The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-15
WAND ERING.
Chapter i-Continued.

Chapter i-continued.
The Indian led me upstairs to one Of
the chambers and opened the door.
In the room was Louis Philippe. and
when we were shut alone together, he en-
braced me and kissed me as l did not
know men embraced and kissed.
DO you know Skenedonk?' l exclaimed.
IF you mean the Indian who brought
you at my order, he was my guide from
Montreal"
But he was not with you at the pot
ter's camp"
Yes, he was in the hut. wrapped in
his blanket, and after you drove the door
in he heard all that was said. "Lazarre'
Louis Philippe took my face In his
hands-'make a clean breast of 1t.
We sat down. and I told him without
being questioned what l was going to Go.
He gravely considered.
II saw you enter the house, and had
suspicion of your undertaking. 1t is the
worst venture you could possibly make at
this time. We will begin with my family.
Any belief in you into which 1 may have
been betrayed is no guaranty OF Mon
sieurs belief You understond,' said
Louis Philippe, that Monsieur stands
next to the throne if there is no dauphin,
or an idiot dauphin?"
I said I understood.
Monsieur IS not bad man. But Bel
lenger, who took charge Of the dauphin,
has in some manner and for some reason,
provided himself with substitute, and he
utterly denies you. Further, supposing
that you are the heir of France, restored
to your family and proclaimed-of what
use is it to present yourself before the
French people now? They are besotted
with this Napoleon. The empire seems to
them a far greater thing than any legltl-
mate monarchy. OF what use, do say
1t would be a positive danger Tor you 10
appear in France at this time! Napoleon
has prescribed every Bourbon. Any prince
caught alive In France will be put to
death. Do you know what he did last
year to the Duke d'Enghien? He sent
into Germany for the duke, who had never
harmed him, never cOnSp1red against MN
had done nothing, in fact, except live
an innocent life away from the seat OF
Napoleon's power. The duke was brought
to Paris under guard and put in the dun
eeons of Vincennes. He demanded to see
Bonaparte Bonaparte would not see him.
He was tried by night, his grave being al
ready dug in the castle ditch. That love-
" young fellow-he was scarcely above
3O-was taken out to the ditch and shot
like dog!
I stood up with my hands clenched
"Sit down." said Louis Philippe. There
IS no room In the world at this time tOl
anybody but that Jealous monster
HE shall not tie me here I said
"You intend to go?'
= 1T intend to co.
CIV This Bonaparte,' said Louis philippe
has his troubles. His brother Jerome
has married an American in Baltimore
A fine explosion that will make when 1
reaches his ears. Where are you going tt
land LaZarre?
said that must depend on the shiI
took.
And what are you going to do wher
you land?'
: I said would think that out later:
3 Then the spirit being upon me. I burst
bounds and told him impetuously that
was going to learn what the world hele
for me. Without means, without friends
or power or prospects, or certainty o
auv good results-impudent-
terly rash-"I am going" I cried, "be
cause / must 60
There is something about you which
inspires love, my boy" said Louis Phil
ippe; and heard him with establishment
.'Perhaps 1t comes from the mother; sh
was a. witcher Of all mankind.
Il cannot understand why anyon
should love so ignorant creature, blu
God grant that there be others that low
me, too; for I have lived a life stinte
of all affection. And, indeed. Il did no
know I wanted it until last year. Whe
we talked late the other night. and 70
told me the history Oh oil my AettIlAAls
the cruelest part of my lot seemed tn
separation from those that belonged t
me. Separation from what Is our ow
ought not to be imposed upon US eve
by God FIimself!'
What" said Louis Philippe, us h
following woman
Ny face burned, and probably wer
white, for felt the blood go back on m
heart. He took my hand and stroked it.
Don't chain yourself behind that char
lot. Wait little while for your goo
star to rise. I wish I had money. wis
I could be Of use to you in France.
wish stood nearer to Monsieur for yol
sake. Every one must love this bold, pull
face. 1t bears some resemblance to Mao
anne Royal The sister Of the dauphin
q good girl not many years your senio
Much dominated by her uncles, but
royal duchess. 1t Is the fashion now
laugh at chivalry. You are the most foo
ish example Of 1t I ever saw! 1t is liz
seeing a knight without horse, armor
purse, set out to win an equipment b.
fore he pursues his quest! Yet I 10,
you for tt, my boy!'
1T would be well for me il I had MOI
friends like you"
why, can be of no use! I cannot 6
back to France at this time, and If
could what is my influence there?
must wander around in foreign parts
private gentleman, eking out my livir
by some kind Of industry. What are yc