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&» At Swords' Points; OR, A SOLDIER. OF THE RHINE. By ST. GEORGE RATHBORNE Copyright. by A SMITH. New York. ife-.' CHAPTER XXI. Paul Plays for Time. Rhinelander needed no lexicon to tell him facts that were as plainly marked as daylight before his eyes. No sooner^ had his eyes fallen upon the face of the dapper captain who came last month into the apartment behind the soldiers than the truth burst upon him like a flash. It was the countess! The eager look upon her face as she entered the room told him it was with her a moment of considerable satisfaction, a tinie of triumph, Paul was calm. • He knew the crisis of his life, per­ haps, had come. There was a foe more to be feared than the duelist through whose living shoulder he had thrust his ready blade in the gray of dawn. It was his duty, of course, to appear indignant, and to demand what such an unannounced entree might signify. The major was good enough to lis­ ten to Paul's little protest, though the contemptuous smile never once left his florid face. He begged to assure the gentleman that it was with deepest regret the soldiers of His Majesty the Emperor thus invaded a private house in the city of Metz, but these were times when all ordinary rules and regula­ tions had to be set aside, and they had been given positive a-surance that those who were plotting treason against France, had sought refuge be­ neath this roof. The one glance Paul swept aroun«l showed him his mother, pale-faced, yet brave, surveying the scene in aston­ ishment, Beatrix wringing her little hands in sore dismay, knowing what danger hung over the head of her Karl, and that latter individual, per­ fectly cool and 'alert, watching the course of events. Paul drew out his papers of parole, which he carried as a protection--they gave him the liberty of the city of Metz upon- certain conditions which he had thus far faithfully carried out. "Monsieur le major, will you be good enough to examine these docu­ ments?" he said. t The officer caught sight of the sig­ nature, and felt compelled * to give them a glance. "They seem regular enough," he granted. "Then this is, after all, a mistake?" The fat major smiled. "Oh, no, monsieur. I do not exceed my duty. I assure you, when I come to place you-* under arrest." MBut--the charge--surely I have a right to visit my mother and my sis­ ter." It was the dandy captain who utter­ ed a cry and fastened her eyes eagerly upon the fair face of Beatrix--per­ haps, in that moment, the countess may have wondered whether she might not have been too hasty after all--if one of these charmers thus turned out to be his sister, might there not be some hope of the other proving at least a cousin? The suggestion vanished almost as speedily as it had leaped into being. She had gone too far now to turn back--this man had scorned the chances she offered him to come in •out of the wet, and she must not enter a complaint if the deluge overwhelm­ ed him. "Under ordinary conditions--of course--but not to plot against the lilies of France." returned the French major solemnly. "I assure you--I am ready to take my oath that not one word has been uttered here that you might not have heard--that since my parole I have adhered strictly to its provisions, which require that I bold no com­ munication with the German army outside the gates of Metz." , Even while Paul was uttering these words he started and cast a sudden ap­ prehensive look in the direction of Karl. The thought had come to him that possibly he bad unconsciously broken the spirit of his parole by seeking the company of one whom he knew to be in Metz acting for the Crown Prince. It was a most unfortunate action on his part, since hostile eyes were watch­ ing him, eyes that were quick to catch the slightest move and interpret it to suit their fancy. Not to the fat major did these keen eyes belong--that worthy was endeav­ oring to oollect his scattered senses, and carry out his prearranged part in the program--what Paul asserted had In a measure thrown him off the track, and he did not feel quite easy after seeing the signature at the bottom of the parole. Had Paul been left alone with the soldier he might have won out. But there was another with whom he had to deal, one possessed of a mind so subtle and a heart so filled with ideas of revenge that the barriers he might raise would go down before the attack as though made of straw. He saw the woman glide up to the major, Who eagerly bent his head to listen. Paul feared the worst, for had he not •een her glance toward Karl with the eager look of a hawk seeking its prey 8he knew, or had guessed the truth, and was now posting the old fool of a major. That this was so could be discovered by a single glance, for the soldier puffed out his stout form as though he had been suddenly invested with the $ptyeted cross of the I^egion of Honor. ;.