Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-05-08

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With feeling of relief they saw
the door open as servant ushered in
tired.
~ believe you wished to see us, gen.
tlemen," said Cornish. His great,
sturdy frame almost obscured the slen-
der, effeminite form of the Prince,
and the men about the table admiring-
ly compared his tremendous strength
and vigor with the slight build of the
Indian.
eve have sent to ask that you will
join us in proceeding which Lord
Harcourt has suggested" the Duke
explained.
Then he told them briefly what they
had decided to do, requesting their
consent to the plan. "of course" he
concluded, "whatever may now be said
in this room is between gentlemen,
and it is understood between us that
nothing which takes place here shall
be repeated or even remembered out
side. | cannot say that / favor this
proceeding, as it seems to me to be
useless; but if, by chance, any one of
our number should-should make a
statement other than we confidently
expect, it will remain for him and not
for us to repeat that statement in an
other place."
Slowly he arose and pushed back
his chair. Gentlemen he said, 81
wish to say to you that left the club
shortly after midnight, and went from
here to the House which was then in
ession. did not kill Captain Townes-
hend. To each of you in turn, l shall
speak by name, and you will please
answer me by saying simply yes or
mo- to the implied question, Are you
guilty of the death of Captain
Towneshend
Turning to Sir Henry Farndale at
his right, the Duke spoke his name.
"No!" said Farndale, very clearly
and distinctly.
Then passing rapidly from one to
the others he called upon each in turn,
and, amid strained silence, their an
swers came negatively. That none of
them relished the ordeal was most ap-
parent. One by one, those about the
table spoke as their names were
spoken, some with quick, nervous
"Now-others in an almost imper-
ceptible whisper. Still another spoke
in tone that seemed to him far away
and faint.
"Col. Trevan?" asked the Duke.
"God bless me, no." exclaimed the
old gentleman, and he mopped his
blushing face furiously with his hand
kerchief.
There was a momentary smile at
his embarrassment, and at the mental
picture they formed of the feeble old
man attempting to commit any act OF
violence.
"Prince Kandwahr?"
The silence seemed deeper, and the
men who had been staring straight be,
fore them, turned involuntarily to look
at the stranger in their midst. Har-
court, leaning back carelessly in his
chair, glanced keenly at the Indian as
he stood up, faced the Duke, and SEEM
ingly unconscious of the attention he
attracted, in firm, quiet voice, an
swered "No."
Cornish's deep voice responded next,
then Marston's.
The hush was deeper and more op-
pressive, and there was faint smile
on the Dukes face as he turned to
Harcourt. 1t was he who had request
ed the questioning and now only he re-
mained to answer.
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Strengthening up in his chair, Har-
court eaned forward upon the table
Quietly he looked about the little
group and his eyes met those of each
man there. Gentlemen" he said. 81
i don't knoww
There was murmur of astonish-
ment and several men sprang to their
feet. The Duke stared at him in
mazement, and Marston, stepping for.
ward quickly, placed his hand upon
Harcourt's shoulder.
"Jackw he exclaimed. "Do you real
ize what you're saying, man? You
you don't know"
81 am perectly aware of what l am
saying and what you must thing OF
me-" Harcourt replied, facing them all
calmly "As you know, was not en-.
tirely myself last night. have nc
recollection whatever as to what hap.
pened. 1t is because of these facts
that have asked you to submit to the
questioning just finished. l thank you
for having done so. do not think
could have done such a thing under
any circumstances. George Townes,
hend was closer to me than most men
and l had no quarrel with him-ano
yet-in view of all the circumstances
am obliged to say to you that l dc
not know. / may have killed him"
CHAPTER III.
The Monogram Appears.
The stir that followed Harcourt's
amazing announcement was tremen-
Gus. He was intensely popular among