The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-05-20

a1stub Us. The king has no man who
can take Bienyile's place. Well it's
all happily over, ard ! am as delighted
as a child to be at sea again. We
would Saii q once, noW that You are
come, were it not for de Ia Mora; he,
With his wife and another lady, are TO
bear US company. The cheva!ier is a
thorough soldier. and | welcome him.
nul like not the presence of the Ia
dies We may have rough work be-
times.
knew my face grew pale, and
thanked the half-light for conceal
m"nt or he must have noted. Who
that other lady was possessed for
me no interest. and | never asked.
De la Mora. This was terrible, and
so unforeseen. Full we'll knew | could
rot spend five long weeks in daily
contact with Agnes and give no be-
ira yng sign. | must needs have time
to think. and that right speedily.
when do they come, Sire?''
Any moment; they lcft--Or should
: have done so-the same time as your
self. His orders were the same.
Rapidly as man could think. SO
thought ].
How long will you wal, for them
Until dawn no longer. Then we
sail"
gljmmer OF hopc-de la Mora
~ defined purpose went on and care
fully gave Serigny every detail of IN
formation which could be valuable
touching the expected trouble in the
colonies. or this my hands should, In
any event, be clean. | even handed
. him the kings new commission direct
ed to HienNillc, whereof ] was so proud
TO be the bearer Whilst ridding my
mind Of these matters. could not
have said what course | meditated.
a boat grating against the vessels
side set me all tre,nb!e. but 1t was only
letter OF Instructions. Making some
poor excuses TO Scrigny for the moment
entered the yaw' as it EFT the ship
to go ashore. A we.l-known voice
hailed us ere w made the land.
"Ahoy there. the boat" and through
the shadows | made out the form Of
him | dreaded NEST to see.
"Boaunan, can put three of us aboard
yOnder N"Ssel?'
Aye, sir. it is from her nave just
come
rs Thy craft lit one to carry la
dies
This dashed down the hope he had
left his wife behind.
AYE. sir it Is a safe craft. but not
fine ladies' barge. We can go with
care and run into no danger The wind
! is low
Twill serve"
! jumped ashore and would have
slipped by without speaking had he
not recognized me.
by my soul. de Mourct.. i: is you;
and we are to be companions on the
voyage. Bravo"
lie approached ne frankly, with out
stretched hand and hearty greeting. /
would fain avoided touching his honest
palm. but there was 10 way out of it,
II see you are surprised. Yes?
was suddenly ordered to sail in lie Dau-
phn. and report to your good Govern
or. RienVille. A most sturdy soldier
from AL report. Heaven send us a
sharp campaign, I am weary OF these
puny Quarrels. We viii have brave
days in the colonies"
The open hearted way about him
struck a new terror to my heart:
could face his sword but not his conf
dence. His cheeks Gl0Wcd with mar.
tinl enthusiasm and almost caught
again the hot lust OF battle.
And Agnes. With her little sister, is
at the inn. Yes" he continued. notinE
me step back a pace in protest 1T is {
rude life enough for tender women, bu
they come of stock that fears no dan
ger. and it's better there than at tn,
court Of Louis.
Continued Next Weeit)