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

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lists almost as threateningly as against
the nobility.
He found the dread ruler of those
stormy days in the very mood to
further his plans.
The convention had adjourned, and
the members were leaving their seats
when Emile appeared Robespierre
stood by himself, his brow dark as
night, his hands clenched threatening
ly.
LET them beware" muttered he, do
they forget the fate of Grissot and
Vergnaud? That insolent Danton shall
follow in their steps, if he does not
change his manners shortly" !
Emile bowed with the utmost respect.
as he advanced
"Ha, my brave Falcon, what is the
word today"
"The Gray Falcon waits but the word
of Robespierre to pounce upon noble
prey"
He listened heedlessly. His eye was
following Danton, who, conversing
with knot of men at the door, was
gesticulating violently.
Emile was acute enough to under
stand his mood.
Citizen Danton would fain turn me
aside; he calls it an idle move; he will
give me no countenance, but | hoped
better things from you. Robespierre."
''Ha, what has Danton to say about
affairs in Paris, or in the assembly
either? What do you want, my keen
eyed Falcon?"
81 have traced two aristocrats in
their flight toward Dover-the daugh-
ter of Count Languedoc and a young
Partisan Marquis. I want authority to
follow and seize them. l will go to the
very waters edge, but 1 will have
them"
and would Danton hinder? He is
a traitor already. You shall go; come
with me for the passport-the hreden-
tials of authority from me-"
Emile's dark eyes sparkled.
Thank you, Robespierre. 1 knew
you would see differently from the
short-sighted Danton. 1 shall want
passports also for my niece Chlotilde
and youth who can recognize the
marquis in any disguise"
ct is a queer journey for your niece -
Robespierre.
AYE, but she lived with the counts.
family, and can make sure 1 find the
right daughter"
so, so, you are as keen-witted as
auor Wall van csn oil bouo NV o11thOr-
ty for all you need to help you off. So
Danton discouraged you. Well show
him how much Robespierre values his
opinion"
Danton and his party had left the
hall, to Emile's extreme relief, and he
Robespierre to his private
office, and received the in
papers at once.
His heart leaped wildly as he re-
,eived them. His plans had succeed
ID beyond his widest hopes Only
me thing remained, to make sure that
u. Pierre was not released until too
ate to harm them. He walked around
o the police office, and ascertained
hat he was safely confined awaiting
he investigation, and then flew home
yard.
A single glance at his hopeful face
nd CHEEKY eye was more reviving to
he trembling pair than the most po-
ent elixir.
eve start at once. I hope your IA
gue is past, Chlotilde"
She sprang to her feet with a glad
mile, and answered eagerly:
"Oh, yes, l am strong, and ready for
nything now
THAT pale face gives assurance of
charitable strength. You must try a
lass of wine, for we travel swiftly
nd make no pause for night" replied
mile.
"And what is to be my fate?' asked
lles, trying to hide the exhilaration
reduced by Emile's demeanor, and as
ming lugubrious tone.
you will accompany us to help iden-
fy your old master. Mind, if you be-
ay my trust, pistol shot will avenge
There is no danger; my only safety
in obedience to your Wishes" replied
lies, meekly dropping his eyelids to
de the mischievous sparkle beneath.
Leon, put this paper, this endorse
emit of my movement in Robespierre's
7n handwriting, on record. 1t may be
luable some time. And step down
id see if the carriage has come. 1
dered it at once"
The moment Leon left the room,
nile advanced to the pair with a
lille which was almost dazzling.
BE happy, my children; fear moth
g. We are safe-we are safe. The
)odthirsty Robespierre LITTLE dreams