Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-01-21
pierre. who was the acknowledged hesA

the NOBILITY.
He found the dread ruler of those
stormy days in the very mood tc
further his plans.
The convenu~a 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 he does nos
change his manners shortly
Emile bowed with the utmost respect
| as he advanced.
''Ha, my brave Falcon, what is --ae
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 Z 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 l hoped
better things from you. Rohespierre.
''Ha, what has Danton to say shout
affairs in Paris, or in the assembly
either? What do you want, my keen.
eyed Falcon?"
Il have traced two aristocrats IN
their fight toward Dover-the daugh-
ter of Count Languedoc and young
Partisan Marquis. l want authority to
follow and seize them. l will go to the
very waters edge, but 1 will have
them"
And would Danton hinder? He is
a 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. I knew
you would see differently from the
short-sighted Danton. I shall want
passports also for my niece Chlotilde
and a youth who can recognize the
marquis in any disguise"
ct is a queer journey for your niece"
observes Robespierre.
AYE, but she lived with the counts
family, and can make sure find the
right daughter"
so, so, you are as keen-witted as /
ever. Well, you shall have my author /
ity for all you need to help you of. So .
Danton discouraged you. Well show
him how much Robespierre values his
opinion"
Danton and his party had left the
hall. to Emiles extreme relief, and he
Robespierre to his private
Office, and received the in
papers at once.
His heart leaped wildly as he re-
ceived them. His plans had succeed
ed beyond his widest hopes. Only
1ne thing remained, to make sure that
NJ. Pierre was not released until too
ate to harm them. He walked aroun5
10 the police office, and ascertained
hat he was safely confined awaiting
he investigation, and then flew home
ward
A single glance at his hopeful face
md CHEEKY eye was more reviving to
he trembling pair than the most po-
ent elixir.
I'VE start at once. I hope your ia
igue is past, Chlotilde."
She sprang to her feet with glad
mile, and answered eagerly:
ooh, yes, I am strong, and ready FOR
nything now"
THAT pale face gives assurance of
strength. You must try a
lass of wine, for we travel swiftly
nd make no pause for night" replied
mile.
"And what is to be my fate?" asked
ules, trying to hide the exhilaration
reduced by Emile's demeanor, and as
inning a lugubrious tone.
you will accompany US to help iden
fly your old master Mind, if you be-
'ay my trust, pistol shot will avenge :
!"
There is no danger; my only safety
in obedience to your Wishes" replied
lles, meekly dropping his eyelids to
ide the mischievous sparkle beneath. =
Leon, put this paper, this endorse
ent Of my movement in Robespierres L
Yn handwriting. on record. 1t may be l.
,luable some time. And step down b
Id see if the carriage has come. q
'dered it at once" r
The moment Leon left the room,
mile advanced to the pair with Il
lile which was almost dazzling. Il
BE happy, my children; fear moth !,