Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-06-07

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cordIality and profound sensation
Of pity.
We'll. baron. said Cauyagnac
what do you think Of our situation (:
1. seems 70 me to be preaar1ous
enough
Yes. we are prisoners. ana Gcd
knows when We shall leave 4is
place
When we shall leave. The latest
possible period / hope; I have heard
erie. AMI seen preparations which
brighten mp confess
Candles knew not what 70 To- mt
DE said lit would be most unjust 10
make us pay for good Riehou's lean,
I0r we are both innocent Of it,"
Well" said Cauvagnac. "let Us nave
couple Of bottles of that excellent
wine Of Braune of which l lm So
fond. and We will talk over our al
fairs I believe that il was my pre-
dilrction for this wine which made
me ask for the goyern0rship, so I am
punished for my greedinesS But.
baron, do You know who I ann
Captain Cauvagnac, and governor
Of Branne, ! believe
Yes; but 1 was once Baron de Ca
nOlles"
What DO YOU mean, sirT'
"Oh. / took your name to please a
certain fair lady. by whom you have
not been badly received: and lastly
if you wish to hear my real name, it
is Roland de Lartigues, and Nanon is
my sister
You. Nan0n's brother poor fellow -
Yes, indeed, and that by no means
increases my chance OF safety. Nanon
is not beloved by the Bordelais. and If
NJ. de Larochefoucault, who finds out
everything, knows that 1 am her
brother, l have not a chance"
Where is sheE" asked Cauolles
"Ah. poor Nanon; she is in despair
doubtless, not at my arrest, OF which
she knows nothing, but at yours
But tranqullize yourself; NJ. de La
rochefoucault even If he knew, can
have no in will against YOU"
They know at least that the blank
signature came from me, and that this
was the cause Bah! why do they not
bring the wine? There is nothing like
wine 70 make one forget"
al hear steps" said Candles"
"Diable" said Cauvasnac, turning
pale
The gaoler entered but without the
bottles He came in quickly, and
drawing "A paper from his pocket
said, which Of you gentlemen is the
brother Of Nanou dc LartiguesF
on cried Cauvagnac, Il knew that
that was whore they would attack
me" Then turning to the gaoler, and
If it were IE' ne continued
II should tell you to follow me i'm
medately."
But / also said Candles, have
been called her brother"
"Oh." said Cauvagnac, turning
around, lit is not just that you should
be her brother under these circum
stances | have done enough harm al
ready: | do not wish to cause your
death also. Besides, il is but right
that this punishment should fan on
me"
What do you meanE"
1T would be 700 long to tell now.
You see that the gaOler is impatient.
Adieu, then. baron. / trust that You
will not soon follow me. You are in
Il great hurry, my man. Well, If it
must he. adieu! 4 last adieur' said
he. holding out his hand Then look
ing at him with a singular expression,
when you pray" said he, say a
word for me Now, my friend, l am
ready
When they were gone Candles re-
NAMED absorbed in sad reflections.
This manner of carrying of a man by
night without guards and in silence,
was more frlghtful he thought than a
public death i'm the daytime. Still, all
his thoughts were for his companion.
Tor his confidence in Claire was per
feet. and he waited patiently for his
promised deliyerance.
During this time Cauyagnac followed
the -aoler along the corridor; then the
man said, Come on quietly, and walk
fast" ana he took a staircase which
led underground.
ooh" thought Cauyagnac, am l 10
be pushed into some oublette, or what
are they about to do to me? but this
gaolar is alone, his keys are at his
waist; doubtless they would open some
door TO me. ! am stronger than be Is
II could strange him in a minute;
ana he stretched out his hands to put
his project i'm execution when the man
suddenly urnol around and said,
Hush, Did YOU not hear a sound*
Decidedly" thought Cauyagnac,
there is something strange in all
this;' then stopping. he said, Where
are you taking meT
do you not see3 Into the caves
Then he walked quickly on and opened
a door
The riyerw cried Cauvagnac in ter
ror
Yes. can you SWIM
Yes -uo-at least, why do you ask e
Because. II you cannot we shall