The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-11-30
c 0 N D E M N E d.;
The Story of . Galley Slave.
Adapted from the popular play, "a CELE.
GRATED CASE"
CHAPTER ~.
THR KINGS OWE.


front OF the coloneps tent. That officer
had called his men together to announce
the result Of the days lighting, and to
compliment them for their brave conduct
and noble deeds. 1t was an old story with
the regiment; Fontenoy was but another
blossom added to their crown. Colonel
DAubretot. had not, however, finished his
little speech.
NJ am told" he said. drawing himself
up to his full height, and looking proudly
at the attentive ranks. 'that member Of
this regiment has again distinguished
himself personally. During the final
charge on the English center, when our
men were swept down by hundreds. this
man came out Of the struggle carry
ing an English flag. Let him present
himself"
There was an opening made in tho
ranks. and tall man, holding discolored
nag, advanced in front Of the small group
OF officers. IL was Jean Renaud. A shout
went up when he was recognized.
Colonel d'Aubretot received the flag,
and spoke aloud 10 the listening guards.
"Jean Renaud, accept this, and thank
; you in the name of His Majesty Louis XIV.
The king shall hear of it without delay.
and will, no doubt, reward you for the
courage and fidelity you have shown in
his service"
Another shout for the king, and still
another for Jean Remand, applauded the
colonels speech, and then the men were
dismissed.
Like most deserving persons. Jean Re.
maud had no words with which to thank
his comrades. Colonel DAubretot, how
ever, called him aside, and in low voice
congratulated him on his achievement.
'There is no doubt, Jean. but that you
will have your promotion now. The king
will take an interest in your advancement.
The countess will be delighted when she
hears of this brave deed. ! shall take
great pleasure in describing this scene to
her"
The colonel pressed the soldiers hand,
and then returned TO bis tent. Jean was
now surrounded by an excited crowd, all
eager to hear the particulars Of the cap.
ture. Scattered here and there on the
camp grounds. the men related the expe-
rience Of the day. It was q lovely scene.
The "Kings Own had raised their tents
on little eminence that commanded
q fine view Of the field. In front stretched
the line of redoubts. now broken and PEN
etrsted by the desperate charges Of the
English during the afternoon. aud, be-
yond that again, the declivity down which
the Irish brigade had pursued the flying
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exhausted allies.
A full account of the irish charge was
being noisily given to little group Of the
guards BY q tall looking man, who, al
though wearing the same uniform, spoke
with decidedly Irish accent.
"And what were you doing in the Irish
Brigadef- asked Jacques Latour, in evil
dent surprise. ~ thought you belonged
10 ns." fW WM
.well, and SO do. But you see. we
were on the retreat, and just then heard
the Irish cry as the brigade came march
ing up the hill. Sure. You wouldn't have
me see the boys winning everything be-
fore them, and not have q hand inf l
turned back, and we soon had the red.
coats running before us"
"But, ORourke, how did you get backf
I saw you on horse" said one Of the
men, laughing at the recollection.
"Why, got lost in the smoke, do you
see, and didn't know which way 10 turn.
Just then heard the colonel calling out
to me. 'ORourke,' says he, get up be-
hind, says he Faith will says I and
sure he brought ine safe back to the regi-
ment. He saved my life, and now he can
have me to take care Of for the rest Of my
days"
There was general laugh, and prop
.osition to drink the colonel's health.
which was accepted, and the men saunter-
ed off toward distant tent, .Renaud did
not follow them. Throwing himself on the
ground, near one Of the fires, he gave
himselfup 10 dream Of home and happi.
ness. Physically worn out after the long
days struggle, it was sweet to lie quiet
and reflect on what might follow the days
well-pcrformcd duties.
Promotion would he welcome and graft
flying TO his ambition; but he had long
looked forward to getting bis discharge
from the regiment, and settling down to
n quiet life and tilling his own ground.
The three hundred gold bais was little
fortune, and, properly handled would in.
crease his small possessions beyond his
widest hopes. Then he thought Of Mad
clciue, her unusual depression on the pre-.
vious evening, and the lingering farewell
On the hill where he had left her. Mean.
while, Colonel d'Aubrctot had been dis.
turbed by the entrance Of the guard, and
the information that stranger desired 10
speak with him.
Several OF his officers were in the tent;
all had been discussing the hard-won VIC
tory. Colonel d'Aubretot invited them to
remain; and in few minutes the senes-
cbal entered The mans appearance in
dicated that something OF an unpleasant
nature had occurred, and Colonel fAu-
bretot grew uneasy.
"well, SIR he said. 'you wish to speak
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