The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-22

tabled albino moose would crown Pc
ter's fame as a hunter and give hin a
name that would long survive In the
traditions of the province. And this
was. probably, the only chance he
would ever have TO perform such
feat.
The man fairly trembled with excite
mcnt as he pushed his long. old-fash'
toned rifle through a cleft in the rock
and made ready to fire the shot OF his
life. The white moose was coming
straight toward the rock where the
hunter lay concealed. Peter crouched
behind the rampant and. sweeping MS
horn low and close to the surface OF
the rock, gave one more muilled ano
seemingly retreating call.
As he slowly lifted head md eyes
into the cleft once more he was amazed
to see Just emerging into the barren
beyond the biz rock, the figure OF
man. The newcomer was unarmed,
save for an AK. and he carried a ped
dlcrs pack on his back. AS he came
in sight Of the moose he stopped short
and half turned, as II to fee This
brought his face directly toward Peter's
hiding placc-and instantly the hunter
recognized him. In spite OF the ravages
OF time, us the same Gaspard Langloia
who had robbed him of his youthful
sweetheart! Poor. degraded. and now
no doubt alone In the world. fallen
from his dashing splendor OF voy.
ageur and man Of the city. how hardly.
after all. had fate dealt with Theresa's
successful sutton! Yet he was the
same Gaspard Langlols. the man who
had spoiled two lives, and destiny hao
at last cast him into Peters hand.
The white moose advanced n few
steps further and stopped. confronting
the man who had suddenly emerged
from behind the rock. Both seemed
spellbuund Both we're now within
range Of the deadly rifle of Peter Par
dcau--the famous old rifle that had
slain so many moose and caribou ana
bear! The long barrel shook In the
crevice with faint rafting sound
then back again on the moose A fierce
red spot bla2ed on each OF the mans
cheeks His hands trcmblcd like two
wind shaken autumn leaves, Revenge
Kissed. Shoot tbc man. let the moose
got" Fame the long-cherlshed mis-
trcss Of the lonely hunter. whispered,
KIN the moose hrst--thon the man. A
moose can run faster than mani"
The trembling barrel of the old muz-
Glc-luadcr swayed TO and fro. The
marble checks of the hunter Suddenly
the white moose turned DrOadside-
ana a sheet Of flame shot forth from
the callinE-rock. The moose spranP
forward, lhjn stumbled. and fCll In n
luivcring heap amidst the hard-hack
At the sound of the rifles crack Gas
GARD l.anElols raised his eyes In terror
20 the great rock Peter had lcaped to
his feet and with frantic haste was
pouring a fresh charge Of powder into
he long barrel Of his rifle. BY subtle
!ivinatlon Gaspard recognized the mar
he wronEod. and knew the meaning OF
Peters deadly haste. That handful OF
sliding, tinkling powder was for him!
Gaspard LanglOis dropped the pack
from his back and fled toward the lake
and the forest hey ond. Like snipe.
flushed from tussoCk or clump of
reeds, he twisted and zigzaEged In his
Hight, that the bullet might perchance
speed by him to left or right, and bury
Itself in the oOzy marsh Peter worked
himself up to the highest pinnacle OF
the rock, all the while driving home
'hc patched bullet in the long ride bar.
rel He ioilod with fierce haste, but
With deadly surcncss. Not a motion
was wasted.
All ready now, save the little copper
cap to slip over the nipple! Peter
fetched II out Of his bucksEin pocket
with "A swift motion Of thumb aud fin
ger; but just as he was fitting 1t to
he nipple he raised his eyes for the
traction Of second TO mark his vie
I'm S whereabouts. Gaspard was Just
lodging into the shadow of the woods!
ihe cap slipped and went tnkllne
down the slope OF rock Peer sprang
after II, dropped down upon his knees.
"auEht the rolling bit of metal and
crushed it down over the nipple of his
gun. When he rose. with the rifle
pressed hard against his shoulder. the
vast barren lay desolate and deserted
Not living figure was anywhere in
sight Peter had won the fame he
.raved-hut one little slip Of the hand
had lost him revenge.