Evening star., 1928-05-14
from Yesterdays starA
INsTAI.LMENT XIII.

~ TARCOURT made no effort tC
conceal his relief and Joy on
hearing that Gerane would be Sc,
~ at liberty, If he was disappointed
In the decision to hold her prison.
er for another week, he did not reveal
Il by word or sign. The regent had said
You willard she will. arm sure
n week longer, Notwithstanding our de-
termination to ahSolve her Of all COM
plicity in the crimes Of her father and
his men. We desire to hold her until a
full report has been obtained from those
who are still employed in search for
stolen treasure and in certain investi-
cations that may require voluntary as
sistsnce on her part, 1t is, however. our
verdict that Immediately upon her re-
lease, she shall be required to leave
GrauStark and seek place OF residence
elsewhere, never TO return TO this coun-
try unless royal decree be issued per-
mittlng her to do So"
The countess started, but Gavan Star
court again bowed and said:
Il had anticipated this, your eX~
cellency. I fully appreciate your reasons
for wishing to Danish her from this
country"
"You realize just what this means,
Col Starccurt?"
II do, sir. 1t Is virtually exile for
me"
"oh. my son!" cried the countess. In
voluntarily.
Starcourt was very pale, but his jaw
was set. Il AM, your eXcellency and
gentlemen, when al is said and done, a
British subject. hold my commission
IN the Dukes Dragons by virtue Of
heredity. am a citizen of GrauStark
$50 At
grants the right of citizenship to any
male child whose parents or grand
parents belong to the nobility and pos
seSc lands In this state by inheritance. /
am, as you know. the hereditary owner
of certain property in this city and land
in the southern part OF the principality.
Ny mother is a noblewoman in her own
right Nevertheless. my father was
British subject. and am q citizen OF
that country / was born and reared
there NY position here, on the other
hand, is not a matter of doubt. ! am.
by heredity, a member Of the House OF
Mobiles and therefore citizen OF Graus-
tark. with full power to exercise fran
chise on all questions that may come
before the Diet"
THAT Is quite clear to all of US" said
the regent urbanely.
"The Crown and the House Of Mobiles,
however, have the right to revoke
Permit me to interrupt you" said
the regent The Crown and the House
OF Mobiles have neither the intention nor
the 6esire TO deprive you of your here
dity rights. No matter what course you
may elect 20 pursue. we shall still con-
sider it an honor and a privilege to
count YOU as one of US. We are not
banishing you. my young friend. Moth
snc could be farther from our thoughts.
sFor that, your excellency. am more
cratified than words will allow me to
express" said Gavar1 bowing deeply.
The prime minister leaned over and
spoke to the regent In an undertone.
Then. having received a nod granting
permission. he addressed himself TO the
young man.
~Is it perfectly clear to you, Col. Star
court. that, II you carry out your plan
TO marry Miss Dayos, you win be taking
unto yourself a wife who cannot ac-
company you TO this country. in case
you desire, at any time. 70 visit us?
sIt Is hard. sir, but I am prepared 70
accept that condition. II wiz afford
me the greatest pleasure 10 make a
British subject OF her" He spoke with
q fine irony that vaS not TO be ignored.
No one, however. fToyned.
Baron Dangioss took this occasion TO
observe drily:
aIt occurs TO me that such dire pun
1silnlent should not be inflicted upon
Aiss Dayos without giving her chance
60 defend herself. She may prefer 70
remain In the Tower as prisoner Tor
the rest Of her natural life"
This sally drew q laugh from every
person present. The regent. smiling
ts~naaiv revnar1xn6s
sIt Is not our purpose 20 condemn her
fuhesrd, Baron. She shall be given the
opportunity TO refuse our clerency, IL
she SO desires. ! am obliged TO say,
however, that she may not avail herself
Of the conditions that are TO be imposed
upon the women, with four exceptions.
who were made prisoners in the recent
raid"
IL am afraid do not understand.
har." said Gavan, perplexed-
Except for the four women who shot
End killed soldiers of the Crown In the
course Of conflict. the women and chill
6ren are 70 be bound out on the farms OF
6raustaYk They are not TO be held IN
srison, Col. Starcourt They are TO be
wfven the opportunity to earn an honest
living. Even 50. they VIII not be the
slaves they were up TO the day we seized
them. Baron Dangioss informs us that
Miss DaYos herself in the only woman
ennong them who ever put foot outside
of the valley"
THAT is true, your excellency. Never
kbeiess, sir, I believe they were happy
md contended women"
II dare say" said the regent, curtly.
eYol have heard the conditions on
Nfaici1 Jonifer Dayos' daughter Is 70 be
given her freedom. This day week she
vii leave Craustark forever. No de-
scendant Of the Duke Of Droon may live
IL this land. Col 6tarcourt. II Is not,
YOU will perceive. the daughter Of joni
fer Dayos We are banishing, but the
Ryeat-great-granddau OF Droon
We could, IL We desired TO be merciless,
send Jonifes Dzyos' daughter TO the
Kaiiows, That would be our only alter
native IN view Of the fact that she may
rot be allowed TO live among Us. We
10 not believe that the daughter OF
nonsfeE Dayos In responsible for the
grimes of her father. She ig innocent
kpf intent or conniyance As a descend
art Of the Duke of Droon, however, her
pYeBenee IN GTsustsrk cannot be toler-