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CHAPTER m The rrtnee'a rT Ion-room wa fl'ted on with il h ! end luur "'h the fan. and x.er of it er lusnded. A hich ili at the further end wa. n-finl in l.jr I r.wd n..T f - In velvet apan.led Oririe- llkio the cantor ct the data were two wry huh chair. o Ihal to the right Hit a tail and fll-(rnifd man uo rwl h.nir, a livid faoe, and 'id I If ImiiW'l l'k In carvle (nailion, ami yawned rfaully. la the oiW ihrotie tlier perched Uilt uprignt, a t tt tt round iiipi.iii-fnvd person, who smiled and Ul.id to everjon who eve be chanced 10 meet. tvn, and tittle In front of thrm, on a htiutti!i rl.ar.-lt or kkhiI. t a iiin dark mine man, h i)ii astir and mnloKt nmuner would .n-laiu hun to if th nuwt not.l rnnc in l.tiixip. II at .villi ht hnn.U rotitid bis kny, bis h.-d 1 ij;litly tx-nt, of trtiuble l'0 bia cl'Br wII-cbiwlld I'-attiri-a. lilow on either enie of the t-M re forty or titty I'-iisiikh and Gut-oo baruoa, kuiijUU, n.i rurliers. c. -Thrre bum the rfmr. wh ip,',,, sir John i'htin.li an Itioy ntere(L "11 on the riuht I l'tUro. wtit'tn e are ulx.ut to pin nion the Spanish throne. The other i in Junipa, whom we purpose with the aid of liod to help to but ihroua in Mnjort-a. The prince had olxerred their entranr. and. fprincina; to hia feet, he hud arf-vnm-ed with winning; muile ud tbe light of welcome in bia ert. "Welcome to Aiptitaine, Sir ipel Lr in and Sir Oliver ItuitMthorn.' aaij he "Nay. keep your knee for my fweet fther at W'imNor. I would have your hands, my friend. We are like to five too aoine rk do ere J'ou , down of Hampshire once more. How uinnv have yon in your train V "I have forty nien-at-artna, aire, B&ia Sir t 'liver. , " And 1 bave one hundred arrhera and a score of lan-e; there are also three hundred men of the White Company ho wait for me on this aide oMbe water up on the liordem of Navarre." "We hope to nee you both in the banquet-hall anon." rejoined the prince. He bowed, and Chandos. pluckins tir tHiver by the sleeve, led them both away to the back of the press of courtiers. The young ruler had sat listlessly upon hia stool with the two puppet monarcha enthroned behind him, but of a audden a dark shadow passed over bis face, and he sprang to bis feet in one of those rusts of passion which were the single blot upon bis noble and generous char- rt"How now. Don Martin de laCarraf he cried. "How now, sirrah? bat ruessace do you brins to us from our brother of Navarrei'r The new-comer to whom this abrupt query bad been ad-dressed-was a tall and handsome cavalier who had jut been ushered Into the apartment. "Are the passes open to us. or does vour master po back from his word p'cdVd to me at Libourne no later than last Michaelmas?" -It would ill become my gracious master, sire, to fjo back from promise Biven. He does but ask some delay Band certain conditions and hostages- Conditions! Hostages I is he speaK ine to the Prince of England, or is it to the bourgeois provost, of some half-captured town? Conditions, quotha? He may find much to mend in his own condi tion, ere long. Tha passes are, then, closed to us?" "Nay, sir n "They are open, then?" "Nay, sire, if you would but- - . ''Enough, enough, Don Martin," cried the prince. "It is a sorry sight to see so true a knight pleading in so false a cause. We know the doings of our Cousin Charles. We know that while with the rich' hand he takes our fifty thousand crowns for the holding of the passes open, he hath bis left outstretched to Henry Trnstamare, or to the Kins of France, all ready to take as many more for the keep ing them closed, I know our good Charles, and he shall learn that I know him. He sets his kingdom up. to the best bidder, like some