The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-11-05

AZ ne ulu illS GdlntT DeTcl StllltNl
himself as you have seen a mighty
horse do in the home stretch of qSacc.
Both men knew that the moment had
! arrived for the final act In their i'm
promptu play. 1t was short, duel
condensed and crowded into fifteen
seconds OF time, and II was rapid be
yond the power of words to describe.
A bystander had there been one, could
not have seen what was finally done or
how IL was done. Father Berets sword
seemed TO be revolving was n halo
in front of Hamilton for mere point
OF time. The old priest seemed to
crouch and then make quick motion
as IL about to leap backward. \
wrench AMI u snip, as Of something
violently jerked from fastening, were
followed by semicircular flight of
Hamllton's lpier over Father Bcrct's
head to stick In the ground ten feet
behind him. The duel was over. and
the whole terrible struggle had occu-
pied less than three minutes.
with his wrist strained and his fin
gers almost broken, Hamilton stumbled
forward and would have lmpaled him
self had not Father Beret turned the
point of his weapon aside as he low
cred IT,
Surrender or die"
That was strange order for priest
to make, but there could be no mistak-
ing its authority or the power behind
II. Hamilton regained his footing and
looked daZed, wheeling and putting
like porpoise. but he clearly under
stood what was demanded of him.
EFF you call out, I'll run you
through" Father Beret added. seeing
him move his lips as IL to shout for
help.
The level rapier now REINFORCED the
words. Hamilton let the breath go
nolselessly from his mouth and waved
his hand In token of enforced submits
sion.
well. what do you want me to do?''
he demanded, after short pause.
you seem to have me at your mercy.
What are your termsT"
Father Beret hesitated. 1t was a
question difficult to answer.
Give me your word as British
officer that you will never again try
to harm any person not an open, armed
enemy In this town"
Hamilton's gorge rose perversely
He erected himself with lofty reserve
and folded his arms. The dignity of a
lieutenant governor leaped into him
and took control. Father Beret cor
rectly interpreted what he saw.
MY people have borne much" he
said, and the killing Of that poor child
there will be awfully avenged IL | but
say the word. Besides. | can turn
every Indian in this wilderness against
you in single day. You are indeed
Mt my mercy, and | will be merciful if
you will satisfy my demand
~ am willing to give you my word"
he presently said. And let me tell
you" he went on more rapidly. II did
not shoot ut her. She was behind you"
Your word M British officer?"
Hamilton again stlffened and hest
tated. but only for the briefest space.
then said:
Father Berpt waved his hand with
Impotence.
$50, then, back to your place in the
fort, and disturb my people no more.
The soul of this poor little girl will
haunt you forever. Co..
Hamilton stood little while gazing
mt the face of Alice with the horrible
usefulness of remorse. What would
he not have given to rub his eyes and
find 1t all dream?
He turned away, cloud scudded
across the moon. here and yonder In
the dim town cocks crowed with lone
some, desultory effect.
Father Beret plucked up the rapieI
that he had wrenched from Hamilton''
hand. II suggested something.
"Holdr' he called out. Give me tn,
scabbard of this sword
Hamilton, who was striding vigor
ously In the direction of the fort
turned about as the priest FASTENED I,
him.
"Give me the scabbard of this rapier
] want II. Take 1t or"
The command was not gentle voiced
A hoarsc half whisper winged ever.
word with an imperious threat.
| Hamilton obeyed. His hands wer
not firm. His fingers fumbled nervous
ly, but he hurried, and Father Bere
soon had the rapier shcathcd and Sc
cured at his belt beside It's mate.
A good and rue priest is burde,
bearer. His motto Is. Alter alteriu
onera portate Dear We one another
burdcnsl, His soul Is enriched wit
the CASTOR SORROWS of those whom h
relieves. Father Beret scarcely Eel
the weight of Alice's body when 1t
lifted 1t from the ground, so heavy wa
the pressure OF his grief All that he
death meant, not only to him, but Il
every person who knew her came int
his heart as the place OF refuge con
secrated for the indwelllng of pain. Ii
lifted her and bore her as far towart
Roussillon place as he could, but hL
strength fell short just In front OF thu