Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-10

Drop tlsat saoordr' I tions between the garrison and the French inhabitants when the roar of Alice's big mouthed pistol startled them. Helm was slyiy beating about 1 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 l and their Indian friends should they be driven to desperation by oppressive I or exasperating action on the part of the English.
 \ Hamilton felt the dangerous uncer- tainty upon which the situation rested, l but, like many another vigorously self l reliant man, he could not subordinate his passions to the dictates of policy l When Alice Twas conducted into his presence he instantly swelled with anger. It was her father who had struck him and escaped: 1t was she who had carried off the rebel flag at the moment of victory.
 well, mics, ito what do I owe the honor of this visitf' he demanded, with supercflious air, bending card between his thumb and finger on the ] rude table,
 .E.T have come, monsieur, to tell you I that I have hurt Captain Farnsworth. He was about to kill Father Beret, and shot him. He Is in our house and well cared for. don't think his wound Is bad. And"--here she hesitated at l last and let her gaze fal1-"so here 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. am at your mercy''
 Hamilton was astounded Helm sat staring 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- I ton. He met the governors glare and kparried 1t with one of equal haughti- l ness. The.veins on his forehead sweIled 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 I Alice be rose from his seat by the fire. Whats this you tell me?" he blurt- ed. You say you've shot Captain Farnsworth ?''
 "Oui, monsieur
 He stared a moment, then his fea- lures beamed with hate
 e,9Sn G.. SA as sure as you stand there in your silly impotence ogling me so brazenlyw
 He leaned toward her as he spoke and sent with the words shock of coarse, passionate energy from which she recoiled as if expecting blow to follow it.
 An irresistible impulse swept Bever- ley to Alice's side, and his attitude was that of a protector. Helm sprang up.
 A lieutenant came in and respectful ly, with evident overhaste, reported that Captain Farnsworth had been shot and was at Roussillon place in care of the surgeon.
 ''Take this girl into custody. Con- fine her and put g strong guard over her."
 Tn giving the order Hamilton jerked his thumb contemptuously toward Alice and at the same time gave Rev. erley look of supreme defiance and hatred. When Helm began to speak he turned fercely upon him and stopped him with:
 .'None of your advice, sir. I have had all want of it, 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 lieutenant saluted his commander, bowed respectfully to Alice. and said:
 "Come with me, miss, please"
 Helm and Beverley exchanged look of helpless and inquirfng rage. It was as if they had said: 4What can we 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 tion.
 Alice silently followed the officer out of the room. She did not even glance toward Beverley, who moved as if to interfere and was promptly motioned back by the guard. His better judg. ment, returning, held him from rash and futile act until Hamilton spoke again, saying loudly as Alice passed through the door:
 'tI'll see who's master of this town if I have to shoot every French holden in it!'