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i I Iranian Copyr icjhted. l894-.By HAtpe Synopsis of preceding chapters at end of this Installment might catch his foeman'« blade, and oy a quick turn of his wrist snap it across. AUeyne, on the other hand, must trust for his defence to his quick eye and act ive foot—for his sword, though keen, was of a light and graceful build, with a narrow sloping pommel and a tapering steel. , Tranter well knew- his advantage and lost Utile time in putting it to use. As ixis opponent walked toward him he sud denly bounded forward and jam in a whistling cut which would ha“' severed the other in twain had he not sprung lightly back from it. Quick as a panther, AUeyne sprang in with a thrust, but Tranter, who was as active as he was strong, had already recovered himself and turned it aside with a movement of his heavy blade. Again he whizzed in a blow which made the spectators hold their breath, and a«ain AUeyne very quickly and swiftly slid from under it, and sent back two lightning thrusts which the other could scarce parry. So close were they to each other that Al leyne had no time to spring back from the next cut, which beat down bis sword and grazed his forehead, sending the blood streaming into bis eyes am down his cheeks, lie sprang out beyond sword-sweep, and the pair stood breath ing heavily, while the crowd of young squires buzzed their applause. “Bravely struck on both sides!” cried Roger Harcomb. ‘‘You have both won honor from this meeting, and it would bo sin and shame to let it go further.” ¿MFtOMiFS IF/FR UEDDL^ praise which broke from the squire« around him. . _ “I am much beholden to you, sir, said Ambltioua American Wnm,. Tranter, though in no very friendly voice. fered In Affair» of nter' “Gertes, I should have been in tbe river The ambitions of Mrs. Ren«« now but for you.” , “I aak no thanks,” Alleyne answered ¡Storer for the promotk t of t shortly. “Give me jour baud to rise, band, formerly United ,-trteH ¿'ord.* m • i sador to Austria-Hungary ■.«» “** “The river has been my enemy, said Tranter, “but it hath been a good friend blamed for his removal f-^ theed,B®w ma tie service of the r rated s«?* to you, for it hath saved your life this It Is claimed that Mrs. Storers^ dU"That >• as it may be,” returned Al- tlon was so Intense that she . tried to bring pressure , l)ea^, n°S ^■Ains, for my poor sword, which lies President for the adva-« at the bottom oi tbe Garuuue. said husband, but that her personal Tran tor. . £■». „ to have another America, 'ardliul S “Here is your pourpoint, Edricson. she advo«™ cried Norbury. "Throw it over your came objectionable, shoulders, that you may have at least Archbishop Ireland for the one dry garment.” . , . „ and asked President Koosevelttoa- “And now away back to the abbey, his Influence in the arebumhou’» iua,7i In Rome. wutur said several. “One moment, sirs! cried Alleyne, President Roosevelt wrote in s»i. w ho was leaning on Ford's shoulder, w ith that he would like to see the Sh tbe broken sword, which he had picked up, still clutched in his right hand. "M.v bishop of St Paul a ■ .ordinal »„a ears ntay be somewhat dulled bv the si>oke very highly of the arehblshZ water, but I have not yet heard this public services and breadth of vie- gentleman crave pardon for the insult but he declared he could not becoma which he put upon me in the hall. involved In any matter of church noil "\Vhat 1 do you still pursue the quar tics, and he pointed out to Mrs stored rel?” asked Tranter. “And why not, sir? I am slow to take how Improper it would be for him to up such things, but once afoot I shall advocate the selection by the Pon» J * follow it while I have life or breath." any person for any place. “Ma foi! you have not too much of Mrs. Storer, it Is averred, made nu either, for you are as white as marble,” of the expression of the President said Harcomb bluntly. “Let it drop, sir that he would like to see the arch, for you have come very well out of it.” bishop made a cardinal, and caused it “Nay,” said Alleyne, “this quarrel is none of my making, but, now I am here, to come to the attention of high dim I