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t _ On the other hand, he knew that Von Hompcsch uttered no idle , threat. He had before now seen his ruthless captain shoot down a man _ for no greater offence than hesitat- ing to obey an order. He was quite aware that his present. chief exacted .‘implicit obedience from those under "whim, and was swift and uncompro- missing in resenting the breach of it As far as it was in his nature to have regard for anything buthis own self, so fardid Hoffmann revere ence his captain. He admired that audacious craftiness, which he had so often seen him display. "Then I am like to be in the worst scrape ever I was yet," ex- ‘claimed Hoffmann; "your rank may protect you from aught but imprisonment, but they generally ha g the subordinates on such occasions.” "Cease your ill-omened prog- stications, you timorous fool. A truce to speculate on how near you may be to your inevitable des- tiny. Propouhd me some scheme by which this wood-shredding oaf may, be tempted without the city." . ““On my life, Herr Haupmanu," 5" r"eplied the sergeant earnestly, "I ca, think of no device by which a sober citizen like this Zimmer- mann might be seduced. He loves not the wine cup, and regards no _ woman's face as fair, save Mistress I, Gredel's." "You will be able to judge better 'Q, of that shortly, for missing I intend " him to be, and that right soon," replied the captain as he leisurely resumed his seat. _ IN” :uuuvcoxuu“ uhyw...r.--_.-w, -- had ever been haunfcd with griev- vmgs misgiyipgs, .Still, whatever chance of espa,ptrthcl'e might ham) {is other side, he knewUat there Though he, Hoffmann, had trms bled for his neck upon these coca. sions, yet he could not look back upon them without marvelling at the daring that had characterized Erase schemes. But ere, they had her, successfully accomplished, he ' No device that could be hit upon or the kidnapping of Caspar Zim- mermann could be devoid of risk. Any mistake in that matter, and Hoffmann was no fool when he pic- tured the gallows as the penalty. Detected redhanded in such an nfrair, and in the present temper of the populace of Zweidorf, a short abrift was likely to their_lot. A his: way from his superior's room. He honestly looked upon it that of all the perils he had run, and they had been not a few, in the course of his eventful life, he had never yet. been in greater danger than at present. Whatever his captain's scheme might be, it would be haz- ardous. _ Be knew Von IIompeseh's inherent audacity too well to doubt that, Add to which, how could it be otherwise? It was with no pleasurable sensa- tions that Sergeant Hoffgnzmn made Captain von Hompesch vouch- safe-d not the slightest notice of his fcllower's appeal. After a silence of a minute or two he raised his head and briefly jnquired,--- N _ "Well, what do you say P' - "I say heaven send us well out of. Zweidorf," responded the agorx- ized Hoffmann, promptly "I feel y "In good truth, my captain, I can think of no artihee that would stand us in stead at present." _ "You are getting, worn out and useless,” returned Von Hompesch harshly. "That will do," he coll- tinued, motioning Hoffmann to. retire. "I will think this affair out e,ygtl/; You’d best let me find you eady to my hand when I need you. Remember I stand no skulking; you may chance to be hung in car- rying put my orders, but you’re quite certain to be shot if you dcm't." "But can you devise me no scheme for the abduction of this carpenter, or is l yogfegr to risk ycur own misera "Your wits grow sluggish, man, that you can imagine but such stale lures as wine or women to en- tire a shy bird like this within our net. Cudgel your brains afresh You were wont to be full of w,"es as a fox. It is easy to see no hackney ed trickery will serve as here J' "I'd sore need to cudgel my trains, forsooth, if I would prevent. that others should cudgel my var- case," replied the sergemt- disc-ru- solately. “It were easier to run away with the girl than meddle why this Zimmermann. It were more judicious and easier stiil to run away without her. Bethlnl: you. Herr Hauptmann, that there are maids fair as she to te wooed in plenty and without danger," added Hoffmann after a slight pause. a. choking in my throat now at the bare thought of how tight a cravat I may wear ere many days be over." . CHAPTER Y.