Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-02-10

TO her promises as long as it pleases
her to keep them, and devoted to those
she loves, as long as she does love
them / was to have supped with her
this evening, but the duke has banked
me Shall | present you tomorrow
The duke must return 10 Agen some
time or other"
Thank you; / only know Madlle. de
Imtigues by name, and do not desire
to know more Of her"
you are wrong, morbleu! NanOn Is
good creature to know, for many rea-
sons"
The young man frowned.
"Ah, pardon" replied the traveller
astonished, but / thought at your
lge--'
Doubtless, at ms age, such an offer
is not generally rejected; but / am
obliged to continue my journey this
very night
"Ah. pardieui you shall not 90 away,
at all events until l know TO whom
| am indebted for my life"
The young man appeared to hesitate
for an instant, and then said, Il am
the Vicomte de Cambes"
"Ah,' replied the other Il have
heard Of a charming Yicomtess de
Cambes, who has property In the neigh
borhOod OF Bordeaux, and who Is a
friend OF the princess
she is my relation" said the young
man, quickly
Ma fol. ! congratulate you on IT,,
yicOmtc for they say she is incomnara-
bic. hope that If an opportunity
occurs, you viii present me to her.
am the Baron de Candles, captain in
the army, and at present enjoying
leave Of absence, which the Due
d Epcrnon has granted me, at the re-
quest of Madlle. de Larigues."
THE Baron de Cdn0lles!" exclaimed
the young man, looking at him with
some curiosity, for his name was well
known at that time.
You know me-" asked Candles
only by reputation"
"A bad one, | fear; but every one
follows his nature. and | love n gay
.lfe."
You are perfectly free. sir, to live
rs YOU please" replied the yicomte, |
but allow me TO make one observe |
ton"
What is it,"
THAT / fear NJ. le Due d'Epcrnon
viii revenge on Madllc. de Lardgucs,
The disappointment he will meet as
'egards you"
'Diablc' DO YOU think soF'
Doubtless; and although, perhaps, |
not of the best character, she is
woman, and compromised in this IN
stance by you, and you ought to watch ,
over her safety"
"You are right my young Nestor, !
was forgetting Ia the charm of your
my duty as n gentleman. !
We must have been betrayed, and |
doubtless the duke knows all But Ma
non is very adroit and II | can but
give her "a hint ! doubt not she viii
urn the tables ON the duke Come, !
romg man, do you know the art OF /
yarg'
Not yet, replied the yicomte, laugh |
ne, but ! shall probably learn it
where | am going"
Well here Is a first lesson. 1t is
me of our rules, wheu we cannot EN- !
plOy force to use stratagem Nowl
his inn has two doors, one opening
,nto the road, the other to the country;
viii 80 out by the last, make n de- |
our. ana come round to Nanon's house |
which also has a back door"
"Ycs, that they may surprise you
N the house"
Surprise mew
Yes; the duke tired Of waiting in
the road, will come to the house, and
lind you there"
"Oh, but 1 viii only just 90 In and |
come away again"
III YOU once go in, you will never |
come ont again alive You win be sur
prised and killed before her eyes"
bah" said CANDLES, there are
closets"
oh replied the yicomte, in a tone
which conveyed SO much OF mingled
rcproach and shame that Candles look
ed az him with surprise.
The vieomtt felt this searching
glance, and went on in q gayer tone,
"Wcll, perhaps You are right, baron;
go, only be prudent"
No" said Candles, 81 believe you
are right. but what can | dof"
"a letter"
Yes, but who Will take it."
"Have you not a servant? He, inI
case of discovery would only risk n
beating while you would risk your
life
Upon my word, was stupid not
to think ocit Have you pens, ink, and
paper
NO. but you can get them down
stairs
wei then, thanks for your good
advice vjcpmte; I win go and follow
it immediately" and Candles. having
again fixed an earnest look on the
young man. took his leave; while the
vIcomte murmurcd 10 himself. with an
uneasy air. How he looks at met
can he have discovered me?'