scullion farrier selline a glandered horse. He is "My lord," cried Don Martin, I cannot stand here to hear such words of my master. Did they come from other lips I should know better how to answer th"Your bearing and your Yords!H Martin, are such as I should have looked for in vou. You will tell the king, your master that be hath been paid his price, and that if he holds to his Promise he hath my word for it that no scath shall rome to his people, nor to their bouses or gear. If, however, we have not bis leave, I shall come close at the heels of this message without his leave, and bear ing a key with me which shall open all that he may close. Where is my Lord Chandos? Ha, Sir John, I commend this worthy knight to your care, lou will see that he bath refection, and such a purse of gold as may defray his charges, for indeed it is great honor to any court to have within it so noble and gentle a Ca"Butr'l have tidings for you, my lords and lieges, that our brother of Lancaster , is on his way for pur capital with four hundred lances and as many archers to aid us in our venture. We shall then join the army at Dax and set our ban ners to the breeze once more. A buzz of joy at the prospect of im rm iin from the group of warriors. The prince smiled at the mar tial ardor which shone upon every face around nitu. . , . .it.. .:n i,nnnn wu, n Irnnw. he con- 1L Will uan-M jv - . . tinued, that I have sure advices that this Henry is a verv valiant leader, and ttiat he has it in bis power to make such a stand against us as promises to give us much honor and pleasure. It certain, also, that the brave and worthy Bertrand du Guesclin hath ridden into France to the Duke of Anjou, and purposes to take i i. ...onf lovins from Picarnv and Brittany. We hold Bertrand in high esteem, for he oft before been at prr-a pains to furnish tis with an honor able encounter. What think you of it. mv worthy Captal? He took you at Oocherel. and, by my soul ! yon will bave the chance now to pay that score. Tt. Coeunn warrior sddresRed winced o tin-to at the nllnsion. nor were his A Mm hotter rileflsed. Vi nrtiv nwnsion when tnev nan encountered the arms of France without English aid they bad met with a heavy defeat. . , "There are some who Ry. sire, said the burly De Olissnn. "J? T0'S already overpaid, for that without as enn help Bertrand had not been taken at Aurav, Ttor had King John been rer- yenlTut this ! too mrtch!" erie an English nobleman. Methinks U3 m .... ' 1 AMMM 1 Www I. ... i n i t& Z ts a if V. ' ? Copyrighted i9.vy HApr e - aiw( rn " that Canrony U too atuall a coi k t erow to luuly." , "1 lie ainaller Cork, my lr Am!ly. may bave il Mnsrr pur," rwuarkej tha Captal de Huch. ... i, "May bav Ha comb rllpid " make orer-aiuth ftowe," broke la an Kiiriiohnian. . , , . . H thir TUdr of Itcamlourr rrlel the I-rd of Mut oh nt, "tb l mora than I ran abut. Sr "'' tarnel I jou Khali anwrr to m fi.r lho-e wonln I "Krrely. my lord, and when y will, returned 'the V.tielihinan rirelelv. "My Ixird la Clion I crieJ Lofd AlldW. " ytt !" ahat Bled! n my tlirtH'tloti. Hy St. Stephen. I .iiill l rlbt Kiatl to r further Into b mat ter with TOU." m . . "And you, m IorJ or I omniera. aaw Sir .Nic4. puhi" hia way la the rnnil. "it is iO my min.1 that we might brealt Unce In irentle and honorable U.al over the qiirntion." , . ,i . K..r moment 1cn chiulene flash.Ml harhnrd and forward at Ui Midden burstinir of the cloud which bad lrm! BO lone between the knijihla I the two nations. Furious and e.tiott latine the iiicn: white and Cold ami aneerins the Knglih. while the prince with a half-mile glanced fmra one party to the other, like a man who loved to dwell upon a fiery scene, and yet drea.tert but the mihi. f