The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-11-08

] was about 20 approach 1t when I heard
the sound OF steps within. I retreated
quickly and lay down beside bush which
completely screened me from view. AT
that instant the door was opened and two
men appeared on the threshold.
Hasten. Dessinard." said one of them
in a low dice. I'VE shall await you with
impatience.'
II shall return as quickly as possible"
replied Dessinard. as he passed me. TELL
Marie to have no fears on my account"
Dessiuard walked rapidly to the gate and
disappeared in the gloom. When the sound
of his retrea'ing footsteps had died away.
the man at the door re-entered the house.
after elancing at the weather. which had
suddenly become very threatening. The
flashing of lightning and the low rumble
OF thunder Indicated the approach of a
storm. and the prospect did not displease
me- l INDUCED the hope that while the
storm ragged I might be enabled to act
with less fear of discovery. If the men
within the house were In truth conspiring
10 release the dauphin. nay capture by
them under circumstances indicating that
l was spy would inevitably mean a
speedy death. / therefore resolved TO act
with vigilance and Judgment. two quail
ties spies cannot afford 10 ignore.
The rain began to fall in torrents, and
rising. approached the door and lifted
the latch. To my qualification 1t opened
and forcing IL inward for a few inches I
was permitted to inspect the family H.
lumlned interior of what appeared TO he
q Kitchen. In one corner stood q stove, and
near IL a table upon which fsickered a can
die. Seeing that the chamber was tenant
less took advantage OF peal of thunder
10 open wide the door and cross the
threshold. Opposite me was an open door
leading into a hallway. and as I tiptoed
NAY irsn Z 4 al .hn fs,a
esting violence OF the storm the murmur
OF several voices. a. Of men in animated
debate. One of the voices recognized as
that OF a woman. It's tone was earnest and
not unmusicaI: she seemed 20 he advocat-
ing something 10 which the others ex-
pressed dissent, The almost incessant
crashing of thunder rendered 1t impossible
for me to catch the drift of a discussion
which felt was OF the weightiest import
ancc 10 France and me.
The hallway In which I stood was
judged. about the length OF two commodi-
Gus rooms. and In the forward one OF tina
two the eonspirators were eongregatod. I
looked for the door OF the adjoining cham
her. and presently my hand came in con-
tact with the latch. IL was slightly aiar:
and In the next instant l entered the
chamber and carefully closed the door oe-
hind me. found myself In profound
darkness. hut this did not discomfort me
On the contrary IL afforded me temporary
security for which was truly thankful
To my delight found tina; could hear
the conversation OF the piotters without
difficulty. Some FIVE or SIX men II appear
ed 20 me were engaged I'm the discussion
and tvc Of the voices had a most familiar
sound. As moved toward the partition
dividing the chambers came In con'ac,
with chair. | drew IL forward gently
aud reaching the wall seated myself with
my ears on the aler; 10 catch every word.
My plan Nessieurs' said one. lis "a
carry the lad 10 the temple at night and
with Comm sna Lasue-s assistance mako
the substitution"
NO, ne" interrupted another impa-
tiensly. The prison regulations forbid
any one seeing the dauphin at night
That is true" reSeined "a third. w.
must act in the daytime however franxlt
with danger that may be. What say yosi.
Goninr
was amazed 20 hear that name Co.
min was ore o! the dauphin's keepers ana
J rad hitherto REGARDED him as being or.
Of the most zesious and lncorruptshla
agents 90 the great committee. I knew
him 20 h. humane man. bat did rot
suspect that he would lend himself 10 A
conspiracy 20 Free the aauphin I whss.
tie. softly 30 myself and wondered wha.
influence eouls have been erourh. 20 hear
upon him powerful enough 20 prompt hin,
90 hstray the cause Of the republic
.syou are tight citizen" answers. Co.
min. mo enc - rrsyslegsi 10 see Tire aau-
rhgn az nsSht hence the substitution can
cuty 10 made during the daytime ] havn
a plan which l believe VIII work admir-
ably
Explain cried several voices sirnul
ssrr0usfy.
-whv not disguise the lad ss n Ncus1r
Who calls a. the Temple with an Offering
Of clothing FOR tire saurhsn- l an, or
watch frotn 5 - every afternoon. and I
NIL permit ;ae visitor 10 sce the sisurhia
"a The council chamber. One q yes aaa