The Red Cloud chief., 1895-07-26

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Pierre?" asked his wife, looking up
from her work with a terrified express
sion on her beautiful c~ountenance.
II was a troublesome time in Paris.
The new government had just issued a
decree that all communists and insur-
gents found with arms I'm their posses
sion should be put to death without de-
lay. The terrible edict was being car
ried out on every hand, and every hour
witnessed the untimely fate of many
an honest. If misguided, heart.
Pierre Lamonte had been among the
most jealous workers against the repub-
lican party before election, and now
that the latter had come into power
he was wanted to answer for his rash
speeches and Incorporate action.
They have just arrested a dozen at
the Hayward and dragged them away
like so many sheep to the SLAUGHTER.
Curse them! 1t was only the thought OF
your sake and tienri's l am almost
firing into their midst"
Hush. Pierrel" cried his frightened
wife, who trembled to think what his
impetuous nature might bring upon
them. you must not talk like that.
Calm your passions until the storm has
'i'Nh 'N'I. IN II rev uiNS, l udTt SdEs
the trouble will be escaped"
II am not so sure of that, Marie" he
replied, showing that her words had not
been without their effect. IL am not a
coward. o know that, Marie, but for
your sake and tfcnri,s | am almost
afraid to remain here
do you think they will follow you to
your home, my hushand?"
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They may be here any moment. and
again 1t is possible that I am safer here
than ] would be elsewhere"
Il AVE a plan, Pierre. why not let
Henri go upon the street and see what
he can learn? Dur boy Is capable Of
taking care Of himself. as you well
know"
Though he was not quite Is. and small
for his age, little Henri had proved on
several occasions that he possessed a
mans ready wit and courage, so his
father willingly allowed him to start
upon his errand. little dreaming of the
fearful consequences 1t was likely TO
incur.
Whistling merrily to give n show of
u%nconcern, Henri left his home. going
swiftly toward the more density popu-
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he went he saw evidence of the reign of
excitement. Men were grouped together
In earnest conversation at almost every
corner. while through the darker streets
and alleys crouching figures could be
seen stealing away in all directions. lie
saw several squads Of armed soldiers
and as he approached the Elyses palace
he was startled by the arrest of half a
dozen insurgents.
Not wishing to be seen too near such
scenes Henri turned off to the left, and
was entering the garden. when he was
startled by the utterancc OF lis fathers
name. Concealed from the speakers
gaze by a thick bush, he heard the other
describe to an officer his own home, with
the added information that his out
lawed parent would be found there AT
that moment.
lie heard the officer say that n squad
Of soldiers would be sent at once TO af-
feet his arrest. when ne was further
startled by the appearance of four fugi-
tives. who were fleeing for their lives
All were armed and they looked like a
desperate party: but seeing an officer
and his men suddenly stopping their es-
cape, they uttered cries of dimay.
All but one threw up his arms and
surrendered after a short resistance.
The exception, catching sight Of Henri's
hiding place. leaped to the spot, and
thrusting his weapon into the fright
ened boys hands, pushed him out into
the pathway OF the excited soldiers.
Before he could offer n word of ex-
PLANTATION Henri found himself borne