The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-03-05
CHAPTER XX.-(CoNT1xuED.)

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of, and answered in a low, thrilling
voice:
Il can die thousand deaths, easier
than accept the treacherous aid of my
mothers murderer-though in this
hour of terrible need"
Perish Them cried M. Pierre, pas
aioaately;; "and with you the romantic
swain who carried you to your under
ground retrett in the forest. You baf-
fed me then, but this time there is no
escape. You sill die horrible death,
both of you; out a single word of ap-
peal to me can save you"
Il scorn to use it." said Lady Fee
llcie, her eyes cleaning resoIutely from
the pale, pale face.
Jules drew her to him fondly.
We can die together. if they will it
so, my Chlotilde; but we shall die in
nocent, and unoffending."
so be it then" retorted M. Pierre
in the hoarse, vindictive tone of re-
vengeful passion.
Hist, citizens. l can expose to you
two refugees from justice"
STAY" cried the Amazon, clapping
her brawny hand upon his mouth; "the
little thing is showing spirit now; let
us take little sport with hCr, before
we give her up to the mob. But what
is this story about the Gray Falson?
The youth declares that she is no aris-
tocrat, but the Gray Falcons niece"
"A pretty falsehood to cheat you; the
Gray Falcon never saw her, I'll be
bound. Away with herr cried M.
Pierre, fairly foamnig with rage, and
Selling the girls arm, he tore her from
the side of Jules.
Suddenly above the wild din and up
roar Jules heard calm, ringing voice.
Well might it sound like an angels to
him. Emile had come!
"Citizens!" Numbered he; what |
means this upToar, and why do you |
drag away the only being left to cheer |
the Gray Falcons heart? What has
she done to provoke your displeasure?
Wherein have failed, that you with
draw your confidence from me? Who
has charge of disloyalty TO freedom
to cast in the Gray Falcons beak?"
None, nonew cried a hundred
voices, as all eyes turned to the ped
astal upon which he had mounted.
THE Gray Falcon forever! Liberty and
equality was always the Gray Fall
cons motto. He was the first to warn
MS; the first to lead us on. The Gray
Falcon is our leader"
Emile smiled proudly, though there
was a stern sparkle in his eye, which
betrayed the t1erceness of his smother,
ed anger
Leaping down, he few swiftly to
where a group supported the fainting
figure Of Felicie, and catching her up
N his arms, demanded sternly:
why is this innocent girl so rough
y used; can any one EXPLAIN"
The Amazon elbowed her way to-
ward him, dragging M. Pierre.
This man proclaimed her an aris-
ocrat, and a refugee. 1t shall be his
urn, if he has lied to u.s."
M. Pierre began a fierce retort; but
Imile's blazing eyes startled him and
he fierce looks Of the crowd showed
hat the Gray Falcon held control for
he time at least.
He stood covering and trembling.
For moment Emile, bearing up the
nsensible form of Felicie, stood stern
y looking into that evil face.
Across both countenances went a
ash of intelligence, though neither
poke.
so, so! now is the mysterious es-
ale from the forest explained to me-"
lDught M. Pierre.
There is no chance for further dis
use; he knows what is my work
ow." echoed within Emile's noble
cart. a
Then waving his hand in calm dig
fty. said the latter. slowly and DELHI "
rately:
Let us wrong no man. least of all
tizen. Give him a fair investigation:
Ike him to the guard house; keep him II
lfely till tomorrow noon. Then there o
i'll be opportunity for proper expla- "
atoms, and justice can be done 10 V
l." CT
While he spoke, his eyes ran ques- II
Oningly along the rows of upturned
ces. le
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