The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-19
CHAPTER xxn.-tCoNT1NUED. },

Ihe tears were flowing silently over
the girls pale cheeks, and the lips OF
Jules trembled SO no articulate words
passed over them. But Emile under
stood well the fervent Joy and gratitude
swelling in either heart A few mo-
ments only were required for his pre-
partitions, final though he intended
them to be. All his valuables were in
the belt around his waist so many
weary months in instant readiness for
hight anyhow, anywhere. He filed
the basket Of provisions, handed it 81
lently to Jules, took up his cloak, and
3 shawl for Chlotilde, and with a part
ing nod to Leon, descended the stairs.
The travelling carriage had drawn a
crowd around the door The excite
ment Of the day seemed in no way to
have exhausted itself, and now as the
shadows of evening fell, the streets
were thronged. Wild shouts of give
la Liberty! Abas la Tyrannie! Vive la
Republic" echoed from all sides. Bon
Tres and Nominations made the even
Ing shadows more weird and ghostly.
The clank of armed men passing to and
fro constantly resounded through the
shriller uproar.
Whittier away at this timer" shout
cd rude voice, as a man with haring
orch hurried up to the carriage.
THE Gray Falcon flies at unwonted
aours," echoed another.
"All hours are suitable for one who
executes the will of the peoples chief"
answered Emile, haughtily, though at
he same time he exhibited to the gen.
darme the passport furnished by
RobesDierre.
He thrust his companions into the
carriage and followed himself with ap-
parent nonchalance.
It's all right" said one of the SOL
Tiers, and the word was passed along
he line.
Then the carriage proceeded. It
irove slowly through the city, but once
0ut of the crowded streets the coach
nan cracked his whip and they dash
ID along at furious rate.
Scarcely a word was spoken by the
occupants, though every heart was
thrilling with emotion.
Once Emile said gently:
Take all the rest you can now. Al
Ter the next change of horses the road
will be rougher"
oh, Emile, all fatigue and WEAKNESS
seems lifted away from me by magic |
ipell," answered the girl. 81 seem able !
% endure everything now that we have |
left those horrible scenes"
Speak guardedly; there are senti-
nels posted all the way. We shall be
stopped repeatedly. 1t were better for
you to seem asleep, even if you cannot
dnd genuine forgetfulness."
Jules drew the graceful head to his
shoulder, and presently, despite her as
'urance, Felieie was really sound
asleep,
They were stopped every few miles,
and soldiers came forward, carefully
icrutiniHing the whole party; but the
dreaded name of Robespierre silenced
III doubts, and prevented serious him
trance.
On dashed the gallant horses, and
when the morning crept upon them,
hey had gained the post where the
hange was to be made. None of the
'arty left the carriage, but as speedily
IS possible the jaded, reeking animals
we're removed, and fresh ones harness
d in their places.
At length, quite as soon as he had
anticipated, Emile leaped from the car
iage upon the quay at Calais. A little
English brig was lying away out in the
tream. The French guards eyed our
'&rty suspiciously, but Emile boldly
resented his priceless passport and
signed extreme disappointment at not
Vertaking the objects of his search.
A boat and rowers were instantly
roVided, and the three fugitives quiet
7 took their seats, and were pushed
way from shore.
The guards rowed the party toward
be brig.