Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-08
CHAPTER XX.-lCoNr1NuEp. J

one nelu up DOlu nanuS 10 WdEu hiAh
on, and answered in low, thrilling
voice:
II can die a thousand deaths, easier
than accept the treacherOus aid Of my
mothers murderer-though in this
hour of terrible need"
Perish thenp cried NJ. Pierre, pas
sionately; land with you the romantic
swain who carried you to your under
ground retreat in the forest. You baf-
fed me then, but this time there is no
escape. You will die a horrible death,
both of you; but a single word OF APP
peal to me can save you"
II scorn to use it" said Lady Fe-
Iicie, her eyes cleaning resOlutely from
the pale, pale fRe.
Jules drew her to him fondly.
1--WE can die together, If they will 1t
80, my Chlotilde; but we shall die in
nocent, and unoffending."
$50 be it them" retorted M. Pierre
in the hoarse, vlndictive tone OF re-
vengeful passion.
Hist, citizens. can expose to you
two refugees from justice"
"Stayw cried the Amazon, clapping
her brawny hand upon his mouth; the
little thing is showing spirit now; let
us take little sport with her, before
we give her up to the mob. But what
is this story about the Gray Falson?
The youth declares that she Is 10 arts
tocrat, but the Gray Falcons niece"
"a pretty falsehood to cheat you; the
Gray Falcon never saw her, I'll be
bound. Away with her" cried M.
Pierre, fairly foamnig with rage, and
Selling the girls arm, he tore her from
the side Of Jules.
Suddenly above the wild din and up
roar Jules heard calm, ringing voice.
Well might it sound like an angels to
him. Emile had come!
"Citizens! Numbered he; what
means this uproar, and why do you
drag away the only being left to cheer
the Gray Falcons heart? What has
she done to provoke your dlspleasure?
Wherein have l failed, that you with
draw your confidence from me? Who
has charge of disloyalty to freedom
to cast in the Gray Falcons beak?
None, none!' cried a hundred
voices, as all eyes turned to the ped
astal upon which he had mounted.
1.-THE Gray Falcon forever! Liberty and
equality was always the Gray Fal-
cons motto. He was the first to warn
us; the first to lead us on. The Gray
Falcon is our leader"
Emile smiled proudly, though there
was a stern sparkle in his eye, which
betrayed the fierceness of his smother
ed anger
Leaping down, he flew swiftly to
where a group supported the faintine
figure of Felicie, and catching her uI
in his arms, demanded sternly:
"Why is this innocent girl so rough
ly used; can any one explain"
The Amazon elbowed her way to-
ward him, dragging M. Pierre.
"This man proclaimed her an aris-
tocrat, and a refugee. 1t shall be his
turn, if he has lied to u.s."
NJ. Pierre began a fierce retort; but
Emile's blazing eyes startled him and
the fierce looks of the crowd showed
that the Gray Falcon held control, for
the time at least.
He stood covering and trembling.
For moment Emile, bearing up the
insensible form of Felicie, stood stern
ly looking into that evil face.
Across both countenances went a
flash of intelligence, though neither
spoke.
80, so! now is the mysterious es-
cape from the forest explained to me,
thought NJ. Pierre.
There is no chance for further dis
guise; he knows what is my work
now" echoed within Emile's noble
heart.
Then waving his hand in calm dig
nifty, said the latter, slowly and delib-
erately:
LET us wrong no man. least OF all a
citizen. Give him fair investigation
take him to the guard house; keep him
safely till tomorrow noon. Then there
will be opportunity for proper expla-
nations, and justice can be done 10
ALL"
While he spoke. his eyes ran ques-
tIoningly along the rows Of upturned
faces.