The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-01-08

G.As0 arms, as he would
have ca FRIED
helpless babe, descended the narrow
ladder leading into the subterranean
chamber, which his forethought had
provided He laid her down on a mar
row, but comfortable bed, and hurried
back to close the door and replace the
flooring. That secured, he lighted
candle standing ready on the rude ta-
BILE, poured out glass of wine, and ap-
preached her
"Try this first, and then tell me if
you are injured, dearest child"
She looked up, pitifully into his face.
"oh, Emile, Emile. my mother is
deadp
His face writhed in overmastering
anguish.
81 know it, my child; God help us!
was powerless to prevent. discovered
that body of men had left Frejus in
that direction, and hurried after them.
az had only known this was to be
the wedding night, I should have been
prepared AS it was, when l came, it
was too late. We fought them desper-
ately, and drove them off for time
but I believe it was useless victory.
/ thought you were slain too my child;
Z was sure 1 saw your white face ly-
ing by the counts; but when / return
sd to the dreadful scene, found no
trace Of you, only your torn veil.
Feared that they had carried you off;
but wild hope also led me to seek
you here. Heaven be praised that you
are sparedp
ooh, my mother, my mother| moan
ed Felicie.
"Be comforted, my dear child, as
was-there was no sign of violence, not
d single marring blow, the fright must
have killed her. She is secure now
from all these terrors which we are left
TO face"
"She has complained of her heart;
Ives, l thank Heaven, their vile touch
did not send that pure soul to heaven"
murmured Lady Felicie, weeping pite-
ously, "oh, am all alone, now"
"My child, you must be calm; 1 will
try to be father and mother both-the
love l bore the sainted dead, is doubly
yours. Other perils are still about us,
/ shall need your courage to help me-"
She wiped away her tears, and laid
her hand trustingly in his.
"I will do my best, mon pere Emile"
He turned away to hide the tears.
which came swelling into his eyes at
these touching words, and said
huskily:
s"I must go back to the chateau be-
fore that ruffian band return with
augmented strength. We will secure
all valuables possible, that they may
believe we were there only for the sake
pf plumber. And you will need cloth
ing; can you tell me where to find it?'
She gave him brief directions, and
added anxiously:
But if they return, and OveTpower
Tou-what will become of me?"
There is no danger. They must go
30 Frejus, first; my men still hold the
chateau. We are all masked, so they
eannot recognize us; in an hours time
We shall be safely dispersed. I shall
bring what is needed for you, for one
cannot tell how long they may keep
1s here. The bodies are decently in
Rerred in the garden, by this time
Have no fear of violence, and try to
pare yourself more anguish than is
ossible. You will be calm and pa
ient while I leave your"
81 will try. Will the light show?"
ooh, no; the ventilation comes
through the trunk of another hollow
Rec. We need be cautious about
moke; but light, not in the least
GU would be dreary enough in the
ark"
Thank you; do not delay. Go
ow."
He left her to two hours solitude,
sut it was not so trying to bear as she
ad feared. The extreme anguish and
xcitement of the terrible scene
hrough which she had passed had left
or brain numb and torpid Sitting
Dwn by the couch, with her head
aning against the pillow, she dozed
way the time, and started to her feet
the vague alarm of sudden awaken
g from sleep, when Emile again de-
ended from the upper room. A
oung man with a very pale face and
Fidently weak and suFeFilg-who
as dressed in a plain citizens suit,
ecompanied him. Emile at once tx-
aimed.
"a friend of mine, nsAdemoiselle,
no has got into difficulty with the
OBJ, and he must be concealed. like
ise."