The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-12-10

us. Some, furious at the double trea-
son, plunged their swords into their
breasts, while others blind-tolded their
horses and precipitated themselves
into the waves.
But you-you, my son, how did you
escape?"
"Our division covered the landing
place. We sought to defend our breth-
rem. Some boats were sent by the
fleet, but too late. Only few could
reach them. We fought as long as we
could. Our rescue was impossible; we
We're compelled to surrender. Som
breuil offered his life for his soldiers.
His magnanimous offer was not ae-
cepted. We were surrounded on all
sides, brought to Array, and thrown
into the prison. A few OF Jus could escape
in the general tumult."
"Thank God you escaped"
Paul nodded assentingly.
"Will these unhappy men be sacri-
ficed?" asked Louise.
"Undoubtedly."
Notwithstanding their surrender"
exclaimed Marie.
"Hoche would respect it" answered
Paul. But there is Tallien. Away
with these sad remembrances. How
happy l am to be with you againl"
''And you shall not leave u.s." said
Madame de Turgis, warmly. "H nee
essary, we will hide you so that you
cannot be found even if a whole army
came to look for you. 1t is to be
hoped that better times will come. The
general opinion is that peace will soon
be declared. Then the wish of my
heart will be fulfilled" She glanced
meaningly at Paul and Louise, the
warm blood rushing to the cheeks of
the latter. 1--WE will live united in
this spot where your father and l
have spent so many happy days"
Paul made an attempt to smile, but
the expression of pain that fitted
over his features did not escape his
sisters eyes. He kissed his mother
hand, saying:
If your happiness depends on
"Only on you, my son. Therefore,
be careful; then everything will be
well. But you are tired and drenched
by the rain, and it is already eleven.
Notwithstanding the Joy feel at see
ing you, would not rob you of your
sleep. Tomorrow, my child we will
see each other again."
The young man seemed to obey I'M
willingly. He paced the room several
times, looked at the pictures and fur
niture. which he had not seen since he
was child. He bent over Louise s
work.
"Is this for me, dearest?" he asked.
EYES," she answered; "mother and
Marie have also worked for you"
''My dear Marie,' said Paul:
He turned toward his sister, exchang-
ing look of deep sympathy with her.
Had she seen Alright, or was it only a
delirium? She thought his eyes were
moist.
He suddenly stepped up o his moth
er and kissed her goodnight. He en-
braced Louise and Marie most fer
vently, and quickly left the room, as
though through forcible resolve.
Madame de Turgis and Louise also
retired to their rooms, while Marie re-
manned to attend some trivial matter.
Insuppartable thoughts crowded upon
her, What was the horrible fear that
clutched her heart-that stopped
her breath. Was her brother in dam
ger?
She slowly assembled the stairs lead
ing to her room. Having arrived there,
she longed to see Paul once more. She
stepped out on the balcony and soft
ly approached his windows. The cur
tains were drawn back. Her brother
knelt beside his bed His hands were
clasped above his head, as if uttering
passionate prayer. Marie listened
intently; she heard deep-drawn sobs.
At last he raised himself his face was
deadly pale He set a small alarm
clock, and placed it on the table: His
sister did dare to disturb him. She
returned to her room. AS soon as she
had entered there was knock at her
door, and Henri, the old servant, ap-
peared:
sWhat is the matter? What has
happened to my brother2" she asked
with half-stifed voice.
nOh, mademoiselle, you alone can
save him; YOU. alone can keep him
from going yeu-se dearly love"
"What is it? Speak, HenriI''
"He will be shot tomorrow if you
do not prevent it,. The prisoners in
ARRAY were sentenced to-day; to-mor-
row a. daybreak they will be shot at
"And my brother?'
"He also is sentenced to death; but
he gave his word of honor to return ii
he was allowed to see once more his
beloved ones. Mathew, the groom,
has been in Aurag: There he has heard
oil the particulars: How shall be be
saved9 What is to be dene?'
HE gave his word OF honor" she
said in slow, measured tones; sthe
promise of a nobleman must bs kept"
"He will not break it. This even
ing he said to me: Henri, wake me at
Jour o'clock; be careful that no one
will be disturbed l have promised
to do it. / must wake him to meet
his death-the son OF my mistress,
the child | have worshiped as an idol!
Q God, why did yeA not spare US
this!'
While the old man was thus lament
ing, Marie's face flushed, her figure
seemed to grow more erect. She sur
yeyed herself in the opposite mirror
with something akin to pride. Then
she said, quietly;
any brother must not die; he shat
not die, Do not awake him-every-
thing will be we'll"
II will do just as you say, MAIDEN
oiselle. What would your mother do
if she did not possess him?"
Henri left .h.ar. His fears were al.
layod by the Tranquil! words of his
mistress. Marie felt that there was
but one course lsft. ,Yes-she would
succeed. The moments we're precious;
it was already past midnight. She
seated herself ut the table and wrote
few lines, leaving them Nnseaalqed
She cut off her heavy mass OF dark
hair and placed it beside the note.
Then she stole noiselessly into PauPs
room. He was sleeping soundly, being
coaapletely exhausted after the exer.
tions OF the day. She stepped softly
to his bedside, 'gazsa on him with in
effable fondness. kissed him watll G