-y-tbe countess stepped back. |)ne flash of her eyes Paul had, and t)it baleful look staggered him. " JVas this her hour?' Defeated by fortune in Berlin, would she accomplish his destruction in Metz, even while the guns of his fel­ low soldiers from over the Rhine were pounding away beyond the forts and beating the devil's tattoo in the deter­ mined effort to secure the surrender of II&cMahon's fine army? "Monsieur," said the major, stiffly, "the point you have advanced may be well taken, but I cannot allow you four liberty. Perhaps you have held "*/••• • r"u • no communication with the toes with­ out, but can you answer the same as to the spies within?" Paul was silent, for he hardly knew what to say. "You do not speak, monsieur--you tacitly admit the charge--therefore, you must not protest if we lead you back again to your prison." The major knew, then, that he had been in a dungeon--perhaps he was also aware of his engagement with Conrad. "Monsieur le major, I carry here the freedom of the city, signed by the commandant, Marshal Bazaine, whose signature you know. I rely upon that passport to take me where I please v/ithin the city walls».,You have been influenced by one whcS& hates me to make this arrest. But, M. le major, I stand upon my dignity as the guest of the city of Metz, and I defy you to arrest me. I warn you plainly that if you order one of these men to place a hand on me you will be the first to suffer. Because my life is in danger from yonder woman I have been gen­ erously allowed to carry arms, a most unusual thing in the case of a prison­ er on parole. So you see I have here a revolver that contains six bullets, more than enough to finish all those who are opposed to • me. Much as 1 should regret spoiling the neat apart­ ments of my mother, and depriving you of what you evidently need, I shall be under the painful necessity of scattering your brains about this place if you persist. 1 am willing to go to the commandant and surrender my­ self, but must object to becoming the prisoner of one whom I know to be as unscrupulous as yonder woman." The sight of Paul's revolver rather staggered the major, who had, of course, not dreamed that a prisoner on parole could properly be possessed of so dangerous a weapon. He backed to the door, opened it, and bawled out an order for half a dozen more men to come into the apartment. At the same time Paul managed to say a few words to his mother that caused her to leave the room by an­ other door--he had thought of a for­ lorn hope. It was a faint hope indeed upon which Paul was obliged to lean, and only the desperate condition of affairs could account for him giving it any credence whatever. He knew his gigantic bluff had failed to work, except in so far as the major's quick demand for a larger bodyguard went. With nearly a dozen soldiers to oL-ey his beck and call, ne would onlv make sure that his own prec.ous car­ cass was well out of range when the word to advance and fall upon the two men would be given. All Rhinelander could do was to de­ lay this climax as long as possible, and meanwhile pray in his heart that some fair measure of success might accompany his mother's mission. One thing surprised Paul. This concerned Karl. The young German had appeared to be taking no steps toward saving him­ self. Could It be that he was in measure stupefied by the alarming conditions? Paul thought not. He had known the other for some time, and felt sure he was not made of such poor material that the pres­ ence of danger would deprive him jf his usual sterling good sense. Was he indifferent? He had much to live for, and even the customary German phlegmatic temperament could not account for a young fellow with a sweetheart re­ signinghimself to death so calmly. There must be something back of it. Perhaps he "vas watching his chance, and when the old major and his guards were caught napping he meant to suddenly galvanize into life, make one mad spring through the door which Paul's mother had left open and, taking his chances with pursuing bullets, attempt to escape. At best it was a hazardous game, with the odds three to one against him. And yet, what of that--were not they ten to one he would be hung or shot if he remained? So Paul was ready to see him flit past into the blackness beyond the door, ami felt even in a condition to give him his blessing and good wishes. There was something about Karl's coolness, that warmed the cockles ot his heart and gave him renewed con­ fidence for the young German soldier had the confident appearance of a man who possessed faith. At least there was not an atom of that quality called fear about his com­ position. So Paul devoted himself o the task, Which was one of the strangest in his whole adventurous career, of spell­ binding the enemy. Seconds counted, and as to a min­ ute, it was precious beyond words. Perhaps the major might be a little more amenable to reason now that he had things in his own bands. The spell-bindipg began. Paul crushed down bona fide : feelings and bent