Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-07-04
SHEPHERDSTOWN W. VA, THURSDAY JULY 4, 1901

kerdine observed dryly as the pair
reached the house. "She appeared
surprised that you should prefer scOur-
ing the country at midnight to greet
ing her. However, each to his taste.
The sailor deferred apologies and
led the way to the drawing room at
once, locking the door and placing
the key in his pocket maneuver
which did not escape the young lady 5
notice and added spice Of alarm to
the shy affection with which she re-
turned her lovers caress.
"Why did you do that, Edward?'
she whispered anxiously in his ear.
"Is there danger outside, or is that
bad man? I fell into the pond, and
he jumped in, too, on this freezing
night and saved my life, dear =
Thank God it is saved, little girl,
he replied. But that this gentleman
should have been the agent rather
complicates matters. We must at any
rate thank him, Mile. So first let
me introduce in form the Count de
Frontignac, captain in the navy Of re-
publican France. Monsieur, | have
the honor to present my fancee."
The Frenchman now advanced and
bent over the slim fingers extended,
"My Goodack has been entirely dead,
then, that could render even so
small service to so gracious demoi-
selle," he said.
"Why, you are soaking, sir !" ex-
claimed the girl. "How wicked you
are He will diel'
lone moment, Mile !" exclaimed
Rigden. There are more important
questions that those of etiquette and
raiment to be discussed. That this
gentleman is brave, you will know
from what he has done tonight-more
than brave, for he risked almost GER
tain death by discovering himself to
save you. But he will be as danger
Gus to succor. His frigate was cap
tured recently by British squadron,
and he was TO be sent, along with the
prisoners, to London under eecort. l
assume he has escaped and is attempt
ing to reach the coast. Mile, this
man preserved to me all l hold dear,
but-he is one of my country's most
active enemies.
Perhaps you are mistaken, said
Mile, with a woman's readiness to
escape wide questions by a side issue.
mo mistake here" said Rigden,
with short laugh. 81 was one of
his captor8, and the last time we met
was upon his quarter deck. >"
Mile drew her lover aside and
placed her hands on his shoulders.
The Frenchman was staring into the
FIRE.
Edward, you must let him go and
help him too. Is this mans honor or
woman's gratitude to drag him back
to a dungeon? If SO, noble deeds
were better unacted and will be if
they are to be repaid as we would re-
pay this. "
Listen, Mile, said the young man
in very low voice. "This gentleman
is an important capture to lose, and
by restoring him to the authorities l
am certain Of recognition, which
means ship and-a-wife,"
This is what l had begun to fear"
she said breathlesslY. "You must
not let it scale one featherweight in
the balance. We owe him my life,
and not the broad pennant Of an ad-
miral would cover the blot on your
honor if you give him up. Edward,
can your"
He hesitated only for minute, then
turned around and said curtly: "Ve-
nus has triumphed, monsieur. will
search you to gee that no papers are
con sealed. Pardon me, there shall
be no indignity, and duty, which has
come out something hardly in this
encounter, renders it necessary. Also
some clothes are required and food.
I will then do myself the pleasure of
putting you upon the safest route.
Sensible Conclusion.