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" \ The Strange Case of Cavendish trow OR OoprriftM by i»«l«1l .mmmmFrWnWrtm^-' By RANDALL PARRISH I Author of MThm Devil's Own," "My Lady of the North." 'Etc.|f" alaaMihta CHAPTER XI--Continued. --12-- H« sank dotfc'n on tl?e bench and buried his face in his hands, thoroughly unnerved. The girl looked at him • moment in silence, then touched his shoulder. "Look here, Mr. Cavendish," she said firmly, "there is no Ase losing your nerve. Surely there must be some way ©f getting out of here. For one, I am v going to try." "Miss Donovan," he said with gravity, "we are in the hands of desperate men. We Will hove to take desperate measures to outwit them, and we will have to make desperate breaks to obtath our freedom." " - yiie girl nodded. ^ "Mr. Cavendish.!,' she satd^ith womanly courage, "you will not find nie wanting. I am ready for anything, ' even shooting. I -do .ho^ y^u'w,^ fiood rtlOt." ' • ' ' -- Cavendish smiled. have had some experience,*' he ^salch^ "Then," the girl added, "yon had . better take the revolver." "AH right then; Til go first, and you follow as close as possible. There mustn't be the slightest sound made.'* Cavendish thrust his head cautiously through the door, the revolver gi^>ped in his hand; Miss Donovan, struggling to keep her nerves steady, touched the coat of her companion, fearful of being alone. The passageway was dark, except for the little bars of light streaming out through the gilts in the stone above the cell doors. These, however, were sufficient ' to convince Cavendish that no guards reach. Our only liope ol escape lirs In getting out of here unseen." "Yes, and before Cateras Is dtacovered." "Then, let's go back and try the other way out," she urged. "That opens directly Into the valley and Is probably not guarded. What Is happening now ?" A gray gleam of light struck the steps from above, recognized instantly as a reflection of day, as though some cover had been uplifted connecting this underground labyrinth with the clear sky. A dim shadow touched the illumined rocks for .a brief moment, a moving shadow uncertain in Its outlines, grotesque, shapeless; and then the daylight vanished as suddenly as it dawned. The two guards below came to their feet, rigid in the glow of the lantern, their faces turned upward. Then a man came slowly down the last few steps and jointi*! then. CHAPTER XI). lift % } • tMy Advanced Slowly, Keeping Crossly Against the Wall. were In the Immediate neighborhood. /He felt the grip of the girl's fingers on his coat, and reached back to clasp her tend. "All clear," he whispered. "Hurry, T«fcd let's get this door closed." * They advanced slowly, keeping 'tftosely against the wall, and testing the floor cautiously before venturing a step. A few yards plunged them Into total darkness, and, although Cavendish had been conducted along there a prisoner, he retained small Ctcollectlon of the nature of the pas- "ge- | Their progress was slow but silent, •either venturing to exchange speech, but with ears anxiously strained to catch the least sound. Stella was conscious of the loud beating of her heart, the slight rasping of Cavendish's feet on the rock floor. The slightest .noise seemed magnified. The grade «ose sharply, until it became almost ' a climb, yet the floor had evidently tieen leveled, and there were no ob- Cjtructioas to add to the difficulty of Advance. Then the passage swerved ther sharply to the right, and Cavidish, leading, halted to peer about ie corner. An instant they both remained motionless, and then, seeing and hearing nothing, she could restrain her impatience no longer. "What is it?" she questioned. "Is there something wrong?".--4, He reached back and drew her closer, without answering, until her eyes also were able to look around the sharp edge of rock. Far away, it seemed a long distai^e up that "narrow tunnel, a lantern glowed dully, the light so dim and flickering as to scarcely reveal • even its inamediate surroundings; yet from that distance, her eyes accustomed to the dense gloom, she could distinguish enough to quicken her breathing and cause her to clutch the sleeve of her companion The lantern occupied a niche in the Side wall at the bottom of a flight of rude steps. Not more than a halfdozen of these were revealed, but at their foot, where the passage had been widened somewhat, extended a stone bench on which lounged two men. •Even In that dim light the two were clearly Mexican. "What shall we do?" she fcsked, her lips at Cavendish's ear. "We cannot pass them--they are 011 guard." "I was wondering how close I could creep In before they saw me," he answered, using the same caution. "If I was only sure they were alone, and could once get the drop, we might make it." "Even if you succeeded In overaw- . lng these two, we would have no way of securing them. An alarm would to* given before we could get beyond