Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-01-14

gruGiy interrupted. Tell me the mum
Der OF American troops at the fort,
sir"
Il don't know exactly. have not
had admittance to the fort | might be
deceived ms To numbers. But they're
strong. believe. NJ. 10 Gouverneur
at least they make a great show and
much noise"
Hamilton eyed the huge bulk before
him for moment. then. turning TO n
subaltern. said
place this fellow under guard and
SEQ that he doesn't get away. Send
word Immediately TO Captain Farms
worth that wish 10 see him nj once"
The interview thereupon closed alb
ruptly Hamilton's emissaries had Civ
en- him n detailed account OF NJ. Rous-
slllou's share In submitting Vincennes
60 rebel dominion. and he was not In
the least inclined toward treating him
graciously.
Il would suggest 90 you. NJ. le Con
vcrncur, that my Official position de-
minds" VI Roussillon began. But
he was fastened upon by two guards.
who roughly hustled him aft and
bound him 20 rigidly that he could
scarcely move finger or toe.
Hamilton smiled ooldly and turned
dy young officer who IN Canoe had
JUS, rowcd alongside the batteau.
Captain Farnsworth." he said, &C
knowlcdginy the military salute. you
will take nifty men and make every
thing ready for n recOnnotssa noe In the
direction Of the fort We will move
down the river Immediately and choose
a place 20 land Move nv,y! We have
no time 90 lose.
In the meantime Beverley slipped
away from the fort and made a hurried
call upon Alice at Roussillon place.
There was not much they could say 20
each otbcr during the few moments at
command Alice showed very little
excitement Her past experience had
fortified her against the alarms OF
frontier lfc hut she Understood and
perfectly appreciated the situation
Nv hht arc you going 90 dor Bever-
ley demanded In sheer despair. He was
not able 10 sce any CLEAN OF hope DOT
Of the blackness which had fallen
around him and into his soul.
What shall you dor he repeated.
Take the chances OF war" she said.
smiling graycly. 1t Will all come out
well. no doubt"
Il hope so. but but fear not"
His face was gray with trouble.
Helm Is determined Co fight. and that
mea ns"-
Good she interrupted. with spirit
Il am 80 glad OF that I wish could
20 10 help him II were man I'd
love 10 fight. think It's just delight
ful."
"But IL IL reckless bravado. IL IL
worse than foolishness," said Beverley.
not feeling her mood what can two
or three men DO against an armyr'
Flight and die Ike men" she replied.
her whole countenRnce lighting up.
BE heroicr'
I'VE will do that, ~ course Wei
do not fear death. but you you
His voice chokcd him.
A gunshot rang ont clear In the dis
lance, and he did not finish speaking.
That's probably the beginning" he
added In moment extending both
hands 90 her "Goodby. I must hurry
To the fort Goodhy."
She drew a quick breath and turned
~ white that her look struck him like
a sudden and hard blow. He stood for
n second, his arms nj full reach. then:
"My God. Alioe. cannot, cannot
leave your he cried. his voice again
breaking husldly
She made "A little movement as II 20
take hold OF his hands, but In an in
slant she stepped back pace and said;
Don't fear about me. can take
care ~ myself. I'm all right You'd
better return Ia the fort as quickly as
you can II Ia your country, your flag
not me. that you must think Of now"
She folded her arms and stood boldly
erect
Never before in all his life had he
felt such rebukc. lie gave her a
straight. strong look In the eyes.
You are right, Alice" he cried, and
rushed from the house 10 the fort.
She held her rigid attitude for little
while after she heard him shut the
front gate OF the yard 80 forcibly that
Il broke I'm pieces. then she flung her
arms wide. rs II Ia clasp something.
and ran 10 the door, but Beverley was
out OF sight She turned and dropped
into chair. Jean came 60 her out OF
the next room. His queer little face
was pale and pinched. but his Jaw was
set with the expression of one who has
known danger and can meet II some
how.
"Arc they going TO scalp usT' he half
whispered presently. with shuddcr-
Ing lift OF his distorted shoulders.
Tier face was buried In her hands,
and she did not answer. Chlldlike he
turned from one question 10 another
inconsequently.
where did Papa Roussillon go tot"
he next inquired. Us he going TO
hghtT'
She shook her head.
they'll tear down the fort, won't
theyT'