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"Lead the English señor forward carefully, and reed

my word that he shall be returned safely to the castle of Don Carlos de

Ruiz," said Don Carlos in Spanish "Farewell, señor," he added in

English "You will have great stories to tell on your return to

England of your encounter with El Diablo Cojuelo and how you escaped

from him!"

Standish's face contorted in esture of utter despair he submitted himself to be led away by Mendoza

and Garcilaso Myra, her face tense and white, took an involuntary

step forward, and instantly Don Carlos's hand closed on her aret, dear lady, that you are the price of his freedom, and your

place is with your husband," he said, as he drew her back into the hall

and touched a lever which released the door

To Myra the clang of the door as it shut seemed like a death-knell

Don Carlos took off his cowl and flung it aside, s breath His eyes and expression

were inscrutable as he gazed fixedly at Myra

"Exit Mr Antony Standish," he said slowly, after a pause "One