The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1890-09-03

The announcement Of supper, how-
ever, interrupted the tale; but Nine.
Cheyreul, who had not lost sight of her
proteges and In whose face anger had
given way to triumph, placed them to-
gether at the table.
Perhaps 1t occurred TO Lemourier
that 1t would be as well 10 pay Mile.
Destain the attention Of taking her In
to supper. Butshe was not TO be found.
Show now, Lemourier, what have you
lostp' asked one OF his friends, observ-
ing his perplexed look.
"Where is my--I mean whore is Mile.
Destain2" he responded. 9s
"She went In to supper with Do Bar
zac," said young officer, adding ma
liciously: "He has monopolized her for
the last two hours" g3aa
"Look to your laurels, Lemourier; De
Barzac is no mean rival, y said another,
willing to add to his annoyance.
Gentlemen, supper awaits YOU IL
was Nine. Chevreul who spoke. She
was regarding Demourier with malic-
ious satisfaction. Tho cloud on that
gentleman's brow spread itself over his
face. He could scarcely command his
voice. efs
"Mlle. Destain?"
"She Is at supper"
"She-she has an escort9'
"Tproyided her with an escort, sirP'
~ believe that privilege is mine, mad
ame." a .
pardon me; am her guardiap; I
am also the mistress OF this house and
permit no dictation."
Lemourier was accustomed TO dominate
men, but this lady's high-bred dignity
oyer-awed him and he retired to the
supper-room with q much greater appe-
lite for revenge than for the edibles
spread before him.
A distant view Of his aancee at the
opposite side OF the table added fuel to
his wrath. Her face wore an expression
which he had never seen there before
II was one Of serene pleasure. He OBJ
served the vivacity with which she re-
sponded to her companions words-the
smiles which wreathed the face which
he had never seen without its vail OF
naughty composure. The eye Of jealous
hatred also perceived in De Barzac the
exultant rival and chief cause of his
discontinue, and he resolved to remove
him from his path either by intimida-
tion or furce. But II the viands or bis
plate remained untouched, the wine
cup was not neglected, and when the
party began TO break up, he was in o
mood for any desperate act.
De Barzac was the last 10 depart, and
as he bade his hostess farewell she whis-
pered: Beware OF Lemourier; he is
drunk and jealous" ,
The young man smiled at the sugges-
tion; his heart was too full Of happiness
TO find room for aught else, and he
turned away with a light laugh. The
street was dark and narrow; the light
from the open door of tavern threw o
CLEAN across It's obscurity, and he heard
voices In eager discussion within. Know
ing that the place was the resort Of Le-
mourier and his intimates, he was not
surprised at the uproar, but when within
few PAGES Of the light gigantic figure
emerged from the obscurity and con-
fronted him he knew that no was Ia b
situation whore nothing but courage and
coolness would avail him.
IN. de Barzac, desire the honor OF o
few moments conversation, said Le-
mourier, with drunken effort at COM
posuro which was belied by the ferocious
expression Of eyes glaring out Of dis
torted face. -.
"Call on me tomorrow" replied De
Barzac, sternly; II will listen 10 you
when you are sober"
"You will listen now. am about to
extort promise from you. Mile. Des-
tain"
"Peace, ruffianl your lips shall not
profane that name"
"Hol within therel" shouted the giant;
"bring the swords-bring lights!"
An officer, scarcely more sober than
his superior, brought two rapiers, while
another appeared with brand snatched
from the fire. Several others crowded
10 the door; one of these was sober
enough to notice that De Barzac's left
arm was crippled. But remonstrance
only made the rufiian more ferocious.
"Take your choice" he said, Offering
the hilts OF the swords, and scarcely
had his opponent selected one than he
shouted, "Gudrde ronsi" and began the
combat. The unsteady light Of
the nambeau, added 10 tho fumes
Of wine and his insane rage,
detractod much from Lemourier's
skill as q swordsman, while
De Barzac, cool. collected and com