The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-11-05

old man lifted his lantern.
-Yoh arc FucntcS. the Bull
iIghter?" no questioned.
My name is Fucntcs. and I was
I'ull-;iGhtrr."
Urcano bowed. Follow me then, .
H. said.
He led the way to tho presence
Of the Governor, who was sitting In
small room. which opened out
rpOn Il piazza or balcony. working
at his official papers. or pretending
To do so, when FucntrS was shown
in unannounced and the door shut
b'hind him.
The Governor lcapcd to HIS feet.
"I'ucntes. Furn:cs." II" cried. 81
an delighted to So" you.'
Fucntes bent his head.
And what of your miSSi"n?"
Il have come 10 claim my reward. y
softly. softly" said the Governor.
You have first t. prove that YOU
have Succeeded"
Fucnt"s put his hand into his
pocket. Here is his ring" said he.
The seal upon ii is wc!l-knnwn."
The Governor laid the ring on tho
tJble.
After killed him." said Fucntos.
II had To Ay, or his men would have
slain me-"
How did you xii, him." asked the
Governor licking his lips.
"Onc night" said Fucntes, like 4
man repeating n lesson. when the
camp slept. went IN to the cave
IN which he dw"ils. took with me
Geld steel. After il WAS done
e scapcd."
Did you tax" anything but his
ring
Il took this-tnd this---and this
and Fuyntrs laid upon the table
three piles Il documents. An
| these" 10 added. 'wh Oh A." STAINED
with blood. are those 1T was writing
! upon when | slew him"
The Governor looked through tho
papers. and hcavcd deep sign. II,
! was convinced.
And now" said Fucntcs. 9TH,
settlement"
! ''S"tt!cmcnt"" questioned the Gov.
! crnur.
The fifty thousand dollars. Her,
- the ag"""mrnt."
All. Of course" said the Governor
Let me Elance at it,"
AS soon as 1t WAS in his hand.
Don Manuclo rolled it up into a bal
and tossed 1t into the fire.
What are You duing?" CRIED
F'uentes.
The Governor smiled. and went L
! the piazza. This house. you vii
perceive. my good Fucn;cs. is s,lr.
rounded by soldiers. ard Il ! remcm
Der right you are wanted by the
law"
Fuent"s started back. Tut ~.
fifty thousand dollars YOU promise
me-"
Think again" said the Governor
After all. IN" brain that lad the
| trap was mine. You will do we'll {,
cum" to terms. Fucntes. for Al
neither Of our interviews have W.
had any witnesses"
You have had witness Of this
| Interview at least, your EXCe!lency,'
said voice, and in another mo-
| ment the figure Of little !impinc
priest, with a revolver In his hand
| advanced into The room from the
large piazza. NO, no. do not cal
out or attempt TO give the alarm. or
shall be forced IL take steps which
We should both regret. Take that
sword from the wall, Fuentrs. You
! should know how To use i. for
soc that 1t is the weapon Of mat.
,.Gor. They gave 1t you. no doubt
as little compliment when you
""rr President at the Bull Ring last
Easter, your EHcellency""
"Who are YOU" cried tho Gov
"rTor. and how dare you enter my
house in this fashion,"
AS To who ! am. have you for
gotten the priest Of Enc.crrh. WAC
sings masses for those who die In
the mountains. ard as to how
r,.me here. there = the piazza. and
the piazza has wuUdcn supports. and
Tor Il man az my age | am very
active. dear Don Manuclh."
With these words. the priest re-
moved his hat and threw il upon
tn" chair.
Don O." gro1n"d Drr Manuc!o.
"EXarily. bon q. Now let Us
get To business. my d ar Governor.
"s quickly as W. can. There ar"
we ways in which VIZ can do it,