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Show m Ra -B- PRECEDING CHAPTERS "James?" "1 called him King Janies in those Yes, De Veulle days," I answered. was mocking the petty motley of our exiled court. What is this king but a puppet figure for us to dandle in Englands face? he said. And what are his courtiers but other puppets to dress tlje show? . llis toadies all laughed. And the most comical thing of all, ended--D- e Veulle, "is to think oi this puppet king, with a puppet court, ruling over a puppet England while sureFrance pulls tlie strings ly happen some day. It was then I knocked .him o.ut of his chair." Master Juggins gripped me by the hand with a warmth that surprised lad! he exclaimed. T would have done it myself! . as-wi- ll me.-Goo- Jacobite!" "I am no Jacobite," he replied In some confusion, "hut no more were you a Jacobite when you struck hint. 'Twas for England, Master Harry ; and a mans country means more than any king that ever ruled. But wbat came after?" We fought in the upper room of the Toison dOr De Veulle and I and a friend of Ids and my friend. My friend was badly wounded." "And you?" , "I disarmed my opponent. ,1 disarmed him several times. When we began to fence I found lie knew little of the small sword remember, be bad been brought up in Canada and t would not have been pretty to Slay a nuin so at my mercy. Also, to treat him as I did was more humiliating to his pride than death. You did well. Master Harry. But granny will be awaiting us. We must hasten." He walked In silence until we had readied the house in Ilolborn. "How comes De Veulle in London? he asked suddenly as we climbed the stairs. "He was in some trouble in Paris what, I know not. The rumor was that he was ordered into exile. But If lie sails for Canada, as Master Jenkins says " "And on the same ship witli Murray," Interposed Juggins excitedly, "after appearing in Murrays behalf . i linsey-woolse- this afternoon then there may be more to his enterprise than t he mere 'punishment of exile from the court, I concluded. BeTis so! exclaimed Juggins. yond doubt 'tis so. And mayhap De Veulle will recognize you. "Do' you think my father s sou will draw back on such excuse at this hour? I said. . lie laughed ruefully, and raised his hail for granny. "Ho, Goody ! Here are two hungry forest-runner- s will eat your kitchen . bare. (runny tripped into the hall, a mug of bitter ale in either hand. "I heard what you said, and Master Harrys answer," she rebuked him. "Think shame on yourself. Robert, to hint that he would hesitate before peril and you sending him Into it. too," site added somewhat iilogicttlly. 1 thought. Now, do both of you druin these. TwdJ wash the .aste of the streets and taverns from your mouths. We obeyed her. And what luck did you have?" she demanded next. He leaves us Saturday, said Juggins s'mply. . She cried out. So soon ! Must it be, Robert? Sure, t he lad should have some respite from toll and fear! j If he is to go, he must go then, Twas because I rejoined Juggins. felt us you did that I said what you hearu, granny." And 'twas because he had a sound heart in him that he .answered as he If he is to go, lie did, she snapped. should go, I dare say; and the greater (he peril, the greater the reward. Have you done aught toward securing Muster Harrys equipment?" He went to the cupboard, from which he procured a bundle of rolled cloths. Layer after layer was unwound, and Anally lie drew from the wrappings a gun such as I hud never seen before. It was long in the barrel, yet very light nti ' handy. "You may excle. over it, Master Harry, remarked Juggins as he surrendered It into my admiring hands; but you can have no idea of Its value until you have seen it tested in the great forests, where a man's life depends upon the swiftness und aceuraey with which he can shoot. I learned that in my own youth, and so when I returned to Iamdou I had this gun made for me by the .kings own gunsmith, after .plans I drew for hint. There is none other like it." And it is for me?" I asked, delighted as a child with a new toy. What better use. could it have?" he replied. "Ob, yes; and these go with it. He brought from the same cupboard a of beaded deerskin and a powder-horn- , ornamented with dull silver tliat- - weuid not catch the light. Also a belt of ltide from which there hung in sheaths a delicately balanced knife. hatchet and a long, bfoad-blade"These you will discover no less useful than the gun,'.' lie explained, drawing the weapons from their coverings. This which you call a hatchet Is the tomahawk of the Indians, used for lighting at close quarters and for throwing. This other is the scalping knife, and a deadly blude iL.ls, too. You will feel them, strange at first, but among my friends in New York there is a Dutchman uanted Corlaer who will instruct you iu the ways of t lie well-stocke- shot-pouc- w li new fire control instrument for the operation of guns has lieen perfected by the I'nited States Navy department. The device, which transmits electrically nil firing data to the batteries, is said anti-aircra- anti-aircra- Jus- ilderness." "You shall have letters to Governor Burnet himself, whom I met before he went overseas, and to Master Cadwal-ade- r Golden, the governors surveyor general und a member of his council, a tine, loyal gentleman witli whom I have had some correspondence. CHAPTER III i The Fif h Passenger Granny Juggins drew my face down to a level with tier puckered old lips. "God preserve you. Master Harry. No matNo, I am not weepingr-T- is ter. Remember always Dial no long as my heart beats there is room In it for you and forget not (hat your mother would be hungry for pride in you' If slie were but with us. She kissed me tenderly. 