The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-12-17

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was wellnigh broken when, having
seen his mistress follow his advice
and make her escape, he found him
self in spite of all unable to join her
In the pursuit OF the escaping thief
who had their coin. The grasp 81
Sachio upon him did not relax, and
now others REINFORCED their leader
"Ah, well, messieurs," he said grin
ming, at length, you have the argu
ment."
Search him!" exclaimed Sachio
Il have lost the coin. 1t was here. 1t
Is gone-he has 1t about him some.
where"
The companions Of the count com
Piled but could make nothing Of the
search, Roleau stoutly asserting that
he knew nothing of 1t and had It not
in his possession.
Il dropped 1t on the floor in the
scuftie," exclaimed Sachio. Surely
this man must have 1t, or 1t has wings!
! had It in my hand but now, this very
moment. That American-surely she
Is a witch. Did she take 1t. fellow?
Tell me?" He turned furiously upon
Roleau.
Monsieur, how can ! tell?" replied
the latter.
At last, however. there came the
sound of one driving furiously.
ION guard, gentlemen" exclaimed
Sachio. 1--WE do not know who comes
! hope it may be Rudolph"
1t was indeed this missing stranger
the man who had been left bound in
Frederick's apartments.
II should be understood now that
when Count Frederick had returned
to his own apartments and found his
private room occupied by a man who
evidently had been there for no good
purpose-a man left trussed up and
bound by yet other intruders-he had
had some parley with the helpless in
truder in the way of learning what
had been the cause OF his strange
plight.
Il know won, fellow" said he. you
are of Count Sachios suite. You have
been CHARTERED here with him as
guest OF this house-and now you
would rob me!
Your excellency," exclaimed Ru-
dolph, spare mel was found here
in your room. It is true, or near to it.
at least, and was set upon by a ruffian
ana a young woman. Between them
they bound me and left me helpless
hung me into your room here as you
see. ask no belief of you. Take me
to Count Sachio-I am his man Let
him plead for me. shall make no
plea at ALL"
Count Frederick found upon the
tioor a little kerchlef, which told him
much
Very we'll" said he to Rudolph,
that is precisely what shall do! We
shall go to find your master, Count
Sachio. There has been too much
mystery of late; perhaps he can ex-
plain a part OF It,"
1t was thus, therefore, that Count
Frederick and his new passenger had
come In swift car from Gretzhoffen
direct to the lodge OF Count Sachio,
beyond the neutral lands. And hav.
Ing arrived at the chalet Rudolph had
lost no time in fiinging himself from
the car and Fastening to explain to his
master that absence which he knew
would be so resented, Seeing Roleau
there in advance Of him-and bound
his own rage overcame him and he lost
not an instant in casting himself upon
Count Sachio's prisoner
This was not altogether a fortunate
matter for any; Roleau, surprised at
the attack, and by this time somewhat
In possession of recuperated powers.
made so stern a heave at his bonds
that he broke them; and thereupon ad.
dressing himself to the combat once
more. soon gave Rudolph all he liked
to do.
Meantime Count Frederick, thinking
1t well to guard all exits of the chalet.
hhhSNAi hdu EOilS " iuG rear, and had
found the open window through which
Kitty and the stranger had escaped
what he now saw, therefore, in the
main room, was his own late prisoner
engaged in conflict with Count Sachio's
prisoner.
They find him Tartar" exclaimed
he to himself; for at that moment Ro.
leau, casting Rudolph aside, made for
the outer door of the chalet.
"Stop!" cried Count Sachio loudly
as others would have followed him
ut Is useless! Wait-he has not the
coin. Why waste time on him!"
They fell back as the count once
more took charge of this complicated
situation.
AS for you, Rudolph" he exclaimed.
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