The Press., 1898-12-29
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and of his proposals and threats. told also of St, Denis prominence as a sub jeot of the French king, how his fate would surely be inquired into and avenged. "This man has been unjustly imprisoned said she. Before God yoa will be accountable for his death, nov that you are notified" In the service of the viceroy was an- other Frenchman, the Marquis de La narge, who, as was often the case with young French noblemen, had taken serv- ice in the Spanish army. He was high in favor at Mexico, and to him the vice. Troy showed Dona Maria's letter. La- narge read and was thunderstruck. It seems too miraculous to be true. If the things were told in 8 novel there would be criticism because it would be too im- probable. The marquis had been the schoolnate of St. Denis in France, had been his associate and intimate friend. He lost no time in departing for Mon- eloya.
 | St. Dennis had laid in jail six months. The seventies of his jailer constantly Increased. His nearest friend would not have known him. His hair and beard had grown long and matted. He was racked with fever and emaciated from have been over with him. One day his prison door was flung open and young officer came in, stood moment trying to penetrate the dark ness and then said to the prisoner: "Who are you and why are you here?''
 | My name," said the prisoner, 'is Jugereau St. Denis am a gentleman by birth, prisoner by treason and I am waiting here for death, as justice is de- iuied me-
 "Were you not born in Canada?" l "Yes"
 Raised in FranceG" J "Yes''
 | And went to Louisiana to make . tortune9" l "Yes Strike off these ironsr he said to the men with him. | St. Denis in bis dark cell could not see who spoke to him. but thought him. self dreaming when he heard the order to strike of his shackles.
 "Who arc youg" he asked faintly.
 II am LaDarge, your old friend. come Ito save you.''
 | They went away together to the City lof Mexico I There in the midst of every comfort and luxury St. Denis rapidly recovered. There was gay and attractive society there, there was his friend, there were tempting offers of brilliant appoint
 
 turned away to go again to the woman who loved him, had saved him, and il answer to the offer of high rank in tho Spanish army he said:
 "I can serve but one God. am g Frenchman, and a Frenchman l must remain.
 For his return journey he was provid' sd amply with money, horses and 2 strong escort, and arrived safely at Sar Juan Baptista, there to renew his trott Ito bis sweetheart He found Villeseoal in great trouble The surrounding In dians had left their fields and villages had rebelIed and were up in arms. Int oommandant was sorely put to it and il oonsternatioff.
 St. Denis went out to the tndianl alone. As he approached he raised { white handkerchief on his sword Th' Indians allowed him to come among them and formed circle about him By the mere power of his eloquence hi lpersuaded them to return to their al lIegiance and pledged the honor of Spail that their grievances would be adjusted
 Then, at last, this second Bayard hat his reward Dona Maria became hi wife Many years they lived togethe lin Mexico, at Mobile, in Louisiana, un til at last he fell, serving his country in battle with the Nutchez. James in St. Louis Globe Democrat.