The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-19

men heard their oar strokes, and ne
set bonfires 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
not to have fred upon them
Perhaps they are the ones l search
after; If so, will follow them to Eng
land, and get them back by stratagem. 4"
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 un-
armed, and show plainly that We come
with peaceable intentions. You may
leave us, and retreat at once. I'll sig
nal If l wish you to return"
AYE, aye. You've the proper papers
from Robespierre, or l mistrust we
shouldn't help you along in this
fashion"
Emile smiled calmly. He had drawn
forth white handkerchief and allow
ed it to fiutter in the breeze as sort
of flag of truce.
How his heart was beating! How
every pulse throbbsd wildly, notwith-
standing that calm exterior, as the
leaping waves bore them toward the
White-winged ark of safety!
! The officer Of the English deck hail
ed them the moment they came within
speaking distance
Boat ahoy! What do you wish ?
Who are your"
Friends, seeking to board your
ship" was Emiles reply, in his deep,
steady tones.
Aye, aye, came back in CHEEKY re-
Spouse.
1t was but few moments longer,
though it seemed hours to the anxious
fugitives, ere they stood upon the
friendly deck, the center of curious
group.
Emile spoke few words with the
captain, and then called out to 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. Il SUD-
pose Robespierre knows his own bust
ness, but l should say we've helped |
some pretty cunning fugitives to get |
away from France in fine shape"
Its none of our lookout, anyhow" |
responded the fellow at the oar, ''but |
they had grand look, all three Of |
them, and that's a fact"
And the boat was turned again to-
ward the shore.
On the Eng!ish 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
Vouchsafed us. My children, We are
saved"
Lady Fellc1e hid her drenched face
in her HANDS. Jules wrung that of
Emile, and answered falteringly:
And after Heaven, we owe our de-
hverance TO you"
And after me, to RObespierre. little
though he intended it," replied Emile.
The sympathizing captain inquired
their history.
1t was given, though somewhat
guaTdedly.
The group of interested passengers
warmly rendered their congratulations
and sympathy.
We hear similar recitals every day."
observed the gentlemanIy commander:
Tin fact, it Is our business, lying off
here to receive fugitives. 1 fear we
shall be melested presently. / have
been warned a French man-of-war is
TO be sent hither.
How long must you remain?" ask
ed Emile, looking anxious once more.
only few hours longer. 1 have
waited a week for an ilmstrious pas
senger. Much I fear he is discovered
and thrown into prison, if not already
Perhaps l shall be able to give you
information. prepared a fresh list
at Robespierre's dictation but a few
days ago, returned Emile.
The captain whispered name in
his ear.
Emile sighed deeply.
Alas! your errand is fruitless. The ,
revered and noble bishop has gone to
mis- long home. He was brutalIy muir
iered in La Vendee, almost a month ,
Ago."
Then we will set forth for England
1t once. The Carrier Pigeon must
spread her wings and fly to a happier !
shore. We have other fugitives on :
board, and you may all be naturally
enough anxious to leave these scenes. :
10, my hearties, up anchor and shake
tut the sailsw
Just as they were passing into the
'abin, Felicie came hastily to Emile's