The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-02-22

doubt. that intrigues are not always
exposed, that crimes are not always
punished. Believe me, monsieur, 1t is
not because they are not known. Rea-
sons of state sometimes step in 10 pro-
tect the guilty ones; at other times the
regent prefers to wait, playing with
them as a cat plays with a mouse, only
in the end to crush them more COM
pletely"
1 glanced at Herault TO discover what
meaning might lie bidder behind these
words, but his face told me nothing.
He turned the conversation Upon in
different topics, indicating that he had
said all he cared to say about the po-
lice department, and a few moments
later he arose to go.
THE time of your release is drawing
near, monsieur" he said. "A little pa
thence, and when the morning comes
you will be free again. Is there any
thing YOU wish?"
May 1 have a pack of cards and a
piece of chalk?"I asked There is no
objection, l suppose, to NJ. Bernin here
playing with me?"
None whatever" answered Herault.
THE cards shall be sent you, mon
%sieur," and he was gone.
The cards soon came, and the after
noon passed quickly. Bernin was very
fond of play and, as I permitted him
to win the few pistoles I possessed, he
arose from the table in great good hu-
NOR. Supper came with the candles.
Bernin joined me, at my invitation,
no longer making a pretence of hold
ing back, and his five companions each
received another glass of wine.
You desire your evenge, doubtless,
monster said Bernin, as we finished,
and l saw that he was trembling with
eagerness to the cards.
Yes, let us play" l answered, and
we continued the game. My apparent
resignation to my fate "a completely
disarmed the suspicious of the men,
and they were grouped about the ta-
BILE watching the fall of the cards. An
hour passed, and 8 o'clock sounded
from Notre Dame. 1t was time to
act.
Come, NJ. Bernh." I said, yawn-
ing and throwing down the cards, this
is growing wearisome. I know a bet
ter game than this. Let me explain it
to you." l picked up the piece OF
chalk and glanced around at the walls.
My bedroom is the best place." I aid
Gene with me-" and 1 caught up one
of the candles n led the way. Ber-
min followed me.
THE game" 1 said, SIS called 'Pris-
oner's Chase and may be played in a
number of ways. The one (which I am
about to show 0 is. however, the
best" l held the candle in one hand
and drew a diagram on the wall with
the other. You will OBSERVE I con-
timed, the board is in the form of
Q cross. and at the upper end of the
cross is the stronghold, or fortress.
Within this fortress is the prisoner.
Without it are six guards" n 1 rap
idly indicated their positions.
Yes. yes" said Bernin. "I find the
game interesting"
You will find it more so before 1t is
ended" 1 said. The guards are lin
tied to moving in straight lines and
only one base at q time. The prisoner
on the contrary. like the queen in
chess, can move the whole length of
the board il necessary. The problem
is for the prisoner to compel the six
guards to enter the castle. in order to
avoid capture, while he himself escapes.
If he cannot do this he loses"
Il understand" said Berlin. THE
prisoner has need to use his brain. A
charming game"
glanced over my shoulder inc saw
that two of the other guards had en-
tered the room and were watching my
diagram with interest.
Let us now play the game" 1 said.
The guards are drawn up in a line
across one end of the board. The pris-
oner is within the castle. If they a
advance in an unbroken line to the
castle wall they cut off all possibility
of escape and the prisoner loses. They
advance to the attack. All, but see,
they have left q break in the line. The
prisoner sees 1t. He has been waiting
this opportunity. He swoops out. This
man must either retreat or be taken.
He retreats. He is within the castle.
once in he cannot get out. The prison.
er now only five men against him."
Another Of the guards had entered
the room n was watching the game.
Again the guards advance" l con-
tinued.
Again they leave a space, since they
cannot all move together. A moment
and The prisoner has a second cap
tive" and I illustrated the word with
the action.
Really declared Bernin, II have
never seen a more exciting game"
The excitement is yet to come, mon
sieur," cried, and a glance toll me
that the two remaining guards We're in
the room. You see, there are now
only our guards at liberty, although
those within the castle are permitted
to harrass the prisoner as much as is in
their power. But those outside have
grown wary. They advance more eau
tiously. They may still be able to sur
round and overpower the prisoner. All,
an opening! The prisoner sees it. He
Is out in an instant. He has another
captive" The six men were grouped
about me n I could feel their breath
in my hair.
YES, yes" cried Bernin, 81 see. II
Is most interesting"
THE most interesting part is yet to
come. monsieur" I repeated. "Remem-
Der, the prisoner. to win the game
must not only get all the guards within
the castle. but must SO dispose them
that he can himself escape."
True" and Bernin nodded, "but how
will he do it, monsieur"
I will show you in a second" l said
and at that instant apparently by &C.
cident. let the candle fall. "One mo.
ment, gentlemen" I cried. st will
bring another candle and will show yo,
the conclusion of this interesting game.
I sprang into the outer room a.
though to get another candle. In al
] instant I slammed the door and sno
the bolt. They c~omprehended my pur.
pose and were hammering at the doc
almost before I could turn, but in tn,
same moment / had seized a chair ant
with a single blow dashed out the win.
dow. ! heard the door cracking, ant
the guard on the staircase without
hearing the noise. were throwing tn,
bolts of the outer door to enter. Ever
as the one door opened and the othe,
gave way, I was through the window
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