and felt a thrill of triumph. To
his anger and impatience, however, the old officer calmly shook his head
at the end of the narrative, and announced that he was as much in the
dark as ever.

"Well, we'll search awhile for ourselves," declared Anguish, stubbornly,
not at all satisfied.

"You will be wasting your time," said the Chief, meaningly.

"We've plenty to waste," retorted the other.

After a few moments they departed, Baron Dangloss accompanying them to
the gate and assuring them that he and his men always would be at their
command. His nation admired the American people, he warmly declared.

"That old codger knows our people, and I'll bet a thousand on it," said
Harry, angrily, when they had gone some little distance down the street.
Then he told of the queer exposure Dangloss had unwittingly made. Lorry,
more excited than he cared to show, agreed that there was something very
suspicious about this new discovery.

They walked about the quaint town for an hour or two, examining the
buildings, the people and the soldiery with deep interest. From the head
of the main street,--Castle Avenue,--they could plainly see the royal
palace, nearly a mile away. Its towers and turrets, gray and gaunt,
ran up among the green tree-tops and were outlined plainly against the
yellow hills. Countless 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 contrast to the loveliness and
warmth of the valley. Down below the grass was moist and soft, trees
were approaching the stage where yellow and red tints mingle with the
rich green, flowers were blooming, the land was redolent of the sweet
fragrance of autumn, the atmosphere warm, clear and invigorating. It was
paradise surmounted by desolation, drear and deadening.

Wherever the tall, distinguished Americans walked they formed the center
of observation, and were the cause of comment that bore unmistakable
signs of admiration. They bowed pleasantly to many of those who passed
them, and received in return gracious and profound recognition. Military
men saluted courteously; the women stared modestly and prettily--perhaps
covetously; the merchants and citizens in general bowe