swear that I shall never leave this spot tarles in such a way that it appeared until I have that which I have come for: to be the wish of the President that so ask my pardon, sir, or choose another the action should be taken. glaive and to it again.” President Roosevelt wrote to Vienna The young squire was deadly white expostulating, and calling attention to from his exertions, both on tbe land nnd in the water. Soaking and stained, with his original note, in which he said ho a smear of blood on hfs white shoulder, would like to have Archbishop Im. and another on his brow, there was still land elevated, but could not meddle in in his whole pose and sot face the stamp such affairs, and he pointed out that of an inflexible resolution. His oppon the qualification had not been made ent’s duller and more material mind use of In connection with the apparent quailed before the fire and intensity of a Indorsement of the proposed new cartli, higher spiritual nature. “I had not thought that you hnd taken nal. Other questions arose, and the it so amiss,” said he awkwardly. “It administration found Itself ember, was but such a jest as wo play upon each rassed in other ways, and the Anal re other, and, if you must have it so, I am sult was that the connection of Mr sorry for it.” Storer with the diplomatic service “Then I am sorry too,” quoth Alleyne ceased. warmly, “and here is my hand npon It.” "And the nono-meat horn has blown throe times.” quoth Harcomb, By tuy The Emperor of the British Empire troth! Master Ford, your friend here is in need of a cup of wine, for he hnth has 54,000,000 white subjects. The re- drunk deeply of Gnronne water. I had mainder ar« black, brown and yellow. not thought from his fair faee that he had stood to this matter so shrewdly.” The paving blocks of some of the “Fnith,” said Ford, “this air of Bor-, streets of Warsaw are made of com denux hath turned our turtle-dove into a pressed straw. game-cock. A milder or more courteous youth never came out of Hampshire.” “His master also, as I understand. Is a very gentle and courteous gentleman.” remarked Harcotnb; “yet I do not think that they are either of them men with whom it is very safe to trille.” (To be Cmtloued Neat Week.) “If my »and is not hard, it is ready.” ' CHAPTER Xni. that Gasrony is too small a cock to crow “Ready? Ready for what? For tbe > ” Th« prince'« reception-room was fitted >o “ lustily. train.” smaller cock, my Lord Audley, hem of lay la-’ , up with all tbe state and luxury which may The “Ready to chastise insolence, sir F’ have the longer spur,” remarked the the fame and power of its owner <le- ci led Alleyne with flashing eyes. Captal de Buch. manded. A high dais at the further end "Sweet little coz!” answer«] the burly “May have its comb clipped if it wa« roofed in by a broad canopy of scar over-much noise,” broke in an i squire. “Such a dnluty color! Such a let velvet spangled with silver tieurs-de- makes Englishman. mellow voice! Eyes of a bashful maid, lb. Our Lady of _ ____________ _ I and hair like a three years’ babe! Viola!” Rocamdour!” __ cried In the center of the dais wore two I the “By Lord of Mucident, “ this is more than very high chairs. On that to the right I < an abiib'. Sir John Cbarnoll. you lie passed bis thick fingers roughly through th« youth’s crisp golden curls. and ________________ well-formed man ________ with red ■at a tall___ answer to me for those words!’* “You seek to force a quarrel, sir,” said “You have done enough,” Edricson hair, a livid face, and a cold blue eye. shall “ Freely, my lord, and when you wili, ’ ’ Alleyne white with anger. He lounged back in a careless position, returned the Englishman carelessly. said Norbnry. " )■ I what then?” end yawned repeatmlly. On the other “ »My Lord de Glisson ! ’ ’ cried Lord “Why, you do it like a country boor, "You have carried yourself well,” cried throne there was perched bolt upright, Audley, “ you look somewhat fixedly in not like a gentle squire. Hast been several of the older squires. a little round pippin-faced person, iny direction. By St. Stephen, I should nnd “For my part, I have no wish to slay ill bred and as ill