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

Adoh4Ou.
Emile smiled calmly. He had drawn
forth white handkerchief and allow
ed 1t to flutter in the breeze as a sort
of flag Of truce.
How his heart was beating! How
every pulse throbbed wildly, notwith-
standing that calm exterior. as the
leaping waves bore them toward the
white-winged ark of safety!
The officer of the English deck hail
ed them the moment they came within
speaking distance.
Boat ahoy! What do you wish?
Who are your"
Friends, seeking to board your
ship" was Emiles reply, in his deep,
steady tones.
AYE, aye" came back in CHEEKY re-
spouse.
1t was but a few moments longer,
though 1t seemed hours to the anxious
fugitives, ere they stood upon the
friendly deck, the center Of curious
group.
Emile spoke few words with the
captain, and then called out to the
boats crew waiting below:
You may return. shall take pass
age to England"
That's a curious chap, anyhow"
,growled the leading oarsman. II sup
pose Robesplerre knows his own bust
ness, but should say we've helped
some pretty cunning fugltlves to get
away from France in fine shape"
Its none of our lookout, anyhow"
responded the fellow at the oar, "but
they had grand look, all three of
them, and that's q fact"
And the boat was turned again to-
ward the shore.
On the English deck stood Emile,
grasping the hand Of either companion,
and repeating fervently while the tears
poured down his cheek:
Heaven be praised for the mercy
vouchsafed US. My children, We are
savedw
Lady Fellcie hid her drenched face
in her hands. Jules wrung that Of
Emile, and answered falteringly:
"And after Heaven, we owe our de-
llverance to you"
"And after me, to Robespierre, little
though he intended it," replied Emile.
The sympathizing captain inquired
their history.
1t was given, though somewhat
guardedly.
The group Of interested passengers
warmly rendered their congratulations
and sympathy.
I'VE hear similar recitals every day,
observed the gentlemanly commander
''in fact, it is our business, lying of
here to receive fugitiyes. fear we
shall be molested presently. l have
been warned French man-of-war is
to be sent hither.
How long must you remain?" ask
ed Emile, looking anxious once more.
only few hours longer. l have
waited a week for an illustrious pas
senger. Much l fear he is discovered
and thrown into prison, if not already
guillotined."
Perhaps l shall be able to give you
information. / prepared a fresh list
at Robespierres dictation but few
days ago." returned Emile.
The captain whispered name in
his ear.
Emile sighed deeply.
"Alas! your errand is fruitless The
revered and noble bishop has gone to
his long home He was brutally muir
dered in La Vendee, almost a month
ago"
Then we will set forth for England
at once. The Carrier Pigeon must
spread her wings and fly to a happier
shore. We have other fugitives on
board, and you may all be naturally
enough anxious to leave these scenes.
Ho, my hearties, up anchor and shake
out the sails!
Just as they were passing into the
cabin, Felicie came hastily to Emlle's
side.
emile, dear Emile, l am certain
see an old, familiar face in that crowd.
1t is strange enough why he should
be here, yet, IL that be not Jeannot
Lazlm, l have lost my momoTy. He
looked eagerly and questioningly into
our faces. am certain 1t is Jeannot! He
will be glad to know that one Langue-
doc is left; let us comfort him with
the knowledge"
Point him out to me, and I will
bring him down to you"
1.-THE gray-headed old man in the
green jertln. See, he is watching us
now"
Felicie and Jules passed down into
the cabin, and Emile returned on deck,
The cabin was long narrow apart
ment with the state-rooms opening
from either side. There were some
dozen people in it, who at once came
forward to offer any assistance or IA
vor in their power to the pale, lovely
girl, whose graceful bearing was such
a contrast to her present clothing. One
drew forward an easy chair, another
poured out a glass of wine and eagerly
profTered 1t, a third produced rich
shawl, and yelled with its bright folds
the coarse and dlngy dress.
Onlv mn made M movement-a tall