The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-10-22
NUMBER SO.
THE FlSHERMAN'S DAUGHTER.
BY HENDRICK CONSCIENCE.
CHAPTER XII.

Preparations for fNqht-The oDr.
Some minutes later Bella kn ooked softly. but
with rapid blows, upon the little window Of
Aunt Clara's house.
"Who is there :" abe cried, from the inside.
1T 10 !, aunt. Open the door; do not be
afraid. Waken Joseph quickly. We are be-
trayed M. de Milval must leave the downs to-
night. Ko Smell has denounced him."
What are you saying, Bella. That 10 i'm
possible; You have been deceived. Ko Smell 10
incapabie of suoh wickedness.'
Uncle Louis was present when he made
known NJ. de Milval'a place of concealment.
The order has been given for his arrest to-
morrow"
But whom can we trustf I believed tho
He is a wicked man, aunt; but implore
you to lose no time In awakening Cousin
Joseph. My father has sent me to him."
"He is coming" replied Aunt Clara, abe has
heard u.s."
Bella went to the foot of the staircase, and
called out:
wind is sharp, and we may DO obliged to go
some distance"
A confused sound, as of q man grumblng be-
cause his sleep was disturbed, was The only
reply she obtained.
II will seek the flint and strike light" said
the old woman.
at is not necessary, aunt, for we must leave
at once"
$50 Ko Smell betray ed the gentleman You
will have much difficulty in saving him,
Bellap
pray for him, aunt, while We mako last
effort to rescne him from the death which
threatens him"
death What crime has he committed ="
"He is of noble birth, and an emigrant."
"Poor young MANI
Joseph entered, and in few words Bella
acquainted him with the state of affairs.
ALWAYS this stranger" mutteTed the fisher
man But no matter, l will strangle ko
Smell"
"a strangerf' replied Bella. "Is 8 man
whose life IS at stake stranger to yoUO
JoSephi'
Let Us drop that subject. have promised
to guide him. | ill keep my promise. Make
haste, the sooner we 3d. the sooner my task
will be over
he went out with the young girl tow wards the
downs.
When thoy reached a level spot q few hun
drsd yards from tho house. Bella took Jeseph's
hand, and said:
Let us stop here, cousin and have a friendly
conversation; We have plenty of time. am
about to reveal to you secret, and ask yon to
repder me n service which value as my life."
'You trembe, Bella; are you afraid ~
Il tremble because l doubt your generosity"
"YOu are wrong"
"You have sbo wn much irritablity all day
to wards NJ de MilvRl"
Joseph scammered few unin telligibe words.
IL will soon make trial of yon," said the
young girl, in u resolute manner. lyon
imagine that you are going to guide him to tho
interior of the country. You are mistaken
escape is impossible in that direction. The ses
is the only way open to him (; he can find q
secure asylum nowhere else than on an English
vessel. The wind is from the southeast, and
the boat can coon be launched
lyon certainly do not contemplate going
with him upon the sea in such weather as thiSp
in tern pied the fisherman.
Glow long since you feared bad weather,
JOeepbf' asked Bella, in q tone OF bitter re-
proach.
at is lightning in the horizon, and there is
every appearance of heavy storm"
Cousin, cousin, have l been deceived in
you 7" said the yOnDR girl, sadly. II had faith
IN your affection for me; had confidence in
your cOursge. Why do you talk like coward y
"CoWardi' repeated the fisherman. II fear
nothing; bat viii not put out to sea at this
hour of the night, to save-that man."
VERY we'll, Joseph, go home God will en-
tighten me and give me strength to fulfil alone
bis precept of charity.
There was q moments silence.
"Bshw said the fisherman. Joseph is
good boy Rather than aGlict you, he would
cast himself into the fire. If my companions
are notified to assist me, will go to sea with
the stranger; not on bis own account, but for
you, Rslla, because you urge it so earnestly"
You will have but one companion Joseph"
. aid the young girl.
Two could not manage the sails"
with a strong will, confidence in God, aud
any thing may be accomplished. The
bark Is small. In case Of necessity, one strong
man could mauOuyre the sails, while the other
held the helm"
with q strong, reliable man. Ia II Ted-haired
Peter who Will accompany me ~
"NO, Joseph 1t is myself. will steer the
boat; You know am good pilot
you, Bella H-yOu would go to sea to- night
What will your father sayP
what he himself would have done were he not
blind. Come, Joseph, little good will time
no, no, you need not rely upon me-" Joseph
replied, rudeiy. Were II ior another, mtg"S