taught? I serve a who smiled and bobbed to everyone who could show you how such this young man,” said Tranter, wiping who«e eye« he chanced to meet. Be l»e right glad to go further into the mat master his brow. things should be done.” tween. and a little in front of them, on ter with you.” "Does this gentleman crave my pardon “And how would be do it, oh, pink of “And you, mv Lord of Pommnrs,” said a humble chnrette or stool, ant a slim for having used me despitefully?” asked squires? ” dark young man, whose quiet attire and Sir Nigel, pushing his way to the front, would neither be loud nor would Alleyne. modest manner would scarce proclaim “it is in my inind that we might break a he "He be unmannerly, but rather more “Nay, not I.” him to be tbe most noted prince in lance in gentle and honorable debate over gentle than is his wont. He would say, “Then stand on your gunrd, sir!” With Europe. He sat .villi his hands clasped tbe (juestion.** ’ ■Sir, I should take it as an honor to du a clatter and clash the two blades met For a moment a dozen challenges round hl. knee, his head slightly bent, some small deed of arras against you, not once more, Alleyne pressing in so as to flashed backward and forward at this and an expression of tronble upon bis for mine own glory or advancement, but clear, well-chiselled features. Below on sudden bursting of the cloud which had rather for the fame of my lady and for keep within full sweep of the heavy blade, while Tranter as continually sprang back lowered so long between the knights of either side of the steps were forty or the upholding of chivalry.’ Then be would to have space for one of his great cuts. fifty English and Gascon barons, knights, (he two nations. Furious and gesticu lating the Gascons; white and cold and draw his glove, thus, and throw it on the A three-parts parried blow drew blood and courtiers. “There sits the prince,” whispered Sir sneering the English, while the prince ground; or, if he had cause to think that from Alleyne’s left shoulder, but at the John Chandos as they entered. “He on with a naif-smile glanced from one party he had to deal with a churl, he might same moment he wounded Tranter slight ly upon the thigh. Next instant, how the right is Pedro, whom we are about to the other, like a man who loved to throw it in his face—as I do now!” upon a fiery scene, and yet dreaded A buzz of excitement went up from the ever, his blade had slipped into the fatal to pnt upon the Spanish throne. The dwell i» ’ »* the mischief go so far that he might knot of squires as Alleyne, his gentle na notch, there was a sharp cracking sound other is Don James, whom we pnrpose find it beyond his control. ture turned by this causeless attack into with a tinkling upon the ground, and he with the aid of God to help to his throne fiery resolution, dashed his glove with all “ Friends, friends ! ” ho cried at last, found a splintered piece ot st« I fifteen in Majorca. “this qmirrol must go no further. The his strength into the sneering face of his inches long was all that remained to bim The prince had observed their entrance, man antagonist. shall answer to me, be he Gascon or of his weapon. and, springing to bis feet, he bad ad English, who carries it beyond this room. “Your life for this!” said the bully, “Your life is In my hands!” cried vanced with a winning smile and tbe I have overmuch need for your swords with a face which was distorted with Tranter, with a bitter sniile. light of welcome in ltis eyes. rage. that you should turn them ujion each “Another sword,” cried Ford. “Welcome to Aquitaine, Sir Nigel Lor “If you can take it,” returned Alleyne. John Charnel!. Lord Audley, “Nay, sir,” said Harcomb, “that is not ing nnd Sir Oliver Buttesthorn,” sni.l other. do Sir not doubt the courage of our “Good lad!” whispered Ford. “Stick the custom.” he, “Nay, keep your knee for my swwt you friends of Gascony- ” to it close as wax. ” “Throw down your hilt, Edricson!” father at Windsor. I would have your Not I, sire,**’ Lord Audley answered. “I shall see justice!” cried Norbury, cried Norbury. hands, my friends. We are like to give “I “ have seen them fight too often