go so far that be miKht hml It lyond hia control. "Friends, friends!' be cried at I J at, "this quarrel must r no further, lhe man shall answer to me. lie he tJitscon or Knclish, who carries it beyond this room. I have overmuch nee.1 for your awords that yon hhould turn thero uton eacu other. Sir John Charnell. loru auuhv. too do not doubt tne courago ui wu. fr'enils of Gaacony-" v I .ire." Iird Andley answered. "I have seen them fight too often not Jo know that they are very bardy and va liant avutletnen." "And so say I. quoth the other Eng lishman: "but, certe, there is no fear of our forgetting it whUe tbey bave a tongue in their hends." ... , "Nav, Sir John, aaia me pnnrr, i- provinKly. Hut you bear, my lonia m Gaacony. that these gentlemen bad no thought to throw a aiur uira jyur or vour valor, so let all anger fade from your mind. Clisson. CaptaJ, De iom- ciers, i nave your worui . "We are sutoects, ain saiu mo con barons, though wijh no very good crae. "Your words are our law. "Then shall we bury all cause of un t.:njn. in a flnmn of malvoisie. said ehporilv. "Ho. there! the doors of the banquet-hall ! I have been over-lone from my sweet spouse, but 1 shall baoack with you anon. CHAPTER XIV. While the prince's council was sitting, Vlleyne and Ford had remained in the outer hall, where they were soon sur rounded by a noisy group of young Eng lishmen -of th"ir own rank, all eager to hear the lntest news from England. "How is it with the old man at ind- Bor?" asked one. r.:i. "And how with tue gooa yut 'P"How of England, my lads of Loring?" said a squire named Humphrey. "I take it." aaid Ford, ''that it Is much as it was when you wera there last, aave "THE PRIHCK OBSERVED that perchance there is a little less noise there." . , "And why less neise, young Solomon7 "Ah, that is for your wit to discover. Pardieu ! here is a paladin come over, with the Hampshire mud still sticking to his shoes. l- means that the noise is less for our being out of the country. "How re we to take this, sir? asked the rufflljg squire. "You may take it as it comes," ea.d Ford carelessly. ... "Stint it, Humphrey," said ft tell squire with a burst of laughter. You will have little credit from this gentleman, 1 perceive. Tongues are sharp tn Hamp shire, sir." "And swordsr . . "Hum! we my nrove that. In two days' time is 'ie vepres du tonrnoi when we may see if your lance is as quick as your wit." "All very well. TJoger naroomb, cried a burlv, bnH-necked young man, who sonare shoulders and massive lnhtnid of exceptional personal strength. ion pass too lightly over the matter.We are HAt- a. tiA m Aooil, nearerawed. The LtOro lyorJne hath iriven hia proofs : bnt we know riothine of his ennlres. save that one or rhero hath a retlfne tonene. And Low or rrm, yonn? sir?" brlnsrlne his heavy nana flown en Alievne-s snoniaer. "1J tehat if me. vonnr sir?" "Ma fol ! ti a Is mv lady's nee com; over. Tonr ehoolt will be browner and vour hand harder era yon aea your mother again. life ! :: j &&J? -1.3. Zfa ss-Ja.1 Iuir f : I ')' '1'a' I " j -i w-t,s-i :iCf A x x i' arviuTs. Mf ir. wind t not har.1. tt U ready.- Ueadyt Ueady format? lot il hew of my !' train. "Keailv to rhntne Inwilence, alrr CiM Ailevn with flanhliif tyr. S. Imle c!" anere. ih Imrly .tiln. "Sueh a dainty lor! Midi mellnw twice I I'je ' !M,"h'll!..B,.'!!l and balr hke three ywr Iwls-l lola H passed his thi.k flmrera roughly thrroitli the ymith's criip g"hlen f"?,- "You 'k to fore a tiunrrvl, air, sahl Alleyne hite with auir, -Kn, what then?" , -Wilt, toil do it like M country boor, and tiot lie a fentlequlre. llast Uvtl ill brl and a ill taucht? I eerve a ii. aster who couU ah'iw jou now such tliints should ! done." , , . "And how would be do It, ob, pink or Kill ires?'' ., "He would neither be loud nor would he le nnuiannerly, but rather more rentle than U hi wont, lie would aav, 'Sir, I should take it n an honor to do soma atnall deel of anus against you, not t..m i...r r aih anivmeiit. but mther for lhe fume of my lady and for the upholding of cblvalry.' 