Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01

Nhom carried lanterns ana rOusn projected
lamps OF tin. such as are used in stables
and barns In the county.
Frances Wildwood stood beside the man
whose life she had saved. And when out Of
the last cask addressed to Mons lie Mare
chal de MontreveD a small holdpiece COM
pletely equipped was extracted, she became
nearly as excited as the poor village folk,
who, lifting their clasped hands toward the
heavens. Joined with one voice in the old
Huguenot chant:
l. Jehovah! Jehovah!
Croire en- tol, c'est la vie.
Cfoire, en- tot, c'est la vie.
Amen! Amen!
For the shining heldpiece with its In
scription in letters Of gold:
ITO our Fellow religionists struggling for
liberty. From their brethren of the States
General Of Holland" seemed to bring these
poor ignorant peasants, driven and harried
by the great and powerful Of their own
folk into one company with the whole
church OF the First Born. militant on earth.
At last they knew that they we're not alone.
The glitter OF the polished steel barrel was
more convincing to them than many en-
bassies. The Lords folk, embattled on
their fields, remembering Sion by other
Babylonlan waters, were not unmindful Of
them. Gods poor prosecuted remnant on
the Cevennes.
The process Of disintegrating Pierre's
stores was almost concluded when. with
the fast Frightening light of the autumn
morning, breaking in waves of rose and
, orange up out Of the eastern valley whence
the sun must rise, there appeared two men
upon the scene. AS they came In sight
Flower-o'-the-Corn recognized the taller Of
the two as her father and ran to him feet
foot.
where have you been ?" she cried. why
did you not tell me you were going away?
Are you returned safe and sound?"
II am well-a little fatigued, mayhap,
with being so long upon my feet" said the
old man, patting ner soft cheek; but very
greatly is my soul enriched within me. This
night l have seen cause to sing songs Of de-
liverance."
The dawn grew brighter, a cool, lucid
clearness. Frances looked about her with
eager curiosity to see the face of the kings
wagner, Pierre of Roche-a-Bayard and
Hoo.
But to her disappointment he had with
drawn himself with the companion VINO had
arrived with the old minister upon the
camping ground. The two were walking at
some distance from the busy throng. who,
with the somewhat surly assistance Of Billy
Marshall and his wife Bet, were now har-
Messing the horses In the wagons in order
to convey the whole within the defenses of
the village.
But with the swift recognition and &C
acknowledgement wherewith men of power
visit each other, through all disguise this
young man had seen that Pierre the wag-
oner was other than he seemed. TIL two
withdrew together, and in five minutes the
sealed oilskin package OF instructions had
passed from hand to hand.
With the swift elan with which he did
everything, the young man was about to
tear It open, when Maurice Raith directed
his attention to the superscription, written
in my Lord Marlborough's own hand ITO
be opened only in presence of the Accred-
tied Leaders Of the People called CANT
sards."
The young man laughed lightly, AMI even
a little scornfully.
ash them" he said, with a wave of the
hand to the men Of La Cavalerie. the
Camisards have but one leader, and the
name OF him is Jean Cavalier"
He bowel a little mockingly as he spoke.
The disguised WAGNER OF Roche-a-Bay-
ard and Hoo fell back in establishment.
you" he cried, you! Why, you are
but a boy. You are never hat Jean Cav
alier before whom the best generals OF
France-the Marshal de Montrevel him
self"
"No-not l." said the young man., gravely
lifting his hat, "of a truth, not l. But the
God of Battles. He hath given us the vic
toryl l myself am nothing. The men are
good fellows and willing. but with little
knowledge. Still-they VIII follow, and so
the great thing is that someone should
lead. ! do as we'll as another. Never
1890 7 m, q bona en- Hor1nrp chat I ronld
not find ten men to follow me. And you.
who are a soldier. know that when ten men
arrive upon any one place. II there are ten
there already, there is not room for twenty.
One band or the other must leave. That is
ALL"
"You have enunciated a great military
truth" said Maurice Raith. AN one which
my Lord Marlborough constantly practices
in his campaigns. But l have one thing to
ask Of you, General Cavalier"
81 am no general" interrupted the youth.
flushing a little, 'cnly a poor lad Of the
Cevcnnes. I claim no rank and use none"
"You had, l think. something to ask me?"
added Cavalier. as II unwilling to discuss
the subject further.
"Only this" said Maurice Raith. 81 have
made you acquainted with my rank anC Gre
You know that l am fully en-
pOWGTNu " NINdl ny VIC alAlCcs ~ Will no
you must perceive be most hampering TO
me to be known for what 1 am. Let me re-
main, save to you and those whom you
deign TO honor with your confidence, no
n pre- than poor Pierre the wagner of Bra
Your i~ncognito shall be safe with me-"
said Cavalier, courteously, Il see your
point. You have to carry our answers back
to the duke, and It may be az things march
prosperously), return here again to these
tops. l give you my word that
your wish shall be respected"
Nevertheless, you will guard my Sc
cret," repeated Maurice, anxiously, land
Il have my reasons for asking
it, from the Genevan minister presently
sojourning with you, pasteur Wildwood"
There was an unmistakable air OF relief
on the face OF the young leader of the Ca
misards as he gave the promise required of
him.
you will not take It i'll. then" he said.
eff after this occasion l treat you some
what distAntly and II my orders are even
as those which l give to my own men"
Il thank you" said Maurice Raith. Il
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