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LOAN at the 10‘“ of interest. L!‘ at Dominion Fifi we I will be personally RIBIIA‘I'OB CF senvnofl IRE INSURANCE the Wind OW arm kinds, Rough “1 xension timber “In: Voice Cult“ AN’S. nbun (u; 118$an IDNEY Plus P. CUNNINGS. other _ Upon my life," said the prince to , “there is something about. ; that puzzles me. He seems ; 'mStWorthy, and yet I tremble When . I tht him. He is useful to me, huh l vet I would give him his liberty to firm of him, for his presence makw " “was.“ If he brings me the {“m he shall be free whether he ' it or not. I am determined Ye him by me no more.” 3 But Alexander Menzikoff was not to " “d Of his serf so easily. He had times previously made up his to the same effect, but his p}an 7”” ”We" been carried out. He had J 5’5 . “3" hall too valuable to be easin _‘ ' with, andhehad tried to ban» .the Strange fears that took posâ€" ."“'°n of him: but he could not do , 1'" ‘ though he sometimes fancied 93’ Were all imaginary. But N I Were Other things that some- . ‘ troubled the Prince Menzikofl. ' , ,w that Pe0Ple bowed to 11:1!!! WWW?” of his wealthi but . ey "“3 your search. Find him if you Find Ruric and bring him to 9v and you shall have your liberty d be amply rewarded." Sari left the apartment, but enZikofi little dreamed of the char- ._91'9f the man to whom he had 'em not mistrust such a mission in serf, and conseqmntly the alarm ill not be so quicklv taken. Ivan, if you will bring Feodor Ruric to me; will give you your liberty. What v you. 9” There was a. flush upon the face of serf, and his nether lip trembfid/ ' there was a, bright sparkle in his lack eye, too, but hs master no- not his emotion. ‘I Will look through the city." he 'd, “but I can have no hopes of m), “Rememberâ€"you shall have your our liberty if you do succeed." lulu; . “I know not what I can do," Ivan - . .9» ‘_‘I know nothing of such matters. The sald‘ers should be the onis to take the track.” “But the soldiers all loved the Voung fellow, and I hardly think they ~ould catch him if they could. Ignm r'dhc will escape, and in such 1:. :~- I know not. how much of the . wor’swrath I shall receive. I .ve salt two Vessels down the gulf u pursuit. and scouts haVe gone the er way; but after all Ruric may .- in the city. I think he must be, or he could not have gone out, so '2: fly. What. I Want of you is to ook through the city. I know you - keen and witty, and I think you .~..g than any one else. for people ‘ @1935“ Wmion 8 Z The serf eyed his master most keen. , but he could discover no traces {suspicion in his countenance. His only exhibited suspense and per. The , and a, shudder ran through ‘5 frame. He almost always felt a: ct dread when he found seer _Wgc the presence of IVan, but (1 not tell whence it. came. The ome to him, through a put-d , an estate, about two previous, and he was valuable of the various talents he . lents which he professedi to have gained from a frieudly priest. said the prince, “did you he Count Ruric was im- 0)” ‘h - ned yesterday returned the serf, 1 "Yes, my lord." us of perturbation. “mung no Sig "And did you know that during the fight he had escaped ?" ‘r “I heard he had escaped. but I credit to the story." 1y gave ' ' true. He has escaped. Sentinels Were found asleep upon ir posts this morning. and under ‘ ances as to leave no circumst ‘doubt that they were drugged with . , _1-An:nrr mffnn (n0 "I will try, though I am not for he present, over anxious about my \berty. " “Ah! I had thought. that a. per- m of your intellect, would chafe un- ler the “Strain of sortdom." Menzikofi looked up Kart gazing upon him 1 11d again he trembled omething in the 100k wn that affected him ow. He could not a‘ a only knew that. it v “There could be litt! g Such a question," ngth said, with some ) doubt that you a'rc lalified to support yc "50 perhaps I maight were it not hat I am well cared, for where I m. YOU, in amsure, are as much the serf as I. You fear the emperor more than I lest you. I have seen .t in some English book set dqwn hat that man is most wretched Who “g5 on Pfinces' favor. Have you mt found it. so 2" 831 his mission U901: mv lifp ' ”0118 the human emotion, 930t- be thrown mic that the hatred of good men 0‘1““ a w-rcun degree 01 ienzikofi tried to Five com the spirit f rvc‘dess re- mings that opposed him, 6 not make it work. Con- rld sometimes speak ;.and d be little use in argu- uestion," the prince at :ith something of unea‘ aanner ; “though Lhave L you are in every way lpport your side of the 11: go now and com- 'embled. There was 1e 100k that, met his ed him, he knew not E not accmint, for itâ€" at it was so. d from last wee md found th: ost intensely MARCH 6th, 1902, i Old Malsman had not. bcxore Influx.