not to Sir Oliver's silent attendant “Never!” said Alleyne. “Do you you some work to do ere you see the know that they are very hardy and va "You brought it upon yourself, John crave my pardon, sit*" downs of Hampshire once more, now liant gentlemen. ” Tranter, ” said the tall squire, who had “ You are mad to ask it. ” many have you in your train?” “And so say T,” quoth tho other Eng been address«! as Roger Harcomb. “You “Then on your guard again 1” cried the “f have forty men-at-arms, sire,” said lishman; “but, cortes, there is no fear of must ever plague the newcomers. But it yonng squire, and sprang in with a fire Sir Oliver. our forgetting it while they have a tongue were a shame if this went further. The and a fury which more than made up for “ And I have one hundred archers nnd in their bonds.” lad hath shown a proper spirit.” the shortness of his weapon. It had not a acoro of lances; th.ro nro also throe “ Nay, Sir John, ” said the prince, re “ But a blow ! a blow 1 ” cried several of hundred men of the White Company who provingly. But you bear, my lords of the squires. “There must be a finish to escaped him that his opponent was breathing in short, hoarse gasps, like a wait for me on this side of tbe water up Gascony, that those gentlemen hnd no this." man who is dizzy with fatigue. Now was on the borders of Navarre.” thought to throw a slur upon your honor “ Nay; Tranter first laid hand upon his Synopsis of Preceding Chapters. “We hope to see you both In the bnn- or your valor, so let all anger fade from head,” said Harcomb. “How say you, the time for tho purer living and the more agilo limb to show their value. quet-hall anon.” rejoined tho prince. Ho your Glisson, Captal, De Pom- Tranter? The matter may rest where it Back and back gave Tranter, ever seek Tho seen«« of the rfory are laid in the lith eentui y. bowed, and Chandos, plucking Sir Oliver mors. mind. Hurdle John, of the Ctatercian Monastery, flees I have your word?” stands?” from the Abbey of Beaulieu, guilty of certain serious ing time for a last cut. On and on came by the sleeve, led them both away to the “Wo are subjects, sire,” said the Gas “My name is known in these parts.” Alleyne, hie jagged point now at his foe chargee brought against him by a number of the back of the press of courtiers. monks. Another of tho lay-brethren, AUeyne Ed- barons, though with no verv good said Tranter proudly. “I can let pass man’s face, now at his throat, now at his The young ruler hnd sat listlessly upon con ricnon, takes his departure in accordance with his grace. “ Your words are our law. ” what might leave a stain upon another. chest, still stabbing and thrusting father ’s will, designating that ho should, when he hi« «tool with the two ptipfiet monarchs “Then shall we bury all cause of un Let him pick up his glove and say that to pass the lino of stool which became 21, go forth for one year to choo»ofor him enthroned behind hint, but of a sudden a kindness self his future calling. In sadness he goes to visit hie in a flagon of malvoisie, ” said he has done amiss. ” covered him. Yet his experienced brother, the Socman of Winstead, whow reputation dark shadow passed over hi« face, and tho prince cheerily. “IIo, there! the "I would see him in the claws of the foeman knew well that such efforts is unsavory. At night Alleyneseeks a road-side inn, h« sprang to bis feet in one of tliose where he meets Hurdle John, and Samkin Aylward, of the banquet-hall ! T have been devil first,” whispered Ford. gust» of passion which wore the single doors could not be long sustained. Let an English archer just back from the French wan. over-long from my sweet spouse, but I “You bear, young sir?” said the peace him relax for one instant and his death Alleyne finds his brother in Minstead woods quarrel. blot upon bia nohlo and generous char shall bo back with you auon.” with a beautiful damsel. He rescues her, thereby maker. “Our friend will overlook the blow had come. Relax ho must! Flesh ing acter. Socman’s enmity. The maiden, learning matter if you do but say that you have and blood could not stand the strain. Einlngthe it he intends to join hi-i