The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-26

find madame here. When the French feet
sails in the morning we go with her. Now
men. upon him. -.
Grafton discharged his pistol at the
nearest valet. and as the man fell Il he
hurled the empty weapon into the midst
OF the rest. With one look at Anne he
turned and sprang through the oriel win
dow. Fle grasped the rope and slid down
it rapidly. .G .' ..'s ''7~ T. 2 '0
The men sursed toward the balcony.
Anne sprang between them! The caught
the arm of the marquis and Josette seized
Jean Renaud. but the rest swarmed past
them and filled the balcony One of
the men lifted dagger to cut the rope.
A deafening roar rang out in the night;
the man screamed with pain and his arm
dropped to his side. Another shot was
heard. The crowd shrank back for a few
seconds and Grafton reached the foot of
the tower. He scrambled down the rocks
to find old Jabez's smoking musket in his
hand. waiting for him in the prov of the
boat . - - -. ->.rN-- ,-'-
"Who} fred 20 he cried. 2.sg. ...'
" Twas me. yer honor; I was >a-watch-
in the winder. L seen yerthonor come out.
then seen the. man raise the knife an
blazed away at him. I hain't forgot
how to shoot huther.'- > = - b
You saved me- cried Grafton ~'.shove
off the boat. Lively! Break out the oars:
we must get away -" s~.
Siocum, sprang to the oars and Grafton
seized the tilter. The balcony above was
filled with men now. The old marquis was
! there. and Anne--his wife. He could spa re
from blazing torches threw a dim ilu-
mination down upon the little: bay. A
woman screamed. Shots rang out. bullets
spattered the water all about them.
Are you hit, Jabez?" 'c
mo, sir; be you?' >;".
I'm all right, too; pull, man. pull, fol
| Gods sake
! Presently they We're in the entrance and
out Of danger. The wind was blowing off
shore. The night was mild and pleasant
now The moon was shining. They east
| ly threaded their way among the rocks
The mast was stepped. the sail set. anc
the little boat RACED out to sea. They
were away. they We're free.
Beg your parding, sir did you git wo
you went fer?' asked Jabez. after :
while.
Yes" answered Grafton "rhe French
ships are to sail for Quiberon Bay at
| in the morning.
I An the Teddy. SIRE :
IT married her. -.
Good Lord!' exclaimed the old maj
under his breath. Quick work, that
An you left your wife,
with her grandfather, Slocum.' Sh'
sails on lie These with the fleet in thu
! morning. Not word OF this to the men
as you value my approval. You have dom
we'll and l shall not forget it,
''Thank heaven, you have GOMEZ ex
claimed Hatfield. as the dinghy swep
alongside the gangway of the Maidston
and Grafton clambered on board. Il ha'
4 almost given you up" --:
What time is it?' asked the captain.
f. Before Hatfield could answer. eight bell
ran out forward on the forecastle. 49,.
): TN the very. nick, Of time!, ,eSclalm me-
# C;rafton: Co.," r'i''' ,' - r.,
4 look yonder. sir said the lieutenant
i pointing away. - '''
,l The ships in the 11arbor were ablaze wit
lights. They were getting under way
AYE" said Grafton. they are leavin
this morning now. The wind has changed
They are going to Quiberon. Square ava
Immediately. and chack everything or
We must get the news to Sir Edward be
fore night
"And the LADY," queried Hatfield. 'Di
you see her?'
Yes answered Grafton, smiling.
not only saw her. but I married her Com
into the cabin after you are on the cours
and will tell you all about It,"
ITO he continued Tomorrow