Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-06-14

pass, which they We're about to do,
when Il voice behind them cried
Number one is empty; the other
prisoner is not i'll his room, and can
not be found
All started at this, and the duke eX-
tended his hand to stop NJ de Ca
nolles. Claire turned pale. Come,
Candles" she said, ''let us be quick"
Pardon madam" said the duke,
but l must beg Of you few mo-
ments' patience. Let US clear up this
mistake first"
Candles turned pale in his turn.
But, monsieur" said Claire, why
must we wait? Madame la Princesse
has signed the release of VI. de Ca
nolles by name; here is the order"
Doubtless, madam, l do not deny
its validity, but it will be equally good
in a few minutes"
M. lie Due" said the captain Of the
guard, who had been sent to make in
quiries, ''Our search has been fruit
less; the prisoner is not to be found;
the head turnkey has also disappeared,
and his child, whom we have Dues
toned, says that his father and the
prisoner went cut by the secret door
which leads to the river"
ooh, OH" said the duke, IAN escape
Do you know anything of this, NJ. de
CanOIleS:"
At these words Candles OWNED all.
That NanOn had watched over him,
and that it was he who had been sent
for, under the name of the brother of
Madlle. de Lartigues, and that eau
vagnac had found liberty when he ex-
pected to have found death. He
pressed his hands to his head, and
nearly tainted, but seeing the terror
Of Claire he made an effort, and re
covered himself.
"Shut the DOORS" cried the duke,
this must be cleared up"
But, NJ. lie Due" said Claire, you
will not act against an order of the
princess?
mo, madam, but I think she should
be told of what has passed. l will not
go, or you might think that [ infiu-
enced her. But go yourself; you are
the best person"
Lenet made a sign to Claire mo, /
will not leave him." she said.
- will CO." said Lenet, "come with
me, captain, or you, NJ. lie Due"
Very we'll; I will go, meanwhile
Il ey can continue the search
Candles and Claire were left in a
stat of alarm not easily to be de
scribed. He, however, summoned all
his strength to support her, while she
chung to him with an air Of anxious
tenderness. The captain who had re-
ceived his orders from the duke, spoke
low to his man; but, nevertheless, Ca
nolles, who was listening attentively,
heard him say, I'VE must find some
means of getting her away"
Instinctively he tried to draw away
his arm, but she chung to him, and
cried, "Oh, why do they not search
again; it is impossible that he can be
gone"
They are searching, madam. The
gaOler has every motive to seek WE'LL
for the responsibility rests on him"
Mon Dieu" cried Claire; land Lenet
does not return"
Patience, dear Claire, he has scarce
ly gone yet
"Oh monsieur" cried she to the cap
tain, conduct us to the princess [ en-
treat. That can do no harm; she will
see us, l will speak to her, and she
will confirm her promise"
You are right, madam" said he,
Selling the idea eagerly go yourself
you have the best chance Of success"
What do you think, Candles? What
shall I dO?"
GO" said he, making an immense
effort She quilted his arm, and went
a few steps, then returned, and cried,
ooh, no! l cannot leave you"
At this moment the door opened.
ooh, thank God, they have returned"
she continued. They entered-the duke
unmoved as usual-Lenet with his
bling. At the first glance which he
exchanged with him, Candles saw
there was no hope.
"Weu?" cried Claire, making a move
ment SO vehement toward Lenet, that
she dragged Candles with her.
The princess" stammered Lenet,
feels herself embarrassed"
What does that mean?"
1T means" said the duke, that she
wants to see you"
us that true, NJ. Lenet?'
Yes. madam" faltered he.
But he-Canolles?'
He will return to prison till you
bring back the answer" said the duke.
will you stay with him, Lenet?''
Madam"
"Nill you stay with him?' repeated
she.
II Will not quit him."
You swear to me%'
Mon, Dieuv' murmured Lenet,
"since the one is lost, let me at least
spare the other. / swear, madam"
said he, aloud, putting his hand to his
heart, which seemed ready to break.
Candles felt a mist pass over his
eyes, but he drew her toward him,
kissed her, and whispered ASK earn
estly, but without meanness. I wish
to live for you, but with honor