Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-11-21

able, accompanied by a rudely drawn
map, and list of the schooner's crew."
"What was the name of the cook"
Gle shipped as Gustave Mountain of
st. Clair. There is no such man known
In that village"
"And the leader, CASTOR de Lys?"
eve find trace of him only for few
months, Mr.. Hollis. Where he came
from, and whittier he went are thus far
unknown. Castor de Lys appeared in
Placentia some two months since, &C
companied by one Of the men who died
with him in the SchOOner'S cabin-the
one dark-faced- an Indian-and
sought among the fishermen there for
a certain type of boat. They were very
particular. stating they wished to leave
for a voyage Of three months, repre-
senting themselves merely as travellers
for pleasure who desired to cruise
along the Labrador coast. At last they
leased the Rose Of Gaspe. from man
Of wealth, Richard Martin, who had
previously used the schooner as pri-
vate yacht. 1t was refitted and pro-
visioned, and the crew arrived from
Halifax. None among them was known
In Placentia, but the inhabitants say
that only two or three among them had
the appearance Of sailors. They put to
sea seven weeks ago. Beyond that we
know absolutely nothing"
"But the chest Of coins? have you
no knowledge as to where it came
from?"
mo more than a mere guess; there
Is no guide. Beyond doubt this CASTOR
de Lys learned Of its existence some
where In Labrador, and planned its
recovery. Tie men with him also
knew what it was they sailed to seek.
In my Judgment this must be treas
ure Of the old Hudson's Bay company,
lost and hidden hundred years ago,
yet we can get no trace Of such dis
appearance Of coin in the records. We
cannot deny its existence; it is here
now in our custody, but who its right
full owner may be, will probably never
be determined"
"Then what will become Of it,"
He smiled.
"That is rather fine question of
law. I should say that you men who
recovered 1t at sea, have the best
claim. although it must be held intact
for a certain length Of time to give
any rightful claimant opportunity to
furnish proof Of ownership. OF course,
in case no such claimant appears. the
government takes its share"
"And the amount contained in the
chest?"
Exceeded seven hundred thousand
dollars"
I rejoined Vera at the hotel, stand
ing beside her in q window looking out
upon the harbor. Below us was the
white schooner in which we had ended
our strange voyage.
1--WE are all free to go now, DEAR
said. "The examination is all over.
slave they found the owner Of the
money!"
"No; they have not even the slight
est conception as to whom it originally
belonged. or where It came from. The
law compels them to hold it intact for
the present."
For how long?"
1.-TWO years, I think, then the greater
proportion is given to those who recov-
cred 1.-THE state retaining certain
share" .
Her eyes met mine.
II wonder if you know where my
share will 60, If ever receive it," she
asked softly. ~
II think I do, and mine will be added
to ito the mother and sister of
Philip Bascom."
Eyes; and-and we may never know
who these men were, or the story of
their quest7"
"Most likely not; 1t will remain a
secret Of the sea. Who was Castor de
Lys? Where, and how did he learn of
this hidden treasure? From where in
the Seven Seas did he gather together
the men who went with him? To what
strange coast did the peaceful Rose Of
Gaspe sail? What motives of hate, or
cupidlty, led to the murderous crime
Of Gustave Mountain? and how much Of
the truth did Liverpool Red know?
had he lived, could he have lifted the
veil?"
She was silent long while, her hand
clasped in mine; then she lifted her
face, and smiled.
"Tt-it has been full Of hardship, of
sorrow, yet, Robert, love the sea-"
"And I. sweetheart" I answered
earnestly, "for out Of its mystery into
my heart has come the one woman"
(THE END.)