Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-15
CHAPTER XXH.-tC0NTINuED.l

CHAPTER XXI. CONTINUED
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 we'll 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 for
fight, anyhow, anywhere. He filed
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 give
la Liberty! Abas la Tyrannie! Vive la
Republic| echoed from all sides. Bon
fires and Examinations 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 rude voice, as a man with haring
torch hurried up to the carriage.
1.-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.
cts all right" said one of the SOL
diers, and the word was passed along
the line.
Then the carriage proceeded. 1t
drove slowly through the city, but once
out Of the crowded streets the coach
man cracked his whip, and they dash
I'd along at a 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
ter the next change of horses the road
will be rougher."
"0h, Emile, all fatigue and WEAKNESS
Ieems lifted away from me by magic
spell" answered the girl. II seem able
10 endure everything now that we have
left those horrible scenes"
Speak guardedIy; there are senti-
nels posted all the way. We shall be
stopped repeatedly 1t were better for
you to seem asleep, even if you cannot
find genuine forgetfulness."
Jules drew the graceful head to his
shoulder, and presently, despite her as
surance, Felicie was really sound
asleep.
They were stopped every few miles,
and soldiers came forward, carefully
scrutinizing the whole party; but the
dreaded name of Robespierre silenced
Ill doubts, and prevented serious him
ORANGE
On dashed the gallant horses, and
when the morning crept upon them,
they had gained the post where the
change was to be made. None Of the
party left the carriage, but as speedily
as possible the jaded, reeking animals
were removed, and fresh ones harness
ed in their places.
At length, quite as soon as he had
anticipated, Emile leaped from the car
rage upon the quay at Calais. A little
English brig was lying away out in the
stream. The French guards eyed our
party suspiciously, but Emile boldly
presented his priceless passport and
Ieigned extreme disappointment at not
1vertaking the objects of his search.
A boat and rowers were instantly
provided, and the three fugitives quiet
ly took their seats, and were pushed
away from shore.
The guards rowed the party toward
he brig.