The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-22

be able to find a vehicle and horses at
the village with which to continue his
journey.
He asked DAILY whether he knew of any
cattle being available, and the latter, af-
ter an affectation of cudgeling his brains,
declared that he would not like to say
yes, for fear of causing disappointment,
should he prove to be wrong.
The aide-de-camp suggested that prob
ably some of Daly's chasseurs would be
found in the village, whereupon the gal
liant officer replied that 1t was impossible
for him to be sure, as he had been alb
sent for some days, having been taken
prisoner by the English, from whom he
had only just escaped.
Il see you have recovered your sword"
observed the stranger, a shade suspi-
ciously.
Il never parted with It," answered
DAILY, in tones which made the stranger
forget his doubts of him In his admira-
ton for his spirit.
You must share my carriage with
me, cried the aide-de-camp. you VIII
no doubt have much information con-
corning the English to impart to the mar
shall. Tell me, what is their moral state?
hear they are afraid
Afraid" answered DAILY 81 should
think SO. The officers are hiding behind
the men, the men behind the horses, the
A-OAHNS O'SAAAAAN
es"-- he pulled UP abruptly. 'They are
indescribably afraid
'da, hat" laughed the aide-de-camp.
delightedly, land they would be ten times
more afraid if they knew what have In
the lining of my tunic.''
Indeed" said Capt DAILY, 1T doubt If
anything could make them more afraid"
Not even." cried the aide-de-camp, "if
they knew that the emperor and the
| guard were within striking distance of
them"
The boat had reached the shore. and
Daily was stepping out when he heard
these words, whereupon he stumbled
! heavily upon the gunwale, capsizing the
craft, which dropped its two occupants
into the water The Spaniard was swept
away by the current, but driving the
! beat hook through the Frenchman's pet
| t1coat, Daily was enabled to bring him
safely to terra frma.
How glad I am of this opportunity to
! show you my gratitude" he cried before
the Frenchman could open his mouth
Its very amiable of you" returned the
| other ruefully: ''but I should have been
! glad to postpone the occasion until had
delivered my dispatches I am wet to the
skin"
80 am l." declared DAILY who was
! busy righting the boat and securing her
| to the bank; but brisk walk and a blaz-
! lis liz Will SOOn HtdhS US ourselves
again. Let us only consider, how FORUM
! ate we have been in making each other
acquaintance when SO much in need OF
mutual assistance"
You are a true philosopher sir" OBJ
served the aid-de-camp, with chattering
| teeth, and the two stepped out toward
the village, leaving the boatman, who
happily had been washed ashore On the
| opposite bank, where the stream took a
short, sharp turn, to curse them for not
! bringing him back his boat
II do not doubt he meant to murder US
both" observed the aide-de-camp they
are relentless Williams. these Spaniards. .
Indeed agreed Capt. Daily, I'VE have
| had most fortunate escape" meanwhile
considering whether it was not his duty
to cut down his man then and there, sieze
| his papers, and escape. He had certainly
| the power to do this, and probably few
men in his position would have hesitated;
but Capt. Days honor, however in
scrutable were Its twistings, did not al
low OF his staying in cold blood the man
| who had saved his life; so he racked
| his brains to think of some other means
OF possessing himself of the priceless
documents
Fate favored him There were no
troops in the village, but the inn was
open, and the patron believed he could
provide chaise and four horses; mean
J "AlAiO AS iIduS d great IRE Tor MS guests
| and prepared fer them a meal
When the two were alone DAILY mon
chalantly drew off his coat and stretch
ed it out before the fire to dry, doing the
same with his clothing. The other inno-
Gently followed his example. The two
two men faced each other stark naked
Then the captain took up a pack of
cards that stood on the nantelsnelf.
"Vous savez lie jeu de lansq uenet?" ne
demanded.
'Bien surf answered the other eagerly.
| and in minute they were at 1t.
Daily lost the first coup, ana sud lenIv
remembered that ne had no money. Blush
ing with shame he nevertheless mechani-
caliy went over to the fire and put his
hand In his pocket-the pocket that is to
sag of the dead Chasseur His fingers