The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-01-14
CHAPTER XX.-tCoSTiNuED.l

ANhA AAN AAs-IAfNllNNNnsl
She held up both hands to ward him
on. and answered In a low. thrilling
voice:
Il can die a thousand deaths. easier
than accept the treacherous aid OF my
mothers murderer-though In this
hour Of terrible need"
Perish thont' cried NJ. Pierre. pas
slonately; "and with you the romantic
swain who carried you to your under
ground retreat In the forest. You baf-
fed me then. but this time there Is no
escape. You will die a horrih+o DEATH
both Of you; but a single word OF APP
peal to me can save you"
II scorn to use IT, said Lady Fe-
licle. her eyes cleaning resoluiely from
the pale, pale face.
Jules drew her to him fondly.
I'VE can die together. n they viii II
80. my Chlotllde: but we shall die In
nccont. and uno1oudlng"
80 be II then" rotorted NJ. Pierre
In the hoarse, yindlctiye tone OF re-
yongeful passion.
Hist. citizens. l can expose to you
two refugees from justice"
Stay" cried the Amazon. olapping
her brawny hand upon his mouth; the
little thing Il showing spirit now let
US take little sport with her. before
we give her up to the mob. But what
"a this story about the Gray FalsonY
The youth declares that she " no oris-
tocrat. but the Gray Falcons niece
"A pretty falGehood to cheat you; the
Gray Falcon never saw her. III be
bound. Away with herr cried NJ.
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 a calm, rIngiNg voice
Well might II sound like IA angels TO
him. Emile had comel
"Citizcns!" Numbered no; what
means this uproar. and why do you
drag away the only being LETT TO cheer
the Gray Falcons heart? What has
she done to provoke your displeasurc'
Wherein have failed that you With
draw your confidence from me2 who
has charge OF disloyalty TO freedom
10 cas-, In the Gray Falcons bcakg"
None. nonow cried hundred
voisee. as all eyes turned to the ped
nsta upon which he had mounted.
The Gray Falcon forevcrl Liberty and
equality. was always the Gray Fal-
cons motto. He was the first to warn
us. the first to lead us on. The Gray
Falcon Is our leader"
though fhnFr
was stern sparkle In his eye, which
betrayed the lorcenoss Of his smother
ed anger.
Leaplng down. he few swiftly e
where a group supported the fainuni
figure OF FelIcie. and catching hor NJ
In his arms. demanded sternly;
"why ~ this innocent girl 30 rough
~ used; can any one cxplainT'
The Amazon elbowed her way to
ward him. dragging NJ. Pierre
This man proclaimed her an arts
tocrat. and a refugee. II shall DO hi
turn. N he has lied TO ua."
NJ. Pierre began n fierce retort; bu
Emile'a blazing eyes startled him ant
the fierce looks OF the crowd shovel
that the Gray Falcon held control. To-
the time at loast
lie stood covering and trembling
For moment Emile bearing mp IN
incensihle form Of lsellole, stood gteTn
ly looking into that evil face.
Across both countenanees went
fash OF intelligence. though noithe
spoke.
so, SOL now Ia the mysterious Is
cnpe from the forest explained TO me-
thought NJ. Pierre.
There Is no chance for further dis
guise; he knows what Is my worI
now" echoed within Einile's nobl
heart
Then waving his hand in calm dis
nifty. said the latter. elowly and DELHI
erately:
LET us wrong no man. least OF all
citizen. Give him n fair Investigation
take him 20 the guard house; keep hi
safely TN tomorrow noon. Then thei
viii be opportunity for proper eSpl'
nations, and justice can he done
OIL"
While he spoke. bis eyes ran que
,loningly along tho rows Of upturnC
faces.