â€" yed the presence of our hero,_but at. tion of Ludowitz he and motion- :The first. apartmen istore in which appeared 33 l ith was of no value about. He bolted th room. where‘ a. coal . 'in a small portable furnace which [stood in the fireplace below the :Chimney ; and with the few tools Which lay about, it Was eVident that the old man had been busily engaged in mending pottery. , , “You will bring us some wme!’ -â€" - . . _ -- annn as he h“ said Ludowitz. taken a, seat. MaJsman gave and started 03- "NOW." resumed the captam, w... ing to the count, "you yourself pass as a. smuggler. class of pea-y ple, and he wil t0_protect one of them. pomt he is fixed. It will do you no harm. and it will help you to pre- ‘dentity I will tell PPte’Sbut‘g.’ and you ES help and 'sympathv: , “1 hOpes that you win not have ‘to remain hadrons?“ . ’; - eerity of the writer. but he rather had an innate foreboding that the path thus marked‘out for him would result in good. Yet -it was a ponderâ€" ous question. and the young count considered on it for a long while; but he finally made up his mind to followout Ivan's instructions. The 1 Inc earthly reason to doubt the sin- plan and novelty in it. and moreover, there was no other plan to oppose it. Had Ruric entertained any plan of his own forming. his determination might have been din‘erent; but as such was not the case. he gave him- self up more readily to one whom he feared not to trust as a friend. It was quite dark when the little vessel arrived at the pier in Golganp,‘ and while she Was being examined by the officers, Ruric passed for one of the regular crew, and Ludowitz ob- tained permission for Vhimseli and crew to go into the town that evenâ€" ing. Accordingly, at about ten his money about him, and with extra: fclothing upon his person he followed éthe captain up from the dock. ' “I shan’t be able to conduct you ,to a very nice place," said Ludowitz, as they entered a narrow street. I “Never mind that, so long as it is a safe place," returned Feodor. g "It will be safe enough. never fear. éYou shall remain there to-nfight. and?» Eto-morrow I will come and tell you iwhat chance there is to get away. ___..A :n 'o’clock. the young count concealed I friend here who Want: night. He‘s one of must shelter him. paid" . Wllub uumw v"--- _s At length the guide stopped in front of a low wooden. house, and having knocked at the door, he Was answered by an old man whose garb showed him“ to be ,i humble circum- stances. He had a. ighted candle in his hand, and casting a shade upon his eyes. he peered out to see who it Was that thus disturbed him. “It's Ludowitz," said the captain. “so don't fear, Malsman." “Ugh,” said the host. with a. sort of grunt that seemed to issue sponâ€" taneously from his great fat paunch. “Any liquors on hand this time ?" “No, no, not now. ‘l’ve got a. friend here who Wants safety for the night. He‘s one of us. and you "“‘ “MN” him. You shallbe Young Ruric pondered long upon the contents of this note. He had again, foi- I shall come there to find you. Obey me in this. and all shall be well. Trust me. for I would serve you. God be with you to the end. . IVAN." i "Feeder Rurie "54-1 have not had time since I first learned of your sudq den arrest and imprisonment to write much for your future guidance, but you may rest assured that in so int as you follow my instructions will your after life be happy and peace- ful. You must at. once make up your mind to trust me, and the time. shall assuredly come when you shall thank me for it. If we live. we shall 'meet again. but never in Russia. This is not the place for him who has yearnings above serfdom. I know the land of one’s birth is sweet. but when one’s kindred are all gone. them there must befiome tie of soul to the land it we would find joy. But the very atmosphere of our land is like‘ the food of the Lotophagi. .