Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-01-28

AisH nccTQ LDelI oar SIOhe5, anu We
set bonhres a-going, and saw them
plain enough to stop them. but they
beat us, that's fact; they earned their
escape, anyhow. 1t was stupid in Us
rot to have fired upon them"
Perhaps they are the ones I search
after; II so. / will follow them to Eng
land. and get them back by stratagem.'
The English are watching US. now.
See the crowd on the deck Perhaps
they won't allow US to approach"
No fear of that. since We are IN
armed, and show plainly that We come
with peaceable intentions. You may
leave US, and retreat at once. III sig
nal IL l wish you to return"
Aye, aye. You've the proper papers
from Robespierre, or l mistrust W.
shouldn't help you along in this
fashion"
I Emile smiled calmly. He had drawn
forth white handkerchief and allow
ed it to futter in the breeze as sort
of flag Of truce.
How his heart was beating. How
every pulse throbbed wildly. notwith-
standing that calm exterior, as the
leaping waves bore them toward the
White-w!nged ark of safety
The officer of the English deck hail
ed them the moment they came within
speaking distance
Boat ahoyl What do you wish :?
Who are you7"
Friends, seeking to board your
ship" was Emile's reply, in his deep,
steady tones.
Aye. aye" came back in CHEEKY re-
Spouse
1t was but few moments longer, I
though it seemed hours TO the anxious
fugitiyes. ere they stood upon the
friendly deck. the center Of a curious
group.
Emile spoke a few words with the
captain, and then called out 10 the /
boats crew waiting below:
You may return. I shall take pass
age to England"
That's a curious chap, anyhow"
growled the leading oarsman. 4 sup
pose Robespierre knows his own bust
ness, but I should say we've helped
some pretty cunning fugitives 10 get
away from France in fine shape"
Its none Of our Lockout, anyhow"
responded the fellow 81 the oar, but
they had grand look, all three Of
them, and that's r tact"
And the boat vas turned again to
ward the shore.
On the English deck stood Emile,
grasping the hand Of either companion,
and repeating fervently while the tears
poured down his cheek:
Heaven be praised for the mercy
US. Ny children. we are
saved"
Lady Fellc:e hid her drenched face
in her hands. Jules wrung that Of
Emile, and answered falteringly:
And after Heaven, We owe our de-
iverance 10 you
And after me. to Robespierre, little
hough he intended it," replied Emile.
The sympathizing captain inquired
heir history.
1t was given, though somewhat
yuardedly.
The group of interested passengers
warmly rendered their congratulations
me sympathy.
We hear similar recitals every day
deserved the gentlemanly commander;
in fact, it is our business. lying of
lere to receive fugitives. fear we
hall be molested presently. have ,,
zen warned a French man-of-war is
o be sent hither.
How long must you remain?" ask /,
d Emile. looking anxious once more.
only a few hours longer. 1 have
7aited a week for an illEstrious pas
enger. Much 1 fear he is discovered =
nd thrown into prison, if not already .
:.
Perhaps I shall be able to give you \
I prepared fresh list
{ Robespierre's dictation but a few y
avs ago" returned Emile.
The captain whispered a name in q
is ear.
Emile sighed deeply. II
ALAS, your errand is fruitless. The r.
,vered and noble bishop has gone TO
is long home He WAS brutally muir "
cred in La Vendee, almost a month N
90" it
Then we will set forth for England
once. The Carrier Pigeon must m
read her wings and iy TO happier it
lore. We have other fugitires on te
oard. and you may all be naturally
Tough anxious to leave these scenes. to
o. my hearties, up anchor and shake
it the sails.' pr
Just as they were passing into the
bin. Felicie came hastily to Emiles
ia