The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1868-11-27

Laromie. This room IS very large and
strong. The walls, floor, and ceiling
are all of stone, and there Is no outlet
save through this heavy doorway by
which we have entered. Some years
before you became connected with the
police Of Paris, this building was
occupied by one Of its principal officers
for professional purposes. Itis within
oue-quarter of mile of the Hotel de
Ville,--so that you are almost within
hearing ofyour friends, though power
less to aid YOU Tomorrow night, at
nine O'Clock, our sentence will be ex-
eeuted upon YOU Until then, we leave
you to your own reflections. Good
night, Monsieur Laromie.' ~ ssgod
The men passed out of1the cell and
the heavy door closed. Laromie heard
the bolts slide into the hasp, and then
all was silent. The dungeon in which.
he lay was perfectly dark, and he was
so securely bound that he could not
move limb. He had no hope of es-
cape. He was in the hands Of bis
most inveterate enemies, and he knew
that he could expect no mercy from
them. They had long threatened him
swith vengeance for the injuries he had
inflicted upon them by detecting their
plots; and now that they had him 10
their power he felt sure that they.
would carry out their diabolical threat
Though he was without hope he was
not deserted by his courage. 10 u Is
He was brave man, and ne resol-
we'd to meet his fate with fortitude
Still, he cursed his folly bitterly and
was almost-tbough not quiteLready
to swear thatifhe could escape this time
be would notlook at woman again.
He had been in the cell little over
an hour, when he heard a noise as if
part Of the floor was being moved
He listened intently. The sound con
tinued to be heard. Then some one
spoke his name in a whisper.
'Laromie! are you hereP asked
the voice. +
Yes replied the detective; but
who in the fiends name are vouP
The voice repeated the .watehword
of the secret police, and then Laromie
became conscious Of the presence of
another person In the cell.
'Regnard is it your asked Laromie,
who recognized the voice as that of
one of his fellow-detectives How did
you get herel'
Regnard drew back the shade Of
dark lantern, and showed Laromie
square opening in the floor.
Through that hole he replied.
But stay! Let me commence at the
beginning. What you said to the
Chief about your little affair, made him
anxious for your safety. He sent me
to watch you so that we might assist
you ifyou got into trouble. 1 followed
you to the opera, and rode behind the
carriag which brought you here.
The name of the lady, which you
recollect you gave to the Chief, did |
not correspond with that Of the woman
who resides here. I reported your
presence here to the Chief It seems
that he once used this building for
government purposes. There's a |
secret passage from this prison-chamber
to the house; be Is well acquainted
with it, having used it years ago. The
secret vas never impaired to any one
out of the employ Of the State, and no
one else could have discovered it.
The Chief instructed me how to use
this passage, and being still anxious
for your safety, he directed me to gain
to the house by means of it,
and learn what 1 conld concerng you.
I bad no idea of finding you here.
Tell me what is the meaning of your
being here IN this Wsyf asr
First cut these cords and will
said Laromie.
He was soon freed from his bonds;
after which, he related all that had
happened to him.
"A plan suggests itself to me- he
added. He quickly explained to his
the design which had at
hat instant presented itselfto his mind.
Regnard shook his head. ,
1t involves great risk, he said grave
y 'aud may be fatal to you.' lls
Nevertheless, said Laromie, 1 shah
ry it. First show me how to escape
rom this place in case 1 find such
tep necessary, and then do as 1 tell
'ou.'
Regnard showed him how to work
he opening in the floor, and then
rranged the cords so that it would
sem as if Laronie were still bound
y theu; but fixed them in such a was
hat he could free himself at a mo-
nents warning. He left his lantern
nd some matches with Laromie, an d
hen, entering the secret passage,
losed the opening after him, and
,aromie was alone once more. He
laced himself over the stone and fell
sleep.
The next day passed away slowly, :
nd the night came at last Pecisely !
t nine O'Clock, Laromie heard the
cor of his cell unlocked. It swung !
pen, and Roulier appeared, bearing . !.
.rge lamp. As he entered the room,
le light suddenly went out. i
Let us close the door and stop the !
raft, said Roulier, and then we'll
yht the lamp again. I have matches.
In response to this summons about
irty men entered the room, and the
Oor was closed. g
Monsieur Laromie, exclaimed Rou- a.
sr are you there "f s.-i 1870 P
TO be sure I am, replied the detec- cl
1e. How could get away 2 1 a.
True muttered the socialist; but ia
wv for a light al
At this moment, the lamp was dash h
from his hand by heavy blow. "
what does this meanP he exclaim- al
quickly. silg egg <as5iT0Es-
1t means,' said Laromie, in loud nj
EAR voice, that you are all my prisonr ul
ers.' ..(. --.
As he spoke the room was lit up by ii
e glare Of a dozen lanterns, from
lieh the dark slides were drawn Of
ddenly back, and the astonished qr
;ialists found themselves in the N
esence of forty strong, well-srmed of
ndarmes. The denouement was so GO
iden and startling that they could !.
speak atfrst. The police were ha
,mnt and secured their prisoners be- va