The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-12

a little awkward in opening the subject. per-
haps you will be able to assist him." They
spoke on other things until they reached the
generals room in the Province House.
The colonel left Sotheran with the general.
General Gage after a nervous greeting,
walked up and down uncertainty; and the
captain, eying his nails the ornaments, the
portraits on the walls, waited with patience.
Captain Sotheran." hesitated the governor
at last, Il wish to speak with you upon the
--er-pubhc situation My lack of informa
distresses me. Colonel
Fenton has kindly endeavored to help me:
But up to the present there is nothing.
Perhaps some one OF less prominence"
suggested the captain, ''of lower rank, sir,
might have better opportunity.
.FBut where?" inquired the general quickly,
CLEAN Of shrewdness on his heavy face.
Can you suggest"
If the general will outline the nature Of
the information he requires, perhaps could
find a way f..'l. ..r, XXX ~ 3. g.
sit down." said the general promptly
They sat on the same sofa, and with the
precaution of stage whisper, the, general
began to unfold complaints. my position
is a hard one" he said II am instructed
to check the wings, to prevent meetings and
gather information against the leaders But
they check me-they carry off their stores
from under the noses of my guards. BY ad-
journment, they have kept their town meet
ing since May last. And can learn moth
ing. l have no evidence In my hands sufi-
cient to incriminate any one. All we need
is a few facts-merely sufficient to arrest the
leaders--then the opposition would cease. The
fellows would be punished and the king
would reward. The king, he repeated,
''would reward ..." @E-.-s =. Is D.;
Captain Sotheran was smoothing his ruff
ties placidly. - - T.. &.s ,..> -. H.. ~.
But" the general went on again, I'VE
must learn from one in their confidence. No
mere follower, you understand. I have
sounded the leaders; there is nothing to be
done with most of them. But one remains
the general ddgeted-' whom you-whorn
Colonel Fenton says you now -.
The captain studied his cuffs and appeared
to mediate. This morning." he reflected
aloud I was forbidden to play high
I'VE will forget that said the general,
quickly. ..- ..-.' s,-...-.-s 49,
tent on his gold braid, who can be ap-
preached on the side Of play. But he
paused. 80 i
you have debts" suggested the general,
after waiting.
sotheran again missed Colonel Fenton s del
icate touch. This person of whom I speak, ."
he said may also have debts
HE has!' the general replied eagerly
That is where we are strong. His country
| large; his tastes are eXtravagant. have just
learned in letter from Hutchinson that he
was once before on the point of giving infor-
nation. DO not you think it can be done?"
There is unfortunate essential re-
marked the captain. Debts require" He
| checked at the word.
There is plenty of money for such a pur-
pose said the general, not hesitating at all.
Your debts and his, both shall be paid. If
you can ascertain from him the amount he
can be relieved at once
| The captain saw that circumlocution was
| thrown away. pardon me" he said; they
should not all be paid Little by little, and
| if in the meanwhile he makes more
| $50 much the better!" interrupted the gen
eral in delight. II had not thought of that
My dear Captain sotheran, you are just the
| man. put the: matter in your hands. How
| large shall I make the order?'
| He rose and went to his desk. The captain
cnce more regarded portrait. You under
stand that it cannot be done in a day?'
| ."Of course, of course replied Gage.
Il doubt if he will care to appear in court
to give evidence ''ia.~' r--r .=-5
'Letters!" cried the general. "scmething
! over their Signatures "''
| His price will be high -
THE king will pay How much?" The
| general poised the pen. e.
| "Give me- said the aptain,- with decision,
an luueHnlte OrQer- cannot EDe sure now
| much I shall need. 1t will save much run
| ming Ito yeu.''@sEEt : ".r q" 80 -'7:~
7.'Very well,' agreed the general after a
| pause, and wrote. "a ..cc--. IL. :
I When, after taking his leave, Captain soth-
! eran stood on the steps of the Providence
| Home, the order buttoned in his pocket, for
! the first time in years he felt excited. Not
at the idea that he could do the king a serv-
| ice; not to do him justice, at the thought that
| his debts we're to be paid. Debts pressed
| lightly on him till the baiIiff threatened His
form was more erect, his pulse was quicker,
| the veil of Indifference was gone from his
eyes and they shone, because he felt that he
| held the key to all his most secret desires
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