1 beu be wonlU ilraw Ins glove tmis. ami nimw n rround; or, if lie hud reuse to think Hint lie bad to d -nl with a churl, be ruigUt throw it in hia face as I do now! A foius 'f excitement went up fmra the knot of squires as Alleyne. bis gentle na ture turti.l by this causeless attack into fiery resolution, dashed his glove with all bia strength into the aneeriu faco o bis .Imw his tlovs, thus, and throw It on tn Bi?'V:- - .Ms?" ld the bnllv. with a face which was distorted with fl"f you can take It." returned At'crne. Go.sl 1ii.I1" whispered Ford, "btick "I .hall see justice!" cried Jvorbury, Sir Oliver s silent attendant. "Yon brought it uisiu yonraeir. John Tranter." said the tall squire, who had Uva addressed as Uoger Han-oml). You i.i.cin i ho newcomers. Hot It . hnm if this went further. The lad hath shown a iirowr spirit." ii.., . I.1..W ! a blow 1" crnnl several CI ...nires. "There must bo a unisu to t him "Nat: Tranter fust laid band npon bis head," sain iiarrorau, Tranter? ITie matter may reat where it ""Mt' risme la known In these, parts." said Trnntcr proudly. "I ran I' t peas nM.i lev a stain utxin another. It him pick up his glove aud say that he has done amiss." "I would see him In the claws or the devil first,' whispered Font v... cnimf lr?" said the peace maker. "Our friend will overlook the matter if you do but say that you have In tin..- nml hnste." "I came here at the beck of my mas ter," answemlAlloyne, "and I looked on every man here as an lungusnmuu mei . friend. This gentleman hath shown me a rough welcome, and if I have answered him in the same spirit he has but himself to thnnk. I will nick the glove np, but, certes, 1 shnll abide by what I bave done unless ho first crave m;y paruon xor wuiu he hath said and done. ' u Tninr .hrnir-red his shouluers. 1 ou t. A,,nn n-hnt von could to save bim larcomh." be said. "Wc bad best BetUe at once." . . "So say I," cried Alleyne. . wiTtr irmitT f)F TlUiiK Jinmv. ..ttx. Cloae to the bank of the Garonne there low a litr e tract 01 green-swaru. xuc river ran deep and swift up to the steep bank. Here the two combatants drew their swords. In such combats, as well as in the formal sports of the tilting-yard, Tranter haa won a name for strength and dexterity. On the other hand, Al leyne had used his weapons in constant exercise and practice for every day for many months, and being by nature quick of eye and prompt of hand, be might pass now as mo mean swordsman. An unequal fight it seemed to most: but there were a few, and they the most experienced, who saw something In the youth's steady gray eye and wary step which left the Issue open. "Hold, Sirs, hold!" cried Norbury, ere Mow had been struck. "This freclleman hath a two-handed sword, a good root longer than that of onr friend. "Take mine. Alleyne!" said Ford. Nay, friends," he answered. I under stand' the weight and balance of mine own. To work, sir, for oar lords nray need us !" " Tranter's rreaf sword we fn'fleed a mighrv vantaee In his favor. The weapon he held straight np In front of him with Made erect so that he might either bring It down with a swingle Mow. or by a trim of the heavv Made he mfrht guard his own head and body. A forthee protection lay in the broad and powerful mard which crossed the hilt, and which fnrntslied with a deen and narrow noteh. In which an expert swordsman fuijU th hi f.iin a and t- iimt lutu t bi i " H r, Aiirjne, n th ettier Mi.., must irit fc bis drirtue to In. qui a e ami ail- lnr hi .mi. iin'Msn ln,lit and is.