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forward.
He had hardly finished his orders
when another message came that, was
trihing. yet 1t annoyed him. The cruis.
ing aeroplanes sent word that tre-
mendous American eagle was ap-
preaching from the west. Many re-
membered that the eagle had been
seen above Berlin; many of the sea
men predicted disaster. Others laughed
and did not take the news seriously.
The Count Won Werdenstein stood
on the bridge Of the flagship Empress
Brigitta- His powerful glass eagerly
sought the western horizon. searching
the sky for that eagle.
The strange air craft crept nearer,
headed directly for the flagship. The
count saw that the under portion Of
the body was transparent, and that a
single man was In 1t.
When the air craft arrived about
two hundred feet above the flagship the
red. white and blue flag with the stars
was unfurled. and the craft stopped its
flight, resting easily on the air, lazily
moving its wings.
Was It the wonderful performance
which had thrilled the seamen, or was
1t an intended cheer? Nobody knows.
but all those VINO could see the eagle
shouted huzza. Only one man bit
his lips nervously, the Count Won Wer.
denstein.
The American flag saluted the cheer.
ing men. then white flag of truce ap-
peared beside It
II bring the greetings of the people
Of the American continent, and want
to communicate with the commander
in chief" came clear, strong voice
to the ears Of the men on the flagship.
The generalissimus waved his hand
| toward the eagle. III you will ascend
the observation tower we can converse
comfortably" added the voice to him.
The great chancellor went toward
the elevator that carried him up to
the tower, and the eagle descended un-
til it was on level with the top OF
the tower. Opening q side window,
the bird man leaned out and saluted
the count.
Here we meet, face to face. your
exceliency!"
ne CueVdlleT I'll LeOu.
"The chevalier Is no more, your
honor; am Napoleon Edison"
"Mr. Edison, you are worthy of your
names, both Of them"
Thank you, sir!" humbly.
II presume you have come to renew
your Offer"
"The time Of Offering is gone. your
excellency." Napoleon's voice was
cold and cutting. The count was sur
prised.
II have come to your excellency to
deliver the message from the United
American Republics"
Yes? l am listening"
1.-THE navy of the European confed-
eracy entered American waters with
apparent warlike intention and de-
stroyed the first isolation line. The
United Republics took note of this un-
lawful action and hence give you
warning that unless the navy under
your personal command is removed
from these waters Immediately, the
United Republics of America will cut
prisoners Of all the vessels that linger
in the zone where they are at present.
| Twelve hours are given for re-
treat!"
The Count Won Werdenstein lost his
temper on hearing these words and
took them for personal insult.
| Can see the papers that make you
the bearer Of such an impudent mes
sage?"
Napoleon moved the wheel trifie
and the bird slid toward the count.
who took the sealed package from his
hand. He broke it open and read:
The bearer, Mr.. Napoleon Edison,
is the all-powerful representative of
the President Of the U. R. of A.
(Signed) ASTRA PRUDENT.
(SeaD President
The count smiled and said while fold
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