The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-15

have foreign wars, with the republic we
have civil wars
Then in a friendly way they began to dis
cuss politics with the calm eommonsense @ Z
reasonable and peace-loying men, agreei,. :,
on the one point that no one would ever be
free. And Mont Valerien Numbered IN
ceasingly, demolishing with its cannon balls
French houses, crushing out French lives,
running many a dream, many Joy, many
hope deferred, Wrecking much happiness
and bringing to the hearts of women. girls
and mothers in France and elsewhere, sor-
row and suffering which would never have
an end.
'It's life" said Monsieur Morisot.
Say rather that it's DEATH" said Mon
sieur Savage.
They started, scared out of their lives, as
they felt that some one was walking close
behind them. Turning round, they saw
four men, four tall, bearded men, dressed
as servants in livery, and wearing fiat caps
upon their heads. These men were cover
ing the two fishermen with rifles.
The rods dropped from their frightened
hands and floated aimlessly down the river.
In an instant the Frenchmen wers seized,
bound, thrown into boat. and ferried
over to the island. tr
Behind the house they had thought unin-
habited was picket Of Prussian soldiers.
A barry giant, who was sitting astride a
chair, and smoking porcelain pipe, asked
them In excellent French if they had had
good sport.
A soldier placed at the feet Of the officer
the net full OF fish, which he had brought
away with him.
mot bad, l see. But we have other fish
TO fry. Listen, and don't alarm yourselves.
You are couple of French spies sent out to
watch my movements, disguised as fisher
men. take you prisoners, and order
you to be shot. You have fallen into my
hands-so much the worse for you. 1t is
the fortune Of war. Inasmuch, however,
as you came through the lines you are GER
tainly in possession OF the password. 9th
erwise you could not get back again. Give
me the word and will let you 60"
The two friends, pallid with fear, stood
side by side. their hands nervously twitch-
ing, but they answered not a word.
The officer continued. mo one need ever
know it, You will go home quietly, and
your secret will go with you. If you refuse
it is death for you both, and that instantly.
Take your choice.
They neither spoke nor moved.
The Prussian calmly pointed to the river
and said: Reflect in five minutes you will
be at the bottom Of that water. suppose
you have families"
Mont Valerien Numbered INCREASINGLY.
The two Freuchmen stood perfectly still
and silent.
The officer gave an order in German.
Then he moved his chair farther away from
the prisoners, and dozen soldiers drew I'D
In line twenty PAGES off.
u will give you one minute" he said,
mot one second more.n
He got up lelsurely and approached the
two Frenchmen. He took Morisot by the
arm and said in an undertone: "Ouick
Give me the word. Your friend will know
nothing. will appear to give way"
Monsieur MOrisOt did not answar
The Prussian took Monsieur Salvage aside
and said the same thing to him.
Monsieur Savage did not answer.
they found themselves once more side by
side.
The officer gave another order; the SOL
diers raised their guns
By accident Morisots glance fell upon the
net full of fish on the ground a few steps
of. A ray of sunshine lit up their glitter
ing bodies, and a sudden weakness came
over him. "Good-by, M. Savage" he
whispered.
Good by, NJ. Morisot," replied M. sauv-
age. They. pressed each others hands,
thrembling from head to foot.
Fire" said the officer.
NJ. Savage fell dead on his face. M.
Morisot, of stronger build, staggered,
stumbled, and then fell right across the
body of his friend, with his face turned up
ward to the sky, his breast riddled with
DdllS.
The Prussian gave another order. His
men dispersed for moment returning with
cords and stones. They tied the stones to
the feet of the dead frenchmen and carried
them down to the river
Mont Valerien Numbered INCREASINGLY.
Two soldiers took Morisot by the head
and feet Two others did the same to Sau-
wage. The bodies swung to and fro, were
launched into space. described a curve and
plunged feet first into the river.
The water dubbed, boiled, then Gained
down, and the little waveiets, tinged with
red, circled gently toward the bank.
The officer, impassive as ever, said, sit is
the fishes turn now."
His eye fell upon the gudgeon lying on
the grass He picked them up, and called
out, "Wilhelml" A soldier in a white cap
appeared, He threw the fish toward him.
Fry these little animals for me at once.
while they are still alive and kicking. They
Will be delicious
Then he began smoking again.