The state herald., 1895-01-25
sition, leaning against the porch, and

sition, leaning against the porch, and
looking black as thunder. j.
.'As for you. Houzel, you should
know better. You are better educa-
! tod, and should have moro compass.
sion"
"You have not seeil what 1 have
seenr-th6 Villages burned down, the
people pIundered, the laid ffiade DESC
late by these accursed Germans. THEY
are like wild beasts OF the field, and
should be shot down without mercy. y
And shoulderlng his f0wling-piaco,
he made o movement to leave the
place; then, turning suddenly and en-
eountering the eyes Of his young mis-
trSss;, hi added respectfully,
Forgive iiS, ft&ienioiselle. 1
know have made you angry. But /
shall be close at hand in case you need
hroteotion.", :, ! q ia ;,
allow foolish Sou are! Proteoasiona
from wounded man who perhaps
will die!"
al hope so." returned Houzel. $50
long as h-sath lasts, these vsrmin are
dangerous "
Next morning pr. Huet looked in,
full 81 excitement,
.-i,Sh&Sp work last night; iRademsi-
selie," he said. as he. entered the bed
chamber. I'VE have besteR hack, the
accommodating party OF the Germans. :"
The wounded man sat propped up
With pillows, wide awake, and sub
hiitted quietly ahd without 4 murmur
while the doctor made his exsmind-
tioRa, ,,. i,
Comic. its.is not so bad as I
thought" muttered HuetAi II = " .,
"You thought mo dead man. mon
sieure" said tho German, with agrave
smile. well, after all, / have to
thank You and the lady Of this house
for my life. Your eolntrymeq were
if6linad to finish The last night"
''HImpR!" said Huet, struggling his
shoulders. ~ - VA,
II suppose Unjust consider rmyseH
u prisoner" proceeded the German,
"Certainly; and that reminds me-
the commanding oflicor OF tho district
Insists ON removing you under guard
unless YOU give ytuf parole not to at
tempt to escape, or to communicate
with the enemy"
"Just So" returned the German,
YEARLY. you have my parole"
Blanche followed tho doctor to the
door.
Your generosity was little over
the mark, he said. answering the ques-
ton on her face. That fellow will
bc OH hts legs In day OF two. and
then-yoii will be rid Of him, hope"
The doctors prediction turned out
perfectly correct. Within three days
the German rose from his bed and do
seconded the stairs. He looked pale
and worn. and carried his left arm in
sling, but otherwise was u hand
some fellow. t., , -,
Standing bare-headed at the porch,
he quietly smoked his pipe and sur
veyed the country prospect around
him. As he did so he became con
scious of powerful figure seated
some fifty yards from the chateau,
leaning on fowling piece and regard
ing him intently. Descending the
steps, tho German was approaching
him. when Houzcl uor It WAS hey
sprung to his feet md waved hin
back with an angry gesture.
What is the matter. my fricndP'
asked the officer. quietly. in tn,
French tongue.
IIouzols only reply was scowl o.
savage dislike; but when tho other
made fresh movement toward him
tho keeper again ordered him back.
III sec," he muttered III German
al am prisoner, utter all, and thi'
surly dog is my Ccrborus."
Turning somewhat feebly towart
the chateau. he came face to face will
Blanche. who was descending the ter.
race. lie salu,cd her with deep re
spcct. She bowed TO him ncrvously
and was passing by, when his voice
arrested her.
.'Do not think me impertincnt, frau
lcin; but may | spcak to you' II so
| should like TO thank you for thu
great service you have done me-"
"Do not speak OF II. monsieur" sh'
replied. IL have only done what m,
father would have done, had he beer
here"
Your father is from home, frau
leing"
YES; he Is with the army"
MAY God bring him back TO yo,