Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-09-23
BETRAYED
AND SAVED

family, but of somewhat limited means,
was at the breaking out of the French
revolution affianced to the daughter of
a tradesman named ZOulouche, a man
OF wealth, but no principle.
Suddenly Martel was arrested and
thrown into prison.
Mime. Romaine, young widow who
loved him, determined to save him.
She went to the jailer and by means
of bribe-for money was potent in
those days as well as in these-obtained
an interview. Du Bois was surprised
at her visit.
81 have come" she said frankly, "in
the hope that 1 may save life for
which would freely give my own"
Il do not know as | understand you,
madame" replied the wondering pris-
oner.
Probably not, for / am a woman,
and women are sometimes enigmas
even to themselves. | will not ask If
you know me, for you certainly do not,
but do you know my nameW
"Yes; you are Nine. Romaine, wild
ow of Jules Romaine, daughter of Gus
tavus dAuvergne young, lovely, ac-
complished and rich"
1--WE have ten minutes to converse
in private. You must escape from here
and fly from France! You may be
tried at any hour, and, once tried, you
will be condemned and executed"
INF rhn hp tn
madame"
Celeste Zoulouche."
"Impossiblev cried Du Bols, stag
gering under the mental blow. I'm
possible! Mon Dieu! You are but try
ing my faith"
"Wc are wasting precious time" said
the other, glancing at her watch
Give ear to my plan. Here is pow
der, of which you will take small por-
tion at time. 1t will make you sick;
you will look pale. Eat little or no
food and you will lose your strength.
The physician will be called, and you
will be removed to the hospital. Once
there | trust | shall be able to effect
your escape. You will obey my in
structions"
"Religiously."
"Then. If your trial should not come
on meantime. you may be saved. | go
to watch and pray and hope. Adieu"
He followed the directions of Nine
Romane, and nle third day after her
visit he was removed to the hospital.
Here he fell under the charge of lay
sister named Agnes.
II know allm she said to him at the
my cousin; | am her confidant We
have agreed upon a bold and novel
plan for your escape 1t Is this: You
must seem to get worse and worse,
and at last, at the proper time, you
must feign convulsions and appear to
die. will cover your face, and when
the chief physician comes his rounds
announce your death. If he takes my
word for 1t, all will be well; If not, we
may fail. That is our risk"
"And suppose he leaves me for dead
what thenW
"Then, after dark, | will pretend to
have received an order to have you
conveyed to the dissectng room,
where you will be provided with a sur
geon's suit, in which disguise you must
escape"
Near the close of his fourth day in
the hospital Martel du Bos was seen
by more than one person in convul-
sions. An hour or two later, when the
physician made his rounds, he was cov-
cred with n sheet
"There is no more need of your ser
vices here" said Sister Agnes calmly
as she Intercepted him. "rhe next
patient seems worse. VIII you be kind
enough to see him at onceT"
The doctor passed on. So far, all
well.
1t was quite dark when the body of
Du Bois was borne into the dissecting
room. The attendants retired in haste,
leaving Sister Agnes and lad with
him.
Now, then. here are your garments.
Quickw said the fair nurse.
In less than five minutes the late