companions at Christ« “How now, Don Martin do la Carrs?” Church, where dwells Sir Nigel, leaves him laughingly acted in heat and haste.” h« cried. "How now, xirralt? What Already the thrusts were less fierce, the without telling him her name. He rejoins his com CHAPTER XIV. “I canto hero at the beck of my mas foot less ready, although there was no panions ntessag« do you bring to us front our and they journey to Sir Nigel’s home. On see Whilo th« princo*« council was sitting, ter,” answeredAUeyne, “and I looked on abatement of the spirit in the steady ¡«ray ing the renowned knight, Hordle John is much vexed brother of Navarre?'r Tbe new-comer at his apparent bodily weakness but quickly changes to whom thi« abrupt query had been ad Alleyne and Ford had remained in the every man here ns an Englishman and a eyes. Tranter, cunning and wary from hismina when they have an adventure with a huge dressed was a tall and handsome cavalier outer hall, where they were soon sur friend. This gentleman hath shown nte a years of fighting, knew that his chance bear. Here Alleyene meets his companion of the woods, whom he learns is the daughter of Sir Nigel. T hi « P arasol is 24 hachz « Wins who had just been ushered Into tho rounded by a noisy group of young Eng rough welcome, and if I have answer«! had come. He brushed aside the frail The WhiteCompany leaves Twynham Castle. Al. Girl», thia is the prettiest, daintiest and most serriee apartment. “Are the passes open to us. lishmen or their own rank, all eager to him in the same spirit he has but himself weapon which was opposed to him, Ieyne tells the Lady Maude of his love for her. She able parasol that ba3 ever been given away. It Is a ■»» give» him no promise, but leaves him a green veil hear the latest news from England. or doe« your master go back front his to thank. I will pick the glove up, but, whirled up his great blade, sprang back design, made expressly for us. You will appreciate tbh to carry with him to the w ars as a love token. The “How is it with the old man at Wind certes, I shall abi'fe by what I have done to word pledged to me at Libourne no later I get the fairer sweep—and vanished W hite Company and Sir Oliver Buttesthorn embark lovely gift. The top is covered all over with six Red sor?” asked one. for theFrench coast and fall,in with two Spanish than last Michaelmas?” Silk Ruffles and the edge is finished with a large 8 inch unless ho first crave niy pardon for what into i tlie waters of the Garonne. pirate ships which they overcome. The knights iluffy Silk Ruffle scalloped and pinked. Each is fitted “And how with the good Queen Thil- he hath said and done.” “It would ill becotno my gracious So intent had the squires, both com reach the French shore in safety and prepare for an with a long natural wood stick, finished around tbs top mnster, sire, to go back from prontlso Ippa?” Tranter shrugged his shoulders. “You batants I and spectators, been on the mat audience with the Black Prince of England. with a rosette. Any color you want. White, Red, Light “llow of England, my lads of Loring?” have done what you could to save him, ter given. II« doe« but ask some delay and I in hand, that all thought of tho strep Blue or Pink, and will be sent free of all charges to you said a squire named Humphrey. certain conditions and hostages------ ” Harcomb." ho said. “We had best settle bank I for selling only 32 of our large size, high grade hem ami swift, still stream had gone stitched Handkerchiefs at only 10c, each. We lend “I take it,” said Ford, “thnt it is much at once.” “Conditions! Hostages! is he speak from their minds. Tranter’s last spring, the handkerchiefs free of expense» to be A »trong decoction of common poke you ing to th« Prince of England, or is it to ns It was when you were there last, save “So say I,” cried Alleyne. carried him dear of the edge, and he paid for when sold. the bourgeois provost of some hnlf-cnrt- root, mixed with an equal quantity of AL8° GIVE you AN EXTRA PBB. titred town? Conditions, quotha? He black molasses, boiled to a syrup, and SENT of Handsomely Decorated Japanese Fan or Turquoise Graduated Bead Necklace niav