Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-25

travelling with Indian guides down the v vt
erway to the Messasebe.
The keen eyes Of the red paddlers caught
sight of the crushed grasses at the little
landing on the bayou bank, even as Law
rose from his hiding place. A swift. con-
Certed sweep Of the paddles sent the boat
circling out into midstream. and before
Law knew 1t he was covered by half a
dozen guns. He hardly noticed this. His
own gun he left leaning against tree, and
his hand was thrown out high in front of
MIN as he came on, calling out to those In
the stream. He heard the command Of the
leader In the boat. and moment later both
canoes swung inshore.
Have down your guns, Sir Arthur"
cried Law. loudly and gaily. I'VE are none
but friends here. Come in, and tell me that
1t Is yourself, and not some miracle Of mine
eyes,"
The young man 80 surprisingly addressed
half started from the thwart in his amaze
ment His face bent into an incredulous
frown, scarce carrying comprehension, even
as he approached the shore. AS he left the
boat, for an instant Pembroke's hand was
half extended in greeting, yet swift
change came over his countenance. and his
body stiffen.d.
Us 1t indeed you, Mr.. Lawn he said. II
could not have believed myself SO fortu-
nate"
'"Ts myself and no one else replied
Law. But why this melodrama, Sir Ar
thur? Why reject my hand?'
L have sworn to extend to you no hand
but that bearing weapon, Mr.. LaWI said
Pembroke. This may be accident. but it
seems to me the justice Of God. Oh. you
have run far, Mr.. Law"
What mean you, Sir Arthur" exclaimed
Law, his face assuming the dull red of
anger Il have gone where I pleased, and
asked no mans leave for it. and shall live
as l please and ask no mans leave for that.
l admit that it seems almost a miracle to
meet you here, but come you one way or
the other, you come best without riddles,
nd cfin ha+t &c
You are not armed" said Sir Arthur.
He gazed at the bronzed figure before h m,
clad In fringed tunic and leggings Of deer
hide; at the belt with little knife and ak, at
the gun which now rested in the hollow of
his arm. Law himself laughed keenly.
why, as to that" said he, "I had
thought myself well enough equipped. But
as for sword. it's true my hand is more
familiar, these days, with the ak and gum"
1.-THE late Jessamy Law shows change in
his capacity Of renegade, said Pembroke,
raspingly. His face displayed a scorn which
jumped Ill with the nature of the man be-
fore him.
II am what I am, Sir Arthur" said Law
land what I was. And always I am at any
mans service who Is in search of what you
call Gods justice, or what 1 may call per-
sonal satisfaction. 1 doubt not we shall
find my other trinkets in good order not
far away. But meantime before you turn
my hospitality into Shame, bring on your
men and follow me-
A~~S~
turned away. He caught up the body of
the dead buck, and tossing it across his
shoulders, strobe up the winding pathway.
Come Gray. and Ellsworth" said Penn
broke. Get your men together. We shall
see what there Is to this"
At the summit of the river bluff Law
awaited their arrival. He noted in silence
the look Of surprise which crossed Penn
broke's face as at length they came into
view of the little panorama of the stockade
and its surroundings.
This Is my home, Sir Arthur" said he,
simply. "These are my fields. And see, If
1 mistake not, yonder is some proof of the
ability of my people to care for them
selves"
He pointed to the gateway, from the loop
holes guarding which there might now be
seen protruding two long dark barrels, lev
eled in the direction Of the approaching
party There came a call from within the
palisade, and the sound Of men running to
take their places along the wall. Law
raised his hand. and the barrels of the guns
were lowered.
This, then. is your hiding placer said
Pembroke
II call 1t not SUCH IT'S public to the
world"
'"Tushl You lack not in the least Of your
old conceit and assurance, Mr.. Law!' said
Pembroke.