A Dangerous PrlsoM*. He was tall and thin, westing a wide cloak about his shoulders, and high hat with broad brim. Even at that distance it could be seen that his long hair was gray, and that a heavy mustache, snow-white, made more noticeable the thin features of his face. He looked at the two men closely, and his voice easily reached the ears of the listeners. "Who posted you here?" '.'Juan Cateras, senor," answered one. "Not on my order. Dlas Is watching above. Did the lieutenant give youa reason?" "The prisoners, senor." "The prisoners? Oh, yes; those that Lacy had confined here. Well, they will not be here for long. I do not believe In prisoners, and because I do business with that dog is no reason why he Is privileged to use this place to hold his victims. Where Is Cateras?" "In the valley, senor! He went back down the passage with Silva after posting us here." "And the prisoners?" "Occupy the two Inner cells. Merodez here says one of them Is a girl.** "A girl!" the tall man laughed. "That then will account for the unusual interest of Juan Cateras, and why he preferred being left in charge. A girl, hey, Merodez! You saw the witch? What sort was she?" "An American, senor, young, and L-ood to look at," the other man explained. "Her eyes as blue as the skies." "Caramba r this is all pleasant i nough. I wiU pay m£ respects to ihe lady, and there Is no time like the present." He turned away, thumbing his mustache, quite pleased with his conceit, but one of the men stopped him with a question. "We remain here, senor?" "Yes, you might as well," his lips smiling, "and If the Senor Cateras passes, you can tell him that I visit the fair American. It will give him Joy." The girl drew Cavendish back hurriedly, her mind working in a flash of inspiration. "Quick," she breathed in his ear. "There Is a niche where we can hide a few yards back. If he follows the other wall he might pass, and not notice." "But he goes to your cell; 'tis Pascual Mendez." "I know, but come. He mast not go there. I will tell you my plan. They were pressed back within the slight recess before the Mexican turned the corner, and she had hastily breathed her desperate scheme. "It can be done," she Insisted, "and there is naught else possible. Give me the revolver. Good! Be silent now." Mendez came down the black passage evidently In rare good humor, humming a tune, with one hand pressed upon the wall to better guide his movements. The girl stood erect, the revolver gripped in one hand, the other pressing back her companion into the recess. She had lost all sense of fear in the determination to1 act; better risk all than surrender with out a struggle. Mendez fumbled alone the wall, stumbled over some sligh' projection and swore; another step, and his groping hand would touch her. He. never took the step, but was whirled against the side wall, with the cold barrel of a revolver pressed against his cheek. A stern, sibilant whisper held him motionless. If you move I fire, senor; raise your hands--qulcfr!" He responded mechanically, too profoundly astounded to dream of resistance. It was the Sound of the voice which Impressed him. "Santa Maria! A woman?" "Yes, senor, a woman; the sameyott sought, but I have found you first." He chuckled. • "A good Jest surely ; how cams ye# here?" "Not to discuss that, senor," quietly. "Nor is this to be laughed over. If you would live, do as I say. Mr. Cavendish, see if the' man bears weapons." "Only a belt with a knife." "Keep the knife; It may come handy for some purpose. Now bind his hands with the belt. Cross your wrists, senor." lie had lost his temper, no longer deeming this a Joke. "You d n vixen," he growled savagely. "This play will soon be done; do you know who I am?" "The senor Paacual Mendez, but that means nothing," she answered. "This revolver will kill you as surely as any one else. Do what I say then, ml talk 110 more--cross your wrists behind." He did so, and Cavendish strapped the stout belt about them, winding it In and out until he had sure purchase. He drew It so tightly the fellow winced. It hurts, senor," she said, satisfled. "Well, to hurt you a little Is better than what you planned for me. Now lead on. No, listen first. I know who you are and your power here. That Is why we took this chance of making you prisoner. \Ve are desperate; It Is either your life, or ours, senor. You are an outlaw, with a price on your head, and you realize what chances one will take to escape. Now, there Is just one opportunity given you to live." What, senorltaT' That you accompany us down this passage into the valley as hostage. You- will compel your men, if We encounter any, to furnish us horses." But the men may not obey. I cannot promise;'Senor Cateras--" "Senor Cateras will not be 'there," she interrupted sharply. "We have already seen to Senor Cateras. The others will obey you?" "They may; I cannot promise." "Then it will be your own