Charlevoix county herald., 1917-11-23
Copyright,
The Frank A. Munsey Co.

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am spy! Yonder is Captain Dress
ler!- Make the most OF your knowl.
edge! Quick, sir!"
She engaged with him at once. and
II would have gone hard with the
them, though. as II ashamed OF him.
self for seeking an entrenchment, he
came out to the open and met her
fairly. And so the two fenced, the Of
ficer trying to side toward the door,
but not taking his eye from the ami
mated face OF the girl, who was now
again color and life. 1t was plain that
he was strictly on the defense.
Madam. I fear shall wound
you." he expostulated. Yield your
self, madam"
Never in this world. sir; and ! fear
l shall soon be forced to kill you!
Throw down your sword! No? Then
this for an earnest OF the rest!" There
was an instant OF brilliant sword-play.
and then her point struck him In the
left arm and brought dark stain to
his crimson sleeve.
With one hand holding down the
struggling Melton, watched the two.
fascinated by the sight. From the no.
p.cnt of his first wound the officer cast
aide all sidorations Of sex, and by
the way his teeth set and his eyes
flashed knew he would now have hut
little pity for the girl.
But / had no fear OF the result SO
long as the soldiers in the hall were
not alarmed, and thus far there had
been no noise other than the smooth
notes of sliding steel. The officer had
not shouted for help-from pride. per-
haps as for Melton, my grip on his
throat made il impossible for him to
utter a sound.
Now, sir" said Agnes, boring at
him and driving him before her. ak.
ing to him all the time. that were Q
childish thrust! What, sir? Why, you
fence In the Italian style-with q stu
elbow! A novice would know better!
Your point will never find me, sir!
= You are a baby" Thus she paited
Dim, and 1t made him angry, which
was what she wished.
Come. sir - you are losing timel
Nay! You will never get to the do )r!
That is for me! See! hold you
away, a girl"
you are devil In petticoats!" ex'
claimed the officer, driving at her.
"You are no gentleman, sir!" she
returned. you shall pay for the in
suit! See! back to the door-thus!
I turn the key-thus! l still hold you
on! Shout, If you will! Now-for
the punishment. Look to yourself.
sir! As God is above. must kill you.
though l pray for you in doing it. One
-twO-three- All"
/ think / never witnessed a more
brilliant passage OF arms In my life.
The girl seemed inspired; her eyes
were like lambert flames; and as she
counted, each figure was quick
thrust In fierce, in seconde. in Quarte.-
delivered with a marvellous rapidity.
and at her exclamation her napier
went deep into the mans right lung.
He dropped his sword. clapped both
hands to his chest, and dropped to the
floor | loosened my hold on Melton
and ran to the girl. You are un'
hurt?" cried.
without a scratch" she returned.
But what Is 1t all for?" Her lips
began to tremble. and at that moment
the door was tried from the outside.
II had not been locked more than q
minute.
What for?" exclaimed. For
live-for liberty-for love! See. we
have a chance! For Gods sake, Agnes.
do not faint now, else kill you, and
myself after!"
"Yes! Listen! Mr.. Benson IL going
to drive with you, instead OF my aunt.
Follow me! Keep your glorious spirit
alive, my love-for my love you are!
We will yet win"
As l was speaking l was tearing on
my disguise. Catching up my rapier,
I grasped the girl by the arm and
opened the glass door. pushing her In.
TO the air. AS / looked hack there
came thunderous assault on the hall
door, and loud voice demanded ad.
mittance. / waited no longer. There
was not moment to lose. bent to
the girls ear.
walk quietly around the house and
Set into the carriage. will Join you
ten seconds later. Get command of
xo..rsaIf No not hurry
She gave me one look and went
down the piazza steps.
CHAPTER XVII.
NAIuS DlAa