The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-12-31

ma some solution to the problem O
hnding the coin. Where was Il? How
could IL be gained? Upon Ccun
Sachio more than upon any noblemar
of the court this question rested griev
ously. He enlisted therefore as nj
confederate man belonging to th,
secret police In Grahoffen, Ladislaw
a cunning chap with courage.
"Ladislaw," said he. I'VE must 20 Il
Gretzhoffen at once. The coin I,
there. Either that young woman ha,
1t or Count Frederick, or the king
The latter is most likely of the three.
1t came out much as Sachio had rea
soned. In the confusion now prevail
ing In Gretzhoffen the two passed nm
challenged even to the palace door.
AS for the king, he was by this time
well forward In his wine. He received
Sachio and his friend readily enough
Little 1t mattered to him who came
for all were welcome. He reproyed
for his hesitation the chamberlain
who announced Sachio.
Let him come to u.s." said he. "Let
them all come. They are welcome
Sachio Eyes, many a bottle we two
have split together"
Not one, but more than one bottle.
forsooth, did they two split between
them now, and meantime Ladislaw.
secret agent, unnoticed, was here and
there, In this room and others, unmo-
Tested, as a friend OF the king. and
busy with purposes of his own.
In the chambers of the king all was
given over to wine and boastfulness
There was one who did not accent
thus lightly the issue OF the day.
Count Frederick OF Gretzhoffen. most
serious OF mind by this time. had
turned his steps toward the palace
pondering many things meantime. II
was now his own deliberate purpose
TO demand some decision of his mon.
arch as to the eminent enterprise with
which all Gretzhoffen was soon to be
concerned. He had given orders. as
an officer of the army high in power. TO
mobilize all the forces OF the king
dom.
And even as these plans quietly
went forward here, King Cortislaw of
Grahoffen was pacing his floor, con
sumed with wrath of a sort not easily
placated. Listen, gentlemen" said
he to his officers who gathered about
him after Sachio had departed. "Why
do you wait. We will win all, or we
VIII lose all today March then!
Cortislaw calls every man under arms
to join the colors now!"
Thus, as Count Frederick made his
way to the palace, the military forces
OF poth countries were making ready
Tor a struggle which might soon en-.
sue. He passed almost without plan.
toward that portion Of the palace
where he knew he would find King
Michael. But at moment when he
was alone and passing near door
which made off from the hall, he heard
voices-one voice which suddenly he
mad conviction was familiar to him
the deep voice of Sachio of GrahoffenI u
lie held his breath that he might catch !
every word that came from the room
within.
"Listen Ladislaw," he heard Sachio |
say. What, did you tell me that you
had it? Give it to me, in my hand,
1t cannot be true"
None the less. 1t is true" said an.
other voice, that of the man called
Ladislaw. Apparently he held out
something which both regarded.
"Ladislaw, you have won fortune for
us both. There is no price can be put
upon this half of the coin. 1t is ours.
at last"
Count Frederick smiled to himself
smiled for an instant only.
Yes, Sachio," he heard the an
swer. Now If we had our other half
here, we could Join the two"
Il do not need It," exclaimed Sachio.
Il have it in my head.
know the reading of both. 1t tells of
he secret recess under the floor of
he torture chamber"
Count Frederick heard Sachio laugh
ieeply-heard his voice once more.
Never again" said Sachio, will I
abuse good wine! 1t fuddled a king
or our use and benefit today"
You are going-there?"
Yes. To the last hiding place of
What we seek"