The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11
CHAPTER XVIII.
In the Torture Chamber.

In the Torture Chamber.
Count Frederick heard them ap
prOach the door. and darted around
the nearest corner. He knew which
way Sachio would go. and gave him
time to establish lead.
Sachio went straight enough for n
time, guided only by his sense of di
rectiOn, but at length he halted, con
fused in the passageways which ram
flied and spread this way and that. II
was at that moment that Frederick
himself surprised, came upon him sud
denly The two stood for half an in.
slant. facing each other
MY dear Frederick" exclaimed
Sachio, looking his man fair in the
face with that courage which had
more than once stood him In such
good stead How fortunate! was
Just on my way on an errand of the
king"
Il know something OF the ways be.
low here" said Frederick. 81 have
been here often. Perhaps between us
we may discover what you seek In
view OF what so recently has passed.
il would be easier for you to be our
enemy than our friend-is II not true
dear Sachio?"
Sachio made no reply They walked
forward, descending. advancing into
the darker portions OF the subter.
ranean passages
BY the way my dear Sachio." said
Frederick. at length-he had SachiC
Just slightly by the arm, and walked
abreast of him, so there might be not
sudden treachery-"there is a room
yonder where we have long hidden
our medieval armor OF this palace
Would you like to see it? 1t is just be.
You'd"
IT is dark" said Sachio. laughing
lightly, and hesitating. What is
there in there"
1T might be the very torture cham.
Der of old Gretzhoffen. my dear Sa.
chic! II might be the treasure chant
Der Of the king himself-the old king!
It might be here that were concealed
the treasures of Gret2hoTen--is it not
true? You know of Them"
81 have never heard of them, my
dear Frederick" replied Sachio
Not so. my friend You have half
the coin. 1t is hut counterfeit. The
true half-that half which you sought
in my quarters so feloniously--is in
possession of another
You mean that wench-that Amer.
! lean"
It was that instant that the heavy
hand of Count Frederick smote him
full in the face You shall not men
ton her." he growled: and the next
instant he had Sachio by the shout.
ders and was thrusting him with all
his power toward the open door. II
had all along been his intention to i'm.
prison Sachio here in the torture
| chamber.
The next mon ent Count Frederick
felt at his back the impact of another
man The three struggled furiously
Quick! Shoot him" painted Sachio.
XIII him, cannot last"
81 am not armed" cried Ladislaw.
Let me search"
Frederick felt the hands of his new
enemy feeling at his pockets, search
| ing for some weapon, and rejoiced that
he also at the moment was unarmed.
At least the conflict would be more
even now.
But they were more than a match
for him. Count Frederick felt an arm
throttle him. felt his eyes almost
start from his head. felt his breath
leaving him. Slowly slipping, inch by
inch, he felt himself impelled toward
the open door. Strive as best he
could. he found himself unable to re-
sist the Joint attack of these two des.
perate men.
moment later he heard the heavy
clang of the door behind him
He was alone. lie had proved the
victim OF the plan which he had
formed He was locked in the torture
chamber OF GIrtzhOtfen that place ni
horror which he NAT reserved for his
enemy He had tailed lie han lost
all all He had been thp cause, per
haps, oil the ruin oil MS country!