The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-11-05

sharp exclamation. Here come two
riding. . man and . woman. l swear.
believe it 10 the two. both coms to
life agaill
They advanced now more slowly
and pulled up 1t the foot OF a little
ravine. where . cross trail came In
from the right, leading no a knew
where, out into No Mans Land be-
tween the two kingdoms OF Gretshof-
fen and Grahonen. Here the depres-
sion concealed them and they awaited
the arrival OF the two travellers.
That came in due course, but with
il almost spontaneously yet othe-
events. A sound of shouting becauie
audible. To the right, along a curving
cross-road of the desert. there came
into view. riding at top speed, whoop.
ing aloud as they spurTed forward. II
ragged band OF drunken rufians--
zone less than a party Of the bandittt
which in those somewhat lawless days
infested this open and little-trayeled
region, a sort Of No Mans Land.
Come, your money-your valu.
ables," exclaimed the leader of these
rufians. You know me? / am Ian.
dozi, chief OF the Brotherhood. My
men like work nono too well, and We,
must eat ard drink. Your money.
please-or We will take it whether or
not you please"
Contemporary, Count Frederick
reached into his pockets and flung
upon the ground before them such
yaluables as he had.
The bandit now turned to repeat
this process with the other two stran-
gers, whom they could not classify
az friends or foes OF those whom they
had now found in the motor car.
What have we here-a woman, and
. beautiful one!' exclaimed the ban.
dit chief. "She wears nc jewels-per.
haps she has not much money for US.
But still, there are other ways. What
say you, my fellows, shall we hold
her for a ransom?'
The man Roleau here raised his
hand and spoke with authority
MY friends" he said, what l have
is little and It is yours, for You are
my brothers and l know you must live
as we'll as /. / know you are friends
OF the kings troops-shortly we will
ride thither together, il you don't
mind. AS for this lady. lay no hand
on her. l tell you she is a highness
Of q foreign land, m less than Amer
lea across the sea"
And why not fit for ransom them"
demanded the bandit chief.
Because, tell you she is n OF
the ladies OF the kings household-she
is protected by King Michael II him
self. no less. She is Of his rank
in life. ] tell you, my brothers.
Irresolute the bandit turned toward
his men, but q murmur OF assent rati.
fed what Roleau had said.
Good" said he suddenly. Il know
you we'll, Roleau. Tho lady is safe
with US. We will do more-we will
accompany you to the walls of the
city itself. SO that you may be safe
from any OF our brotherhood"
Under the walls Of Gretxhoffen it.
self they met . troop Of the Kings
horse, riding out for practice. Their
officer vas not unknown to Count
Frederick-and for that matter, the
leader Of the bandits. Landozi himself,
seemed not unknown. Lettering along.
they rode now up to the city's gates,
Yet another event transpired be.
fore the two parties separated lea
the city's gate. AL additional party
OF horsemen, riding hard from The des-
ert, appeared-none less than Count
Sachio, y friend or two and a small
group Of retainers.
"Sachio!" exclaimed Count Fred.
erick. My friend, you come but just
IN time"
Il may we'll believe it, said Sachio
dryly." gazing at the assemblage about