The Yale expositor., 1902-04-11

played now was the tine for It's ap-
pearance.
A word OF command and the giant
guards closed in around the prisoners.
Sir Noel still stood by Paul. and even
saw this significant move without
showing tho white feather,
Hc put his hand 20 his pocket and
drew out a folded paper.
The countess. seeing the action. felt
that there was danger OF defeat even
though she could not gues1 the nature
of the bolt that threatened.
How deliberately Sir Noel unfolded
his paper.
"Ah! monsieur le major" he said.
The stout soldier. not daring TO look
toward the countess. turned his head.
AZ sight OF the paper his eyebrows
went up IN token OF surprise.
Then he met the doctors magnetic
eye. and was Obliged TO pay attention
the influence OF mind over matter IA
always paramount
II have here n little document" pur-
sued Sir Noel. waving the paper.
so | perceive. monsieur"
which IS signed by the command
ant, with whose signature you are
doubtless familiar.
"Oh. very. monsieur"
win you kindly give me one min
ute. am DESTROYS OF saving you from
committing 2 folly that might wind up
your military career I'm anything but
a blaze OF glory. | wish you 10 read
this document. which perhaps has not
It's equal In all Metz at this moment"
II am honored. monsieur" bowling
and taking the paper. while the coun-
tess glided nearer. the look OF awful
determination still upon her face.
Paul believed II wise TO keep one eye
on her. not knowing what desperate
woman might attempt when brought
10 bay
And somehow he had n presentiment
that, while IL looked as though this
night be Almee's game. there was a
setback I'm store for her that would end
in her overwhelming defeat.
As the major read the document she
looked surprised even puzzled.
May ask what you find. VI. le Ma
jor?" asked the Englishman. quietly.
1T IS surprising have here pass
written In the commandments own hand
allowing the bearer. Sir Noel Travers.
surgeon. with his companion. the lib
erty OF the city OF Metz. and com
handing that under no conditions shall
he be restrained or prevented from go
ing or coming at will. II Is astound-
ing, very"
Paul breathed easier.
lie had heard the magic words and
comprehended the nature OF the mir
acles that had been wrought In his be-
half. thanks to the coming OF the Eng
lishman.
You have no reason to doubt the
gcnmnencss OF the document. major?"
pursued Sir Noel, with the convincing
manner OF lawyer.
None at ALL would be willing 20
stake my life upon that" came the
reply.
NNls AAbtt A4A4tA eNA ''' Ata' AtAfs
cried the countess. firmly.
But Sir Noel was appealing TO all
that was best in the majors compost
tion-his pride as a soldier. and the
subordination OF all other feelings 20
duty toward a superior officer as laid
down IN the manual OF arms.
Then you can consider that this
gentleman Is the companion mentioned
in the pass. By the authority vested
IN that document | claim for him the
same rights ! myself possess. and LEI
any man arrest him at his peril. Mon
sieur le Major tell me. is he free to 80
with me7'
The soldiers face was almost purple
from the violence OF his emotions, but
with an effort he gasped:
There is no other resource-he is
free
Ito be contnuedD