The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1920-08-05
THE UNKNOWN
GEORGE n. DORIAN CO. 1916 copYR1cr.

hold, looked at his employers lips.
Don't kill him! For heavens sake,
don't kill HIM" Kent muttered.
I've got to jok his teeth loose. He
has set them in the palm Of my hand
the giant replied; but was saved from
executing the baron, who at that
moment dropped back inert, his face
purple, and his eye dazed with threat
ened Inconsistencies. Unnoted by
either Kent or the baron. an auto
mobile horn had been footing Iutily
outside, its mellow notes playing a
trumpet tune that swept vigorously
through the open windows. Again it
sounded and Kent threw his head up
and listened.
What can that mean?" he voiced
aloud. forgetting that Ivan could not
hear. That is one Of the royal auto
mobiles, because no others are al
lowed to carry such horns!"
1t did not sound again and the bar
on was beginning to recover his senses
and anger; although now the latter
was curiously intermingled with re-
spect. il not fear. Kent stood over
him perfectly calm and self-pos-
sessed.
Listen, Provarsk." he said, land
make no mistake. My man and may
have trouble getting you out Of here;
but of one feature rest assured. II
any OF your sentries come in to take
us, or to help you. they will find a
dead leader on this tablet"
An almost sly smile shifted the
grim outlines of his mouth, as he
added, speaking entirely for the bar
on's ears, and we'll aware that Ivan
watching his prisoner. could not take
the order, Ivan, if the baron opens
his mouth to call for help, or makes
any attempt to reach that bell, kill
him instantly by breaking his neck
across the edge of the table. If you
prefer, you may cut his head off with
that knife on your hip, but make no
noise. Do it quickly. and surely"
He saw that Provarsk was impress
ed with his peril but also saw sud-
den CLEAN of exultation lap into his
eyes at the sound which now became
audible throughout the corridor. a
sound OF commotion and a woman's
voice raised to an indignant pitch of
determination.
How dare you attempt to block nv
way?" it demanded. Who are you
and your scrap heap band Of adven-
tuners TO tempt to keep me from
coming into my own palace?"
But, but, Madame!" they heard
the voice of Ubaldo protesting.
Il am not madame am Her ROYAL
Highness the Princess Eloise, and
am going to see and talk to Baron
Provarsk, no matter who intereferea
Out of my way"
That's the bird the baron wanted
US TO make sure OF last night, Cap
tain another voice, coarse and
heav.-, called out. Better let her go
in. He'll be glad to see her"
But the princess does not under
sta nd that rig orders ar"
1t was evident that Ubaldo was re-
treating in front Of her up the cor
ridor toward the entrance to the
throne room. and that she was stead
lily advancing. bravely and impetu-
ously intent on confronting the US
Mrner
nen, lace hardened. He thrust
his hand into his pocket, brought out
a heavy automatic pistol, slipped the
safety catch off with hands that did
not trembIe, and planted himself lust
inside the door. Ivan obedient to pre-
yious understanding that, no matter
what occurred after they were in the ;
palace, Provarsk was to be his es-
pecial charge held the usurper down
with the steadiness of a stone man
TIE noise in the corridor increased
making it plain that the guard, highly
entertained, had fallen into the Prin-
cess wake They heard her turn on
them.
What do you mean By following
after and annoying ne?" she ques-
toned, angriiy-
Ubaido. anxious TO find some means
OF extricating himself from a ridic-
ulous position. bawied. THE princess
is right. Halt; you men. Fan in,
stand at attention.
There was quick shuffling of
feet as the guardsmen obeyed
Now. Your Royal Highness, if you
still insist. win announce you
NO. you WON'T she said "AlI