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The two captives ere not prisoners were so dazed by the unexpected events of thethat they did not realize the vast seriousness of the situation for hours Then it dawned upon theainst them, and that they were alone in a land far beyond the reach of help fro loss courteously discussed this strange and unfortunate feature with them, but with ill-concealed skepticisard to the whole affair

Anguish was of the opinion that the realto cast suspicion on the ed The assassin had an object in leaving those convicting finger-e He either desired the arrest and death of the Auilt would escape attention through theevidence Lorry held, from his deductions, that the crin too devotedly to see her wedded to Lorenz Then why should he wantonly cast guilt upon the loss

The police guards caly conflict with the Axphainians They reported that the avengers had been quelled for the ti, but that a deputation had already started for the castle to lay the matter before the Princess Officers had searched the roon of them

"Did you find bloody water in which hands had been washed?" asked Anguish

"No," responded one of the guards "There was nothing to be found in the bowls and jars except soapy water There is not a blood stain in the room, Captain"

"That shakes your theory a little, eh?" cried Anguish, triumphantly "Examine Mr Lorry's hands and see if there is blood upon theloss wore a pucker on his blow

Shortly afterward a crowd of Axphain ates and dely show of rage Curious Edelweiss citizens stood afar off, watching the walls and s eagerly

"This entle than the city has known in months Everybody believes you killed hiloss, returning at noon froh the streets "The Prince's friends have been at the castle since nine o'clock, and I ah Priestess"