The Lamar register., 1923-05-23


less ms If he were disil"uufine II he
porch steps. Rtu vi ~ Ice - h,vn
she saw that his f;,c- WIS az T. ~,
shook hands with NO -1i.r IA. -I.
then his glittrI il e'-- rH -d ''-! ,'
men and around the glade unlii L..
rested upon N4uelIus ,,HUut may
ing from his tracks he seemed 20 al,
as If powerful current had -.rE'.,'-'
him Madeline t-ieG 10 smile 10 ~ sur
hun she was alive and well hui the
intent in his eyes. the power of his con
trolled spirit telling her OF her peril
and his, froze the smile oh her Hips.
With that he faced the chief and
spoke rapidly In the Mexican iargnn
Madeline had always found so difficult
to translate The chief answered
spreading wide his hands, one of which
Indicated Madeline as she lay there
Stewart drew the fellow little aside
and said something for his ear alone.
The chiefs hands swept up In a ges-
ture of surprise and acquiescence.
Again Stewart spoke swiftly. His
hearer then turned to address the band.
Madeline caught the words Don
Carlos" and pesos There was a
brief muttering protest which the chief
thundered down. Madeline guessed
her release had been given by this
guerrilla and bought from the Others
Of the band.
Stewart strobe to her side. leading
the roam. Majesty reared and snorted
when he saw his mistress PROSTATE.
Stewart knelt. still holding the bride.
"Are you all rightf" he asked.
II think so." she replied, essaying a
laugh that was rather a failure. my
feet are tied"
Dark blood blotted out all the white
from his face. and lightning shot from
his eyes. She felt his hands, like steel
tongs. loosening the bonds round her
ankles. Without a word he lifted her
upright and then upon Majesty. Made
line reeled "a little In the saddle, held
hard TO the pommel with one hand. and
tried to lean on Stewards shoulder
with the other.
Don't give up" he said.
She saw him gaze furtively into the
forest on all sides. And II surprised
her to see the guerrillas riding away.
Putting the two facts together. Made
line formed an idea that neither Stew
art nor the others desired to meet with
some one evidently due shortly In the
glade Stewart guided the roam OF to
the right and walked beside Madeline
steadying her In the saddle. At first
Madeline was so weak and dizzy that
she could scarcely retain her seat.
The dizziness left her presently, and
then she made an effort to ride with
out help. Her weakness. however, and
a pain In her wrenched arm made the
task laborsome.
Stewart had struck on the trail. II
there were one, and was keeping to
denser parts OF the forest. Majesty's
hO0fs made no sound on the soft
ground, and Stewart strobe on without
speaking. Neither his hurry nor vigil
Hnce relaxed until at least two miles
had been covered The soft ground
gave place to bare, rocky soil. The
horse snorted and tossed his head A
sound Of splashlng water broke the ST.
lence. The hollow opened into wider
one through which a little brook muir
INJURED its way over the stones. Maj
esty snorted again and stopped and
bent his head.
"He wants II drink" said Madeline
I'm thirsty, too. and very tired
Stewart lifted her out of the sad
die, and as their hands parted she
felt something moist and warm. Blood
was running down her arm and into
the palm Of her hand.
''Tm-bleeding." she said. a little
unsteadlly. "oh, l remember. My arm
was hurt"
She held 4 out, the blood making
her conscious of her weakness. Stew
arts fingers felt so hrm and sure
Swiftly he ripped the wet sleeve. Her
forearm had been cut or scratched
He washed on the blood.
why. Stewart, it's nothing | was
only a little nervous. | guess that's
the first time ever saw my own
blood"
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