loss; for If there be a shot fired, you will get either a bullet or a knife thrust. I would try no sharp tricks, Senor Mendez. Now we go on." Mendez smiled grimly In the dark, his mind busy. "I am to go first?" and his voice assumed polite deference. "Beside Mr. Cavendish," she replied, "and I will be behind." This gentleman, you meant" 'Yes; and there is no need for any more acting. This is the revolver pressing against your back, senor. I could scarcely miss you at that distance." They advanced in silence, through the faint gleam of light which illumined the passage through the stone silts over the cell doors. The darkness swallowed them again, but the way was clear, and, once around the sharp turn, a glimmer of distant daylight made advance easier. There was no sign of any guard visible, nor any movement perceptible in the open vista beyond the save entrance. The girl touched Mendez' arm. 'You expect Lacy?" 'I have sent for him; it was yesterday." "And he could be here now?" "Not before night; It Is a hard ride; why ask all this?" "I have reasons. Now another thing; where are. your men?" His eyes wandered to the gleam of daylight. "There will be one or twd In the bunk-house likely; the others are with the cattle up the valley." "But none In your cabin?" He shook his head. "And you say Lacy cannot get here before dark? How late?" "Well, senorita, I may as well tell you, I suppose. It Is the rule not to enter this valley after dark. I expect the Americanos to arrive about ten o'clock." "The Americanos?" "SI, there will be three invthe party, one of them a man from New York, who has business with me." Her clear, thoughtful eyes turned Inquiringly toward Cavendish, but the survey brought with it no (encouragement. The man meant well, no doubt, and would fight valiantly on occasion; he was no coward, no weakling--equally clear his was not the stuff from which leaders are made. There was "And iit night?" "We must work some scheme to get horses and depart before those others reach here. If we leave this man securely bound, his plight will not even be discovered until Lacy arrives. By that time, with any -good fortune, we will be beyond pursuit, lost In the desert. Do you think of anything better?" / That he did not was evidenced 'by the vacant look in his eyes, and she waited for no answer. "Here," she said, thrusting the revolver into his hand, "take this and guard Mendez until I return. It will only be a moment. Don't take your eyes off him; there must be no alarm." She moved forward through the gloomy shadows toward the light showing at the mouth of the cave and was able to gain a comprehensive view of the entire scene beyond. Within the cave itself there was no movement, no evidence of life. Quite clearly no guard had been posted here, and no precautions taken, although doubtless the only entrance to the deep valley was carefully watched. The two cabins were directly before the entrance, the smaller closely In against the cliff, the larger slightly advanced. Neither exhibited any sign of life. Her study of the situation concentrated on the small cabin immediately in front. It was built of logs, well mortised together and plastered between with clay. There were no windows on the end toward the cliff, or along the one side which she could see from where she lay. The single door must open from the front, and apparently the house had been erected with the thought that It might some time be used for purposes of defense, as It had almost the appearance of a fort. Confident there could be no better time for the venture, Stella signaled with her hand for the others to Join her. "The way is clear," she said, "and, listen to my warning, senor. We are going straight along the north side of your cabin there, until we reach the door. For about twenty feet we shall be exposed to view from that other cabin, If any of your men are there. If you dare utter a sound, or make a motion, this man will shoot you dead In your tracks--do you understand?" His look was ugly enough, although he compelled the thin lips to smile. "Quite clearly--yes; but pardon me if I doubt. You might kill me; I think that, yet how would It serve you? One shot fired would bring here a dozen men--then what?" "I thank you, senor; there will bejio """r. tive cast hlmMT lUtei'd-fit-st thtonfcfi the opening. Wlthoft fim, scarcely aware; of what she did; $£e girl flung up her weapon and fired. Wlfh revolver yet smoking she rushed forward to look without. Rolling over and over on the ground, his face covered with blood,, Mendez was seeking to round the corner of the cabin, to get beyond range. Again she pulled the trigger, the powder smoke blowing back into her face, and blinding her. When she could see once more, he was gone, but men were leaping out through the door of the buiikhouse, shouting in excitement. One of these caught sight of her, and fired, the bullet chugging into the end