Passaic City record., 1891-06-20
'TViiztLife and Death
UNDER MEDICAL ADVICE.
A Story of the Franco.
Prussian War.
BY ROBERT BUCHANAN.
CHAPTER VII.
THE WATCH DOG.

was cold and strange, 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, signing 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 was insensible,ps
he murmured; but II was listening.
Now that we are one, accept my blessing
and my thanks for your sweet charity
Hush! COMP ose Yourself, replied the
girl. do Lot 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 Rhine, maiden like yourself
is waiting and watching for her brother
pretty maiden, with sunny golden hair
like yours, fraulein."
aDo not weep, said Blanche; soon you
will be we'll, and then-you will return to
her, monsieur"
His ewes closed and his head fell back
upon the pillow, muttering and murmur-
ing to himself in his own tongue. Blanche
saw that he was in much pain. Obeying
the Doctors instructions, she carefully
sponged the wounded arm, and very soon
the young officer fell into tranquil sleep.
Meantime there was much excitement
and grumbling 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 un-
lucky business.
There is but one way to serve such
canaillel" cried Hubert. HE should have
been knocked on the head at once"
They should have left me to take care
of him!" growled the keeper. Il know
how to settle vermin."
He started and changed color; for his
young mistress stood on the threshold,
pale and indignant.
SILENCE, Houzel!" she cried. IF my
father were here he would do as have
done. Hubert, go to the kitchen-go, all
CT yo..
Muttering among themselves, the SER
wants retired. Houzel kept his posito
leaning against the porch, and looking
black as thunder.
+As for you, Houzel, you should know
D6tltT. LOU dIt D6ltcr cuuCdbOu, dAQ
should have more compassion
Il have no compassion for him!" re-
turned the keeper. He has no right to
be in this house."
And shouldering his fowling- piece, he
made a movement to leave the place;
then, turning suddenly and encountering
the eyes of his young mistress, he added,
regretfully:
Forgive me, mademoiselle. I know
have made you angry. But 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 exciting one to
Blanche. She scarcely closed her eyes.
Next morning DR.. Huet looked in, full
of excitement
The wounded man sat propped up with
pillows, wide-awake. and submitted quiet
ly and without murmur while the Doc
tor made his examination.
Come, it is not so bad as thought. /"
muttered Huet.
Il suppose / must consider myself q
prisoner, proceeded the German.
Certainly; and that reminds me-the
commanding officer of the district insists
on removing you under guard unless you
give your palole 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 little over the
mark, " he said, answering the question on
her face. That fellow will be o his legs
in day or two, and then you will be rid
of him, hope"
The Doctors prediction turned out per-
fectly correct Within three days the
German rose from his bed and descended
the stairs. He looked pale and worn, and
carried his left arm in sling, but other
wise handsome fellow.
Standing bareheaded a. the porch, he
quietly smoked his pipe and surveyed the
country prospect around him. AS he did
SO he became cons scious of powerful fig
ure seated some fifty yards from the
chateau, leaning on fowling-piec and
regarding him intently. Descending the
steps, the German was approaching him,
when Houzel (for it was he) sprang to his
feet and waved him back with an angry
Uastnra
What is the matter, my friend?" asked
the officer, quietly, N the French tongue.
Houzers only reply was q scowl of saw
age dislike; but when the osher made a
fresh movement toward him the keeper
again ordered him back.
Il see," he muttered in German. Il am
prisoner, after all, and this surly dog is
my Cert erus.
Turning somewhat feebly toward the
chateau, he came face to face with
Blanche, who was descending the terrace.
He ,luted her with deep respect. She
bowed to him nervously and was passing
by, when his voice arrested her.
do not think me impertinent fraulein;
but may 1 speak to you? If so, I should
like to thank you for the great service you