The New York herald., 1870-01-02

gardens could be sssn shadow Of lad Of nssn who
scaled the partition wall adspsy that he evidently &C
cusomed to the work. Oh getting .sds the top Of the
wall he paused for instant and appeared to bs senng
then mu,tcrng, "Ahl nonsense must be the wind" he
dropped the other Hs was not far wrong, for at
that moment two different pierced the raging storm
long, sharp whistle the othey the cry Of an
osprey seeking gain its through the piercing
blast.
On hearing double signal both shadows left the
shade Of the WALL The advanced to meet young
whose features hidden the broad brm Of
large hat the Lmousin peasants usually and
the jumped boat and silently crossed the pond
On the opposite side stood horseman, whose impAtience
evidently by ncemency Of the weather.
"Ah" muttsred the boaiman you there at last
doctor You win DO wanted tonight but frs. wan. to
speak to you. Your horse win all right there under that
shanty. Como along here, quick"
Both then got the boat and the pond the d.
recton Of the On the other side the fresh, clear
voice Of young girl could be heard nquiring-
"I that you NJ octavusf" And A. he hesta.ed to reply
casped his hand -"Madame nides moth
ing from and would lay down my life for her. would
give my life for any one whom she loves"
felt the was enclosed hers rembe the
young tremuous exclaimed, "For those she
loves ?"
"Madame very sad" said the young girl, gravely
she become almost joyful You must love madame well,
NJ Octavus for she has suffered much"
The gate closed upon them ocAvus followed his
ducress towards the house. when on the point
laborer, held her back
"Rose, many things have ranspred Noirmon since my
duty forced me into exile must know the details before
entering that room" And with finger he pointed
the rays of light burst through blinds of
the FIRST noor.
"Coms here them" replied the young girl, drawing him
towards the shade Of the ouhouses Neither
that tho tall shadow of silently followed their steps,
gliding silently along the fencing.
~ taking you by the worst and the longest path, said
Rose by going through the should have
obliged to pass through madame's apartments"
octavus merely replied by sign of appreciation, and
lowed his guide through side door, The spy silently fol-
lowed them. The two young people then entered small
room family lighted by lamp. The narrow, and
contained only bed, table and large box. crucihx,
surmounted by green branch, placed at head of
the bed, and pot OF flowers stood upon the table.
"Madame asleep" said Rose have plenty of time
to chat"
0ctavus look the and appeared struck
by It's extreme simplicity neatness Rose remarked this
and blushed.
"This 10 my room," she said.
The young man threw down his large hat showed
noble counenance with prouson of curly locks
Rose smiled as gazed upon face. still she looked
~ If she could weep.
~ very young when you left, but can distinctly
collect YOU"
And too, Rose" cried Octavus" ~ recolect you and
you sse every confidence in you for initiate you
into secret on which depends both life honor"
He seized Roses hand and she turn pressed her
heart
"The secret enclosed there" said she, sha pass
my lips Now listen to passed your brothers.
house since your departure"
On the outside the spy had crept up the stairs and
close the door-He carefully raised himself until his eye
was on level with the keyhoe oc.avus right
of IT, The SPY uttered stided cry-" he"-and the
former occupants Of the boat in close
tion.
"Ah said the DOCTOR trembling either from fear cold
so 1t ia tonight"
His companion replied by nod.
ssIt is Just time"
"Yes, Mr. Champion, but IL is a bad pusines."
I may be bad business Toinon but II is that
pays we'll"
"Bu how about the other asked the doctor discou
raging tone.
However he had scarcely spoken ths words before the
sound Of whistle penetrated atmosphere Cham
he; "the other2 Why, there he m."
CHAPTER II.
THE POUR LIGHTS.
Four lights Of very different pierced the walls
Noirmont
In large room, wearing the appearance of cooper's
workshop-t occupied by lad and old Large
the apartment was, appeared still by the dim light