Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-12-31
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I IemeH DerInS InaL those Ola Appeals mac
lost their power. He had claimed
equality, the power of rising by worth
Of character. the right to be men, the
naughty refusal 70 bend the neck OF
slaves: but now the wild heart of laT-
Iessness asked for nothing but revenge
and triumph, blood and crims. His
words were eloquent, and he took care
to refrain from appeals to their bru-
tality, but he dwelt adroitly on the
watch-cry, Equality, liberty" and all
around applauded heartily as he de-
scended.
You are just the man we wantY'
cried NJ. ere, coming forward with
outstretched hands.
Emile could scarcely control his
ehudder of disgust, but he shook
hands heartily and answered with the
most apparent delight:
Il am ready for the work. The
whole people must come forward-and
behold! France is freel Might you be
the loyal worker for the people my
comrade has been speaking of-are
you citizen Pierre?"
THE very one; and 1 am proud to
meet the Gray Falcon" Arm in arm
M. Pierre and Emile walked into res
taurant for breakfast. I'm on the
scent of a nice brace of aristocrats,"
said the former confidentially, as he
disposed of one huge morsel after an
other; they escaped when the chateau
was burnt in the most Internally mys-
ferrous way, but I shall have them yet.
1 shall expect much help from your
sagacity. You people in Paris must
have got well trained by this time.
How go affairs?"
"Prosperously; there is not the
slightest doubt Louis will be beheaded,
and the Austrian wife will follow.
There is one danger. We may get the
tide so strong it may sweep some of
its helpers away. too. The Mountain
Party and the Jacobins are fighting
each other. 1 promised to start the
fame here. but you seem to have it
we'll performed, and l see not but l
can speedily return. Why can't you
go back with me, citizen Pierre?"
Willingly, brave FALCON, if I have
caught my birds, 1t otherwise 1 must
stick to this spot. I know they are
still about tie place and I must watch
my nets"
You seem to have great interest in
succeeding?"
ITO be sure. I have double motives
gain and revenge. haven't told you
there is a girl in the case, have I, that
gives extra zest to the adventure?'
Emile swallowed his disgust and ire
as best he might, and with some trivial
excuse, left NJ. Pierre to finish his
breakfast. 1t seemed to him he should
stife if he breathed the same air with
the villain any longer.
He found himself the object of awe
and reverence. One who had passed /
through so many Partisan tragedies, /
and whose reputation as a revolution /
airy orator was so widespread, might I
we'll draw the attention of all.
1t was a sore trial for him TO speak /
now. The terrible perversion Of his .
former efforts made his heart heavy /
Under similar attempts. He had seen I.
for himself what revolution meant,
md he was almost ready to accept the
I'D evils patiently, in lieu of the mad
lened CONFUSION, whatever publication
night eventually come from it.
But he had set his task before him,
Ind Emile had all his life been used
o self-sacriaces and self-struggling.
lie was not the man to blanch or fall
er.
He became the lion of Frejus, and NJ
Pierre was almost ready to be jealous
+ his popularity.
The days wore on from a week to
month, and still Emile found himself
on all sides, and bound hand
nd foot by the press of circumstances.
His heart sickened as he thought of
he long delay, the torture of watching
nd waiting in that underground re-
reat He was nearly frantic with
larm as he heard NJ. Pierre confident
Y broaching the plan of hunting for
ayes or burrows in the forest. declar-
lg he would dig it all over before he
ave up his search.
And still no plau for their escape
ad occurred to him. His very popular
y increased the difficulty; he had no
rivileges. every movement he made
as noted; he gave out notice that he
as sent for 70 Paris. and made os-
snsible preparations for departure.
That very day came NJ. Pierre, jubi- ]
mt and sanguine.
wait a little, Falcon, and can go {
it'll you, after 1 catch my prey"
you have remarkable faith. citi- {
N. to hold so firmly TO the belief that !
lie Little Forest contains fagitjves. I s
,nfess I should have given it up long