The Washington times., 1902-10-05

pigments, who are not on active SER
vice.
But when. oh, when?" asked the ar
dent Emmet. throwing his arms around
the neck OF McAllister, when he had
perused it.
Never" groaned McAliister. fingine
| his arms upon the table and hiding his
face between them.
Thomas Adds Emmett he went on.
4 raising his face and staring at the wall,
| had the negotiations at the pass that
his letter indicates, when the diplomacy
of Talleyrand foresaw a possibility OF
making peace with the English on the
basis of their giving up the island OF
Malta, conformably to the violated
treaty OF Amiens. Napoleon has often
said he would rather have the English
in the Fauboury OF st. Antoine then in
Malta. There is suddenly GOODNESS TO
our committee at St. Cloud. and talk OF
reciprocity in repatriating exiles--in
other words. if England deliver the en-
igres TO the Corsican he may drive our
men back TO the mercies of England.
Your brother. disheartened is going to
| America. Now what Is to be done?''
ITO obey orders" quickly spoke En-
met. Il have pledged myself to the
cause of Irish freedom, but no more
bindingly than has any man who took
the oath of the United Irishmen. 1t car
ries the obligation of obedience to my
chiefs and another of obedience TO hon.
or, even should leaders desert their COL
/ ors. ireland, and honor remain and am
their soldier forever"
| Remember that men in desperate sit
uations In France will urge you to take
the only chance that may save their
necks," said Wylde.
Il foresee all that. and so they have
a right TO do" answered Emmett. rising
But to save them from any obloquy
| that can arise from possible failure,
will now proceed upon the assumption
that they wish me to act. and quickly -
You will fight England without
French aid?" asked McAllister. in won
der.
Yes. But if do must act at once.
l have been evading spies long enough
| for the sake of this French aid Within
three weeks l will raise the green flag
and draw the sword,"
Madness" said Wylde. II. for one
will not join in any such suicidal at
tempt. Life holds too much sweetness
for me in the near future 10 throw it
away wantonly. This very night. Jack.
] became engaged TO be married.
met, and stretching a hand TO each of
his companions, he said: II blame you
not. Wylde; and as for you. McAllister,
absolve you from participation in this
venture. You are Catholic. as are
many OF the, refugees in France. Though
my hopes of victory are high. | must
prudently prepare for possible failure.
My one plan against that event IS not
to compromise any leading Catholics
and thus give the bigoted government
a chance to visit shocking reprisals
for many long year upon their unfor
tunate coreligionists. l."
The tavern shook. there was rum
bling sound. and a strong light flashed
through the window.
Oar depot in Patrick Street blown
up" groaned Emmett.
Suddenly gathering together his en-
ergies. he cried: No matter. That but
hastens action. 1t must hasten 1t or all
is in vain. They'll surely take alarm
now. Let me see. week from to-
right July %? That will do. by.
frieu:.s. | go to send out the glorious
summons. Would that / had some trusty
messenger to dispatch to Wicklow at
oncei | would consult with Dwyer."
knock on the door. Emmett ad-
vanced, opened it, and stood face to face
WIN Lacey, VINO appeared 10 pe out or
breath.
Leave here, Robert, One of your men
was wounded in the explosion. They
are taking him to the hospital He
mentioned this place as where you might
be foundi" cried Lacey.
why. how could that be? No one
knew. | didn't know"
Go. Here comes the patrol
Lacey" cried the warm hearted En-
met, grasping his hand, "forgive-''
For Gods sake
Here, go TO Dwyer from me. give
him the password, 'Sarsfield.' tell him
to come at once to see me, and have his