Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-04-28
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hidden by suits of armor. In the liz.
parlor into which Capendac condra.
his visitor he saw only WEAPONS
lore; ataghans, poisoned arrows
bers, ore and two-handed swords ne
tolls, lances: there was plenty tbara
make a timid heart quail.
Bah" thought Anatole. "whot do
risk now? Two. hours and half =,
the most. Here goes"
Monsieur" said Anatole. "yon o..
going to marry Mile, Nicette?"
"Yes, monsieur"
Monsieur, you shall not marry ba,p
Blood and thunder, and who will
hinder me?"
Il will"
"Ah, young man." said he. at length
'you are lucky to find me in a pleasan,
humor. Profit by it. Do you know
that l have fought twenty duels in
which had the misfortune to sav 6vo
of my adversaries and to wound tbo
other fifteen? Once more | warn Won
to retire"
Il see," replied Anatole. ''that Won
are an adversary worthy of my steel
and my desire increases to measur
swords with man 50 redoubtable. Let
us see. Suppose we fight with those
two swords by the chimney, or these
cavalry sabers, or these-or what do
you say to these curved ataghans. You
don't decide? Why do you hesitater
Il Nas thinking of your mother and
the grief your death would cause her.
Il am an orphan. Do you prefer. the
carbine, the pistol, or the revolver?s
Young man, do not fool with these
firearms"
"Are you afraid? You tremble."
Il tremble? Nonsense, it is the cold"
"Then either fight or renounce the
hand of Nicette."
II like your pluck. The brave should
always be in harmony with each other,
Do you wish me to confess something
to you"
"Out with it,"
For some time past have wished to
free myself from this betrothal But
did not know how to go to work about
it. l would consent very willingly to
what you desire of me, but you must
understand that l, Capendac. cannot
have the air of yielding to threats. Now
you have menaced me-"
Il withdraw the menace"
Then it is agreed"
"Nill you write and sign your re-
of Nicette?'
Il have so much sympathy for you
that can refuse you nothing"
Furnished with the precious paper,
Anatole hurried back to the residence
of NJ. Bousard. He reached his door
at O'clock.
"Ting-a-ling-a-ling."
"Who is there?'
"AnatOle."
"Be off to bed" cried the professor,
wrathfully.
Il have the consent of NJ. Capendac.
Open or will have to break the door"
NJ. Bousard opened it. Anato!e show
ed him the paper, and going to the door
of Nicette's room, called out:
Cousin, rise, dress yourself quickly,
and come down"
Some minutes after, Nicette, fresh as
the dawn, came into the little parlor.
What is the matter?" she inquired.
The matter is," answered VI. Bous-
ard, that your cousin is crazy"
'If that be so there is at any rate
method in my Madness" exclaimed
This very night, my dear
cousin. | have achieved two things.
NJ. Capendac has renounced his claim
to your hand. and your excellent guard
ian consents that you shall marry
whom you please
Really and truly. my guardian, am
free to marry AnatoleY'
"Ha! exclaimed Anatole.
Then. love you, my cousin"
AL that moment Anatole felt his heart
beat rapidly. Was it by reason of the
which the unexpected avowal
)t Nlcette had caused him? Was 1t the
)ang predicted by DR.. Bardais? Was
t death?
Wretch that | amr exclaimed the
'oor tellow. The cup of happiness is
IL my lips, and am going to die with.
'ut tasting it,"
Then feverishly taking Nicette's
land' he told her all: how he had re-
,elVed the letter which contained the
lower whose fragrance he had inhaled;
'hu OF the prognostic of DR.. Bardais;
low he had made his will in her favor,
he steps he had subsequently taken
ma the success with which his efforts
lad been crowned.
And now" sighed .e. 81 must die"