--(Cont'd) (iREl)EL'f; RE§GWE Cr, THE RmSING or ZWEIEORF. " skin I." Caspar bore all this as meekly as he could, Proposed fathers-in- law have to be treated with respect even in these irreverent days, much more so in the times of which I am writing. To say that he did not feel bitter on the subject would, of course, be absurd. But he felt assured of Gredel's constancy, and the girl ever pleaded that he should show consideration for her father; that her father loved her dearly, though now distraught about this new hobby of making her a lady; and that it he, Caspar, would but be patient, all would come right in the enfl, So Caspar consoled him- The baron was 9a source. of much annoyance to the girl. That crafty manoeuvrer prosecuted his advance es in the most insidious manner. Without exactly giving her a chance tc, lay hold of, he had assumed the position of an accredited and ac- cepted lover. He only smiled at her ebullitions of temper. He gave her no chance of positively rejecziug his addresses. never proceeding quite tar enough to admit a rebuff. Rut, nevertheless, asserting by manner more than words an author, ity over her that made Grgdel gnash he: pretty white teeth with impc- tout indignation. He said. nothing that she could precisely, reply' to, and yet he was continually demcn. Gredel in these days had by no means a happy life of it. Her father persisted in advocating the claims of the Baron von Hompeseh, dwelling with unctu-ous delight on the title every time it escaped his lips. He got furious at any allusion or her part concerning her betro- thal with Caspar; said that was a piece of nonsense he insisted should be put an end to, and gave Herr Zimmermann himself to understand that he had other views regarding bis daughter; that his persistence in his suit was taking a mean ad- vantage of the hold he had gained over a mere child’s affections, that his presence at the "Golden Eagle" was far more frequent than wer. come; and that had his house been other than an inn, and so, in a manner to speak, open to all, the door had long since been closed in his face. sep with such stolen interviews as his sweetheart could accord him, ard timed his visits to the "Golden Eagle" so as to not to run across Papa Sydow. in meditation. He had said that he meant to remove this Zimmermann from his way, and he was not one o'. those who 'said such things light- ly What he did say be at all events meant should be attempted. But hosen. The captain thought a little regretfully of places in which he, had carried matters with a high hand in former days, and would have hung a contumacious citizen with slight formality or compunc- tion. However, that would not do here. Strategem, not force, must serve his turn this time. He rose from his seat and paced the room with slow mechanical walk. Scheme after scheme crossed his plotting brain only to be thrown aside and rejected as unfeasible. "kidnap him I will," he muttered at last, "if it is only for the trou- ble the accursed board-splitter has cost me to think how. Ha l” he ex- claimed, pausing suddenly in his steps. "Yes; I think that will do. Herr Zimmermann, you didn't be- come a carpenter for nothing. Your own hands shall work your own undoing. You shall build your own prison, my friend. Make much of your time, friend Caspar, for your days in Zweidorf are number- od. It will devolve upon me to console' the pretty Grade] for your absence. She'd best make the most of the substitute for her eyes will be dimmed with weeping ere it falls to your lot to dry them." And with a smile of intense sat- isfaction, the gratified smile of a man who has at last wrought out a, knotty problem, Von Hompesch betook himself once more to his desk. was no mercy for the luckless wretch who dared palter with Von Hompes-ch. Be would contrive to wreck his vengeance in some shape if it were to be his last act in this world, thought Hoffmann: . T Look at it which way he would, the sergeant found cold comfort. He was quite capable of saving him.. seli either way, but betwixt facing the rage of the infuriated mob or the merciless enmity of his captain he was puzzled. He shivercd as he thought of it. But.the dread he felt of his unscrupulous superior predominated, and he determined at all events to await the turn of events. - As for Von Hompesch, he re- mained for some time wrapped CHAPTER VI. Get in a half pint bottle, three ounces of essence of pepsin and three ounces of syrup of rhubarb; then add one ounce compound es- sm‘ce cardiol; shake and let stand um hours; then add one