- I'll I.U...1, Willi a ii..iiC j-o.i.i.l i. ti-iii' i id 1 Us 1 luw irsntrr well knew hie a.lvnte and little ti.i.a In piittn.it 11 u. hi opponent wsikol toward bun b sud O.ulj IsMiiided forward and "cut lu whuilinr ml wht.h would bse .-vere.l ll.a wlur lu laill bad be mt I'"U'I lu'lilly be. k lr.Mii M. i.'.n. k ml r, A il.i i.e eprnng ii With a iliruat. but I ......... . h,. m i. 11, a aa lis Was eiroiig. Vid already re,nvere.l hlin'lj and lunie.1 U tl Willi a niormiwu wi l.i beait blade. A(m b w biased in a blow win. h iuada (lie kMsalt b"ll Iheir brralh, and aaill Alieinatery qui.ily and aviillly Hid fe"in Under M. and sent ba. k lnhliill.g thnir-t which tb olhef could silf isirrjr. So ciiwe were they lt r U olh.-r that Al lejrna bad no lime .i anring l Inin U10 UcXt lilt, which IsMit ilowu bia sword and grnar.1 hi forehead, si-nding the hl'ssl klreituung lino bis eyes and down hia ihecka. He aprntig om I vmi.) mini . ., and the puir ikm( breaib log heaul). lnl" the crowd vf joiiuj auuirtai buuol tlietr ppUusv. "llraiely atnitk on IkuIi al.W!" crle.1 Itog.-r I liinxmti. "You have l.th won honor Irvm this mw-ting. and it would ls sin and shame to let it so further. 'Yiui luive Unin etimiKli. lidrhtiou sud Norlmry. mi luivo i-ui rled ymiPM'lf wi ll, crliM several of the older squire. "For mr part. 1 li.ive no wish to this younj luau," said Trautcr, wiping bia brow. "Ikie thla gentletiian crave mr palm for bam used Uiu despitelully J" akcd Allcjue. "N.iy. not I " , , ... . "Th.11 aland on your ininrd, sir!" 1th a clatter aud rlimli the two blndea niel nm more. All.' no piislng In so a to k.-ep within full swepof the heavy bind", while 'i'riinter a enmiiiuiilly s.riinic ba.'k to have space for one of bia 'gn-at cm. A thiw-imrt pnrried blow drew blood iroiu Allei tin's b ft khould-r. but at the snuie inoiiieiit h wounded Tranter slight ly iiism Urn ihiirh. N.-xt Instant, liow ever, his bind.' lmd nlipN'.l Into the fatal much, there Mil a sharp cracking sound with a tinkling iiHin the ground, and he found a splintered pleco of etci liileen Inches l-nit was al that reuitiiued to bim of his Weuisiii. "Your life 1 In my hands! cried Tmtiter, with a bitter smile. "Another sword," cried Ford. ;iiy, sir," said Hareoiub, "that Is nol the custom." ... , , , "Throw down your LHt, Edrlcsonl cried Norlmry. Never !" sni.l Alleyne, "tX J crave my partl.ni, si'f " M . "You are mud to iik It. ' "Then on Jour guiir.l again S" cried the or...,., u.mire ami Kiimng in with a lire and a fury which more than niaueuii i"i for he shortness ot Ins wenism. n 'u t cM-utMii mm it.. if his oniKinent wrn" breathing in short, hoarse gusps, like a man who 1 diziy with fatigue. .Now was the time for the purer living and the mora agile limb to show their value. Heck and back pave Tranter, ever seek-in- time for a bint cut. On and on came Allevne. hia jnggi-d point now nt bw fj man's face, now at bis throat, now at Ins chest, still tabbing and thrusting to pass the line of steel which covered bim. Yet hi ,lM"'i?w7i foemiin knew well that such efforts could not be long sustained. l't him relax for one instant and his "en"' blow had come. Itclax ho must 1 J lean and blood could not stand the strain. Mready the thrusts were less tierce, the f.sit less rendv, although thero wns no almtenient f tlie spirit in the steady gray eves. Tranter, cunning and wary from years of lighting, knew that his chance had come. He brushed aside tho fr.ul weapon which wns opposed to blni, whirled tip bis great blade, sprang back to get the fairer sweep end vanished into the waters of the Garonne. So intent had the sun ires, both com batants and spectators, been on the mat ter in band, that nil thought of the steep bank and swift, still stream had gone from their minds. Tranter M last spring, carried him clear of the cde, and be WELCOME IN HIS EYES. f SF ? nce and 1 - -, , .