1 am an old woman. Master Hurry, she said, land I may not live to see it; but the day will come when you ft ft to direct.' shell fire with such accugunners can a flying plane, and by merely setting the fuse of an explosive shell cun' fire se tlie slTrii-rnr- d plane will meet at a previously calculated point. The instrument is de scribed as having 40, IKK) working racy" that the path of anti-aircra- parts. . Quart of Water Cleans Kidneys y Take a tittle Salts if Your Back Hurts, or Bladder la Troubling You No nmn or woman can make a misby Hushing the kidneys occasion- take says a authority. Eating too much rich food creates acids, which excite tlie kidneys. They become overworked from the strain, get sluggish and fail to filter the waste and poisons from tlie blood. Then we ally, well-know- sick. headaches, Rheumatism, liver trouble, nervousness, dizziness, sleeplessness and urinary disorders often come from sluggish kidneys. The moment you feel a dull ache in tlie kidneys, or your bark hurts, or if the urine is cloudy, offensive, full of sediment, irregular of passage or attended by a sensation of scalding, begin drinking a quart of water each day, also get about four ounces of Jad Salts from .any pharmacy; take n tablespoonful In a glass of water before breakfast and in a few days your ' kidneys niay net fine. This famous salts is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with lithia, and has been used for years to flush and stimulate the kidneys; also to Imlp neutralize the acids in the system, so they no longer cause Irritation, thus often relieving, bltidder weakness. 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Putting Him in His Place ed dustinf-powder, Cuticura Talcutn, 11124 liuhlning as u cause of fires Teller Sorry, madam, but la Baying one of the indispensable Cutlcura The cause heading your aceouut is already quite a bit ranked eighth. Toilet Trio. 'Advertisement. th list was exposure which merely overd raw n. means the loss due" to fires spreading Lady Welksttppo.se it is. Havent Should Have Won Her ihe u right to diUwhat 1 like with tny came of Nxt origin. point beyond She Men have no hearts! lie Yes. they have, hut when they mutches and smoking; then defective own account? stoves, furchimneys and titles; meet you they lose them. One cant have too much optimism naces, and their pipes; spontaneous Love looks not with (lie eyes, but combustion.; ' sparks on roofs; elec- for his own consumption. Peddling it around freely cheapens it. with tlie mind. tricity and lightning. -- repIiedAWot. "Who is she? I know not. He turned to me. "And now, young sir, w.ieM-- do you say? Will it be tbe second mate or a passenger for companion?" "The second mate," I said. He nodded his head, called a seaman to carry my luggage below and point the way, nr d walked off. Master Juggins drew tne'liack to tlie rail. "Tis best should, not wait. he said. "Stay below till you be safe out of Thames mouth, Master Harry. You should be safe enough now, hut care is a sure precaution." I will not forget. promised. "And one thing more, lad. Do not stint your wants for money. Governor Burnet will aid you to draw whatever you may desire through the bankers ill New York. Remember, you spend I would willingly use on my behalf. all I have to thwart Murray. When all Is said and di ne, we are at war with France. Tis no war of generals and armies and admirals and fleets, I grant you. But war it is. " He smote the cal', with, his blind by way of emphasis. .What kind of war?"-- asked. 1 1 1 Fat has arranged' a meeting for Ormerod which, thougfl he does not at once recognize to be of momentous importance in his life. When Winter Contes 14 Good Elimination Is Essential of life change with the Winter brings us more indoors; we are apt to get less fresh air and exercise, to eat heavier food and to be less active generally. These winter-tim- e HABITS (TO BK CONTINTBD.) habits impose heavier burdens upon our kidneys. Sluggish kidney function permits retention of poisonous waste in the blood and makes one an easier victim of winter's colds and chills. Presence of these unfiltered toxins makes itself felt in- - many hard-worki- ng others. The whole route wan marked by milestones, every fifth one bearing on one side the arms of Lord Baltimore and on the other those of William 'Penn, The exact latitude of the line Is 8!) degrees 43 minutes 20.3 seconds north. In the tfays of the slavery question, Mason and Dixon's line was ofieo popularly projected westward, the name being given to the boundary between free anil slave territory. Old Reckoning of Time a conuttdiwu of nights. Time was one reckoned nights and whiter Fortnight Is 14 Ur - iiliLter XXXXfrXlfrXXXXXCXIX$lXXXX'ZXXXXXX States Lines Marked by Mason and Dixon Mason and Dixons line Is the boundary between the stMtes of Pennsylvania and Maryland, from the Delaware border to I hut of West Virginia. After years of dispute between the proprietors of the Pennsylvania and Maryland colonies, u boundary compromise was arrived at In J700 and two English surveyors. Charles Mason mid Jeremiah Dixon, were appointed to run the liDe. Tills they began in 1703. working westward for four years, by which time they carried their survey over the mountains to a point 244 miles Troni the Delaware