rest leave you to guess, as
all England Is guessing. Four days be-
fore Napoleon declared war on Rus
lance - Englands attention was dis
tracted by declaration of war on tho
part of the American rebels-called by
courtesy, the United states of America.
Nice pickle England's in-hey?"
YES" said Kilby slowly. "But-you
limited that this something concerning
me-
presently. Presently said the ma
Napoleon has any designs on you, per
'sonally. But believe you are soldier
of His Majesty. The Corsican fox" ne
went on. unheeding the flush that over,
his plans with his usual consummate
cunning. His old ambition to wreck
England is not dead. After Russia
England!
with as many troubles as he can encom-
pass for her. The American authorities
in Paris have worked hand In glove
with Napoleon In this matter. America
is annoying ENGLAND on one side. and,
has planned that a certain glorious old
standby of plotters against English
peace will contribute more anxiety.
There will be trouble In Scotland.
Somewhere, among the fotsam and jet
sam of nobility and royalty flung down
by the French revolution, Napoleon has
unearthed n STUART
My dear F1tzwtlliam," said k1by,
without any gravity. the thing is alb
surd on the face of it. There was no
issue, except a daughter-illegitimate
What OF thatr' snapped the major.
You know the Jaeobites eo,n II Sd you sfsrt dant
IL 1T was called Stuart. But l am not
here to argue with anybody. ! am
m aking statements. Napoleon has found
noN be. The point Is that this man left
Paris when Napoleon started for Rus
sia. He is in Scotland now. and he is
backed by all the men, horses, money
and strategic cunning of the Emperor
Napoleon!''
For q full minute Captain Kilby stared
at the major He did not like this man,
but likes and d!slikes were overwhelmed
in the call of soldierliness. And all at
once his, heart began to beat in excite
ment:
'"To inqVire," said Fitzwiiiiam, i'm
patient at the question, deaf TO the tone
in which it was asked. Il shall proceed
north inquiring at every turn. l wish
me. A rule which l commend to your
respectful consideration"
+ Perhaps YOU came to the right place
at the outset" said Kilby quietly. 1.-TWO
Antlers here-you know the reefs? There
was only ono survivor, and rumor says
that he is a resurrected likeness OF
Prince Charlie. Oddly enough. the mans
name is said to be Charles Edward
and"
Major Fitzwilliam spun around upon
his junior. his eyes afiame with trium-
Where is that man now" he almos,
shouted.
, Keep cool" said Kilby. 1T is only
name and likeness, is here in Inver-
chances are against"
Nothing of the sortr' cried the
major furiously. IT heard-this morn
ing-l had an experience tell you that
he is the man. and he is here. Further
more. IN stake nv reputation that he
well! God help him, for I WON'T"
With a sudden and new significance
the toast at the tavern and The words
that followed had flashed through Fitz-
william heated brain.
Tell me :his-if you can tell me moth
ing else," he said to the captain. who
was exercising all the self-control he
had against he others hers insulting, dom dom,
they call the gathering OF the clan 90
Gathering Of the clam echoed XII
by, puzzled for a, moment; Then hii
face cleared and he smiled "Oh! it's
a kind of-a kind of literary society
where the lions of Scotland roar every
Saturday night"
Thank you. And one more question
my dear captain. What has Dalgleish-
schoolmaster. isn't he?-what has he 10
do with it,"
Yes, he's the schoolmastcr," SAID
Kjlby. more puzzled than Vver. "Ite Is
the chairman-or something
Suddenly Kilby looked up at the ma
Ijor. who was regarding him with q
pair OF eagle eyes. The captain sud
denly thought he saw a light
Come TO think Of It," he said. the
man / have been telling you about Is
being cared for at the schoolmaster':
honse."
'Ah," said Major Fitswillam. hi!
mouth twisting into a grGtified smile
He made a. nav mock bow to his sub
ordinate and said: Thank you"