The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-04-07

without master, SAID the sergeant de
vile.
Later, the prisoner was requested to
make an evening toilette, and was es-
corted to grand ball in magnificent
house in one of the best parts Of Paris.
You are serving the ends Of JUS
tice," said the sergeant to him. Be pa
tient and observe the guests"
He was presented to the lady of the
house who received him very graciously,
and who introduced him to her young
daughter. He walked with her and
looked at the guests, but saw nothing.
Another week passed. He went to
another ball, in the same company; his
young host, Monsieur de F., seated him
self beside him, and drew carelessly be-
fore them the curtains of large win
dow, which filled half the room.
1t was not long before Mr.. Lambert
heard the well-known voice Of the SER
geant of police (who in the most ire
proachable of black coats and white ties,
looked like Condo or Montmorenci)
talking to q gentleman near him, OF
hunting.
"It is long time since have follow
ed the hounds" answered the gentle
man.
Mr.. Lambert darted from his seat.
''It is he!' said he. ct is DR.. de La
Belle"
BE SILENT" said Monsieur de F.. "be
SILENT" and he held him in his seat by
main force.
In q moment they were rejoined by the
sergeant de vile.
IT have heard him! it is his voice."
said Mr.. Lambert trembling all over.
Perhaps we are still wrong," said
that imperturable individual. "Stay
here without moving. I will draw the
curtain; look at every one who enters
with lady on his arm; when the sus-
pected passes, press my arm without
word"
"Is it Monsieur de Bocage?" asked the
host in low voice of the officer. "Prob.
ably" said the policeman; che was the
lover of the unfortunate Blanche Viii
liers."
At this moment poor Lambert, peep
ing from behind the curtain, saw the
well-known smiling face and jaunty fig
ure Of the Doctor of Rouen pass, with a
young lady on his arm. He gripped the
arm OF the officer.
ut is he," said he, choking. The ser
geant de vile drew the curtain quickly.
1.-THE chain is complete said he; 1--WE
only wait for the dog. Mr.. Lambert
your Imprisonment will be short. One
visit more, and you are free p
The next day a close carriage with the
white pointer tied under the seat, called
for Mr.. Lambert.
II shall conduct you to his door, but
you must enter alone" said the friendly
sergeant.
"You are not afraid?"
"Afraidr' said the Englishman. 81
only desire to kill him."
mo, no personal violence, please.
You would spoil very pretty job!" said
the officer. "Coachman, drive to the
house of Monsieur de Bocage, avenue
Josephine"
When Mr.. Lambert, pale as death,
rang the bell of the inner door, NJ. de
Bocage Partisan swell, just putting
on his gloves, opened it himself.
He started back, Mortified, but soon
composed himself.
"You wish to see me, sir?" said he.
Eyes, you wretched murderer" said
the Honorable and Reverend Lambert,
II do wish to see your
Monsieur de Bocage retreated several
steps. .
"You are mad" he said.
II have come to unmask you, vii
lainr'
"You are deceived, my brave gentle
man." said NJ. de Bocage, and reaching
behind him he caught up a pistol and
discharged it full in the face of the Eng
lishman.
At this noise, and the fall of the cler-
gyman. who was stunned and blinded
for a moment, the two sergeants and
several policemen entered the room, &C.
companied by q white pointer, who
leaped up and caressed Monsieur de
Bocaee.
Down, Thanor, down." said the muir.
derer, forgetting himself.
1.-THE chain is complete" said the ser
geant, joyfully.
Monsieur de Bocage, alias DR.. de In
Belle, you stand charged with the muir
der of Mademoiselle Blanche Villiers. in
a coupe of the railway, which left Rouen
at o'clock at night on the 18Th inst, a
crime which you sought to affix to this
gentleman. Throw pitcher of water
in his face; the pistol ball was drawn |
this morning, whilst Monsieur de Bocage
took his chOcolate-he Is not hurt
So saying, the sergeant revived the
Englishman, and took Monsieur de
Bocage from his luxurious chamber. to- |
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