The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1890-10-08


one OF them drawing his pistol whioh
he fired at De Barzac without effect; and
seeing Major chevreul approaching, the
two Williams turned to fly. But Ariel
snstohed pistol from the belt of tho
fallen man and lred at the fugitives,
one Of whom staggered on few PAGES
80, the battlo is over, without the
aid OF the reserve" said Major Chevreul.
"Let US see who these braves arc"
"This one belonged to Lemourier's
corps" said De Barzac, "a drunken and
qusrrclsome fellow; he spoat much
time in the guard house." gft g4
The group stood gazing at the fallen
man with that strange Interest which
attaches 10 death, when the ahastly
features were suddenly illuminated by
glare Of light which was reflected on
the faces and weapons Of tho group.
Ariel grasped Marden's arm and pointed
upward. The sky was all aglow with
the red light of connagration,r spiral
columns Of sparks and cinders. The
faces OF the three men became liyid
with terror as the appalling truth forced
itself upon them, and without word
they fed In the direction OF the fire.
When Major Chevreul clasped his wife
in his arms with the assurance OF her
safety, his military GOODNESS and doois-
Ion returned; but De Barzac could scaroe-
ly be restrained from rushing into the
smoking ruins 10 perish with the object
OF his love, for there was no doubt In the
minds Of those present that Mile. Des-
tain had met her fate amid tho flames.
Marden succeeded in pacifying his
friend by urging that whilea doubt re.
NAMED he must not yield to despair.
Nine. Cheyreul told how she left her
niece in the drawing room q few min
utes before the fire broke out, who're
she could have escaped by door or win
dow; although she might have Followed
her upstairs and perished, as she hor-
self would havo done but for tho timely
help OF q faithful servant. l.r,
The suspicion which was growing In
Msrden's mind was almost confirmed by
this statement, and after consultation
with Ariel, he took Chevreul and De-
Barzac aside and stated tho case TO
them.
This is part Of the plot" said he,
which included your assassinat ton.
That was foiled by the exertions OF
Ariel; but this has succeeded so iar.
Lemourier Is . cunning william. He Is
absent and thus avoids suspicion as he
thinks; but the negro servant carries
out his plans with the aid OF many nc
oonplieeS Your house, Major, was set
on hrs, and Nine. Nlnon carried of be-
bore the flames gained Roadway. Had
hms. Cheyreul been with her, she
would have been murdered TO insure
her silence. It is your duty to report to
Gen. Nontcalm, to have the negro ar
rested, and every house in town searched
for the young lady. Believe me, she
will DO found; but not amid those
ruins t.t.... |
There is life and hope In your words,
my friond," exclaimed Do Darzac, grasp
ing his hand.
Major Chevreul thought the arrange
ment plausible, but resolved neverthe-
less 20 have the ruins searched 10 re-
movo all doubt.
Mrs. Vernon, who was one Of the first
70 offer sympathy and service, insisted
on Nme. Chevreul sharing her house
during the absence OF her husband, TO
The great relief OF the latter.
When honbcalm was informed OF the
events Of the night he ordered the ar
'est OF the negro, and a search OF all the
houses, ~ suggested by Major Chevreul.
DO also sent for Marden and thanked
aim for his share In the rescue Of De
Barzac from tho assassins. .f |
Not for this only, Mr.. Mardcn,r - said
.he brave Frenchman. "but for many
Icts OF kindness TO her children has
France to thank you, and In her name 1
estore to you your parole and your lib
rty; you are unconditionally free.r
He unbuokled the sword which he
vore. Accept" no said, "this souvenir
rom the representative Of King Louis.
ihould we meet again in peace or war,
he wearcr OF this sword may claim the
riendship Of Montcalm."
Lemourier's negro servant was not
o bo found, and tho search OF
he houses also proved futile; but
he shadow Of despair fell upon the
riends Of Mile. Destain when the
'orkmen who were engaged in clear
ng the ruins discovered under tho floor
I the drawing-room charred and
lackened human skeleton. Then hope
etred, leaving In Its place IN implaca-
le desire for vengeance in the heart Of
ne at least Of the three men who gazed
18th tear-dimmcd eyes upon the sacred
elios.
Then the rappol sounded, the regi-
rent formed on the esplanade, and
mid enthusiastic crios OF "Vive la
ysnoe' ''Vivo Montcalrnl" embarked
n the expedition against oswogo. i,
Tho work of clearing the ruins hay.
lg ceased at the moment that the fear;
u discovery occurred, Ariel impsllsd
7 some motive which no did not dis /
oee commenced search amid the | /
Ehes on the spot where the relics lay,
hich resulted In the discovery OF two
three objocts which he carefully pro-
rived and then turned his steps In the !
rootion Of Mrs. Yernon's house. Later
the afternoon, accompanied by that !
dy, he visited some Of the Indian fam I
les on The shore.
II was decided among her friends that
would be prudent TO ooncosl from ,
me. cheueul tho result OF the search
the ruins, and TO let her cling 10 tho q
'pe Of some day reSouing hor niece {
ON the hands Of her prosecutor. Her