Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-15

he spoke he was searching his memory to
recall where he had seen the stranger.
whose face and voice he seemed to know.
mere Is no need for thanks mons. eur -
was the reply Il did no more than any
one would have done. But the wounded
man should be removed and a surgeon
blood"
We will send for litter. Run to the
mason, jacques, and
with your leave, and little help In lift
ing MN, L could carry him if it be not too
Iar, interrupted the stranger And with
Ddupans and Lucette's assistance he picked
Denys up and bade them show him the
way.
You are strong, monsieur" said de
PROBABLE, with smile at the ease with
which he bore the heavy burden
Il am soldier, monsieur and he who
lights must needs have strong arms 1t
were best If your servant there were to run
on and prepare for our coming
Daubans face scowled at the word SER
want.
Run on, Jacques, and see to this" said
de Probable, adding: He is my secretary,
monsieur, not my servant"
Dauban FASTENED on then, and Gabrielle
and her uncle walked in front Lucette
keeping by Derys
1T is the cavalier who came to my as
sistance in the market place yesterday,
uncle" said Gabrielle.
WHO is he? l am much mistaken If
have not seen him somewhere BEFORE" was
the reply.
Il have not inquired his name"
Denys was borne up the broad steps into
the house, Lucette walking by his side
and holding his hand
The other three remained at the foot of
the steps.
1--WE shall be glad to know monsieur to
whom we are indebted for this most timely
service, as well as for that rendered yester-
day to my niece in the market place." sa ID
de Probable. 1T seems to me we have met
before; but / am getting an old man, and
my memory is apt to fail me at times'
The question appeared to be momentarly
embarrassing, and to cover the pause the
stranger breathed heavily and made a ges-
ture of fatigue.
you will come in and rest monsieur
said Gabrielle, noticing this.
But the hesitation passed, and glancing
first at Gabrielle with a smile of thanks
for her thoughtfulness, he turned to de
Probable and said firmly:
II am glad to have been of service to
, mademoiselle. monsieur. l am known as
Gerard de Cobalt
Gerard de Cobalt! both exclaimed in a
breath; de Probable adding. Our Gerard.
Then of truth are you welcome indeed to
Malincourt"
ITO Malincourt" exclaimed Gerard
amazed at the effect of the name he had
given He knew, of course, where he was
and who they were who spoke to him;
but why they should welcome him in this
way passed his understanding. And when
he turned from de Probable to Gabrielle and
saw that her cheeks were aglow with
bushes and her eyes bright and dancing
| with gladness his bewilderment was all the
greater.
This is the work of Providence, surely"
she said, holding her hand to him. He took
it and pressed his lips to 1T.
AYE, it's Providence" echoed de Pro-
bale. Now l see why you were no
stranger to me. tbs the boy speaking
through the man, Gerard, and right gal
liant man. too"
1.-THE boy7' asked Gerard, not under
standing.
"Of course You were but a slip of lad
ing such stalwart fellow. But I will go
and see to poor Denys. You two will not
| be sorry to be alone and learn something
| each of the other" and with sharp, In
scrutable glance at Gerard he passed up
! the steps and into the house.
! Gerard felt profoundly i'll at ease. 1t was
| clear that some egregious mistake had been
made concerning him, and that he had been
| mistaken for some other Gerard whose
| real name was that which he had assumed
at random for the purpose Of his soJourn IN
| Morvaix.
To avow himself Gerard de Bourbon,
while his work was still scarcely begun,
was impracticable 1t might ruin every
thing, indeed; for de Probable would In
stantly acquaint the Duke de Rochelle: yet
to deceive the lovely girl whose face had
been In his thoughts from the moment he
had first seen her was repugnant to every
sense of right and instinct of honor.
There was another confederation. The