Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-11-02
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Ronald had spoken in a voice calm but
thrilling. his eyes fixed on the stranger
Who claimed authority over him. MIR.
James Thornton smiled, with slight air
Of patronage. You were a younger son.
Ronald, younger son and Catholic. My
brotber-in-law married second time; his
wife was Papist." :,
The young mans pale face flushed
ut & true,'' said he with dignity.
nm q Catholic, Papist. like my beloved
mother and younger son also. A young
ar sop-a little less than a dog, Is it not
80? But at present all that is changed.
am q peer OF England. heir Of one of the
first fortunes in the Three Kingdoms. and
head of an ancient family! Then you my
uncle, you design to remember my exis-
tence. and YOU have come to take me
away, doubtless ~
ssfes, Ronald, have come for you J.; you
are right. Tell your friends good-by; we
must CO."
..A6 indeed. At once?'
.sAt once"
The young man walked straight up to
the clergyman, taking him by the arm
with his sinewy hand. Take away your
peerage. your title, and your Millions
said he. ~ will take for my fortune
enough to live upon with her whom have
chosen. have the family and country of
my adoption. Go back to that foggy Eng
land that do not know. love II am
beloved! What good can places on the
Thames do me, when / have my Basque
forests, and my plains lying in the sun
shine. and the vast dazzling heaven above
my head?
The Rev. James Thornton condescend-
ed 10 smile. He showed his large teeth.
and shook his long hair.
"You are facetiOus, nephew. Allow me
to compliment You on your pupil Monsieur
i Able. Very fne-an excellent educa-
ton. You will make sensation in London.
Ronald. You will be called an eccentric"
The young man bent his brows.
II never Jest, sir and despise jesting
II Is the weapon OF the weak and the cow
ardly. I am stating the question. This is
my betrothed. who will be my wife" He
turned toward Misette, who was looking
curiously at this scene. In tact, she did
not appear anxious like the Able. nor dis
mayed like Nine. Urigaray. No. she was
listening with all her ears, with delight
ed appreciation, which showed itself in
her shining eyes. 1t was not for nothing
that she was the daughter OF an actress.
The dramatic aspect of this unexpected
scene carried her away. And then her
Ronald appeared to her so handsome, so
noble, so proud When he ceased to
speak she flung her arms round his neck
ssIJnxzs Guo that oil an
ing, my Ronald"
eyes upon her. "Ah, she is your be-
A niece or cousin of yours, no doubt, NJ
lie CureP Perhaps also your daughter ?''
added he. turning to Nine. Urigaray
"No. she is my aunt said Misette
thoughtlessly. my own mother is al
artist. She acts in comedy"
This time Mr.. Thornton laughed out
right. The future Lady Hawkesley the
daughter of a woman who showed herself
to the public. half dressed, no doubt. as
all these creatures do. The situation was
really growing amusing, very amusing.
He said to Ronald. but without anger,
~ one would speak to child al see,
nephew, that you are but poorly informed
as to your duty. At your age you have
no rights. am your guardian. took
care to legalize at the Embassy all the pa
pers concerning you. Whether you wish
Il or not, you must come with me. So the
best way will be to avoid scandal and
come without useless resistance. The
Bible says: Woe unto him by whom
cometh scandal Though you are a
Papist you ought to know that. II choose
l can apply to the police to force you from
this house."
Nine. Urigaray let herself fall upon the
sofa. uttering piercing shrieks. Ronald
did not say word. He went to Misette,
who fed into his arms.
"You will not go, Will you Ronald
Promise me you will not GO" said she,
forcing back her sobs.
mo, my child, Ronald shall not GO
answered the Able. "lIis father contided
him to me /; none but his father would
have the right to take him from me. He
being dead, your friend is free. You are
playing sad game here Mr.. Thornton
Nobody in the village will lend you a
hand against me. Take my advice, the
advice Ronald has given you. and go back
to London. DO not separate those who
love each Other and God will be much
pleased with what you do
II have said enough, nj. lie Cure" said
the clergyman, coldly. Il will add that
my time is valuable. Should this young
man persist in his rebellion will apply
TO the police. do not suppose that in
France. any more than with us. ward
has right to resist his guardians author
ity."
This time Ronald did not answer. but
pressing the Abbe's hand: IL am going
among my friends, the smugglers," said
he. 1--WE will see if it please Mr.. Thorn
ton to meet me there" And taking
Misette, whose face. covered with tears,
was like q wild rose bathed with dew,
the youth went out without looking at his
uncle.
The storm was increasing. A high
wind had risen. bending the trees. shak-
ing the houses, driving the black clouds
before it. The two little lovers walked
quickly down the path to Cambo. Ronald
had his plan; it was to 60 to Jose's hut
and set out with him to the Spanish from
tier. Not gendarme would dare to fol-
low him. Besides in the Basque country,
gendarmes and smugglers are on the best
Of terms. When the frontier is so near
it is then to be made use of. is it not? The
smuggler is convinced that it is his right,
and the gendarme is somewhat of his