‘ i “In Circassia. for the while. you imust find a. home. Find a. passage as soon as possible for the Black Sea, and make your way at once to Mamai. on the Caucasian coast. There you will find a guide who will conduct you across the mountains to the little hamlet of Stamyl, and when there inquire for the home of Albee. You will find an old man and his daughter there, and they will) receive you with open arms when- you tell them who sent you. In that row treat. upon the banks of the Karak- ouban, you will find a. peaceful home“ Live there in content until we meet. , CHAPTER IV.‘â€"A DARK BEGINN- ‘ mo. “ - ’Feodor Ruric found Captain Ludo- witz to be a kind and generous-heart- ed man, and ready to do anything tq serve his friends ; but he could give little information concerning Ivanlthe‘ !crf. The count had hoped to find particular relating to his strange friend. but all he could learn was. that Ivan had once, about a year hen fore, saved Ludowfitz from the terri- ble knout. When daylight broke over the waters of the gulf, the little was. 891 Was Well on her way, and during the day she hugged the southern shore, at the same time keeping a good lookout astern. It was not un-3 til atternoon that Ruric thought of opening the packet he had received from IVan. Then he went down into the cabin and drew it from his bo- 1som. It was contained in a small envelope, and having broken the wal he found a note addressed to himSeli; It was wnitten with evident haste. but in the pureSclavonic style,‘ and ran as follows : .r ‘fore notit‘P to the officer last night and the emâ€" essengers are on your track. r this street by and peror’s m We were seen to ente the very officer who boarded us. I overheard him giving the particu- lars to one of the guard. or course they do not positively know that it Was you, but they know that there Was a man of your age. height and complexion on board my vessel and that he wore a diamond like yours. ‘And they furthermore know that this imam Was seen in this very street; so jof course this house. with all the‘ :others about here, will be thoroughly ransacked. You know what powers of penetration these fellows possess?" “Yes, I know,” said Ruric, in a “O, I cannot go I can dieâ€" lmond upon yourâ€"linger betrayed you i to die thus minalâ€"I cannotâ€"indeed I cannot." “Say you will not." responded LU~ dowitz, with his teeth firmly closed. “I have brought you thus far. and I will not leave you now. I have sent to the Balki, and If ive to join her there, I for troubled tone back to my ‘1‘ die like a man a thousand til “Yes, I think they ‘ mond upon your finger to the officer last nigl peror’s messengers are We were seen to enter the very officer who b I overheard him givit lars to one of the gua they do not. positively was you, but they kn -wv-H v v -V “Danger." uttered the youth. “have we been discovered ?" ; “One of the imperial yachts has ar- rived here from St. Petersburg. and ofiiccrs are after you. They traced my vessel here. but I don't think they'll find her, for I have sent her down to Balki Bay. She was of! before daylight. The yacht came in about two o'clock this morning," un- swered Ludowitz. ~“But. they will not find me here 1’” said Ruric, exhibiting much alarm. “i'm af‘arid they Will," returned Ludowitz, speaking very quickly. and like a. man who is used to emergen- cies. “There have half a dozen offi- cers come downuin the yacht, and half the. solders in town will be on the search before noon." “But they do in your vessel‘; "By the saints, Count Rut-5c. there's great, danger after us !" the captain exclaimed. as he shut the door be- hind him and sat down upon the edge of the bed, for he seemed much fati "So ,I should. only I knew that I was safe so long as you were on the watch." _ .This bit of flattery had the effect 0! pleas'ng the old man. though he felt bound to inform his guest that he» could not be entirely sale in Gol- ganp. He had brought a very de- cent breakfast upon the tray. and as soon as he was gone. the young man commenced to make Way with it. He had hardly finished eating when Ludowitz unceremoniously entered, the room. His face was flushed and he seemed to be in great haste: "Not that I know of. only I thought that a man of your profes- sion would keep his eyes open a little wider." “Nothing new, is there ‘2" asked Ruric. ‘Dresse‘d yourself ? My soul! What sort. of a man are you ? I should advise you hereafter to sleep with your clothes on. You ain 't out of danger yet.’ “Yes, so I am," returned Ruric, gaping. “I did not sleep till very late, and I was much fatigued.” "But didn’t. you hear me call you?'3 “Yes. and I dressed myself as soon as possible." “Seems to me you are late this morning," growled Malsmaxi, as he entered with a. tray in h’s hands. The young count did not sleep un‘ til long after midnight. and when he awoke he heard the grunting voice of his host at the door. He could see thmugh his window that the sun was shining on the tops of the neighbor- ing houses. and leaping out of bed he put on his clothes as quickly as Possible, and then opened the door. When Ruric was left alone he PTO” pared at once to retire. The room was far from being clean. and. under ordinary circumstances. the man must have‘betm weary indeed. to whom such a place of rest could have been inviting: but. our hero found it better than one of the imperial dun- geons. and he made himself quite con- tented as far as the accommodations were concerned. He was a fugitive â€"not from justice. but from tyranny â€"and he knew that death awaited him if he were to be detected. He was yet in the realm of the cold- hearted emperor, and he expected not safety until he could reach some other land. ? “Certainly," replied Rurlc, rather liking the idea. for in truth he did not want to be exposed to the 0M man's questioning any more than he could help. . ”Ynu shall have breakfast in 8006 seesaw. and when Ludowitz comes I will : hog him up." know side. ’ “Suppose you have your break!!!“ up here ?" said Malsman. as M '9‘ the candle upon the table. "You'll pe safq pp here. and of course you it. The old huckster regarded the iyoung man very favorably. and pro- “mised to do all in We power tO' néd him. In the course of half an hour the captain left, but before he went he promised once more to be on hand in good season the next dGY- Ruric conversed a while with his quaint tie with a little square gable win. dow. 1v-‘v Iouu v. uvmav JV- ,gtâ€"f; responded Lu~ tact-h firmly Closed' you thus far. and I “I may be so and it may not," returned Ludowitz; "but I think it most probable that I have been sus- DeCted. At all.events we had bet- ter seek some place of refuge." The road, after it swept away from the fear of the hill, was built for more than six miles over a low quick marsh. so that to keep on in find, that direction was out of tee quesâ€" tion. The only place of an available kind was a mill, 9.3m thither the {no gitivee quickly turned their steps; just as one of the soldiers had beaten open the sash. and was putting his head through. Ruric took his turn now, and with an unerring aim he sent the ball through the fellow’s brain. On the next instant Ludowitz sprang“ forâ€" ward. He felt sure that he should a mark for his pistol when he reached the window, and he was not mistaken. He fired and then sprang back. and the movement was so sud- den' and adroitly made that those on. the outside had no chance to either defend themselves or take warning. . "We havo‘but one left new," tried stream. . and sank their baskets and then moved on more wily. At the dis- tance of about five miles they came to a. spot where the road wound around the foot at quite a hill. and they were thinking of stopping.' a; few moments to rest, when they were startled by the sound of- horses’ hoofs behind them. From the tread they could tell that there was a number or them coming, though they were at some distance. . - -‘ ‘They must be after us.'.' said Run- is. stopping and listening to the sound. ‘ . He‘cavme nigh exposing himself when his person was being so minutely described for it appeared to him that those who were looking upon him must see through his disguise: but ‘he was not suspected. and ere long Ihe was once more on his way down the street. with his companion close to his side. At length they turned off into a narrow passage way; and here they started into a briskerzpace. , They met many persons, but no more sol- hoklr they were the town. and had struck “Now." said Ludowitz. “we have a fair field before us. and it is not more than ten miles to the Build. 