The Dermott news., 1918-03-14

side room. sort of study, since 1t
contained desk. For kings must pur-
sue their clerical occupations even on
holidays.
Milky had reluctantly removed his
CAP His goggles. however he ven
tured To retain He was conscious
Tat his guide was studying him in
tehtly Bur not with suspicion, lie
iluught Rather as one who would
sIuse the cnliber OF the man before
hin. He seemed satisfied. too. for his
vdce, which had been curt, grew more
friendly.
You had no troube?" he asked.
None. sir"
Did Niburg say anything?'
Nihurg. then, was the spy OF the
cithedral. Milky reflected. Suddenly
IL saw way out. 1t was. he after
ward proclaimed. not his own thought.
Il came to him like message. He
turned candle to his patron saint,
4me time later for it.
The man Niburg had had an unfor-
innate experience, sir. He reported
nat during an evening stroll, before
" met me. he was attacked by three
aeu. with the evident intention of Sc
lring the letter. He was badly beaten
u"
His companion started. "Niburg,
H. said. "Then-'' He glanced ut the
bitter he held. I'VE must find some
ire else" he muttered. Il never
rusted the fellow. A clerk, nothing
Use. For this work 1t takes wit.
Milky. sweating with strain. felt
| hat ii did. indeed. "He was badly
lSed up. sir" he offered. Gould hard
y walk. and was still trembling with
excitement when met him"
The man touched u bell. Tell his
majesty" he said to the servant who
/ appeared. that his messenger is here.
| The servant bowed aud withdrew.
Milky found the walt that followed
she little crown prince. Suddenly he
new that he had no right 10 attempt
his thing He had given his word,
1lmost his oath, to the king, 10 protect
nd watch over the boy. And here he
las, knowing now that hasehlei WAS
foot. and poweriess. lie cursed MN
,elf for his folly.
Then kari came in. lie came alohe,
.1~iuS the door behind him. Milky
nd his companion bowed, and Milky
lryeyed him through his Goggles. The
sme knocking face he remembered,
rom karl's visit 70 the summer pal
#ce. The same easy, graceful carriage,
br -ame small muStaeAe. lie was III
-uttafm amt apparently in conpara=
yell gracious mood. lie had beet
lezaus but he WIS hot intoA'-
ated He vs. slightly flushed his
YES were uhuarmally bright He
#5aAsd. for The moment rather
miable. MILKY was to learn. later on,
row easily his smile hardened I" Il
certifying grin.
lie ignored Milky : companion. You
zroasht letter.
Milky bowed. and the other man
4rld il out karI took II,
The trip was uucventful?"
Yes. sire"
a bad night fer IT," Karl observed
md glanced at the letter in his hand
Was there any difficulty at the
frontlerY"
None sire"
Kari tore the end Off the envelope
You will remain here tonight" he
said Tomorrow morning l shall send
dispatches to the city. | hope you have
petrol. These fellows here He did
not complete the sentence, He in
serted two royal fingers into the en-
velope and drew out-Nikky' cigar
attc papers
For moment there was complete
silence In the room. Karl turned the
papers over.
II was then that MS race hardened
into n horrible grin. lie looked up
raising his he"d S'o"t!
What Is thisF he demanded very
quietly =,
The letter, sire, saiu NiAAs
The letter DO you can 'h'se d