The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1895-01-12

Uncovered . restaurant ON my way ano
have bad . good meal"
A tho captain descended the narrow
stairs he was much exercised. Surely the
stories he had heard Of the brutality oil
these Prussians must be exaggerated. In
his day when town was taken possession
gave an almost unbridled license. There
was no question Of civility. Simply might
made right.
He found Louise and Suzanne, very pale
and trembling, In the sitting room and
told them his impression as to their I'M
welcome visitors, which went far to tran
quilizo their fears. While converting the
heavy tread of descending footsteps was
heard, and Rudolph Won Armsdorf, In the
red uniform of the kings hussars, entered
l0okcd-tall, fair and manly, with clear
blue eye and sweet expression. As he
bowed there was an astonished look upon
his face.
my daughter Louise, monsieur-lieu.
tenant
s.Von Atmsdorf. At your service, ma
tieinoiselle." Then, turning to the cap
tain, he said: "Sir, I fear you have de-
prived mademoiselle of her room. must
Insist that you permit me to bivouac here
on this couch, and tomorrow will make
other arrangements, leaving my name on
your door ms protection"
Louise looked up shyly. Surely she had
never seen so handsome man. He could
even compare with her brother Henri.
my servant desires to know II he can
be of service In the kitchen. Perhaps your
maid will make him understand, although
no speaks only few words Of French
The matter being explained to Suzanne
she suddenly lost her fears, and presently
there was much laughter heard from the
kitchen.
Rudolph fell asleep dreaming Of Louise
and Louise could not sleep for thinking Of
him.
And so the days went by, these two
young people being continually in one an
Others society, until at last liking fell in.
to loving. What could they do, these two
poor things, helpless In the hands of the
god of lovef And SO 1t fell out that they
plighted their troth with the consent Of
the captain, who was as much delighted as
any one, and 1t was decided that when the
war was over they were to be married.
Certainly no officer In the First army was
so happy AZ Rudolph Won Armsdorf, and
certainly no girl in the department of the
Somme SO joyous as Louise dc Monceaux.
Perhaps 1t was the terrors of war and the
uncertainty Of daily events which drew
those two young hearts closer together
her wild fears for his safety when he went
on duty to the front, his anxiety for her
welfare until his return.
The new year had scarcely commenced
when intelligence was received that Faid-
herbe, with every available man, had &C.
cupied Bapaume, about ~ miles from
Amiens, and that his advance posts were
at Querrieux, some two miles nearer.
That morning Rudolph had been decorat-
ed with the Iron Cross, the proudest dis
tinction that German soldier can earn,
and 1t was in high spirits and with beat
ing heart that he galloped back to Louise
to exhibit that much sought for decora-
ton. While the little party were seated
In the parlor specializing as to how long
France would continue to wage a SEEM
ingly useless war they were disturbed by
an orderly galloping up to the little gar
den gate.
"Orders, ! suppose" said Rudolph, ris-
ing and going out He did not return for
some minutes; then the orderly galloped
away. When he entered the little room,
his face had a strange look, which th0eyes
Of love at once perceived. The story was
soon told. Faidherbe was advancing on
Amiens, there was to be reconnaissance
that afternoon, and the kings hussars were
to lead 1t. Louise was inconsolablc and
was at last carried up stairs by her lover
In q swoon. There was no time to delay,
already the bugle had sounded, and tear
ing himself away Rudolph jumped ON his
charger and joined his regiment.
Two hours afterward the sound of heavy
and continued firing, with the occasional
boom of a gun, was distinctly borne to the
ears of Louise and her father. Terrible
were the moments as they went slowly by.
Would her father 60 and get some news!
Yes, the old captain would. He went on
his errand. 1t was now dark. Except an
occasional shot, nothing was to be heard.
Louise sat in sort of stupor. How long
she sat thus she never knew. She was
aroused by the sound of stealthy footsteps,
the latch was gently lifted, and dark
figure stole in.
Father, is that your" she cried, start.
ing up.
Hush, Louise, for Gods sakel 1t is !
Henri. Pull to the shutters"
Henri, my brotherl' And tho next
moment they were in one another's arms
How came you here, dear? What has
happened"
Then he told her how there had been a
sharp skirmish, that he had been taken
prisoner, but that upon entering Amiens
he had escaped in the darkness and come
to his home for shelter.
"Faidherbe, he continued, advances
on Amiens Tomorrow, and soon the city
will be ours and those dogs Of Germans
In full retreat" ~
''But, Henri, we have an officer quarter
ed here. Ho may DO back at any moment.
You must hyl'
well, don't want to be shot as n spy,
so give me something to eat, and I'll be
Off. shall easily get back. It's as dark
as pitch. Get light and go outside and
keep watch. Don't call any one.'
A good meal was soon before him and
as rapidly dispatched. Then, taking a
stout stick, he called Louise She came in
and carefully closed the door.
"Goodby, my little sister" he said, en-.
bracing her, while she put her arms round
his neck and kissed him. At this moment
he door was thrown open, and Rudolph
Itood at the door, rooted to the spot.
For a few seconds there was dead 81
ence-Louise pale as death, her brother
naughty and erect, Rudolph like statue.
Then the door closed and tho Inter rode |