Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-02-12
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the tears were flowing silently over
the girls pale cheeks, and the lips OF
Jules trembled so no articuiate words
passed over them. But Emile under
stood we'll the feryent JOY and gratitude
ments only were required for his pre-
parations, final though he intended
them to be. All his yaluables were in
the belt around his waist so many
weary months in instant readiness for
flight, anyhow, anywhere. He illed
the basket of provisions. handed it 81
lently to jules. took up his cloak, and
shawl for 'hlotilde. and with a part
ing nod to leon, descended the stairs.
The travelling carriage had drawn a
crowd around the door. The excite
ment of the day seemed in no way TO
have exhausted itself. and now as the
shadows Of evening fell. the streets
were thronged. Wild shouts of ''vive
la Liberty. Abas la Tyrannie. Vive Ia
Republier echoed from all sides. Bon
Ores and Nominations made the even
ing shadows mors weird and ghostiy.
The clank of a med men passing to and
FRO constantly res0unded through the
shriller uproar.
Will hef aWay at this timer shout
sd rude voice, as man with hariag
torch hurried up to the carriage
THE Gray Falcon flies at unwonted
hours" echoed another.
All hours are suitable for one who
executes the Will of the peoples chief.
answered Emile, haughtily, though at
the same time he exhibited to the gem
darme the passport furnished by
Robespierre.
He thrust his companions into the
carriage and followed himself with APP
parent nonchalance.
It's all right" said one of the sol
siers. and the word was passed along
he line
Then the carriage proceeded. It
arove slowly through the city, but once
put Of the crowded streets the coach
man cracked his whip, and they dash
I'd along at furious rate.
Scarcely word was spoken by the
occupants. though every heart was
thrilling with emotion.
Once Emile said gently:
Take all the rest you can now. AZ
:er the next change Of horses the road
will be rougher."
oh, Emile, all fatigue and weariness
seems lifted away from me by magic
spell, answered the girl. Il seem able
% endure everything now that we have
left those horrible scenes"
Speak guardedly; there are senti-
nels posted all the way. We shall be
stopped repeatedly. 1t were better for
gou to seem asleep. even il you cannot
ind genuine forgetfulness."
Jules drew the graceful head to his
shoulder, and presently, despite her as
surance. Felicie was really sound
asleep.
They were stopped every few miles,
and soldiers came forward. carefully
scrutinizing the whole party; but the
dreaded name Of Robespierre siIenced
all doubts. and prevented serious him
trance.
On dashed the gallant horses, and
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they had gained the post where the
change was to be made. None Of the
party left the carriage, but as speedily
as possible the faded. reeking animals
were removed, and fresh ones harness
I'd in their places.
At length, quite as soon as he had
anticipated, Emile leaped from the car
rage upon the quay at Calais. A little
English brig was lying away out in the
stream. The French guards eyed our
party suspiciously, but Emile boldly
presented his priceless passport and
leigned extreme disappointment at not
overtaking the objects Of his search.
A boat and rowers were instantly
provided, and the three fugitiyes quiet
ly took their seats, and were pushed
away from shore.
The guards rowed the party toward
he brig.
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