The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-28
NO.. 80.


You are dreaming, both Of you," cried
the yiscoant, ''Thcre is not human being
out, in all Montmartre, at this hour" .
lie shook his pelisse, which was white with
snow, and entered Benoit followed him.
The viscount stirred up the fire.
DO as if you were at home," growled Be-
mott ia -,5 ye
The viscount threw himself into the only
rocking chair, which extended its greasy and
totterlng arms at the corner Of the fireplace.
Then, tor the first time, Benoit perceived that
he was pale as death, and shook with convul-
slve shivers.
" hat is the matter z" asked be- care
you sick z"
The viscouut did not answer. His eyes
were fixed, and all the features of his face
expressed alteration of mind. ,rla,
lie has been specializing on the Exchange"
thought Benoit, struck with a sudden thought.
Il should have gone to see you to day, my
good Monsieur de Villiers," he said, had
you not payed me the honor of this visit. I
wanted to say this to you: wish to ask you
to lend me some money. know that you
Will not refuse a trihc to an old servant in
his distress" '
"You! In distress, Benoit p replied the
yiscount, looking him in the face r
''The hardness Of the tines" he stammer-
ed, unfortunate speculations-"
| eve will speak of that again, interrupted
the viscount, relapsing into revere
| "de has no need Of money!" thought Be-
mott. so much the better But then what
! does he wish Of me p i5..g.. rr
| Mohlcan sprang across the chamber at a
bound, and placed his feet upon the sill Of
the window which looked over the garden,
"W hat is it, old fellow? What is it w asked
Benoit, 5.e3sr y.ia.s ssf-
Iohiean barkcd furious1y.
Il will bet my head that there is some one
in the park, cried Benoit.
The yiscount shrugged his shoulders. "He
has taken the Street Fontenelle to 90 down
by the Barricre Rocheehouart," he said.
Nv no p"
''Mr George Leslie"
s'Who is Mr. George Leslie p" f'7
The furious bark OF Mohicau drowned the
reply Of Henri. u q. aal.7j a-q -riiaaa
is he dressed in grey, this Mr.. George
Leslie? ?" asked Benot
enc; in black"
"Thcn it was not he whom saw" f'iil.
II am very glad that you are in need of
money, Benoit, . said the viscount, sudden
" raising his eyes. Il am rich-very rich.
My funds have increased"
EVERY one but myself" sighed the poor
Benoit. 'has good luck" Then, approach
ing Henri, he added: 9e t.r,.-
"You have some little affair to propose to
me? ?"
eyes" answered the yiscount.
The barking of Mohican was so furious
that they could not hear each other. Be-
noit hesitated an instant, and said s,,.-
$50 much the worse for the robber. [
shall find, tomorrow, a man strangled in the
garden. 1t will serveas a warnine to others"
He took Niohican by the collar, and passed
into the adjoining chamber which opened up
On the courtyard, The courtyard was sepa-
rated from the garden by wall six feet high.
The prudent Beooit did not expose himself
beyond the wall He let loose the dog. and
said:
clark, old fellow p'
Before Denoit had closed the door the dog
had leaped up and cleared the wall at a single
bound. Bcnoit heard two or three harks, and
then all was silent ir
"Now we can. talk" said he, re-entering
the chamber. Il can offer you nothing, be-
cause have nothing. You will permit me
to take my little soup"
"Give me some brandy" replied the Wis
count. t.N0taf tlN
IF, by chance, I have any" said Beno;t.
He opened a cupboard searched long
time, and ended by producing bottle. He
carried it, with glass, to the vscount. Hen
4 II ali 4bot ~
draught.
A little blood came back to his cheeks, and
he recovered somewhat from the cold. He
drew off his pelisse and appeared before the
! eyes Of the former beaver hunter mall the
elegance Of his ball costume.
His tailors must make money" thought
Benoit.
care you resolute man, and ready for
anything" the yiscount suddenly asked
| Benoit lifted the saucer of soup to his lips
He did not swallow it.
"Ah!" he said, chat depends IF the
thing is certain. But let US see Is there
danger"
"Muoh danger" answered Henri
"I'hon," said Benoit, eating with great ap-
petite, Il decline in advance"
Il do not accept your declination, Benoit,"
said the viscount. Glow much have you
brought back with your"
$50 little" commenced the proprietor
';From the time Of our leaving the waters
Of the Missouri" interrupted the viscount,
sup to our dcpar jure from America, you have
constantly increased your store. Your por-
ton in that affair Of the mayor was good
You ought to be very rich. But am rich
er than you. Since the re-opening of the
Bourse in 1913 [ have proftcd by the rise in
Stocks and have gained much. The ancient
domains of my family have been bought back
and entirely paid for. [ possess, besides, some
disposable capital. But, at this hour, am
threatened with death"
GLOW % said Benoit, doubling if he heard
correctly.
Il am threatened with sudden DEATH" re.
peated Henri. -.
"What do you mean %
''The mayor is at Paris"
The saucer fell from Benoit's hands
cat Paris !" he stammcred ''The mayor!
But" he added, ''the mayor will search
long time before he finds the adventurer, Ed