find ittiich to mend in hit own condi spread upon bread, Is sure and sudden as a special premium with Silk ParasoL Both frse to tion, er» long. Tbe passes are, then, death to cockroaches. They eat it one premium. We pay all shipping charges. closed to us?" greedily and die. WOOD WOOD CO. *',,OADS£!iTw* “Nay, «it—" "They are open, then?” “Nay, sire, if you would hnt “Enough, enough, Don Martin,” cried the prince. "It is a sorry sight to see so true a knight pleading in so fnlso a cause. We know the doings of our Cousin Charle«. We know that while with the right hand he takes our fifty thousand crown« for the holding of theisutaes o|>en, ho hath his left outstretched to Henry Trastamnre, or to the King of France, all ready to take a« many more for the keep ing them closed, I know our good Charles, nnd he shall learn that I know him. He sets his kingdom up to th« be«! bidder, like some scullion farrier selling a glnndered horse. He is------ ” “My lord,” cried Don Martin. I cannot stand here to hear such word« of my master. Did they come from other lips I should know better how to answer them.” “Your bearing and Martin, are such as I for in yon. You will tell tho king, your master, that he hntli been paid his price, and that if he holds to his promise ho hath my word for it that no scath shall come to his people, nor to their houses or gear. If, how'ever, we have not his leave, I shall come close at the heels ot this message without his leave, and liear- Ing a key with n>« which shall oj>on all that be may close. Where is my Lord Chandos? Ha, Sir John, I commend this worthy knight to your care. You will see that he hnth refection, and such a purse of gold a» may defray his charges, for indeed It is great honor to any court to have within it so noble nnd gentle a cavalier.” "But I have tidings for yon. my lords and lieges, that our brother of Lancaster 1« on his way for our capital with four hundred lances and as many archers to Such was the problem which S ptrm XX aid 11» in our venture. We shall then '•THE TRINCE OBSERVED THEIR ENTRANCE WITH ALIGHT OP WELCOME IN HIS EYES. join tbe army at !>ax and sot our ban H olmes had to solve in his tirst ners to the bree»» once more.” that perchance there is a little less noise Close to the bank of the Garonne there found himself m an Instant eight feet A buss of Joy nt the prospect of Im there.'’ chronicled adventure lay a little tract of green-sward. The deep in the ice cold stream. Once and mediate action rose up from the group of “And why less noise, young Solomon?" river ran deep and swift np to the steep his gasping face and clutching warrior«. The prince smiled at the mar The Study in Scarlet” “Ah. that Is for your wit to discover.” bank. Hero the two combatants drew twice lingers broke up through the green water tial ardor which shone utsm every face I'anlien I here is a paladin come over, their swords. In such combats, as well sweeping outward in the swirl of the around him. with the Hampshire mud still sticking to as in the formal sports of the tilting-yant. current. Alleyne had dropped his shat A book which mad« COM AN DOTLE «.bean* "It will hearten you to know.” he con hia shoes. 1 means that the noise is Tranter had won a name for strength tered sword and was stani of detective writer, in the world. ng tinued, that I hare mire advices that this less for our being out of the country." and dexterity. On the other hand. Al in every, limb, with his rage all change.! Henry is a very valiant leader, and that How re we to take this, air?” asked leyne had used hi> weapons In constant in an instant to pity. For the third In Holmes’ next adventure, he was w >— « he has it in his power to make such a the rttffli.ig squire. exercise and practice for every day for the drowning nmn came to the stir stand against us as promises to give us ••You may take it as It comes." said many months, and being by nature quick time confronted by the cabalistic image iate, his eyes turned in despair to the Ford carelessly. much honor nnd pleasure. It is certain, or eye and prompt of hand, he might shore. In an instant Alleyne, too. was also that the brave nnd worthy Rertrnnd "Stint it. Humphrey." said a tall pass now as no mean swonlsman. An in the Garonne, striking out with power in du Guenclin hnth ridden into France to squire with a burst of laughter. Ton will nnequal fight it seemed to most: but ful strokes for his late foeman. the Duke of Anjou, nnd pitnxwen to take have li’tle credit from this gentleman. I there were a few, and they the most ino- Ti^7WILtbe..firs‘ and M the Sherlock Holmes novels. 