Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-07-01

must be . man known favorablys TO
the authorities here In England. or Ut
the least to those at st. Helena. Other
wise he would be unable to obtain leave
to anchor, and he could not face those
naval police without fear Of suspicion.
We should be searched" and here hts
voice fell to low, clear tone, searched
and seized. or driven from the coast.
and the emperor must die broken
hearted exile" ID Il
Camilla buried her face in her hands
The colonel looked down upon her with
faint smile of self-congratulation.
Very well. them" he said, "for the
present we will discuss the question no
further. will do my best to secure
tombstone. and leave you to think
the other matter over by yourself: 1t
Is quite possible that you may be able
to discover among your English friends
some one-an officer. perhaps-who will
at your persuasion, IL for no other req
son, help US to save the emperor and
France"
She did not move or speak; when at
last she looked up he was gone. But
every word that he had spoken. and
every tone Of his subtly modulated
voice. passed through her brain over
and over again with q paralyzing clear
ness; and she sat on, as IL under some
horrible spell.
She was reused by the cracking Of
paper beneath her hand, and looking
down found that she had been clench-
ing letter in her unconscious grasp.
A start Of surprise followed as she rec
ognized the appearance Of the paper.
It was Dicks application to the adj
miralty. The official to whom the coll
onel had presented 1t had glanced at
its contents and handed 1t back with an
off-hand statement that it was too late.
another man having been already ap-
pointed to the Favorite. The colonel
had accordingly brought it back to
Dick, and In the confusion which fol-
lowed the latter's sudden attack of ILL
ness it had fallen unperceived behind
cushion OF the sofa upon which Ca
milla was now sitting.
Anxious to free herself from the tolls
without moments delay, she rose and
went down to look for her brother-in-
law.
She found him in the study, busy
among his papers; he looked up to greet
her with an indulgent smile, as ii to
assure her that he felt for her past
struggle, and was ready to receive her
submission graciously.
She saw it. and anger choked the
words in her throat.
'Well." he asked. land upon whom
has your choice fallen?'
There is no choice" she answered;
II have no friend capable Of an act of
treason"
He saw that he had been over-confi-
dent, and was ready on the instant to
meet her with fresh patience.
Treason" he said, quietly; cit is no
treason to undo the work of treachery."
what do you mean?"
"The English nation, or rather their
government. betrayed the emperor's
voluntary trust In them, and, as have
heard you maintain with truth a hum
dred times, faithlessly made prisoner
of him after he had accepted their pro-
lection as a guest"
She laughed scornfully to see him
using still the methods of an hour ago.
He little suspected how trenchant
weapon chance had put into her hand
since then.
ut is true" she cried, land their
treachery must be undone; but it can
not be by Capt. Estcourt's hand"
He raised his eyebrows. 81 did not
mention Capt. Estcourt.''
mo, but you thought Of him, and Of
him only. 1t is proof Of how little
you know or understand his character"
He saw the change Of her position.
and was yet once more ready for her
upon her own ground.
ooh, as for that" he said. ''men are
all alike In one respect. When they are
in love they are deaf to every other
call: woman may lead them where she
will"
mot friends like mine." she an
swered proudly; mot man like this
Capt Estcourt is as honorable man
as most" he replied, "but undertake
to say that his devotion to you. coupled
with clear explanation Of the case
from me, would ensure his adherence to
our cause y.
Never" she cried. "Your cunning
fallacies may blind weak women. or
men whose intellect is keeher than their
sense Of honor. but you could not even
tempt him for moment!'
''Win you wager on it," asked the
colonel with a knocking smile of
security.
my life is not my own" she cried.
'but would stake my fortune on his
answer"
Done" said the colonel; II accept"
She saw the trap now. but scorned re.
treat.
TRY it" she cried, with passionate
defiance In her voice. TRY it, and learn
with shame what duty means to a
strong hearts!
CHAPTER vi.
~ OIL. DE MONTAUT
NAW saw no more Of his
.>W sister-in-law that