of a log, so closely It caught a strand of her hair, but, before another shot could follow, she had seized the shutter, and closed the opening, driving the latch fast with the revolver butt. She was cool enough now, every nerve on edge, realizing fully the danger of their position. All th&, blood of a fighting race surged' through her veins, and she was conscious of no fear, only of a wild exultation, a strange desire to win.' As she turned she faced Cavendish, only vaguely visible lp the twilight caused by the closed .window. ; ' "Are you hurt?" v "No--not--not imtA. knocked all the wind put of me. IT--I'm all right now." "Get up then! There's fighting enough ahead to make you forget that What happened?" "He--he kicked me, I guess. I--I don't exactly know. I heard you go "If You Would Live, Do a« f Say." uncertainty in his eyes, a lack of force in his face which told the story. Whatever was decided upon, or accomplished, must be by her volition; she could trust him to jobey, but that w|» all. "Then we will make no attempt to leave the valley until after dark," she said slowly. "Even If we got away now, we would be pursued and overtaken. for the desert offers few chances for concealment. If we can reach that smaller cabin unseen we ought to be safe enough there for hours. Cateras will not bother, and with Mendez captive his men will not learn what has occurred. Is not this our best plan, Mr. Cavendish V shot fired. Give me the revolver, Cavendish; now take this knife. As we advance walk one step behind Mendez. You will know what to do. Now, senor, if you wish to try an experiment-- we go now." There was not a sound, not a word. Not unlike three shadows they crossed the open space, and found shelter behind the walls of the hut. The girl never removed her eyes from the other cabin, and Cavendish, a step behind his prisoner, poised for a quick blow, the steel blade glittering in uplifted hand, saw nothing but the back of the man. before him. The latter shrugged his shoulders and marched forward, his eyes alone evidencing the passion raging within. Without pausing they reached the door, which stood slightly ajar. Stella pushed it open, took one swift glance within and stepped aside. The other two entered, and she instantly followed, closing the door, and securing it with a stout wooden bar. Her face was white, markfed by nervous emotion, her eyes bright and fearless. With one swift glance she visloned the interior ; there were two rooms, both email, divided by a solid log partition, pierced by a narrow doorway. Her heart beat faster as she turned away, satisfied with the success of her plan. Nothing remained now but to •cure Mendez, to make it Impossible s tr him to raise an alarm. If he could !><; bound, and locked Into that rear room. She looked at the two men-- the Mexican had slouched down Into a chair, apparently having abandoned all hope of escape, his chin lowered on his breast, his eyes hidden beneath the wide brim of his hat. Feeling no trepidation, she crossed toward the other room, noting as she passed that Mendez lifted his head to observe her movements. She paused at the door, turning suspiciously, but the man had already seemingly lost Interest, and his head again drooped. She 'stepped within. * It was dingy dark once she had crossed the threshold, yet enough of light flickered In through the doorway to enable her to perceive the few articles of furniture. The room itself was a small one, but contained a roughly constructed wooden bed, two stools, and a square table of unplaned boards. Against the wall in a cornerj leaned n short-barreled gun, a canvas bag draped over its muzzle. She had no opportunity to observe more. To her ears there came the sound of a blow in the room she had just left, a groan, the dull thud of a body striking the floor, accompanied by a Spanish oath, and a shuffling of fee*. She sprang back Into the open doorway, startled, certain only of some catastrophe, her fingers gripping hard on the revolver. Cavendish lay writhing on the floor, the chair overturned beside him, and the Mexican, with one swift leap forward, cleared the body, and reached the window. Even as she caught this movement, too dazed for the instant to act, the Injured man struggled up on one elbow, and, with all the force he possessed, hurled the knife straight at the fleeing figure. It flashed through the air, a savage gleam of steel, barely missing Mendez' shoulder, and buried Again 8he Pulled the Trigger. past us into that other room, and--and Just turned my head to see. The next I knew I was on the floor. I thought I was going to faint. Did I get htm with the knife?" (TO BE CONTINUED.) / mad-by Police Who Find Hhn Locking His Office Safe. . IS SHOT AS HE FIEES Previous Experiences With Burglars V*d Auditor, to Believe It Another Visitation--Police Fire Four Shots. Chicago.--Charles C. 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