Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-12

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 tions between the garrison and the French inhabitants when the roar of Alice's big mouthed pistol startled them. Helm was slyly beating about to make Hamilton lose sight of the danger from Clark's direction. To do this he artfully magnified the insidious work that might be done by the French and their Indian friends should they be driven to desperation by oppressive or exasperating action on the part of the English.
 Hamilton felt the dangerous uncer- tainty upon which the situation rested, but like many another vigorously self reliant man, he could not subordinate his passions to the dictates of policy. When Alice was conducted into his presence he instantly swelled with anger. It was her father who had struck him and escaped; it was she who had carried off the rebel flag at the moment of victory.
 Well, miss, to, what do owe the honor of this visit?" he demanded, with a supercilious air, bending a card between his thumb and finger on the rude table.
 T have come, monsieur, to tell you that have hurt Captain Farnsworth. He was about to kill Father Beret, and shot him. He Is in our house and we'll cared for. don't think his wound is bad. And"-here she hesitated at last and let her gaze fall-tso here I am." Then she lifted her eyes again and made an inimitable French gesture with her shoulders and arms. ''You will do as you please, monsieur. I am at your mercy"
 Hamilton was astounded. Helm sat str ling phlegmatically. Meantime Rev. erley entered the room and stopped, hat in hand, behind Alice. He was flushed and evidently excited. Tn fact, he had heard of the trouble with Farnsworth, and, seeing Alice enter the door of Hamilton's quarters. he followed her in, his heart stirred by no slight emo ton. He met the governors glare and parried it with one of-sequal haughti- ness. The veins on his forehead swelled and turned dark. He was in mood to do whatever desperate act should sug- gest itself
 When Hamilton fairly comprehended the message so graphically presented by Alice he rose from his seat by the fire
 Whats this you tell me?" be burt ed. You say you've shot Captain Farnsworth?'' s
 "Oui, monsieur.''
 He stared moment, then his fea- lures beamed with hate.
 "And I'll have you shot for it, miss, as sure as you stand there in your silly impudence ogling me so brazenIyr' He leaned toward her as he spoke and sent with the words a shock of coarse, passionate energy from which she recoiled as if expecting blow to follow it.
 l An irresistible impulse swept Bever- l ley to Alice's side, and bis attitude was that of protector. Helm sprang | up.
 A lieutenant came in and respectful l Iy, with evident overhaste, reported that Captain .Farnsworth had been shot and was at Roussillon place in care of the surgeon. 'sTake this girl into custody. Con- fine her and put a strong guard over l her.''
 Tn giving the order Hamilton jerked l his thumb contemptuously toward l Alice and at the same time gave Bev- erley look of supreme defiance and hatred. When Helm began to speak he turned fiercely upon him and stopped him with:
 ''None of your advice, sir. have had all want of 1t. Keep your place or I'll make you"
 Then to Beverley:
 Retire. sir. When wish to see you I'll send for you. At present you are not needed here.''
 The English Iieutenant saluted his commander. bowed respectfully to 1 Alice and said:
 'Come with me, miss, please.''
 Helm and Beverley exchanged look of helpless and inquiring rage. It was as if they had said: What can we I do? Must we bear it?" Certainly they could do nothing. Any interference on their part would be sure to increase Alice's danger and at the same time add to the weight of their own humilia. ton. .
 Alice silently followed the officer out of the room. She did not even glance | interfere and was promptly motioned back by the guard. His better judg- ment, returning, held him from a rash and futile act until Hamilton spoke again, saying loudly as Alice passed through the door:
 9TH see who's master of this town if I have to shoot every French holden in it!'
 
 "Women and children may we'll fear you Colonel Hamilton" said Beverley. ''That young lady is your superior"
 'tYou say that to me, sir!'
 Ut is the best I could possibly say of you.'
 T will send you along with the wench if you do not guard your lan- guage. A prisoner on parole has no license to be blackguaTd.'
 T return you my parole, sir. shall no longer regard it as binding" said | T2ovorIov fu Croot nffavf holdiru