- - . . twice hn trasmne lace ana ciucuuius fingers broke up through the green water, sweeping outward in the swirl of the current. Alleyne had dropped his shat tered sword and was standing, trembling in every limb, with his rage all changed in an inBtant to pity. For the third time the drowning mnn enme to the sur face, his eyes turned in despair to the shore. In an instant Alleyne, too, was in the Garonne, striking out with power ful Btrokes for his late foe man. Yet tho current was swift nnd strong, and, good swimmer as he was, it was no easy task which Alleyne had set himseir. To clutch at Tranter and to seize him by the hair was the work of a few seconds, but to hold his head above water and to make their way out of the current was another matter. Then at last, amid a shout of ioy nnd praise from the bank, they slowly drew clear into more stag nant water, nt the instant that a rope, made of a dozen swordbelts linked to gether by the buckles, was thrown by Ford into their hands. Three pulls from eager arma. and the two combatants, dripping and pale, were dragged up the bank, and lay panting upon the grass. John Tranter was the first to com to himself, for. he had done nothing during the fierce battle with the current. He stageered to his feet and looked down no on hi rescuer, who had raised himseir noon hi elbow, and was smiling faintlv at tha b'u of congratulations and or prai wll.li Lrtdia fruw the auirwi "BT.mkm.U l-hol.len .0 tea. sir." -id Trnir. though lu Ire-mtif ww. IVries. I ahotitd bale M !" m. l.n lor "'". 1 "I But " Uiallli, rtliniw ai..i.-.'s kl-rih. "Una iua iual Uaud U) tiC The rin-r has l-n my enemy, aah Tranier. ' but U bsik l- eti a g.ssl f re nd it. j 00, for It baill awn-d i-r liU Ih.a dy . 1 i. "I bat M as II tmiy o mum 'J,'Ain. for my Iss.r award, which lies at the lajttom vl lhi liaiouiii-: ai"i "1 raiitor, ... "Here la jour pmirpolnt, F.tlrlciion, rrhsl Norbtiry. "'ihrt.w It over your slioiildira, that yU amy Uve at le on dry garment." "Ami mw away back to the aMs-y, aald several. thi iiitMiieiit, airs!" rrletl Alleyne. who was Icahin- 00 1'ord'a shoulder, with (he broken awoid. whlth be bad I'I;''1 up, still clutched In hi right hand. Ml ear mV lie aoiiicwlial tltilM by tne water, but I bave not "t heard I In geiitleiunn crave par.loil fr H fliiun win. k be put lisn me 111 urn "What I do '"i still pursue the quar retr ake.l Trnttler, "And whv not, air? I am slow Jo lake lip au.h thing, but once af.s.t I iH (ollow it while 1 have life r breaili. "Ma fol! you bate nt t' niucti id either, f.ir Joil are a white as marble, smd llareoiiio bluntly. "1st it drtin, sir for vou have itmie very well out ol It. "Snv" said Alleyne, "tin quarrel I mine of my mnknig, hut. now I am here 1 er Unit I ahull never leave tin aisil until 1 have that which 1 Lave dim" for ' ak my pardon, air. or thoose another glaive and to it Benin.' The young stiiiire wa deadly white from bl exertion. ImxIi on the lurid and in the water. Stinking aud stslne.1. Willi a smear of bhtl on hia white ahmil.ler. nnd another oil bia brow, there wa sit ill in hi whole iw and set face the stamp of an Inileiifile resolution. Ilia oppon ent' duller and mine material mind dualled Is fiire til" fire and Intensity it a higher spiritual nature. , . v. "1 bad mt thought that you lmd taVen it so ami-." said he awkwardly. M wa but Hii It a j-t a wn play Un each other, and, if Ju must have it so, 1 am sorry for it." , , ,. -then 