The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-10-09

happily unconsciousA he only knew that Eve
iyn, whom he thought dead, was alive. nay,
mH Mss. 'T SansIStSrt Ni ana ~ Sa II i a fr Ionr boon
experimenting the preparation OF n meal 70
Which Jerome and Armand wero now ready to
,messase had arrived from IPaqblsson. Il
read, As announced ct ]. Ma I hnve sur
tabiiahed. while the Seventh, Eighth. Thir-
teenth and Seventeenth divisions will march
forthwith to take up positions for an early as
SAINT,
cannot be altered In any way. but / will keep
you informed of events, 30 TINT you may under
stand movements OF troops which might other
jerome read the second paragraph. twice
and smiled contemptuouely. It was his fret
conscious intimation OF the new aspect Of af-
''Deubisson speaks Of q German force sur
rronnded at La Chapelle.' he said to Armand.
lished IN that village. the very heart Of our left
panibisson thinks they have lodged themseiveai
there 20 enable him to smash them with ease
at TGoH dIddy2 ,E9ok That Is inst what 9saub oIoS}5
Then this successful attack by Kreuznnoh
is imply a prelude to q larger effort else
THAT is how ! regard It.,
diroct from Metz. Where are these corps sta
toned that Daubisson, speaks Of moving to-
night?, Surely not OF the frontI'
the daily parade state. OF the army. The last
supplied to him was three days old i. H..
tighten and his brows knit.
What Is It. dear she cried. coming to him.
tbooss1 iy y this rs %S sweet tS b thSt tSe b Moss sb s1f ies are
them en- I a% gSinnE to teach them the art OF
'"aBBnntt whit has bapnened,,
Simply this: That q few days q neglect on
my part has made my stan forget their duty.
strange heaxSni th ii Mal hal RSppened at that period,
Jerome. after reGaininR his senses. had lost
He went outside. In the next building.
where his personal stan were wont to assem-
BILE, there was q forgotten sentry on duty.
our old friend Pierre Jaronde. whose promised
promotion Ind been forgotten in the rush, of
seTysents aimee the memorable ride OF the Five
ogniYed Vansittart in the gloom.
Where are al. the officers of the star. SEN
"Gone OF to the picnic at La ohapelle. your
Excellency."
We'll. your Excellency. Gen. lie Breton was
here until half an hour ago. / reminded
him of my promised commission. aud he went
why was your commission promised2"
BECAUSE I cut-the wires that night at Lon
is your name, Pierre Laronde2"
1T is. your Excellency."
II remember now"
He dashed into the house and hastily scrib-
bed Imperative commands to the respective
When these were despatched he bethought
himself Of Daubisson. and he wrote the follow
Inc note: 80. 80. .-.E ..
HEADQUARTERS. GRAvELoTrE. 10 P. N.
Delighted to- hear of your success, but have good
reason to believe that Kreuznach'S march IA . {eint.
The Emperor will probably attack our front in force
but drgt send out orders for immediAse concentra.
corps Of observation only to look after Kreusnach.
Guns and cavalry must be massed in rear OF infantry,
with brigades mentioned in your second despatch:
l look to you fr Implicit obedience, irrespective OF
JEROME K, vASsrrTAnr.
."Laronde." he said. here Is your first mis-:
sion, as Captain OF my stan. Bee that 1t Is well
performed"
Pierre Laronde required no second bidding.
coSntFy inte MSs IN b but wi sTGy;; thirty Trtg @GiinnnIStSesss
Shortly. before. midnight Dapbisson arrived.
a nc on Tie active We list dispeiied the last shade
Of resentment in Jerome's mind at the appar-
en ba nsbIseS sn ssser y deRai Re- NJ tSs ss sseps Se had
taken. to fulfil Vansittart's orders. and con-
cluded by saying: ~
to-morrow, after all"
Before the other could answera sudden roar
from the direction Of Metz,
1t was sharp and continuous. betokening a
as they listened the lighting area widened
until the crackle OF small arms spread through
an b s5tsnded section sect on ; Of the iTSn a. he WA. bravo
Tears came to his eyes as he, realized the
frightfpl nature Of the error In WHICH he near
under his command. He came near to Jerome
and, said; In q voice deep with emotion;
perhaps learn something Of eeneraisSip By The
"aenefai.' cried yansittart, ';p9e cannot have
upon your splendid cooperation"
But Il Daubissons mistake had been seen in
y. At several points the French front was rapid
ly driven IN. before reinf9rcements could ar
to hold back the assault delivered from Metz
along the main, road. But It was q fierce and
men sought out their enemies In the darkness
and fought with equal ferocity and determine
ton.
,T~hree-quarters Of a mile further. north.
where the. French line, was weaker; the Ger
man advance was rapid and unchecked;
Germ the progress Of this attacf; By the grad
ual approach of the sounds OF combat. Al
several staff officers had been sent fly
ing to;bring up regiments. there was no appre-
ciable, pause In the, enemy's advance.
Matters began to look %serious., =,
At this moment Pierre Laronde growled to
7 must back my luck. even II 1 get
He came to vansittart and said:
y Think, sir. l could lead a couple OF squad
rOnS OF Cna9SeufB across cOunUTy unu. lake
the Germans in hank II you will permit it."
Very well. Try 1t. Captain"
Major. sir. II You please. Gen. Daubisson
gave me 9 step for bringing your despatch.
Did he'll agree with him; II you disperse.
that column YOU return q Colonel"
Montsaloy found the troops for Laronde.
they, clanked off along a lane. But they
tree-erowned Hill Beyond which the conflict
Iaronde knew quite well that with 200 sa-
bres he could do little against "a compact Ger |
man division Of 5000 or 10000 infantry. He
counted wholly upon surprising the enemy
and creating a panic, thus giving the French
Infantry a chance to rush the at the
point Of the bayonet.
Pierre's lucky star was certainly In the as
that. night. He and his comrades
upon the second, German brigade Ct the
Ing line. Some farm buildings gave the chas-
'eurs splendid cover until they were right In
he midst OF the PRussian regiment, and in a
'ew seconds the orderly and compact mass be- |
u torrent Of disorganized humanity. |
ieeinR In abiect terror before the furious
.harge made by the chasseurs.
Fighting by night Il. nm .eerie and ticklish |
business at the hest. The awesome effect of
he mounted arm Is magnifcd tenfold when
paddened' horses thunder. out from the dark