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CHAPTER XXII.-(CoNTISuEDJ

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The tears were flowing silently over
the girls pale cheeks. and the lips of
Jules trembled so no articulate words
passed over them. But Emile under
stood well the fervent JOY and gratitude
swelling in either heart. A few mo-
ments only were required for his pre-
parations, final though he intended
them to be. All his valuables were In
the belt around his waist so many
weary months In instant readiness Tor
flight. anyhow, anywhere. he hiled
the basket OF provisions, handed 1t ST.
lently to Jules, took up his cloak, and
a shawl for Chlotilde, and with a part
ing nod to Leon, descended the stairs
The travelling carriage had drawn
crowd around the door. The excite
ment OF the day seemed in no way to
have exhausted itself, and now as the
shadows of evening fell, the streets
were thronged. Wild shouts OF "Vive
la Liberty! Abas Ia Tyrannie! Fiye Ia
Republicw echoed from all sides. Bon
fires and illuminations made the even
ing shadows more weird and ghostly.
The clank Of armed men passing to and
fro constantly resounded through the
shriller uproar
whittier away at this timer shout
ed a rude voice, as a man with HarinS
torch hurried up to the carriage.
The Gray Falcon flies at unwonted
hours" echoed another.
"All hours are suitable for one who
executes the will OF the peoples chief"
answered Emile, haughtily, though at
the same time he exhibited to the gen
darme the passport furnished by
Robespierre.
He thrust his companions into the
carriage and followed himself with ap-
parent nonchalance.
It's all right" said one of the SOL
Ilers. and the word was passed along
lie line.
Then the carriage proceeded. 1t
irove slowly through the city, but once
,ut of the crowded streets the coach
nan cracked his whip. and they dash
I'd along at furious rate.
Scarcely a word was spoken by the
occupants. though every heart was
thrilling with emotion.
Once Emile said gently:
Take all the rest you can now. AT
:er the next change of horses the road
will be rougher."
"Oh, Emile, all fatigue and weariness
seems lifted away from me by magic
SPELL" answered the girl. II seem able
% endure everything now that we have
eft those horrible scenes"
Speak guardedly; there are senti-
lels posted all the way. We shall be
stopped repeatedly. 1t were better for
Tou to seem asleep. even If you cannot
ind genuine forgetfulness."
Jules drew the graceful head to his
shoulder, and presently, despite her as
,urance, Felicie was really sound
isleep.
They were stopped every few miles,
and soldiers came forward carefully
icrutinizing the whole party; but the
dreaded name of Robespierre silenced
Ill doubts. and prevented serious him
trance.
On dashed the gallant horses, and
when the morning crept upon them,
hey had gained the post where the
.hange was to be made. None OF the
party left the carriage, but as speedily
IS possible the jaded, reeking animals
we're removed, and fresh ones harness
I'd in their places.
At length, quite as soon as he had
anticipated, Emile leaped from the car
'iage upon the quay at Calais. A little
English brig was lying away out in the
Itream. The French guards eyed our
party suspiciously. but Emile boldly
presented his priceless passport and
| eigned extreme disappointment at not
,vertaking the objects of his search.
A boat and rowers were instantly
provided. and the three fugitives quiet
| took their seats, and were pushed
tway from shore.
The guards rowed the party toward
he brig.