The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-03
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CHAPTER XIV.
We Face the Situation

CONTINUED rom Our Last Issue
CHAPTER XIV.
We Face tho Situation
grabbed the man M he mp
peared thru the acuttlc Hut some
instinct told me Il was CASTER. ant
as Il was too dark TO see his face
spoke to him. He answered. i
VAS he.
And he had strange story q
tell. After had left him on guard
at the stair head. n man dressed In
rough clothes had suddenly mp
peared from another OF tho arch
ways At first Caasier supposed
him Co be one of the bandits. but
when the fellow saw him. he start
ed TO run as n he. too. were 0
fugitive. cassisr followed and
caught one glimpse OF his face.
And did you recognize himr
asked.
Chevalier d'Enville Yet In view
OF what you told mo could scare,
believe my eyes. At that moment
had followed him down a pas
sage. there was a sound OF stopi
NJ the other end. and turning. he
saw me Seemingly he recognized
me also and gave a swift sigma
for silence. Together we stepped
into an arched doorway. But. Mon
sieur. you are not alone"
IT'S MademoiEelie d'Enyille."
said. and named CASTER TO her.
And you thought the man might
be my brotherT" she prompted.
Il cannot tell" answered CASTER
continuing his story The foot
steps finally passed us in tho dark
the owner calling name-Gos
pele. Getting no answer he reused
other brutes and they are nov
searching the castle. The man ant
dared no, stay In that passage
so We ran for Il and got separated
found this stair aud came here
Where the other went don't
know
/ then repeated 10 him n Eooc
part OF what MRd.molSeile had told
me. Cassier was dumfounded ~her
named De Sauie. and instantly
agreed that sc must leave our pres
ent hiding placer rather Made
moiasllo's prison as Il would BE-
searched ere long.
The hand OF the girl grasped ms
sleeve.
What are We TO do. Monsieur .
she asked. her voice trembling
Where are No To GOT"
C-aHplng the hand on my arm.
held Il tightly. my veins throbbinE
In swift response 10 her appeal
4 have not yet thought it al
out. MRdemoiselie. replied. with
all tho assurance could muster
but first would view the situs
ton with my own eyes Come. Cas-
sler. Ne wiil 40 below. and find
out what can be done You have
a weapon"
Yes. hut only one load
Hc followed as 6~scended the
steps and helped the lady. At the
foot recovered my sword then
holding tightly TO her. stole stealth
ily along the passage. the gloom ~
dense no object could be discerncd
We moved silently. feeling oui
way. until SO came TO where a re-
Election Of light from the great hal
below stole up the broad ston'
stairs Then for the firs, time
was enabled 10 perceive tho face o.
Mademoisclie. whom I held close e
me. Her checks were oolorless
yet shs smiled bravely as oui
chances mot.
Il am glad 10 see Won keep 4
strong heart ! whispered 'Thi'
ls hard task for woman"
Il am so hopeful he Ia alive
Monsieur" she answered in th'
i, same low tone. and that we shall
\ lind him"
4 hope az YOU do" answered
III Charles d'Enville lives we shall
know tonight / pray Il may be ~
for your sake. as we'll as mine
would not have his death upon ml
, soul. and and besides"
| hesitatcd. surprised AZ th'
words trembling on my lips.
And what. Monsieur"
Il hardly know. dare not say.
blurted ont. only care so muci
because OF you. because OF on
, friendship. II would ever be a bar
j rier between us"
felt her hand touch min.
, gently
Il do no, blame. Monsieur" sh'
said softly. II believe what yor
have told me. II was = fair cross
ing Of swords. and had Charles no
fallen, he would have struck yoi
down"
1T was a quarrel OF hot heads
and whether ! WAS justified or not
/. It would be impossible for his sis
[ tier 20 forgive and forget
/ could forgive. Monsieur. for
: know. soldiers. and how easily the,
draw sword believe you did onl,
j az any high spirited man woult
do
, You mean YOU trust me7"
, Implicitly. Monsieur"
And like me7"
, THAT has never been hard" IN,
words came swiftly. DO not aues
. tion me any more. Monsieur. Is II
, not enough that give you my-~m,