ounce tincture cadomcnc compound (not cardamon) Sl‘akc well and take a teaspoonful beforc trrd Mia: meals, drinkinm ni, t:iN of svatie,r 1yi,tvrreen -rtvcals, and when muting. or separate from all kinds of food and drink. A recent accidental discovery has proven that tincture cadomene when blended with certain other drugs, will add from one to three pounds of flesh per week during treatment, while the general health and strength also improves won- derfully. People with a proper amount of flesh are favored in all walks of life, while the thin are unblessed, unwelcome and frequently miser, able, for life. The difference lies id the power of the digestive functions and the ability of the blood and nerves to absorb and distribute over the body the nutrition extracted from the food eaten. The thin person is abnormal and lacks the power to absorb and re- tain the flesh and fat elements which the gastric juices in the sto- mach and intestines should extract A scrawny, gangling youth or maiden is almost invariably slight- ed, overlooked or ridiculed in, any social gathering. There is some- thing about a plump or Well pror portioned f1gure which attracts not only friendship, but love and adu- lation as well. Mrs. J. R. Flock, of London, Ont., for years received the best medical attention that Canada afforded. A couple of minutes, and then Herr Sydow enters the room. "I, thought I saw Captain Von Hompesch with you, father," said Gredel idly. "So he was, child. He only stops a moment to speak with someone outside. Gad, it augurs well for a man's suit," continued the inn- keeper, chuckling, "when a wench keeps such keen eye on his comings and goings." "Don't build much upon that," replied Gredel sharply. “I notice hit his coming as a prelude to his going, for about. the latter I am always much concerned." "Tut, tut; girl, don't be so pert. This Captain would fain make a IS THINNESS She writes, "I was a constant mar- tyr to Stomach Weakness all my life and no physician could cure me, but 'Fruit-a-tives' gave me entire relief and I Cordially recommend this fam- ous fruit medicine to the public." strating by his actions a sort of proprietorship of her that made tho girl foam with anger. Fifty times she had vowed ta herself to bear with this no longer, but no eel was more difficult to fairly grapple with than the crafty captain. _ INDIGESTION OF A LIFETIME PROBIPTLY CURED BY " FRUIT-A-TIVES." Her husband was a prominentyphy- sician, yet his skill and that ot his colleagues, was of no avail in helping Mrs. Flock. Gredel is seated in one of the two stunted bay-windows of the common room busied about some 'broidery work, and musing in somewhat sombre fashion over the tangled skein of her love affair. The sun wreathes his golden rays lov- ingly around her chestnut tresses, and very fair to look upon is Papa Sydow’s daughter this summer morning. Her deep blue open jack- et, with silken vest and Petticoat of lighter hue, set off her dazzling complexion and well-rounded figure to perfection. The room is vacant save herself, and Gredel is left to her work and her reflections for entertainment. Not likely that will long be the case. Gredel, casting a somewhat absent glance through the window, which, by the way, locks into the street, sees her Ea- ther and a, companion of whom she catches but a slight glimpse .pass up the archway. 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Now," he con- tinued, as his voice swelled with elation, "he is strong of wing and sleek of plumage. No house in Zweidorf does a better business. I look for a, better match for thee, Gredel, than I could have hoped for then. Herr Sydow's daughter is mate for something more than a master carpenter new.” “You forget, father," replied the guy] proudly, "that I pledged my both to Caspar with your full con- sent." "And you would have your daughter break her plighted troth because we are richer than when she gave it. Father, you cannot surely counsel me that." "And if he-should ask more, why can't you answer him Wes' like a reasonable woman 'l" lady of you. I insist on i treat him»with cpurtesy.” "Let him ask no more than courtesy, and he shall have no cause' to complain," retorted Gre- del, now thoroughly aroused for battle. Nearly every little man has a doe- trine that he believes the world will finally accept. V Respectability is often the only consolation that poverty has. 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