river. Indian hostility made further work impossible at the time, and tin1 hue was completed later by BAYER ASPIRIN TAKE get last-minut- e Aye, Makes Guns More Deadly A tice. So be not dishetrrtvned." "And how could I be disheartened," I demanded, as 1 set her down, "with two friends such as 1 may boast of?" There whs- -a mist before my eyes, and I was not sorry when Juggins broke in upon our farewells. "Aye, John Wuterpmu will be wait-inps at tlte Temple stairs, and we have little time to spare if we are to get aboard before the other passengers, thjs De Veulle would recognize you. I fear, even in this disguise." I could not forbear a grimace at the , a reference to my .shirt, iviiti homespun jacket und breeches and a bobbed scratch-wig- . the whole designed to give me a rus.ic appearance, which there cun be no doubt that it (Jid. "Never mind. Muster Huyry," ad monished Juggins us he clapped' an ugly beaver of ancient style upon my In New York you will rig yourhead. self in forest runner's garb, and forget that you ever played the bumpkin. Ghe granny a last kiss, and" Site Hew. at me, light as a bird; her arms clasped momentarily about my neck ; 1 felt her kiss on tuy cheek- - und then she was gone from the room. I may ns well say here that I never saw tier tiguin, although many a night as I lay under the stats I was to remember tier quaint ways, her sweet" shrill voice and loving smile. But I had no opportunity for such thoughts as Juggins and 1 hurried through the streets toward the river, where a wherry was awaiting us. All the way lie kept up a running fire of advice and instructions. "Guard well the letters I have given you, the one to Gorlaer no less than those to Governor Burnet and Master Golden. Gorlaer, though he be- only a rude, unlettered woodsman, Is none the less of importance in the wilderness country. He hath the confidence of the Indians of the Six Nations, u mighty tribe, or rather confederacy of tribes, Master Harry. . I have writ as strongly as a man may to Governor Burnet, but I would have you say to him all that you can tink of to urge Tis no him to a vigorous course. hour for halfway measures. We must crush Murray once and for all." to Greenwich We came presently reach, and steered a passage through the river traflie to the side of the New Venture. Master Abbot; her cuptaln, met us at the rail. The young man is not sure of himself afloat, and would seek his berth, said Master Juggins, aftertlrp'-prellm-inari- es hud been passed. "As lie pleases," agreed Captain AbYare the first bot indifferently. aboard, lad, und may choose your quarters. You may hunk vvith the second mate or oise of the other passengers. But no." he corrected himself ; "I should have said vvith one of two of the oilier passengers. The lady hath a cabin to herself." "The lady! I exclaimed. Master Juggms- - pursed his lips In a soundless whistle. "So you carry a lady, he commented. gel-up- Continued no fugitive from . g t. are by Brentar.:'.) NU Service W . Tis Juggins," interposed my mas ter. "The lad is a cousin once removed. lie goes to seek employment in the New. world. To tell t lie truth, though strong and willing, he is noi overburdened with wits. But lie can swing au ax as well as anyone, and his muscles should bring hint good hire on some wilderness farm. "Aye, agreed Master Jenkins tone lessly. In the street Juggins turned upon me indignantly. . "Would you ruin us, Master Harry? he demanded. "Zooks, you were like to plunge yourself into trouble by youi forward manner! I'll wager Jenkiu.-l- s wondering now whether you are a criminal or only a half-wiWhy did you flare lip over this De Veulle?" Because I know him and I hate him," I answered doggedly. "Why? What hatlTTiedone? "He is one of the gallants of the court in Paris. He came out of Can ada some three years ago, and made a reputation for gambling, fickleness and daredeviltry of all kinds, but once in. the Toison d'Or I heard him slur the poor young man I then served. You will be no longer a Author of , PORTO BELLO COLD. Etc. France to London rescues Aider-ma- n Hubert Juggins from a band of assassins. Juggins proves to be the grandson of a former steward of Ormerod's father, to whom Juggins feels himself indebted. Ormerod tells Juggins he has abandoned the Stuart cause. Juggins informs Ormerod of a Jacobite plot in the American colonies to weaken England by forwarding French Interests At its head is Andrew Murray, a Scotsman, and a Frenchman, De Veulle, dea.dly enemy of Ormerod. The two are in London furthering their schemes. Anticipating the plotters' early return to America, Juggins arranges for Ormerod to go there with letters to Governor Burnet, friend of Juggins, and work to foil Murray, CHAPTER II y- Arthur D. Howtlen Smith Harry Ormerod, long proscribed traitor to King George as a Stuart partisan, returning from "What? mm THE SAUNA SUN, SAUNA, UTAH unpleasant ways. One is apt to feel tired, to have drowsy achy and listless dizziness ard perhaps a dull, toxic backache That the kidneys are not functioning as they should is often shown by canty or burning secretions. At such times ti e use of a stimulant head-ache- s, diuretic to the kidneys is indicated. Doan's Pills act on the kidneys only. Grateful users the country over recommend them. Ask your neighbor I Ditrretia art agent which in ere ate the iteration the ktdneyt Encyclopaedia definition. of i Doans Pills Stimulant Diuretic to the Kidneys At all dealers, CQc a box. Foster-Milbur- n Co., Mfg. Chemists, Buffalo, N. Y. -- |