The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-03-22

all the various movements that denoted All
iavincibIe determination not to be thwarted
in their purpose.
Meanwhile, the retreat Of Alphonse had
been made as secure as the hand of affection
could make it; the door OF the closet had
been carefully closed, the bed drawn before
it, so as TO entirely conceal it with its cur
tains, and the wife and sister were seated at
their work, plying the needle with trembling
fingers. But as these sounds, denoting the
vigilance OF the search, reached their ears.
their hearts died within them. Crsule no
ted the deadly paleness of Louise, aLd put
ting her arms round her, she said
Let lis calm ourselves, dear sister, for his
sake, or we shall betray cur secret by our
faces. 1t would be safer to leave this room :;
let us go down stairs"
Though scarcely able to stand, she arose
mechanically, and followed Ursule, though
lingering moment on the threshold, un-
willing to increase the distance between her
self and the husband whose danger she felt
that it would be relief and blessing to
share. They we're met on the stairs by two
men. who pushed rudely by them, and took
their stations at the top as guard. to prevent
the possibility Of escape in that direction
In like manner the other stairc.ses were
guarded, before the committee commenced
their search on the second floor. The ladies
made their way to the parlor, striving not to
betray, by their looks, the anxiety they felt
Two men were standing before the por-
trait Of Dacour,. They were dressed alike
in the blouse and Jonnurouye of the common
! !abo-cr; but the taller Of the two BETRAYED.
~ his figure. his complexion. and his man
ner, that he belonged to a different class
He was talking very earnestly when the la
dies entered, but he ceased speaking iinmc-
diatclv, bowed, and SAID something in an a.
polosstic wav. about their unpleasant mis-
sion. His con,,anion turned towards them
with a rude stare, and resumed tue convcr.
satior, without any regard to their presence
Il tell thee am not mistaken-it is the
very same. know that face as we'll as dc
my own. Think he would know me, too
better than he wished" And he gave low
chucsling laugh.
Crsule gave sudden start. She had sure
" heard that voice before Her thought,
were painfully confused. but it seemed to be
strangely associated with her brothers desti
ny. and added a new rang to the despair sh.
; already felt for his safety.
Come, come," said The tall man. putin.
. his hand. which was much too white ant
delicate for laborer, on the others shoulder
let us CO."
"Av, the duties Of the committee must be
performed in this house" And sincularl,
INDIGNANT expression passed over his face
which was now turned towards the ladies'.
As they went out. Louise claspcd her hand
across her forehead to still the throbbin
, pain. and groaned aloud.
2 Alas. my sister" said Ursule. kav
now no hope for Alphonse, if he should b
discovered. That man was Marat l ar
sure Of it,"
4 confusion Of sounds overhead soon at
trarted their attention. and their hearts seem
ed to stand still while they listened for the
I knew that the committee had entered tn,
room where DacOurt was concealed. Th
harsh voice of Marat was heard giving ami
:. mated directions. and soon shout Of tr
n umph told that all was over. lie was di.
4 covered.
1 Louise rose to her feet She felt DEATH
: sick and faint, but she totterpd to the dool
IS and as Alphonse descended the stairs. prece
ded and followed by his captors, she thre'
herself into his arms. which opened to re
v ceivc her but neither smoke.
@ "Lct YOUR adieus be Short" said Mara
- imperiouslv, 1--WE have too much on ou
+ hands to wait long"
IS But Alphonse needed him not. for he ha
Il bent down 20 whisper some words Of comfol
n and hone in the ear of his wife.
e "Of what is my brother accused 2" aske
Y Ursule of the tall man.
IS "'rhe publishing house in which he is
o partner. have issued a work which. in the
It pinon OF this committee, is inimical to libcl
n ty," he answered. civilly. "But do not de.
J. pair. Madame" he added, addressing Louis,
sit is our business to arrest, not to condeml
70 Your husband may yet be restored to you
d She entreated that she might at least b
permitted 10 share his imprisonment, br
n was refused. A few more heart -breakin
e words of parting we're allowed them, an
l. Darourt was hurried away from the home I
which he felt that be should never come ,
gain.
!. CHAPTER VII
d 1t was the second evening after the 81
m rests. Marat was standing before his desl
k but not alone. A dark-visaged man stoo
10 beside him. whose powerful frame toweret
ir like that of a giant, above the small figure
Marat They we're bending their heads t
"a gether over long list Of names, which va
Il unrolled before them.
II II think there are many who might b
o released" said the stranger. 1t would n,
IS only be an act of mercy to them, but it woul