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

stormy days in the very moeu "
further his plans.
The conventIS1 had adjourned, and
the members were leaving their seats
when Emile appeared. Robespierre
stood by himself, his brow dark as
night, his hands clenched threatening
ly.
Let them beware" muttered he, do
they forget the fate of Grissot and
Vergnaud? That insolent Danton shall
follow in their Steps, if h.. does no:
change his manners shortly"
Emile bowed with the utmost respect
as he advanced.
"Ha, my brave Falcon, what is t.1e
word to-day?"
THE Gray Falcon waits but the word
of Robespierre to pounce upon noble
prey"
He listened heedlessly. His eye was
following Danton, who, conversing
with knot of men at the door, was
gesticulating violently.
Emile was acute enough to under
stand his mood.
"Citizen Danton would fain turn me
aside; he calls it an iGsS move; he will
give me no countenance, but hoped
better things from you. RobSspierre."
''Ha, what has Danton to say about
affairs in Paris, or in the assembly
either? What do you want, my keen
eyed Falcon?"
Il have traced two aristocrats In
their flight toward Doyer-the daugh.
ter Of Count Languedoc and a young
Partisan Marquis. l want authority to
follow and seize them. will go to the
very waters edge, but l will have
them"
And would Danton hinder? He Is
traitor already. You shall go; come
with me for the passport-the creden-
tials of authority from me-"
Emile's dark eyes sparkled.
Thank you, Robespierre. knew
you would see differently from the
short-sighted Danton. 1 shall want
passports also for my niece Chlotilde |
and a youth who can recognize the
marquis in any disguise"
1T is queer journey for your niece"
observes Robespierre.
AYE, but she lived with the counts
family, and can make sure 1 find the
right daughter"
so, so, you are as keep-witted as
ever. Well, you shall have my author
lty for all you need to help you off. So
Danton discouraged you. Well show
him how much Robespierre values his
opinion"
Danton and his party had left the
hall, to Emile's extreme relief, and he
followed Robespierre to his private
'ecretary's office, and received the in
papers at once.
His heart leaped wildly as he re-
'eiYed them. His plans had succeed
I'd beyond his widest hopes. Only
me thing remained, to make sure that
VI. Pierre was not released until too
ate to harm them. He walked arounf
o the police office, and ascertained
hat he was safely confined awaiting
he investigation, and then few home
yard. ....
A single glance at his hopeful face
nd CHEEKY eye was more reviving to I
he trembling pair than the most po-
ent elixir.
We start at once. hope your IA
Igue Is past, Chlotilde."
She sprang to her feet with a glad I
mile, and answered eagerly: ]
oh, yes, am strong, and ready Tor ]
nything now" t
THAT pale face gives assurance of I
emarkable strength. You must try a /
lass OF wine, for we travel swiftly Z
nd make no pause for night" replied h
mile. =
And what is to be my fate?" asked Il
lles, trying. to hide the exhilaration d
reduced by Emile's demeanor, and as h
inning a lugubrious tone. 2
you will accompany us to helm iden- +,
~ your old master. Mind, if you be- I,
ay my trust, pistol shot will avenge n
Ihere is no danger; my only safety 81
IN obedience to your wishes" replied +,
lies, meekly dropping his eyelids TO r
de the mischieVous sparkle beneath fl
Leon, put this paper, this endorse d
ent OF my movement in Robespierre's Il
vn handwriting, on record. 1t may be ST
Iluable some time. And step down W
Id see If the carriage has come lo
dered it at once" v,
Inc moment Leon left the room, OF
nile advanced to the pair with tt
Tile which was almost dazzling. pl
be happy, my children; fear Moth "
We are safe-we are safel The
'odthirsty Robespierre little dreams
W easy and nnrtairn h. L. -