White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-07-14

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thought it best to conduct her home will
as little show of trouble as possible, fo
there was vague fear of evil creeping
over his own mind. So he drew her arm
further within his own. and started on to
wards the dwelling of his kind host
The two strangers allowed them to pas
on into the path, and then they followed
on close behind. At length they reached
a point where the wide field opened full
upon Lafont's buildings, and here tn,
strangers babe Philip stop, and the sam,
one who had before been spokesman, now
advanced. while the other remained only
few PAGES behind.
Count d. Artoy," he said, "the lady
can easily find her way from here, ant
as our business is somewhat urgent, yor
will leave her to go alone. while you &C
company u.s."
lyon demand too much. l will frs
accompany the lady home" was Philip,
reply.
There is no need of it, and besides, VT
are in hurry"
$50 am l. If you would have my
company, wait my time"
The two strangers exchanged significant
mods. and then the speaker advanced ant
laid his hand upon the Counts arm.
"Off!" shouted our hero. laying hi,
hand on the hilt of his sword. You SEE
l am not unarmed." ff.-.
"Neahsr are ue :" returned the other
and as he spoke, he threw open his blouse
and exposed beneath it closely fitting
robe of black cloth. -----
Philip looked upon the mans left hip,
but he saw no sword-hilt there, and he
was upon the point of wondering what
the man meant, when his eyes Glanced to
rest upon the left breast of that black
robe. and on the instant he turned pale as
DEATH He saw a 6lood-red cross, and
he knew then that he was apprehended by
the familiars of tine Holy Inquisition !
His hand dropped from his sword-hilt,
and his feet were for the moment glued
to the spot. He dared not resist them,
for at that moment he saw that they both
had swords beneath their robes.
"You will go with us now" said the
leader.
"Oh, not yet. Let me first conduct
"Stop. Ask no more. You must ac-
company us from this spot. Let the lady
find her own way"
Adele st. Aulnay had heard thus much,
and then her head swan round, and heI
heart grew faint. She uttered one deep,
low groan. and sank down at the feet Of
the two officials.
"ATercy mercy p she gaspcd.
"You must ask mercy of those who
have the power to grant tive cannot
Come. sir, Count" :
"By heavens. no % uttered Philip, be-
tween his clenched teeth, and as he spoke,
be sprang from his captors. and caught
Adele in his arms. 81 will save you"
He spoke no more. for at that moment
he received blow upon the head, that
laid him senseless upon the earth. He
had faint perception of falling, and Of
being lifted up again. Then he remem-
bered of being borne swiftly away, aid
his confused senses were lost in utter I'M
consciousness.
The shades of night drew darkly o'eI
the face of the city and its suburbs, and
Michael Girard wondered why his young
master had not returned. 1t was late,
very late, for him to be out with Adele,
when the damp, cold dew was falling SO
fast. He looked all up and down the
wide fields in vain, and at length he star
ted off in search. He had crossed the
field, and was Just entering the path that
led through the wood to the river, when
he saw dark body upon the ground
BE approached the spot and bent over it,
and it was Adele St. Aulnay. He called
to her, but she did not answer. He laid
his hand upon her brow, and it was damp
and cold
Michael Girard started up in alarm,
and long, loudly. and wildly did he call
for his master. There was a dull echo
came back from the wood bearing the
burden of his own call, and that was all
the answer he received.
Again he bent over the form Of the
maiden. He laid his hand upon her bo-
som. and was sure he felt the throb Of
life there. Once more he called out fol
his master, but the same dull echo alone
responded. Then he lifted the form Of
Adele in his harms. and at quick pace
he hurried back to the house, and placed
his burden upon the bed Of the hostess.
For nearly half an hour did dame La
font work over the poor girl ere she
brought her to consciousness. but at length
Adele opened her eyes, and her first word
was for Philip.
"Where is Philip ?" asked the good
dame.
The maiden started up and gazed wild
" about her, and then with a groan she
sank back and covered her face with her
hands.
"Where is my master?" asked Michael.
who was now admitted again TO the room.
Again Adele St. Aulnay started up,
and as she recognized the varlet, she burst
into tears. Memory came back to her.
and she told all she had SEEN
"God have mercy on my poor young
master, now" calculated Michael, after
he had heard the story. :.
"OhI God save him ]" responded old
Pierre.
cay" added the faithful varlet, che
will have need enough Of Gods help,
since he has fallen into the hands Of that