Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-12-10
CHAPTER XX.-lCoNrINunp.l


off, and answered in a low, thrilling
voice:
Il can die a thousand deaths, easier
than accept the treacherous aid of my
mothers murderer-though in this
hour of terrible need
Perish them cried M. Pierre, pas
sionately; and 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 itv' said Lady Fee
licie, her eyes cleaning resolutely from
the pale, pale face.
Jules drew her to him fondly.
eve can die together, if they will it
so, my Chlotilde; but we shall die in
nocent, and unoffending"
80 be it then" retorted M. Pierre
in the hoarse, vindictive tone of re-
vengeful passion.
Hist citizens. l can expose to you
two refugees from justice"
''Stayp' 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 no aris-
tocrat, but the Gray Falcons niece"
"a pretty falsehood to cheat you; the
Gray Falcon never saw her, I'll be
bound. Away with herr 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 a calm, ringing voice.
him. Emile had comet
"Citizensp' 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 displeasure?
Wherein have l failed, that you with
draw your confidence from me? Who
has a charge of disloyalty to freedom
to cast in the Gray Falcons beak?"
None, nonew cried a hundred |
voices, as all eyes turned to the ped
astal upon which he had mounted. |
THE Gray Falcon forever! Liberty and |
equality, was always the Gray Fall
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 fainting
figure of Felicie, and catching her up
N his arms, demanded sternly:
why is this innocent girl so rough
y used; can any one EXPLAIN"
The Amazon elbowed her way to-
ward him, dragging M. Pierre.
This man proclaimed her an aris-
.ocrat, and a refugee. 1t shall be his
urn, if he has lied to u.s."
NJ Pierre began a fierce retort; but
1miles blazing eyes startled him and
he fierce looks of the crowd showed
hat the Gray Falcon held control, for
he time at least.
He stood covering and trembling.
For moment Emile, bearing up the
form of Felicie, stood stern
y looking into that evil face.
Across both countenances went
ash of intelligence. though neither
poke.
80, so! now is the mysterious es-
ape from the forest explained to me"
bought M. Pierre.
There is no chance for further dis
uise; he knows what is my work
Ow." echoed within Emile's noble
cart.
Then waving his hand in calm dig
ity. said the latter, slowly and DELHI ,
rately:
Let us wrong no man. least of all
tizen. Give him a fair investigation;
Ike him to the guard house; keep him
lfely till tomorrow noon. Then there
i'll be opportunity for proper expla-
atoms, and justice can be done 10
L." ;.
While he spoke, his eyes ran ques- =
oningly along the rows of upturned :,
ces.
CHAPTER XXI. n
% ULES suspected for "
whom he was n