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

The tears were flowing silently over
rne girls pale checks. and the lips Of
Jules trembled so 10 articulste words
passed over them. But Emile under
stood well the fervent JOY and gratitude
zwsiiing in either heart. A few mo-
nentr only were required for his pre-
Daretions, final though he intended
them to be- All his Vzluzbles we're in
tho bait around his waist so many
weary months in instant readiness for
Eight, anyhow, anywhere. He filed
lAe basket Of provisions, handed it 81
lently to Jules, took up his cloak, and
4 shawl for Chlotilde. ind with part
ing nod to Leon, descended the stairs.
Tho travelling carriage had drawn a
crowd around the door. The excite
nent Of the day seemed in no way to
have exhausted Itself, and now az the
shadows of evening fell, the streets
we're thronged. Wild shouts Of 'Viye
"a Liberty Abas Ia Tyrannie. ViYe la
Republicw echoed from all sides. Bon
ares and Examinations made the even
ing shadows more weird and ghostly.
The clank Of armed men passing to and
fro constantly resounded through the
Ehriller uproar
| whittier away at this timer" shout
ID rude voice. as man with Aaring
torch hurried up to the carriage.
The Gray Falcon flies at unwonted
ACUTE" echoed another
"All hours are suitable for one who
executes the will OF the peoples chief"
answered Emile. hauEhtily, though at
he zane time he exhibited to the gen
asrme the passport furnished by
Robespierre
He thrust his companions into the
carriage and followed himself with ap-
parent nonchalance.
IT'S all right" said one OF the sol
Tiers. and the word was passed along
he line.
Then the carriage proceeded. 1t
irove slowly through the city, but once
,ut Of the crowded streets the coach |
nan 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 I
:er the next change of horses the road
will be rougher."
"Oh, Emile all fatigue and WEAKNESS
seems lifted away from me by magic
Ipell," answered the girl. 4 seem able
% endure everything now that we have
of
Speak guardedly; there are senti-
nels posted all the way. We shall be
stopped repeatedly. 1t were better for
Fou to seem asleep, even if you cannot
ind genuine forgetfulness."
Jules drew the graceful head TO his
shoulder, and presently, despite her as
'urance, Felicie was really sound
,sleep.
They were stopped every few miles,
and soldiers came forward, carefully
the whole party; but the
dreaded name Of Robesplerre silenced
Ill doubts, and prevented serious him
trance.
On dashed the gallant horses. and
When the morning crept upon them. =
hey had gained the post where the
hange was to be made. None of the
'arty left the carriage. but as speedily ,
3 possible the jaded, reeking animals
we're removed, and fresh ones harness
d in their places.
At length, quite as soon as he had /.
anticipated. Emile leaped from the car ,
iage upon the quay at Calais A little :
,ngliah brig was lying away out in the ;
tream. The French guards eyed our ;
srty suspiciously. but Emile boldly
resented his priceless passport and
signed extreme disappointment at not
Sertaking the objects of his search.
A boat and rowers were instantly
rovided. and the three fugitives quiet
: took their seats, and were pushed d
way from shore.
The guards rowed the party toward
lie brig. Il