Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-02-16

a Judge, 4 laced the Olu nun :,
him exactly what had happened-all
except one thing which ] kept back. Az
the mention of Ravaillac's name, ana OF
his identity with the capuchin' the VS.
comnte de Belin swore bitterly under
his mustache; and but for that eAeia'
nation my story was heard IN stiffness
10 its bitter end. For moment one
might have heard a pin fall, ana then
Palm said: "And you left her-there!"
The dry contempt of his manner stung
me: but could say nothing save NUT
ter:
ST did what / could"
seThe one eve lamb of the fold-the
last and the best beloved" he said, as II
speaking to himself. and then in sud
den fury he sprang TO his feet; but
why do we stand prating here? There
are five of us, and we know where she
is-come."
But Belin put his hand on his shout
der. patience, Maitre Palm - pa
tience."
81 have had enough of patience and
enough OF trusting Others" and the
Huguenot shook off the hand andiooked
at me with a scowl. "Come, NJ. d. Au-
riac, If you would make amends, lead
me to this Toison dor and we viii see
what an old arm can do"
81 am ready" answered.
But Belin again interfered.
aMessieurs, this is madness = from
what T have gathered, d'Auriac will
prove but blind guide back-we are
not, moreover, sure that madame is
there-sit still here, you Palin-neither
YOU nor d'Auriac are fit to think. Fore
Gadl It was lucky thought of this for
our meeting place tonight, Palin-sit
still and let me think
81 can think well enough" l cut In,
"and I have my plan; but / should
like to ask question or two before !
speak"
And these questions are2"
81 presume l am suspected OF this abb
duction?"
"And of more. Nom de Dienl Mani
your mare was found dead, and beside
her one of the marshal's guards, run
through the heart" answered de Belin.
Then of course if l am seen am in
danger?'
"a miracle only could save you. The
king IS enraged beyond measure, and
swears he will let the edict 60 in its full
force against you. The camarguer has
made a fine story Of 1t, saying how he
tried to stop the abduction, but failed
in the attempt"
an short, then, II would rum all
chances If we adopt Maitre Palms sug-
grstion. /"
'You are saving me the trouble OF
Again" ! went on, at Is not certain
II madame is still at the Toison dor,
ard apart from that doubt if | could
find my way back there tonight, unless
anyane could guide me" and | looked
al the Pantins, who shook their heads
ssrrowfully.
This settles our going out tonight"
went on, ''there is but one thing TO do
tomorrow find the house. II will be
easy to discover if madame Is within.
After that propose to rescue by the or
binary means of the law"
"Would it not be as simple to have
recourse to Villeroi the first thing to-
asked Belin.
simple enough; but the law has its
delays, and if once the house is raided
- .s,nlnx,a l. ,,r4 tbara x,to NAV xsghso-
tie for our prize"
"But the wheel?" put in Pantin.
"WiU break Babette. who will not
know. Nj. de Gomeron is no fool to
trust her more than the length of his
hand. No--I will leave nothing TO
chance. l propose then to seek out the
house tomorrow with Pantin's help, IL
he will give it."
'Most willingly" put in the notary.
Thanks, my good friend. That we
will find it l am certain, and that we
can act. In the meantime / must ask
you by all means in your power TO get
the search of the law after me de-
layed."
Then NJ. de Villeroi must hear
some certain news tomorrow" said
Annette.
"There speaks a woman's wit" ex-
claimed Belin, well, after all, perhaps
your plan is the best
sand in this search of tomorrow /
will SHARE Palm suddenly exclaimed.
But my heart was sore against him for
what he Tad said.
pardon me, Maitre Palm. This is
my right. l do this alone"
"Your right?" he sneered.
"Yes. Maitre Palin-my right 60
to rescue my promised wife"
Palm said nothing for a moment,
his features twitching nervously. At
last he turned to me. 'Tt is what have
hoped and prayed for" he said, hold
Ing ont his hand, 'forgive mel take
back the words so hastily spoken
II is an old man who seeks your par
DON"
took his hand in all franSness, and
he embraced me as son, and then, in
awhile. Belin said: