Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-10

them Yet whom is 1T that we find taking
up the cudgels on their behalf? You-the
man whom they drove out. the man
whom from sheer jealousy they ousted
from their ranks Why. you should be
with US. not against u.s..
Il have no grudge whatever against my
party, Julien said. You seem to have
been misinformed upon that subject. Be-
sides, l am an Englishman and a patriot.
The whole series of my articles will be
written, and 1 shall do my best to point
out exactly the means by which this pres
ent GOODNESS between our two countries
has been engineered.
Il will give you." Herr Freudenberg
offered, "a million francs not to write
those articles"
Julien pointed to the door.
You are becoming offensive"
Herr Freudenberg rose slowly to his
feet There was a little glitter in his
eyes.
Il have gone out of my way he de-
clared. ito be friendly with you. most
obstinate of English:Gen. That now is
finished. You shall not write those arti-
ces.''
You threaten me?'
There are tfmes.' julien remarked.
quietly. when I scarcely know whether
to take you seriously. There is surely a
little Of the burlesque about such state
ment?'
ders slightly.
You think so? Nevertheless. no man
whom I have ever threatened has done
the thing against which I have warned
him.
Julien turned toward the door to open
it. Herr Freudenberg. with footsteps like
cat, came up behind him. Suddenly he
threw his long, sinewy arm around the
others neck. Taken utterly unprepared.
Julien was poWerless. Herr Frendenberg
swung him round upon his back and knelt
upon his chest
"This." he said, calmly, 'distresses me
extremely. Yet what am to do
He whistled softly. The door opened.
Estermen came in with suspicious alac-
rity. There was scarcely any need Of
words. In a moment Julien's legs and
arms were bound and gag thrust be-
tween his teeth. Herr Freudenberg moved
before the door and listened.
"Estermen has reported to me-, he re-
marked, that you keep no man servant.
Any intrusion here. therefore. Is scarcely
to be feared. You will permit me?''
He took one OF the tumblers from the
tray. rinsed 1t out with soda water and
poured the contents of small phial into
1t. Then he came and stood over Julien.
My obstinate Englishman, he proceed
ed, this tumbler contains the waters OF
forgetfulness. Let me assure you upon
my honor that the liquid is harmless Its
one effect is to reduce those who take it
to such a state that for the space of a
week or two their mental faculties are
impaired. You will drink this in few
minutes You will awake feeling weak.
lauguid indisposed for exercise. incapable
Of mental effort. The doctor will pre-
scribe tonic. you will go away, but 1t
will be months before you are able to set
yourself to any task requiring the full
use OF your faculties. At the end of that
time / trust that you will have found
wisdom Will you swallow the draught?''
Julien shook his head violently. Herr
Freudenberg sighed.
II was hoping" he continued. that you
would not force me to mention the al
tentative. I should dislike exceedingly
having to infiict any more lasting injury
upon you, but you stand in my path and
permit no one to do that. Drink. and
in month or two all will be as 1t is now.
Refuse, and / shall leave Estermen to
deal with YOU. and let me warn you that