Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-12-24
CHAPTER xv.-ccoNr1suED.,

vi NJ. flerTeS DeileI IN tnelr Vicinity
This man was outwardly among the
most eager of NJ. Pierre's supporters
and was much in his confidence; and
he assured Emile that it would be ex-
tremely hazardous TO attempt escape
for month at least, although he was
willing to do the best he could for
them
Emile heard his unfayorable account
thoughtfully, and replied:
II see plainly that l must mix among
you here. l will remain secreted with
you through the day, and make my
way back to my hiding place at mid
night. The next night l will manage TO
get out on the highway; and do you
give out publicly that you have re-
ceived word that the Gray Falcon IS
coming down from Paris to stir up
the populace of F'rejus. Come ana
meet me, if you can, and introduce me
to this Pierre Let me gain the conh-
dence of the majority and l tnlnk l
can manage the matter"
Getting back into the forest was not
SO easy matter; the change OF guards
had given control to a more talthIuI
and vigilant set of men.
Emile vas challenged twice, and CIV
jag some hasty exsGee, saying ne was
a trusty citizen of F'rejsss esst 30 look
at the chateau ruins, was grurly Or
dered back to the town.
He turned back a little way, and
laid himself down among the bushes
just in sight of the pacing figures.
What must he do? Daylight was at
hand, and it was absolutely necessary
he should prepare his young charges
for his absence, and acquaint them
with his future plans. Lying prone on
his face he crawled along, the recon
noisance showing him there was one
spot at a projecting knoll where but
one sentinel was stationed, and he
hardly in sight OF the others, when ne
turned the rather sharp corner.
i Emile's min& was made up at
once. He found a heavy stick, and IN
the same serpent fashion crept eau
tiously along on the ground toward
the spot.
Having obtained the desired position
he remained perfectly quiet, allowing
the unconscious guard to pass three
times over his beat before he made
any demonstration. On the fourth, as
the man slowly moved around the
point. he leaped to his feet, and in the
twinkling of an eye tripped him up,
and sent him sprawling some two or
three yards away.
In the brief time required for the as
tonished man to gather himself up,
Emile had darted into the wood. Away
he sped. the swifter for the loud hal
loo of the sentinel.
He was familiar with every spot In
The forest. and gained his object long /
before the aroused sentinels could fol- |
ow him. He found his faithful friends |
anxiously awaiting his return.
Jules had recovered entirely, and he
listened anxiously to the plans of En-
lie.
at will do very we'll for me who
hall have my old strength in few
laws longer, but for your niece, for
dademoiselle Chlotilde, it would be
more trying. But, why, indeed, should
hey bear any Ill will to herr"
Because she has lived in a noble
amily and was extremely attached to
Is members; because this wretch of
n M. Pierre means to make her his
wife. and she abhors the idea"
"Abhors, indeedp' CALCULATED Jules,
a3ing after the slender figure which
ad passed into the further room,
hitch she had taken for her own pri-
ate retreat; SO gularly-gifted and
sfned a creature to marry that odious
yerseerl The very idea is distressing
ven 70 me. All, Monsieur Emile, If
OH and your niece are impartial types
{ yorr class, 1 cannot help feeling
umiliated that we have ever pre-
lmed to call others noble compar-
on"
"Chlotilde has had superior advan-
,ges." observed Emile, quietly; l
,ubt If the hapless Lady Felieie Ian
ledoc herself. was more accomplished
graceful"
81 am sure I have not moments
,estion about t." replied Jules, has
lv. none Of the noble ladies l have
yer seen could equal Chlotilde for
veliDess or grace"
THE care Ct this retreat will devoive
BON YOU in my absence. 1t will be
fe to go a few yards from the tree
night, but no farther than that
Guild not have you even venture to
. spring. will FILL up the water
SKIS before i leave. l am thankful
r the few books l brought from the
ateau: with them and each others q
ciety. 1 trust you will not find your y
iprisonment underground too irk- u
me-" =
"CA. no, that is. must speak for :