1! we are not followed all will be well.’ “Let us throw aside our baskets." said Ruric, “for mine is more of a burden than I find comtortable." "Wait till we reach yonder stream." returned Ludowitz. "and then we Will sink themv There may be dan- ger leaving them by 'the roadsideJor we .know not how soon we may be followed . ” ‘ here ?" "Ya." returned Ludowits. with a strong Pekoyian idiom. “we saw some about here. and they went into an old huckster's shop some way up on this side of 'the street. They seem- ed to be in a terrible hurryâ€"what are they after ?" ' “No matter. ‘, And thereupon Ruric's appearance very minutely.and then asked the seeming peasant if he had seen such a person. “No," said Ludowitz. “We came in before daylight this morning and I am sure we did not meet anyone on the road. But I hope you Will catch him for 1 don't like to see the proud ones escape and the poor one's die." During this colloquy the count had stood with his dirt-begrimed .face turned toward part of the soldiers. but carefully hidden from the oflicer. He came nigh exposing himself when his person Was being so minutely described for it appeared to him that those who were looking upon him must see through his disguise; but he was not suspected. and ere long he was once more on his way down the street. with his companion close to his side. . At length they turned off into a narrow passage Way; and here they started into a briskeripace. They met many persons. but no more sol- diers. and in half an hokir they were _ “A 1.-.: cos-no]: into a roomsnd keep them there After this the two fugitives went up to the left back of the tower when there was a small square window that overlooked the spot upon which the horsemen stood. Ludowitz look- ed out of this window and asked the soldiers what they wanted. "We want the two peasants that left Golganp this morning, one of whom we believe to he the Count Feodor Ruric, and the other the cap- tain of the vessel that brought him from St. Petersburg," wms the an- swer of the officer who led the party, which consisted in all of five men. "Ah. that's the very chap." cried one of the soldiers. "That's the very one we spoke with this morn- ing. 0! course the other one must be with him." “Hark ye, fellow." resumed the offi- cer. “we are after you with an order direct from the emperor. Will you deliver yourselves up. or shall we have to resort to force '?" "Now. hark ye." returned Ludoâ€" witz, in a firm, defiant tone. ”who. ever we beâ€"for there are two of usâ€" if you want us you must take us ; but yet I should advise you to turn and go back. for I tell ye now. we are determined to lose our lives beâ€" fore we lose our liberty.” 1 “Come down. and open the door quickly. or we‘ll burst it open. and dead or alive you are ours. Down, I say. or the worst shall be your} By this time the soldiers were close at hand, and the fugitives turned to let them pass. Ruric bowed his head and drew his great basket for- ward. His heart beat painfully-but he showed no outward tremor. They metâ€"and they passedâ€"and then the officer turned and htiled them. "Stop. there. iellows." he cried. "Have you seen any soldiers about “No, no" said the captain. “Hide your face all you can and keep bold- ly on. They may suspect us it we eVadc them. If they speak to us I will answer them."- “Let us cross over,” he whispered to Ludowit'z. “There is one 0! those soldiers who knows me. I! he shouid recognize me we are surely lost." TRIALS FOR LIBERTY CHAPTER V. Ruric was not unmindiul 0! Low much might depend upon the proper management of the character he had assumed and he did all in his power to appear the clumsy peasant he would have people take him for. He saw a party of soldiers who were approaching him. and his heart. beat quick as he saw that one of ‘the o!