his energies toward cajoling the man who held their des- I tiny in the hollow of tis hand. To* hear him talk one might have been pardoned for entertaining a grave suspicion that his ancestry, in­ stead of dating back to old Holland or some Dutch country extended to the famous region of Blarney Castle. For truly Rhinelander did himself proud upon this occasion, when the in­ centive that spurred him on was life itself. So^rapidly he talked that the major was not able to get a word in edge­ wise. Several times he half raised the arm holding that sword of authority, as though he would fain give the signal for a closing in on all sides. But the major was a Frenchman, with all the courtesy that distinguish­ ed his countrymen from the barbarian outer world, and on his life he could not treat a soldier and a gentleman with so great disrespect as to break in upon the thread of his discourse with an order for his arrest. So he wafted. Delays are often dangerous, and In this case the old aphorism seemed peculiarly suggestive. For delay was what Paul desired-- the hope of it oiled his tongue, and gave him an eloquence he had never before known he possessed. The wretch who stands with ( the noose about his neck, scanning the horizon to see some cloud of dust that might betoken the advent of some courier bearing a reprieve, would ap­ preciate the feelings of Paul Rhine­ lander as he endeavored to so hold the fat major by the power of his elo­ quence that the soldier would delay giving his signal until the hoped for arrival of newcomers on the scene of action. At first Countess Almee listened to his flow of compliments with astonish-, ment, since she had never suspected the young American capable of such a remarkable effort. Gradually, as she noted the soporlfio effect of his harangue upon the major, she began to feel some apprehension lesi her end might be defeated after all. She frowned and stamped her little < foot, whereat the major started and glanced hastily toward her. Then ensued a pantomime between the two,- he/ shrugging his shoulders as though asserting his unwillingness to act wjjle Paul kept up this flow of eloquence, while the woman pointed to the American nodded her head vehemently and again stamped her foot in a temper. Paul saw It all but he did not let a little thing like this disturb Jiim. He talked on, even faster than be­ fore, talked in a way that must have convinced any jury and even inclined the judge in his favor, talked as a lawyer who seldom found occasion to do so in defense of a client, for Paul was holding his own life in the bal­ ance. 9 A few minutes at the most was all he wanted, and, thanks to his surpris­ ing tactics, he won. He had kept the major in suspense just three full minutes, loaded to the muzzle all the while with an order for action, yet finding no opportunity to bellow it out unless he chose to forget he was a gentleman, and he wouid sooner die than do that. But patience has its limits, even in a polite Frenchman, and Paul, seeing him puff out his cheeks, knew the time of probation had reached its end; but a sensation of satisfaction came over him when he heard some one clattering up the stairs, Bome one who presently pushed into the room un­ announced. (To be continued.) THE GENTLE ART OF BURGLARY. Lecture by » Professor Preliminary to Temporary Retire meat. Those who condemn without ceasing the jerry builder and all his ways should really "star" Mr. Richard Mur­ ray as chief speaker at their next demonstration, even if a writ of what Mr. Weller called "have his carcass" must be served on the governor of hla majesty's prison at Pentonville. Mr. Murray Is a burglar of repute. He has a past; he said as much to the jury at Clerkenwell sessions yester­ day. He forgot to state that about fourteen years of tnat past had been spent where the next two years will find him. The latest "little job" at a Fulham dwelling house brougat Murray in con­ flict with the police. That, however, was not his chief annoyanqe. He had pitted himself against law, and law won; therefore the loser didn't feel ruffled. What roused him to complaint was a sort of aspersion on his professional skill. "Wot! Me do the 'plant' In a clumsy way, as the police say? W'y, if I'd a leant again the nouse it 'ud 'a* fallen down; so w'y use a Jimmy?" And more to this effect--something liKe Mr. Gashford's indignation when other modes of "working off" were suggested. If Mr. Murray be a good judge of building (and he ought to be), Fulham householders may thank their stars that their "castles" remain in the one spot after a moderate gale. He gave a lucid lecture from the dock on the childisn ease with which a Fulham house can be entered. "SVIp to the back, push the window-catch back with a thin knife, raise the sash, climb in. shut the widow, and fasten the catch, and there you are; you can do as you like." c* The thin knife we know, and the 111-fltting sash also, but to refasten the flimfcy catch! That i3 for the unex­ pected policeman or the roused tenant. Quite a touch of genius! No "pushing in the front door." That is vulgar, common, and eke noisy. Besides, there are the bolts. Did the Jury think Mr. Murray would go to all that trouble and strain when he could get In so easily at the back? Faugh! It was repugnant to him as an artist. Murray knows too much about burg­ lary and jerry houses to be at large. He was "sent up" for two years to a place where his skill will be as effect­ ive as "biting on granite.' Even then he was dissatisfied. He wanted three years, "and then I shall feel happy." Cheerfulness has its beauty every­ where.