Graustark

ng journey, second for the reason that they had been unable to woo slumber until long past midni

get a clue to your charmer," he yawned. "Nice frie

ng I've ever done, and if you say the word we'll get out of here on the firs

t. We'll make a house-to-house canvass i

o to t

art in the chase at this minute than you have. I've not lost hope, We'll find the Guggenslockers if we have to hire d

nd Mr. Anguish boldly pounded on the huge gates. A little shutter flew open, and a man's face appeared. Evidently he

his face and presently swung open the gates. They entered and he closed the doors behind them, locking them in. Then he directed them acr

e doesn't understand us or we him? We

age. But if he's real he can talk Ir

to a small room and stopping suddenly in the presence of the short,

d Anguish?" responded the grim little Chief, politely rising from

e, he'll certainly know the Guggenslockers

be surprised, gentlemen. I speak many languages. I heard last night that you were inquiring about one Caspar Guggenslocker, and I hav

red of it, Baron Da

n to me, sir. May I ask why

ates. They invited me to come and see them if I ever happened to be in this part of the

ey lived in Edelw

nfess I did not know much of

th, so it is pardonable. I was at first under the impression that you were Americ

uldn't find ourselves if we

r details, of course. As he proceeded the Chief grew more and more interested, and, when at last Lorry came to the description of the strange trio, he gave a sudden start, exposed a queer little smile for a second or so, and then was as sphynxlike as before. The ever-vigilant Angu

ourselves," declared Anguish, s

g your time," said

to waste," ret

the gate and assuring them that he and his men always would be at the

me little distance down the street. Then he told of the queer exposure Dangloss had unwittingly made. Lorry,

less houses studded the steep mountain slope, and many people were discerned walking and riding along the narrow, ledge-like streets which wound toward the summit, far up in the clouds. Clearly and distinctly could be seen the grim monastery, perched at the very pinnacle of the mountain, several miles away. Up there it looked bleak and cold and uninviting, in great

There were pack mules and horses, human carriers-both male and female-but during the entire morning they saw not more than six or eight carriages. Vehicles were used solely by the quality and as a means of transportation for their persons only. Everybody, with the few exceptions mentioned, walked or rode horseback. The two friends were delighted with the place, and Anguish advocated a sojourn of several weeks, even though they did not find the Guggenslockers, his object being to secure photographs and sketches of the picturesque peo

he footman beside him wore rich uniforms, the vehicle itself gleamed and glistened with gold and silver trimmings. A short distance behind rode two young soldiers, swords to their shoulders, scabbards clanking against their stirrups. Each was a

iend's arm like a vise. "There in the carriage-o

genslocker?"

ed and Lorry was grasping

e seems to be someone of consequence. Good heav

the agitated two, but Lorry's face was beaming, his hat was off, and he was ready to spring to the carriage side at a moment's warning. Then the young girl at the side of the woman whose beauty

er head gravely. The carriage had swept past, but she turned her head, and he detected an appealing glance in her eyes, a perplexed wrinkle across her brow, both of which were swept away an instant later by the most bewitching of smiles. Again her head was inclined, this time a trifle more energetically, and then the maddening face was turned from him. The equipage

uish, dolefully. "That's pretty shabby treatme

ar that, Harry Anguish?" He was excited and trembli

r old fool!"

the shady stretch toward the castle. They saw her companion glance back, but could not tell

genslocker than mine is. She and the uncle used that name as a blind. Mark my words, she's quality over here; that's all there is about it.

was without his side arms. Anguish accosted him in French an

the carriage that just pa

ier flushed and then

I can't see anything improper in asking such a question," said Anguish, attempting

y. If you do so in your land, I am sorry for your ladies

hey watched the wrathful gallant strut dow

chy!" growl

rselves witch searching out her home and without assistance, too. I've cooled off a bit, Harry, and, now that I've seen her, I'm willing to go slowly and deliberately. Let's take our time an

to be with a girl like that! And the other was no scarecrow. She is rather a beauty

k in front of the hotel. Throwing his bridle rein to a guard, he hastened to the piazza. His attire was that of a groom and something about him reminded them of the footman who sat beside the driver of the carriage t

re it open, and drew forth a d

ar Mr.

accompany this messenger when he calls for you at three o'clock tomorrow afternoon, he will con

GUGGEN

ere was a suspicion of breathlessness in hi

tion for t

would com

nts you

I be in

After this fellow goes, I'll let you rea

hastened to his room, pulled out s

Miss Gugg

continent to see you, and I shall be repaid if I am with you but for a moment. You will pardon me if I say that your name has caused me despai

s sin

FALL

ritten with misgiving, he gave to t

ide of the Atlantic? Come to think of it, she blushed when she saw you this morning," said Anguish. Lorry handed him her note, which