The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-10

Pierre stood like one perfectly
stunned.
Jean suspected Of being a SPY.
Jean. who In saving Plerre's life.
had endangered his own.
you may well be overcome by the
Intelligence. To think that stripping.
who looked so innocent. should be a
double-eyed viiiatn and traiiorg This
afternoon his trial will be resumed.
One thing looks mighty bad for the
youth. he has a smart flesh wound on
his right arm. which had to be attended
10 as soon as he was brought IN. The
surgeon ahlrms that Il comes from
one Of our own sharp-shooters. and
must have been done q few hours be-
fore he saw him do no, see what Is
to save him. any more than Leroy and
Fontain." said his companion.
Pierre went into his tent.
his mina vas IN . tumult OF fear
and anxiety.
Gradually lis head sank down upon
his knapsack, and In dreams Jean came
TO him and whispered words Of peace
aud comfort.
de Laneau you are detailed TO APP
pear before the general al once" said
an aid. who stood over him. you are
one OF the men who are appointed 10
carry out the sentence OF death on the
two dellnquents."
And the MAJ departed.
Great God. OF all oihersl l. who
have been guilty OF the same ehargel
Rather face ten thousand bullets"
To armBl To arms!' rang through
the camp.
In a moment every man had sprung
10 his feet and fallen into line.
On all sides the enemy poured In
their deadly charge.
Again they pushed forward. only 10
see their ranks thinned
Come on, come on shouted Gen.
eral lie Grande. THE mountain pass Is
ours and we shall hold H."
Al the head u his followers he rode.
Scarce Kissed a voice near lie
Grande. and a dusky hand held In a
yice-like grasp the horses relns
"Die. dog OF 4 Frenchman!" he cried.
IN his native tongue. as bis saher was
lifted on high. when a shot shattered
the arm Of The Italian. who fell back
biting the dus; at Pierre's feet.
The general paused 70 give a grateful
glance al his preserver.
From every rock. from every erag.
the enemy. with Fixed bayonets. seemed
10 spring. when suddenly a cry rose
from the assallants: "LEmpereuri
L'Empereurr' who. panic-sirieken.
could see how they we're hemmed In by
the advancing troops. which had 50
suddenly appeared upon them.
Though the invaders fought with
desperation. they we're completely
routed and cut down.
de Laneau." said Gen. Le Grande.
20 YOU owe my life Your promotion IL
well deserved. can never reward you
for your devotion TO me. but whatever
you may wish. DO not hesitate 10 ask
Tor Il: believe me. Il Is granted al
ready"
Il beg. I petition for the pardon Of
Private Leroy and Foniain"
The brow OF the oficer contracted.
They merit shame. ignomlny
death. he said. They must be made
an example Of. would ~ soon thlni
OF releasing Jean Mounuoy. who. with.
out doubt. has more than once carried
news To the enemy. Nothing can saw,
him"
~on my life. refute the eharE,
brought agains; young Jean. Il VA
10 save me from sleeping AZ my posi
that be diso5eyed orders. and wa
caught proVling about Punish me d
you will but lsi Jean 70 free"
Corporal -dvance. Let the prisoner
Jean Mountioy. be brought hlther."
With measured tread the young mar
was conducted TO the generals pres
ence.
His ripe. full lips looked more III,
those Of grieved child. but there Wal
nothing on the whole face TO deno,,
either treaehery or deceit.
Jean Mounjoy. u you can answei
one question TO my satisfaction yoy
viii be free. Inform me how you re-
ceived the wound which even nov q
far from being healed" said Gen. L.
Grande.
The rich color mounted to Jeani
face.
Pierre exclaimed;
Il see Il all must have caused al
your SUFFERING Il was l" he continue,
addressing the general. who. mis,Ak
ing Jean for some OF the enemy's mum
erous spies discharged the contsnu
OF my muske, on his approach. and ye
he continued. amid his intense suffer
ing. 10 watch over me-"
1T IL enough Henoeforth you are
-Vivlennei vivienner exclaimeS
Pierre. a. Jsrn Mounuoy was elAsps.
In his armA
Great was the rejoicing among IN,
soldiers when Leroy and Fontain WeF,
allowed their freedom.
But when Jean Mounuoy should b
sent home was a mystery which puz
Eled them grieyously,
When peace was restored Pierre ant
I.e Grande. almost equals nov In rank
rode side by side.
4 shall accompany you. De IAnsau
TO your village. Tor you know | am q
give away the bride, who is waiting .,
impatlenily Tor your return"