The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1889-07-27
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UNDER MEDICAL ADVICE.
A Story of the Franco
Prussian War.
BY ROBERT BUCHANAN.
CHAPTER VII.

As she approached the bedside she
started and almost u tered a cry. The
wounded man had turned upon his pill
lew, and with his eyes wide open was
steadfastly regarding her. His expression
was cold and straSge,s yet not altogether
without gentleness. With low moan he
moved his hand as if to extend it'toward
her, but, faint With the effort, he sank
back, sighing painfully.
Trembling with agitation, she drew
near and gently arranged the pillow be-
meath his head AS she did so. he turned
his eyes again upon her.
The Doctor thought l was insensible,
he murmured; @but~I-I was listening.
Now that we are alone, accept my blessing
and my thanks for your sweet charity
Hush! compose yourself, replied the
girl. DO rot excite yourself, monsieur.
Your life perhaps depends on perfect rest. :"
May-may | kiss your hand2"
Without hesitation she placed her hand
close to his lips and suffered him to touch
it with them. She could feel his warm
tears and her own began to flow again in
sympathy.
Heaven bless you'll" he said "Yonder,
beyond the Rhiue, maiden like yourself
Is waiting and watching for her BROTHER
pretty maiden, with sunny golden hair
axe yours, frauleln-
DO not weep" said Blanche; soon you
will be well, and then-you will return to
her, monsieur.
His eyes closed and his head fell back
,lJon the pillow, mutterinE and murmur-
ing to himself in his own tongue. Blanche
saw that he was in much pain. Obeying
the Doctors instructions, she carefully
spoaged the wounded arm, and very soon
The young officer Il into tranquil sleep.
Meantime there was much excitement
and grumbllng down below. HouZel stood
in the porch, leaning on his gun, and sur
rounded by his dogs, interviewing Hubert
and the other servants. There was but
one opinion-that this entertainment of
one of the enemy was an ugly and an TN
lucky business.
There is but one way to serve such
cauaille!" cried Hubert He should have
been knocked on the head at once"
They should have left me to take care
of lim!" g.owled the keeper Il know
how TO settle vermin.
lie started and changed colo; for his
young mistress stood on the threshold,
pale and indignant,
Silence, Houzell" she cried. IF my
father were here no would do as | have
done. Hubert, go TO the kitchen-go all
of you"
Muttering anon themselves, the ser
wants retired. Houzel kept his post on.
leaning against the porch and looking
black as thunder.
As for you, Houzel, you shonld know
better. You are better educated, and
should have more compassion"
i have 10 compassion for himi" re-
turned the keeper. He has no right to
be in this house
And shouldering his fowling- piece, he
made movement to leave the place;
then, turning suddenly and encouutering
the eyes of his young mistress, he added
regretfuily:
Forgive me, mademoiselle. l know
have made you angry. Butt shall be
close at hand in case you need protection. .
And lifting his hat, the keeper moved
from the door, followed by-his dogs.
The night was an excit ng one to
Blanche. She scarcely closed&yr eyes
Next morning DR.. Huet looked in, full
of excitement
pillows, wide-awake and slim teed quiet
ly and without murmur' while the Doc
tor made his examination.
Come, it is not so bad as | thought. "
mutered Huet
Il suppose | must consider, myself a
prisoner, proceeded the Gtrmah'
Certainly; and that reminds me-the
commanding officer of the district insists
on removing you under guard unless YOU
give your parole not to attempt to escape
or to communicate with the enemy."
just so, returned the German, wear
lily. You have my parole.
Blanche followed the Doctor TO the door
Your generosity was a line over the
mark, he said, answerin he-question on
her face. That fellow will be on his legs
IN day O. two, and then you Will be rid
of him, | hope.
The Doctors prediction turned out per
fectiy correct. Within three DAYS the
German rose from bis bed and descende /
the stairs. He looked pale and worn, and
carried his lett arm IN sling, but other
wise handsome fellow.
Standing bareheadcd ut the porch, he
quietly smoked his pipe nnd surveyed the
country prospect moand hun. rs he did
SO he became conscious OF . powerful fig
IRE Sc ted some fifty yards from the
chateau, leaning on a fowling-pie and
regarding him intentIy. Descen ling the
steps, the German was approaching him.
when Houzel (for II was he) sprang to his
feet and waved him back with IA angry
gesture
What Is the matter, my friend?7 asked
ih3 oilcer, quietly, IN the French tongue.
Houzels only reply was a scowl of saw
age dislike; but when the o.her made a
fresh movement toward him the keeper
again ordered him back
i see, he muttered in German Il ain
prisoner, after all, and this suriy dog is
my Cerf erus.
Turning somewhat feebly toward the
chateau, he came face to face with
Blanche, who was descending the terrace.
lie Slluted her with deep respect. She
coWed 10 him neryously and was passing
by, " hen his voice arrested her.
DO not think me impertinent. fraulein;
but may speak to You? If so, | should
Ike to th7nk Won for tie great service you
have done me
Do not speak of it. monsieur, " she re-
piled. | have only done what my father
would have done had he be Il here"
Your father IS from home. fraulein?'
Yes. he Is with the army"
May God bring him back to You safe
ly! He should be a proud and happy
man to have so good and beautiful a
daughter
He glanced round as he spoke and met
the eyes of Houzel, who had reseated
himself and was straining his ears to
catch the words Of the conversation.
Il am under guard, perceive. said the
German, with a quiet smile May l as k.
IS that gentleman a solder? By his
dress
That is only Houzel," interrupted
Blmche- He is my fathers forester:
aud # he is guarding any one it is my
self
Indeed But that fear to give Won
offense. l should say that Herr Houzei is
not very amiable
He is faithful, replied Blanche. gen
lily.
4 good dogs virtue, said the German
Struggling his shoulders. But | do not
wonder that he Is faithful to you"
Houzel. who heard every word. shook
ike leaf, but made no other sign.
CHAPTER VIII.
THE FORESTER
lr the edge of the woods of Grandpre
not far fomthe sTot where Blanche de
travrolles had first encounterel the Ger
man officer, stood a one-storied COTTAGE
looking seaward toward the cliffs. In
summer time wild roses and ereepers Gov
cred the porch and overtime the Windows