Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-08

DO YOU not think them genuine stones?'
'Assuredly," said the Swiss, 'else why
should we have cared for them among our
gems"
well. then. I command you as your
master. to take forth some of these jewels
and keep them for your own
But mo- replied the Swiss. at is only
after monsieur"
What? MYSELF"
"Assuredly."
Then. for the sake of precedent" said
Law. "let me see. Well, then, | will take
one gem. only one. Here, Henri, IS the dia-
mond which l brought with me when
came to Paris years ago. 1t was the sole
jewel owned then by my brother and my
self. though we had somewhat of gold be-
tween US. thanks to this same diamond 1t
was once my sole capital, in years gone by.
Perhaps We may need a carriage through
France. and this may serve to pay the hire
of a vehicle from one Of my late dukes or
marQuises. Or perhaps at best l may send
this same stone across the channel to my
brother VIII, who has wisely gone to Scot
land, or should have departed before this.
So. very well, Henri, to oblige you L will
take this single stone. Now, do you help
yourself
Since monsieur limits himself to so
little" said the Swiss, sturdily, Il shall
not want more. This little pin will serve
me, and 1 shall wear it long in memory
of your many kndnesses.'
Law rose to his feet and caught the good
fellow by the hand.
BY heaven, I find you of good blood"
said he. My friend 1 thank YOU. And
now put up the box. I shall not counsel
You take more than this. We shall leave
the rest for those who will presently come
to claim it,
For some time silence reigned in the great
room, as Law deeply aged in the af-
fairs before him, buried himself in the
mass of scattered books and papers. Hour
after hour wore on, and at last he turned
from his employment. His face showed
calm, pale and furrowed with a sadness
which till now had been foreign to it. He
arose at last, and with a sweep of his arm
pushed back the papers which lay before
him.
There" said he This should conclude
It all 1t should all be plain enough now
to those who follow
Monsieur is weary mentioned the
faithful attendant. He would have some
refreshment."
Presently, but ] think not here, Henri
My household is not all so faithful as your
SELF and l question if we could find cook
or servants for the table below. No, we are
to leave Paris tonight Henri, and it is well
the journey should begin. Get you down
to the stables, and, if you can, have my
best coach brought to the front door,
1t may not be quite safe, if monsieur will
permit me to suggest" --.e..--
Perhaps not. These fools are so deep in
their folly that they do not know their
friends But safe or not, that is the; way
shall go. We might slip out through the
back door, but tits not thus John Law will
go from Paris
The servant departed, and Law left
alone sat silent and motionless. buried
in thought. Now and again his head
sank forward, like that of one who
has received deep hurt But again
he drew himself up sternly, and so
remained, not leaving his seat nor
turning toward the window, beyond which
could now be heard the sound of shouting
and cries whose confused and threatening
tones might have given ground for the
gravest apprehension. At length the Swiss
again reported, much agitated and shaken
from his ordinary Self-control.
Monsieur said hea come I have at
last the coach at the door. Hasten mon
sieur; crowd is gathering. Indeed, we
may meet violence"
Law seemed not to hear him, but sat for
time his head still bowed, his eyes gag
ing straight before him. :
But, monsieur" again broke In the
Swiss anxiously, .'ff may interrupt, tn ere
is need to hasten. There will be a moo.
Our guard is gone
80" said Law. "They were afrald?p
Surely. They fled forthwith when they
heard the people below crying out at the
house. They are indeed threatening death
to yourself. They cry that they will burn
the house-that should you appear, they
will have your blood at once"
And are you not afraid?" asked Law,
II am here. Does not monsieur fear for
himself"
Law shrugged his shoulders. There a,e
many of them, and we are but two" said
he. For yourself, go you down the back
way and care for your own safety. Will