The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-05-17

you or otherwise" she returned, in Il
voice made firm by her fears. Il am
here to save one whom I love, and
will do so at the risk of my very life
ITSELF"
Foolish girlr' he cried-"you are on
a useless errand! Think you, Sir Basil
will listen TO you now, after you have
thus shameleSsly behaved yourself! You
have forfeited all claims to be heard
by him on any subject. But l will
be revenged on you for this!-oh, will
have an ample and terrible revenge!
Saying which, the creole approached
her: but flashing blade in Gertrude's
uplifted hand checked his steps, and
for time fixed him in astOnishment
and awe.
Let me pass you uninterrupted, or
my blood or yours may probably stain
the floor" Gertrude said, her raised
hand graSping still tighter the gliSten-
ing weapon, her cOuntenance full of res
Olution.
"Whither would you go?' he asked,
doggedly.
That piece of information is not for
your earl retOrted she, with whole
changed manners. 1T is enough that
/ claim a free passage hence; and If
such be refused me, that I shall force
itr
"PShaww exclaimed Warrington, re-
covering his self-posSesSion. What can
your weak wOman'S fingers do against
these" And as he thus delivered him
self, he held alOft his own two muScu-
lar hands, and shook them in the air.
You know the consequences which
await your opposition to my will; there
fore, you will do we'll to depart with
me at once before the dOmeSticS are
astir, and by the door of the southern
wing, through which door you effected
your entrance, and 1 mine! Comet"
Il will not stir, save at my own will
and pleasure, and then I will direct my
step withersoever I please! l do not
fear you-you have done yOdr worst"
You forget! have not yet informed
against Sir Basil Dovetree! l have
not vet published the fact of his being
the destroyer of Roger Baldrick, your
somewhile lover, whom you, all tickle
as you were"
"Peace-peace! in mercy's namew
Gertrude cried, her whole frame shud-
dering with terror. "Therew she add
ed, throwing down the knife, ''spare
him and will be your slave forever"
Warrington smiled, took UP the Wea-
pom, and put it away. Then he uttered
the word "Come" and quitting the
room, led the way down the private
staircase, Gertrude mechanically follow
ing him, inwardIy resolving that the
arms of death should encircle her rath-
e: than those of the detestable creole.
He conducted her across the neighbOr
ing plantation. By so doing quickly
reaching the highway, where lie had
a man and couple of horses awaiting
him.
Mount" he said, at the same time
lifting Gertrude into her saddle. you
can find home on foot, Dempster," he
continued. addressing the man, who
nodded assentingly; then, touching his
companions horse with his whip, War
ringtOn started off With her by his side.
They proceeded at brisk gallop.
Gertrude's hood had slipped off, and
her unbound hair was floating in the
chill morning breeze. Her face had
grown haggard, aud her eyes shone
with a strange unnatural lust-e, which
gave to her whole countenlnce a GER
tain wild expression, such as it had
never worn till now.
She did not ask him whittier they
were journeying-sh did not ask him
a single question; she was too heavy
hearted to utter a syllable; besides
which, her thoughts were full of him
who had received her-fuu of guilty
Sir Basil DOvetree.
Suddenly Gertrude's horse halted,
and refused to move a step further,
kicking and plunging every time the
creole struck him with the whip.
He has something in his foot" War
ringtOn observed. 1T will be almost
useless to urge beast in such a con-
ditiOn; nevertheless, he must be made
to walk along. l shall be able to man.
age him better than you will; so alight,
and [ will remove your saddle to my
horse, and mine to yours"
This being done, Gertrude mounted
her companions Steed, he hers; and
once more they proceeded along, very
slowly this time, the lame animal stout
ly refusing to move more than step
at time.
Warrington chafed considerably at
this unavoidable delay; but all his chat
ing availed him nOthing-it only rem
dered bad matters worse.
Turning the corner of a road, they
came suddenly in sight of a lone horse
u1du, at AOAA 0pCNO3 CfCAJ AAO-
ment bringing him nearer and nearer
to themselves.
Warrington, busy with his limping
steed, took no heed of the advancing
horseman; but Gertrude, attracted by
something familiar in his bearing, kept
her gaze fixed upon him.
Presently Warrington looked UP, and
uttered an exclamation of surprise. Sir
Basil DOvetree, pale with rage, con-
frOnted him.
"Miscreant" cried the young baronet,
drawing forth a pistol and presenting
it at the creole. "At length 1 have
Overtaken you, madam" he continued
satirically addressing Gertrude, with
out Withdrawing his eyes from War
ringtOn. II am sorry to interrupt you
on your journey; but I have an account
to settle with your amiable companion
here, whom 1 cannot suffer to go hence
until he has received his due in full
You shall both die-for you have, both
of you, deceived and wronged mel"
And with these words, Sir Basil fired;
but his arm was suddenly thrown up,
and his bullet only penetrated the bark
of tree hard by.
Gertrude was on his breast Fly,
Basil!' she cried-"let us fly together!
This man''-pointing to Warrington
':is striving to destroy us both! He has
threatened to-Oh, heavenI. 1 dare
not repeat what he has threatened to
do. But heed him not; will cling to
you through everything. Let us fly,
Basil-let us fly from him for ever!''
"Begone! returned he, thrusting her
from him, and looking at her disdain-
fully. Il have nothing to say to one
so cunning and false as you; it is with
your companion that must parley::''
''But he is your enemy, Basil
III know as much. y