The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-01-07

they could master. Il was not pospi'
BILE for either to behold their beauuim
queen led forward to the block 10
spite the scrutiny bent upon thon'
both iuFtinctivcly closed thor eyes
and held their breath through the las'
terrible moments.
The wild shout that broke upon inc
deathly stiffness told when the spirit OF
Marie Antoinette Joined that OF NJ
murdered husband. At the same mo.
ment Fellcie fell faintlng against Juics
shoulder. The struggling mass OF peo-
pie shut out the air, and almost o'u'"
ed her unconscious form.
He looked around him implorinsiy
for a single trace OF humanity uul
found none. Supporting her as wen as
he could with one arm. he chaicd win
the free hand her icy fingers and mar
bly, stiff arms.
The same vlrago whose attention had
interrupted their progress In the com
mencemont. elbowed her way TO MN
you think more OF the dainty mink
than you pretend. sirrah," she said, an.
grlly. she's an aristocrat beyond
doubt She must 20 TO the trial, ana
will take her turn at the axe yonder'
| doubt not Why must she swoon
away. when France ia made frecl
Nothing, no queen now. Liberty and
equality foroyerl Death to the aristo-
cratn"
she ia n young creature. and has no
strength: such as she cannot look
calmly upon blOodshed. be II friend or
foe. Let her go now, / beseech you.
She is the niece OF the Gray Falcon;
she Ia no aristocrat. will vouch for
It," exclaimed Jules implorlngly.
No aristocrat. with those lady feat
ures7 and look at her handsl pshaw'
citizen"
And do you deny that we may md
such lovely faces. and delicate frames
, among the pcoplc7" cried Jules. still
more eagerly. nay. beauty has no par
TALLY for nobility. This maiden Is OF
humble birth. and yet no princess was
ever more lovely In person or charac-
ter. ! assure you she In OF the people"
Felicie had slowly revived. Az he
said these words strong shudder
shook her frame.
Perhaps you are right" said the
woman. slowly: but II the Gray Fall
con IL her uncle. he ehould teach her
a little OF his spirit. should like to
see some one else who knows her"
Here comes the very one you wish
to see. cltiEonoss." said a smooth voice,
whose FIRST accent made the Lady Fe-
llcio spring wildly to her feet. II am
well acquainted with the girl; she will
tell you no: I will take care OF her"
Jules knew. without asking. who II
was that spoke. NJ. Pierre had arriy-
ed TO complete their despair
He advanced eagerly and laid his
hand upon the girls shoulder. while
he said significantly:
"You have nothing TO fear now from
the people-lf you come with me peace
ably. have been looking for you q
long time; but m you remember OF old
never grow weary Of working to Sc
cure my object"
Lady Feiicie ahrank back and clunG
TO the arm OF Jules.
The brow OF NJ. Pierre darkened. an,
bending closely TO her ear. he said II
a savage whisper;
"Your life Ia not worth n straw. no
safe an hour. n do not save you. The,
will tear you limb from limb; bewar'
then how you refuse my aid. how yol
reject my friendship. VIII you conner
All the strength which TN now Ia,
necmed entirely lost. came back TO TN
rlrl with the tide OF indignation an,
adherence which hrobbed In ever
pulse.
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