--London Express. A Kissing Fable. There is a Fench anecdote about a student who took the liberty of kiss­ ing a young girl. She got very angry, however, and called him an insolent puppy, whereupon he retorted: "For goodness sake, don't be croBS, young lady. If that kiss annoys you give it back to me." It seems to have had a more amicable settlement in the case of a Danish couple who had resolved to break off their engagement: "It is best, I suppose, that we return each other's letters?" said he. "I think so too," replied she, "but shall we not at the same time give each other all our kisses back?" They did so and thus agreed, to renew their engagement An old bachelor says that matrimony is the best cooking school. "He was an excessively active man. His great weakness was the common one--failure to concentrate.' I PEOPLE AN» EVENTS WANTED TO CLIMB OVER THE GATE MEMENTO VF THE PRINCE'S VISl<" The mint of the German govern­ ment has struck off a three-mark sil- V ver piece commemorative of the visit of Prince Henry to the United States. The coin is about the Bize of the United States half dollar, but is a trifle heavier. Its value is 72 cents. On one side are bas-reliefs of Presi­ dent Roosevelt and Prince Kenry, which are splendid examples of Glint­ ing. On the reverse side is a repre­ sentation of a huge ship in midocean. Above the engraving are the words (in German), "In Remembrance of the Journey to America, 1902," while iu smaller letters beneath this is printed "Lloyd Steamer Kronprinz Wilhelm." 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"I do not /know what you call a handful, sir./ There are some eight hundred families of Meso­ potamians within ten minutes' walk of where we are sitting this moment, and as for their attendance upon Ar­ menian services, the languages have about as little in common as Greek and Choctaw." PORTUGAL'S KING MAY ABDICATE Threatened Revolatlon and Bankrupt Country the Causes. King Carlos I. of Portugal, who, it is said, contemplates abdication ow­ ing to the threatened revolution and the bankrupt condition of his king­ dom, ascended the Portuguese throne Oct. 19, 1889. Since that time he has been constantly harassed by financial troubles. In 1892 he and the entire royal family gave up a fifth of their income to help out the state. The queen of Portugal is the Princess Amelie of Bourbon-Orleans, daughter of the late Comte de Paris. King Carlos is 39 years old. They are telling a story In ton about the new Secretary of the* Navy. Mr. Moody was riding on one of the Boston surface cars, and wa* •landing on the platform on the side next the gate that protected passen­ gers from cars coming on the other track. A lady--a Boston lady--came to the door of the car, and, as It stop­ ped, started to move toward the gate, which was hidden from her by the men standing before it. "Other side, please, lady," said th» conductor. He was ignored as only a born and'bred Bostonian can ignore a man. The lady took another step to- ward the gate. "You must get off the other side,** said the conductor. "I wish to get off on this side," came the answer, in tones that congealed the official into momentary silence. Before he could either explain or ex­ postulate, Mr. Moody came to his as­ sistance. "Stand to one side, gentlemen," he remarked, quietly. "The lady wants to climb over thb gate."--New York Times. Bh«nm»tlam Cared at Lake Sarah, Minnr. 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She was standing in the kitch­ en of her home preparing dinner, and her husband and a relative, John Muir of Kansas City, were also in the same room. Both men were looking at Mrs, Wittenberg, when like a flash her black hair and the clothing on her shoulders were on fire. The men suc- ceeeded in extinguishing the fiames with their hands. The only injury the woman suffiered was a severely blistered neck and the loss of her hair. The strange part of it was that Mrs. Wittenberg was two feet away from the gasoline stove, on which the meal was preparing, and" was facing the stove when the sheet of flame broke over her back with an explosive sound, such as a small rocket gives forth. Both men were looking at Mrs. Wittenberg at the time. They are positive that she did not come in con­ tact with any fire. 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