The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-12-03

lM-HrsaF~O hNNl AhhF hAlN AufN
I'm taking her In his
eSO arms. as he would
have carried a
helpless babe, descended the narrow
adder leading into the subterranean
chamber which his forethought had
provided lie laid her down on mar
'ow. but comfortable bed. and hurried
Jack to close the door and replace the
iooring That secured. he lighted a
'andlo standing ready on the rude ta-
sic. poured out a glass OF wine. and ap-
preached her.
Try THE FIRST. and then tell me II
iou arc injured. dearest child"
She looked up. pitlfully into his face.
"oh. Emile, Emile. my mother is
icsdr
His face wrlthed In oyermastcrlng
lngiish. ....
Il know II. my child: God help usl |
vas poworlcss to prevent discovered
hat body Of men had left Frejus In
hat direction. and hurried after them.
Il I had only known this was TO be
ne wedding night. l should have been
prepared. IA II was. when | came. II
vas too late. We fought them despcr-
ltely, and drove them OF for n time
Sut I believe II was useless victory.
! thought you were slain too. my child;
| was sure saw your white face ly-
ng by the counts. but when ! return
ID 20 the dreadful scene. I found no
race OF you. only your torn veil. !
cared that they had carried you on
but wild hope also led me TO seek
fou here. Heaven be praised that you
ire sparodr'
"oh. my mother. my motherl" moan
Vi Fclicie.
BE comfortod. my dear child. as !
sas-there was no sign OF violence, not
/ single marring blow. the fright must
have killed her. She is secure now
rom all these torrors which we are left
% face"
"she has complained OF her heart;
res, I thank Heaven, their vile touch
I'D not send that pure soul TO heaven "
nurmured Lady Feliole. weeping pite-
,usly. "oh. am all alone. now"
"My child. you must be calm; ! VIII
ny to be father and mother both-the
owe bore the sainted dead, Is doubly
rours. other perlls are still about ne.
I shall need your courage to help me. ="
She wiped away her tears, ana lald
ier hand trustlngly In his,
Il will do my best. mon pere Emile.
He turned away to hide the tears,
which came swelling into his eyes nj
.heso touching words. and said
lusklly:
81 must 20 back to the chateau be-
tore that rufian band return With
augmented strength. We will secure
all vAluables possible. that they may
believe we were there only for the sake
u plumber. And you will need cloth
ng: can you tell me whore to ma lty
She gave him brief directions, and
added anxiously:
but II they return. and oyorpower
Ftl-what will become OF meG'
There is no danger. They must 90
10 Frojus. FIRST; my men still hold the
chateau. We are all masked. NO they
cannot recognize us; In an hours time
we shall be safely dispersed. ! shall
bring what ls needed for you. for one
cannot tell how long they may keep
us here. The bodies are decently In
TERED In the garden. by this time.
Have no fear OF violence. and try 20
spare yourself more anguish than Ia
possible. You will be calm and pa
tient while | leave you?'
81 Will try. win the light show7"
"oh. no; the ventilation comes
through the trunk OF another hollow
tree. We need be cautious about
smoke: but light. not In the least
you would be dreary enough In the
dark"
Thank you; do not delay. Go
now"
He left her TO two hours solitude,
but II was not so trying TO bear as she
had feared. The extreme anguish and
excitement OF the terrible acene
through which she had passed had left
her brain numb and torpid. Sitting
uoNn ny AHt NouNHf WIN n'l H'dA
leaning against the pillow. she dozed
away the time. ana started TO her feet
IN the vague alarm OF sudden awaken
ing from sleep. when Emile again de-
scended from the upper room. A
young man With a very pale face and
evidently weak and sufferlng-who
was dressed In n plain citizens suit.
accompanied him. Emile at once tx-
"a friend Of mine. mademoIselle,
who has got into difficulty with the
mob. and he must be concealed. like
wise" -f-fAf
, she b5wed. and looked compasslon-
ately at the pale-featured youth.
II hope 1 will not intrude upon the
lady" observed the stranger In very
weak accents; If | were not so be-
wildered and helpless, ] wonld try TO
ind other theiter." - I'd -
May" anhwered Lady Fellcie. earn
estly; II have stood TOO sorely in need
OF friend myself. TO be ohary OF my
sympathy for otherA" -. -
!, Las opght b lie blown AZ ones he
hasfreceiyed a very severe blow upon
his head, i am thankful there are two