1 am sorry too, quoth Alleyne warmlv. "and here la my Land upon "And th none-nicnt bora baa blown three limes," onoth I larcomh. , 'JV n'r troth 1 Master Ford, your friend here Is In need of a cup of wine, for be bath drunk d-etly of Garonne water. I bad not thought from bis fair face that h had sliMsl to thin matter so shrewdly. "Faith." said Ford, "this air of Imr deaul hsth turned our turtle-dove Into a game-cock. A milder or more cotirteou youth never came out of Hampshire. "Ilia master also, as I iinderstanil. Is a verv gentle and courteous gentleman, remarked I larcomh; "yet 1 do not think that they are either of ibeni men with whom it is very safe to trille.' 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Sh ..m bim no m.....i", but liim a rrranjjii ft. rsrry wll h lil.n to 1 1. rs aa a I. tek'n. Tlia V. hilromiiiy an.lblronvw llile-lhora;nilrJ f..rtlirrrn..B r..t "d fll In watt to f l" rrtti.-h thf kranrh .li'.rr In nf. lr and pr.n tur as auaienoaWlUlUialllacllJ'ruHl ot .iurlan.l. A fit rone decoction of common poke root, mixed with an equal Quantity of black, molasses, boiled to a eyrup, anu spre-nd upon lirciid, is sure) ana Btniuen death to cockroaches, mey cat u greedily aad die. What Does In Holmes next adventure, confronted by the cabalistic in "The Sign of the tour tSPiipSmuS edition), sent postpaid with this coupon for 50 CENTS Here Is a chance to get two of the most intensely Interesting of adventures in a most beautifully printed and bound edition for just one-third price. ariviirl nrtmr A handsome, copper photo-enaravnre ot FREE WITH THIS EGOS. feo? . Be sure and use thla Coupon, sending 60 cents in Stamps Coin or Money Order. HARPER & BROS.! Franklla Square, W. Y. 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In siuli affairs, and no point "n " .1... ...ntiii,i.iit... tin. 1 not IsH'n nm.l.t luw tj.in tite - - use of In connect Ion w It'i tlio apparent Indorsement or tne pnnsiseu u.' mil. Cither ipieHtlotis arose, and tho administration found Itself emlmr- .....I ln .!,.. arava and tllil 0 II fl I ri- llir.nt:t ... w't.tt - " j suit wns that the connection of Mr. Htorer wltn tua aipiouiauc wni ccused. The rmneror of th British Empliw bus Bl,(KX).O00 White subject. The rse niaindcr are black, brown and yellow. Tbo paving- blocka ft aorno of tha trreta of Warsaw ar made of com pressed straw. PARASOL with atx ilk aurruaa FREE , This Paaoi is 34 sac see Wioc rilrl, II. 1 la tin prtlla.l, dalntlaat and faoat aarrlF. ahla pareaol that haa arar baaa firaa . It la daaleiK niatla aipraaaly li.r aa. Jobs 1 11 apsraoui thla loTair fill. Ti.a tt.p 1 anvarad all ovar with ait Saal Silk H.iillaaana tliaarls Bolahel villi a lariat Inoli auirSIlk K.Uila at.allotd anl plnkatl. Each la flttad witb alonir tihiaral voikI atlck, flniahad aroaud ilia lop witharoaaii. Any eolor you want. Whlta, Kl, Lii.l Bin er hut, and will b aant rra of all ahsriaa to yoa for amlilua o"'t U ot oar lant alia, hlih jra.la ham ante had ilandkairhlafa at onlv 10c. aat.li. W a send yna tha ht.ntlkerrlil.la Iree ot aipenaa, to be lmld for when aotrl. WK ALNO OIVK TOC AW KTTR PHK 8KNT of Handsomely IieanrHletl Jsiinnese yian or Tnniuotsa (lradntel JIcmI Metklaoe a a anaclal prain.uin with Silk faraaul. Bolli ira a onanramlum, W pay all ahlpplnn oiiarga, isrcca wood co. KmoM?&?,?yom This Mean? tT' If thpv nuzzlinn 0 things, roughly displayed in Fresh Blood upon the wall of a house where a great crime had been committed, stared you in the face, could you explain their meaning? Such was the problem which Sherlock Holmes had to solve in his first chronicled adventure "The Study in Scarlet A book which made CONAN DOYLB the flr.t of detective writers In the world. he was Image