300 pages of Yet th« current was wwift and strong, heck with him itront levies from Vicnrdv l'creeive. Tongues are sharp in Hamp experienced, who saw something In the an.l, grexl sw muter as he was. it was no & and Brittany We hold Bertrand in high shire. sir." a R‘nKle hig volume in illuminated cloth board fflarplff Tenth’s steady gray ere and wary step easy task vrhieh Alleyne had set himself. “And swords?” esteem, for be oft heMrc been at regular $l.a0 linen imperial edition), sent postpaid with this coupon for which ’eft the Issue Open. To clutch at Tranter and to seize him by "Hum! we may nrore that. Tn two great pains tn furnish us with an honor “Hold, Sirs, hold!" cried Norbnry. ere the hair was the work of a few seconds, able encounter Wlmt think von of It. days’ time is ' e vepree du tonmoi when erts my worthy Cnptal? He took von at we may see If your lance is as quick as blew hn.l boon .truck. “This gentleman but to hold his head above water and to nnth a two-hand«l .word, a good foot make their way out of the current w»« tnatrtb^nHfc ,^han<*to set two of the most intensely interesting of adventures in » Cockerel, and. by my soul? von will have your wit.” another matter. Then at last, amid a most beautifully printed and bound edition for just one third price. !onwr than that of our friend." the rhaner now to nay that score ” “AH veer wet! Roger fTsremnb." cried •T»ko mhw, AHvyne’- Ford. shout of Joy sud praise from thè bank, The Gascon warrior a<Mre««e.! wtneed a burly. hn!1n«'k«! mung man, who«-* . - . ** answered. I under- they stowly drew clear into more stag a little at the allusion, nor were bls countrymen around him better n!n«ed snnare shoulders and massive Wmbo told «tend the weight and balance of mine nant water, at the instant that a rope, „ T« work’ ,or ’OT*i »ay made of a dozen «wordbelts linked to- for on the only nrrowlon when thev had of evceptlonal personal strength “Ton crthar by the buckles, was thrown br encountered the arms of France without i pass too lightly over the matter. Wc ar« neon ns: Be »ore sm u, this Coupon. Moding n cents In Stamps, Cote er M om » Ortez TVmter*. ml mmrd w«« Indeed a f ord into their hand« Three pulls from Fnyllsh aid they had met with a heavy "Ot to be so costly overcrowed The T.ord T ortng hath riven bls proofs • hnt we Imow mlgbtvv.nt.reln hl. favor. The wosnon Mger arms and the two rombatant«. defeat. bini ' i "?'’ dragged up the •There are some who wav. «Ire" said nothing of his sonlrve save that one of the burly De dl««on. •’that the «eoro 1« them hath a rolling tonroe And Tow of k t? erect w, that he might either bank, and lay panting upon the gran. already overpaid, fnr that without Gas von. yonng sir?" bringing his heavy ban'! being It down «fth a «yteHng Mow. or .Tohn Tranter »»• the first tn come to con help Bertrand had not been taken down on Alievna s shoulder. hr a turn of the brew Mi de he might Mmself. rittiwn. mr. i fnr. he had done nothing during ”<1 what of me. voting sir?" St Anrnv. nor hnl Fine John been over- i im.rd M. nun brad and bMv A forth— *----- *httlz irfrt the current. He Ms fol* this Is mv latly’s nece enme nmtectbm lav In the bro.4 .nd mto M porne st Pnietlers" ni« *<v»f snd I ao I c M down nn- Tone ctw~k will be browner end •m.rd which crowA an, "By nenven. bn! this la too much!" p»n hl« rawrqi rescuer, who had raised himself Methink. sr» yoo ••• ytxtr w»« furrtihed with a A—n and Mm. erle.1 an Engllah nobleman f- - ■ - . - •"*’ »«« smiling faintly notch. In which an expert ------- (A ID •wordsmaa « ths bun of congratulations and of What Does This Mean? If these puzzling 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? “The Sign of the Four** 50 C FREE WITH IBIS BOOB.
