Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-04-09

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~" perceived that Raoul de La
gors was the only obstacle be
z13 tween him and Madeleine. ht
swore that the obstacle should he re
moved.
The samesday his plan was laid. Al
Raoul was walking out to Vesine'
about midnight he was stopped at
lonely spot by three men. who asked
him what o'clock 1t was. While look
ing at his watch the rufians fell upor
him suddenly.
By bis skillful blows. for he had be-
come proficient In boxing In England
Raoul made his enemies take to theil
heels. He continued his walk home
determined to be hereafter we'll armed
when he went out at night. He never
for an instant suspected his accomplice
of having instigated the assault.
But two days afterward. at a cafe
which he frequented. vulgar looking
man, a stranger to him. after trying tf
provoke q quarrel. finally threw a card
in bis face, saying its owner was ready
to grant him satisfaction. Raoul rush
ed toward the man to thrash him will
his fists, but his friends held him back
Every we'll, then. You will hear from
me tomorrow" he said to bis assailant
"Wait at your hotel until send two
friends to you"
AS soon as the stranger had gone
Raoul recovered from his excitement
and began to wonder what could have
been the motive for the insult. Pick
Ing up the mans card. he read:
"W. II. Il. Jacobson. formerly Carl
baldian volunteer. ex-officer Of the Ar
my Of the South Qtaly. America). 81
Leonie street"
oh" he thought. here Is big mill
tary man who can whip everybody|
Raoul had seen enough of the world
to understand these heroes who cover
their visiting cards with titles.
But. since the insult had been Offered
In the presence Of others. early the next
morning Raoul sent two Of his friends
to make arrangements for duel. He
gave them Nj. Jarobson's address and
told: them to report at the Hotel du
Louvre. where he proposed TO sleep.
At half past 8 in the morning his sec
onds arrived NJ. Jacobson had select
ed the sword and would fight that very
hour In the woods of Vincepnes.
"I.et us be off, cried Raoul gayly
81 accept the gentleman's conditions"
After a minutes fencing Raoul was
slightly wounded in the right shoulder
The "ex officer Of the south" wished tt
continue the combat. but Raours sec
onds declared that honor was salts
fed and that they had no intention
OF imperiling their friends life again
The ex-officer was obliged to &C
quiesce Raoul went home delighted
at having escaped with nothing NOR,
serious than q little loss Of blood anC
resolved to keep clear Of all so called
Garibaldians In the future. In fact. 6
nights reflection had convinced hin
that Clameran was the instigator Of the
two attempts to kill him. Mime. Eau
vel having told him what conditions
Madeleine placed on her consent tt
marriage. Raoul instantly saw the
great interest Clameran would have ir
his removal. He recalled thousand
little remarks and events Of the last
~ days and on skillfully questioning
the marquis bis suspicious changed
into certainty. This conviction thai
the man whom be had so materially as
sisted in his criminal plans was st
basely ungrateful as to turn against
him inspired In Raoul resolution tt
take speedy vengeance upon his treach
erous accomplice and at the same time
insure his own safety. He was per
suaded that by openly siding witt
Madeleine and her aunt he could save
them from Clameran's clutches. Hav
ing fully resolved upon this. be wrote
q note to Nine. Fauvel asking for all
interview. The poor woman FASTENED
to Vesinet at the appointed hour, con-
vinced that sonle new misfortune was
in store for her. She found Raoul more
tender and affectionate than lie had
ever been. He saw the necessity of re-.
assuring her and winning his old place
In her forgiving heart before making
his disclosures.
He succeeded. The poor lady had a
smiling and happy air in an armchair.
with Raoul kneeling before her.
II have distressed you too long, my
dear mother" he said in his softest
tones. but repent sincerely. Now
listen to me-"
He had not time to say more. The
door was violently thrown open, and
Nj. Fauvel, revolver in hand. entered
the room.
"Ah," he said, you thought you
could abuse my credulity forever"
Raoul had the courage to place him
self before Nine. Fauvel and to stand
prepared to receive the expected bullet
81 assure you, uncle lie began.
Enough" interrupted the banker
with IN angry gesture. Cease this act
Ing, of which am no longer the dupe.
II swear to YOU
Spare yourself the trouble of denl
ais. know all. | know who pawned
my wifc's diamonds. know who com
mitted the robbery for which the limo
cent Prosper was arrested and imprls
oned."
Nine. Fauvel, white with terror. fell
upon her knees.
At last it had come-the dreadful day
had come! Vainly for years she llat