- ficers irom the capital accompanied them. He knew that officer. ' “Ha," exclaimed Ludowitz, "they have gone into Mdsman's. We es- caped in time. from there. at. least. How is your hurt. Ruric ?" he ear- nestly inquired. "Firm.” replied the count. "Then keep it so. for we shall most. assuredly be lollowed. Here comes a guard of soldiers to meet us. Bow, your head and shade your tune with your basket. and step slow and clum- sily. We must. be witty. now. for strength of arm wE‘ll not. avail us." And so, with a. quickly beefing heart. the Count Ruric started torth. He did not dare to turn, {or he could hear the voice: 0! those who sought him, and one of them he recognized as that 0! on once:- trom the capital whom he knew. the host, with a. shudder. But. the fugitives did not stop to reply. Ludowitz walked firmly to the outer door. and passed out. into the street. followed closely by the not. "See ! .there are the soldiers comâ€" ing this May. Be firm now. and ‘01- low me." I ”If I see you again alive." ground \ »! cloth v v vu-v "Qw'ck. quick !” responded Ludo- witz, who had time to reload but one of his pistols. "Let's make for the window. and we'll shoot them from there as'they come." So the fugitives started at once for the window. where they arrived just as one of the soldiers had beaten open the sash. and was putting his head through. Ruric took his turn now, and with an unerring aim he sent the ball through the fellow'e brain. On the next 'instant Ludowltz sprang” tor- wand. He .telt sure that he should Ma. mark for his pistol when he reached the window. ahd he was not mistaken. He fired and then sprang back. and the pavement was 80 bud- (En and adroitly made that those on. the outside had no chapoe to either '"Stand ready. count," whispered Ludom'tz. "for the pinch has come. They will force the door easily, it they try. Cock your pistols and stand by to take my place." As the captain spoke he turned onae more to the window and looked out. “Are you going to surrender ?" asked the oflicer, imperatively. "This is my answer." returned Lu- dowitz, and as he spoke he aimed his pistol and fired. The aim was sure. and the officer reeled in his saddle. Another pistol was quickly and truly aimed. and a. second soldier fell from his saddle. ’ Ludowitz had to drop his head now for the three remaining men had drawn their own firearms. and two pistol balls came whining through the window. Alter this everything was quiet for a low moments, and then the voices of the soldiers could be heard. They were going to enter by the house window. OW!) "We want the two peasants that left Golganp this morning, one of whom we believe to be the Count Fcodor Ruric, and the other the cap- tain o! the vessel that brought him from St. Petersburg," was the an- swer of the officer who led the party, which consisted in all of five men. The miller was kept quiet by be ing msde feel that his iiie would an- swer {or his conduct, and he was di- rected to‘bring the woman and child into a room _ and keep them there. After this the two fugitives went up to the loft back of the tower where there was a small square window that overlooked the spot upon which the horsemen stood. Ludnwitz look- ed out of this window and asked the soldiers what they wanted. "Hark ye.” uttered Ludowitz. ad- dressing the startled man. “if you value your lite, don't you make in movement to oppose us. Only keep quiet and you shall not be harmed." The poor fellow was too much frightened to ofler any resistance. and without waiting to hear if he would make any reply, Ludowitzz sprang towards the back door to, bolt it at the same time directing Ruric to fasten the door of the mill. room. The captain found an old. woman and a boy in the kitchen,but he quieted their fears as well as ht could. and by the time he could reg turn to the mill the soldiers were ati the door. They knocked and demon-1 ded admittance in the name 0! the emperor. ‘ , â€"â€".