THE HUNTING LODGE John passed a troubled night.

He could not yet see his way to follow Julie and Suzanne to the hunting lodge in the manner he wished, and the signs were multiplying that they would soon go.

He had no doubt that the arrival of von Arnheim would hasten their departure.

Auersperg at such a time could not tolerate the attitude of the young prince toward Julie and he would avail himself of what he considered his feudal rights to send her somewhere into the dark at the quickest possible moment.
But Providence was working for John.

His courage and skill which tempted fate were winning new points in his great battle.