Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-11-23
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SPOKE FOR HERSELF.

Martei uu Bols, young man OF Roou
family. but of somewhat limited means,
was, at the breaking out Of the French
revolution. afllanced To the daughter OF
tradesman named Zoulouche--a man OF
wealth. but no principle.
Celeste was pretty, artful ambitious
and treacherous, and when she thought it
to her interest to get rid of her lover she
secretly denounced him, and he was ar
rested and thrown into prison.
Meantime young widow, Nine Ro
maine, who had secretly conceived "A pas
sion for him. on learning n his incarcera.
ton and its cause determined TO save
him. Sh" went TO the jailer, and by means
OF "A bribe, for money was potent in those
days as well as in these, obtained an in
terview Du Bois was surprised at her
visit.
IL have come" she said frankly, "in
the hope that may save life for which
l would freely give my own"
81 do not know as l understand you,
madame - replied the wondering prisoner.
"Probably not, for | am a woman, and
women are sometimes enigmas even to
themselves. will not ask IL you know
me, for you certainly do not, but do you
know my manner"
"Yes; you are Mime. Romaine, widow
OF Jules Romaine, daughter Of Gustavus
D'Auvergne-young, lovely, accomplished
and rich"
ave have 10 minutes to converse in pri-
vate. You must escape from here and fly
from Francel You may be tried at any
hour, and, once tried, you will be con
demned and executed"
"But who so base as TO denounce me,
madamei would know the name of my
enemy, that, if ever do escape, may at
some future time exact reparation for the
injury"
maine. prepare yourself. Martel du
Bois, to hear a terrible truth. Where you
trusted most you have been most basely
betrayed. Celeste Zoulouche is your Sc
cret denouncer."
"Impossibler' cried Du Bois, staggering
under the mental blow. "Impossiblei
Mon Dieui You are but trying my faith"
"We are wasting precious time" said
the other, glancing at her watch. "Be-
lieve what tell you. You will have cor
roborative evidence all too soon"
"Then welcome the guillotinei Why
live in "A world so treacherous and basei"
"But all are not like Celeste Zou-
louche."
"Your own presence here, madame, is
proof Of that. But my faith Is shaken,
and life seems Of little worth"
1--WE should not be too selfish, "rejoined
Nine Romaine hurriedly. Live, Martel,
or one Of your friends will henceforth be
wretched"
"Is it SOP" exclaimed Du Bois as the
truth flashed upon him.
"This is no time for false delicacy,"
pursued the other, with agitation. "Cir-
cumstances bave caused me to betray feel
ings you otherwise might never have sus-
pected, and for which even now l may be
receiving your secret censure. But no mat
ter Let me but know you have escaped
and are beyond the reach OF your enemies,
and can be happy, even should we never
meet again"
"Censure you'll Despise you for trying
to save my lifef Oh. madame, your words
give me painW
oH%ill live them You will escapei"
"If possible, i will. II only for your
sake"
"Quick, then, give ear to my plan.
Here is powder, of which you will take
a small portion at time. 1t will make
you sick; you will look pale. Eat little or
The ph ysician will be called, and you will
be removed : the hospital. Once there,
trust shall be able to effect your escape.
You will obey my Instructions"
"Religiously."
"Then, II your trial should not come on
meantime, you may be saved. l 10 to
watch aud pray and hope. AdieuW
He followed the directions of Nine. Ro-
maine, and the third day after her visit he
was removed to the hospital. Here he fell
under the charge of IA lay sister named Ag-
nes.
81 know all !" she said to him at the
first opportunity. "Julie Romaine Is my
cousin; l am her confdant. We have
agreed upon a bold and novel plan for
your escape. IL Is this: You must seem
to get worse and worse, and at last, at the
proper time, you must feign commissions
and appear 80 die. l will cover your face,
and when tie chief physician comes his
rounds announce your death. II he takes
my word for it, all will be well; il not, we
may fail. That is our risk"
"And suppose he leaves me for dead
what them"
"Then, after dark, will pretend to have
received an order to have you conveyed to
the dissecting room, where you will be
provided with surgeons suit, In which
disguise you must escape"
Near the close of his fourth day in the
hospital Martel du Bois was seen by more
than one person in commissions. An hour
or two later, when the physician made
his rounds, he was covered with a sheet.
"There Is no more need OF you services
here" said Sister Agnes calmly, as she
intercepted him. 1.-THE next patient Seems
worse. Will you be kind enough to see
him at onceS"
The doctor passed on. So far, all well.
1t was quite dark when the body of Du
Bois was borne into the dissecting room.
The attendants retired in haste, leaving
Sister Agnes and lad with him.
"Now, then, here are your garments
Quick ~ said the fair nurse
In less than five minutes the late corpse
looked like very active and important
surgeon.
This lad will guide you-follow himl"
said Sister Agnes hurriedly. "Linger not
moment Adieul Adieuw
Five minutes later Martel du Bois,
guided by youth, was hurriedly passing
through the streets of Toulouse. On the
outskirts of the town the youth led him