-' he was not e. little Quiet-Med at IL: sudden appeQx-ance o! the two fleeing peasantry. mill was not in motion. and Ludow- it: entered just as the horsemen ap- peared at the bend of the road. "In. in quick." he cried to Burk. ”or we shall be seen." But the warning was of no use 10" the pursucrs had stopped and were gazing up at the mill, and they must have seen the fugitives ere they got into the building. There were two outer doors to the building. one that led to the mill room and at which the disguised men had just entered. and the other at the back side 0! the dwelling department. The miller was a smell, middle-aged man. and If you have any trouble with your eyes, â€"weakness. aching or pain in the forehead, consult my optician. His skill in the fitting of Classes is really marvelous, as hundreds can testify. Eye 1 Jeweller and lunar of Marriage Dee-u Cor. oi Kemt and William-st. ins; fume barn 90x40 with stout foundation. giving accommodatio- tor 85 head of cattle; subling {or ‘5 bonus; largo pig pen. Alto rmcheleOm onemiledm and slow to lake-A In the township of Verulam. on. hundred notes, ninety of it plow land. balance pasture; good‘ dwell- :For further particulars apply to B. H. PORTER. Watm-Wnric 9“,. Lindsay. 150 acres in Manposa, six mils west of Lindsay; brick residence and good tax-m. South of Lindsay, 173 acres of clay loam, about. 1 20 acres cleared. balance timber. Frame midenco and good outbuildings. Post ofice. stores. church'eé and schoolsconâ€" venient. A good farm at a moder- ate price. In Ops township. 8 miles from Lindsay, 5 from Omemee, 2 from. Reaboro. One hundred mm, 92 in good state of cultivation, soil clay loam. Good frame house, stone foundation. new frame barn 42:60 with stone foundation, good wens. etc. Lot 1. con. 1. Ops township, 75 acres.' all plow land. nine miles south of Lindsay. Log house. from. barn 50130. cow shed, granary. Jugs roothouse, A good turn: price low and terms easy. In less than half an hour the little vessel was walking out from the buy as though she knew the wish that lay in her commander's soul. and with a bieae from the eastward, 8h. leaped on toward the Baltic like bird. , "If we can only run clear of tho imperial vessels till dark, I’ll ask no more. To the Windlass now, an hands, and heave that anchor up us though there was a life at stake u. every turn." About 125 acres west of Lindsay: all plow land; good buildings, or- chard. etc. 150 acres, 3% miles southeast of Lindsay, 130 plow land; first-ch. farm. “Now for a. breeze to carry us out of this." uttered the captain. as he placed his hand upon the Wheel. and looked around upon the crew. the woman were securely bound, III as the ch°lld was not old enough to help them he was left free. The bad- ies of the deed soldiers were left where they had fallen. and having sew cured two of the horses. the fugitivu mounted and set of! on a. gallop. It was just noon when they reached the little bay of Bend, and there they found a schooner safely riding sf. anchor. The horses were then set at liberty, and erelong Ludo‘Vitz stood upon the deck of his own vu- sel, with the count by his side. “But you must tell than that you didn’t help us." "And thenlthey won't believe me. 0. do me one move favor before you go. huh the old woman Into o chair and tie my hands behind me. I'll tell them you did it, and then they'u believe me." Both Ludowitz and Ruric smiled at this proposition.” but. it: was by no memubadone;nndtheyhut~d LocaH'yitout. Both mammal-d '"O. mercy." cried the might“! min. with his hands clasped, “they will swear that I helped you, and flea I shall be hanged." "Right," responded Ludowitz. "Two of these horses will carry us it we put them to it." Then turning to the trembling mil- ?ler, he added : "You must excuse us for the liberty we have taken with your place, but men in our situation have no choice. But here is a. golden "mperlal. That’s more than you make in a, month gt grinding corn. You must make the best excuse you can to the omeers, it the): come here deer us." l Ruric, drawing his second pistol. ‘ “Let's open the door and go out." ‘ Come on" returned the other. , 'By the fates (oz-tune favors us. Ev- ery shot has told. What a. glorious 'tortress this old mill makes." The doorâ€"the mill doorâ€"was uov barred. and Ludowitz looked out Sim as the soldier had mounted end was mak‘ng 01!. ”Fire at him if you like." "No." returned Ruric, “let the poo: {allow go. I would not shed blood unnecessarily. He cannot return to Golganp in time to send any more pursucrs after us, {or we shall have horses now." FARMS FOR SALE. (Continued next week.) INN!