The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-05-20
CHAPTER Xxx.
FROM THE PATH OF DUTY

1t was about 10 O'Clock when L
reached Dieppe. Soon thereafter 1 was
we'll aboar lie Dauphin, Serigny HIM
self meeting me at the vessels side.
"Hulio. Placide," he cried. 'All goeth
We'll. and the passing night gives
promise to us of a brighter day"
Later in his w cabin, he told of a
brief meeting he had with Louis.
For the time we are safe. The king
is restless about the safety of the prov
ince, n he trusts Bienville as a SOL
dier. The Spanish intrigue keeps our
enemies so busy they have not time to
disturb us. The king has no man who
a take Bienville's place. Well it's
all happily over, and 1 am as delighted
as a child to be at sea again. We
would sail at once. now that You are
come, were it not for de la Mora; he,
with his wife and another lady, are to
bear US company. The chevalier is a
thorough soldier. and l welcome him,
but like not the presence of the la
dies. We may have rough work be-
times"
l knew my face grew pale, and
thanked h half-light for conceal
ment, or he must have noted. Who
that "other lady" was, possessed for
me no interest, and I never asked.
DE la Nora. h was terrible, and
so unforeseen. Full we'll l knew L could
not spend five long weeks in daily
contact with Agnes and give no be-
traying sign. l must needs hav time
to think. and that right speedily.
when do they come, sire?"
ANY moment; they left-or Should
have lone so-the same time as YOUR
self. His orders We're the same
Rapidly as Il man could think. so
thought I.
How long will You wait for them?"
GJy~Si 1,,-r ,~ lo,,onr 1N1,r, NO
SAIL"
A glimmer of hope-de la Mora
might be delayed. Without any clear
ly defined purpose 1 went on and care
fully gave Serigny every detail of in
formation which could be valuable
touching the expected trouble in the
colonies. OF this my hands should. in
any event, be clean. l even handed
him the kings new commission direct
to be the bearer. Whilst Kidding my
mind of these matters. 1 could not
have said what course I meditated.
A boat grating against the vessels
side set me all tremble, but it was only
a letter of instructions. Making some
poor excuses to Serigny for the moment
I entered the yawl as it left the ship
hailed US ere we mad h land.
"Ahoy there, the boat" n through
the shadows l made out the form OF
him 1 dreaded most to see.
"Boatman, can put three of us aboard
yonder vessel?"
aye, sir, it is from her I have just
come"
rs thy craft a fit one to carry la.
dies?"
This dashed down the hope he had
left his wife behind.
faye, sir, it is a safe craft, but not
a fine ladies' barge. We can go with
care and u into no danger. The vino
is low"
"'Twill serve
1 jumped ashore and would havs
slipped by without speaking had ht
not recognized me.
by my soul, de Mouret, it is you
and we are to be companions on thu
voyage. Bravo"
stretched hand and hearty greeting.
would TAIN avoided touching his homes
palm, but there was no way out Of It
IT see you are surprised. Yes?
was suddenly ordered to sail in lie Dau
phin, and report to our good Govern
or, Bienville. A most sturdy soldie
from all report. Heaven send US
sharp campaign, I am weary of thes
puny quarrels. We will have brav
days in the colonies"
The ~open-hearted way about hin
struck a new terror to my heart;
: could face his sword out not his conf
: dence. His cheeks glowed with mar
2 tial enthusiasm and I almost caugh
, again the hot lust of battle.
land Agnes, with her little sister, 1
! at the inn. Yes" he continued, notin
me step back a pace in protest, sit is
t rude life enough for tender women, blu
: they come of stock that fears no dan
court Of Louis"
Continued Next week.)