Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-05-20
CHAPTER XIII.

CHAPTER Kill.
I~1HE shadow of Anne's grief hung
heavy over GLADDEN. Hall a few
days later, where Henry and
~ Colonel Tillotson sat alone in
the library conversing. 1t was the eve
Of the formers departure for the Sec
ond congress.
Patrick" the colonel came out
squarely, what make you of this ar
rest Of La Trouerie?"
'"There is something wrong, colonel"
he answered, "and twill out. Mark
me, that young man in no charlatan.
would stake my soul he is not Of low
character. You are judge enough Of
human nature to know that"
"Cary was on the ship. Besides, he
admitted it himself when he was seized
at the Raleigh"
Henry leaped from his seat with an
exclamation.
Granted he is not the marquis, the
man is no impostor. I want nothing
but that night at the Kings Arms in
Winchester to convince me Of that.
My God, you should have seen him
fight Foy! Hang your marquises! Ar
mand is a man, tell you! What was
there to gain by vulgar masquerade"
Rashleigh at this juncture entered,
bearing salver.
Letter for Mars Henry" said he.
"Mars' Randolph's Eb'nezer fotch it
ober arter him fun williamsburg dis
mawnin'."
why" said Henry. breaking the
seal, "'tis from DR.. Franklin. Bust.
ness Of the colonies surely. Stay-you
shall hear it:
London, Jan. 10. 1775.
"Sir-Dr. Craik. who needs no introduce
ton to you. on his return to Virginia will
see that this reaches your hand. 1t will
inform you that M. de Penet is arrived
from Philadelphia. He astonished me
much when he told me that 1t was too dis
creetly doubted in the colonies as to the
| disposition of the court of France with
regard to u.s. The English court here has
little of this doubt; indeed there has been
actual trepidation The good news I
| send by this letter will show you that
| there was abundant ground for such fears.
Not only have King Louis and NJ. Turgot,
his minister of finance, considered togeth-
er by what means they might assist SO
unhappy and interesting people, but I
have just learned that nobleman- of
great family connection and great wealth
is lately sailed for your colony. an officer
IN the flower of his age, who has already
\ proved his talents In Corsica. I am in
formed by our co-worker Beaumarchais,
who Is now here at the town house of
Lord Mayor Wilkes In Princes Court, that
this gentleman's judgment Is much valued
at Marseilles. and in case the state of the
.ty, riy,to fxr,I; oI,
most important of the southern colonies)
seems to warrant he will doubtless be
commissioned to make certain representa-
tons touching aid and comfort to come
from France in the event of united hostil-
tiles. am satisfied that any civilities
and respect that may be shown NJ. the
| Marquis de la Trouerie will be service
| able to our affairs. His mission is, OF
| course, secret. shall inform no one else
| of this trusting the information to your
whole discretion. / have-the honor to be,
air. your most ohedient IS ser wa i n,r, ~
patrick Henry. Esq. williamsburg,
Va"
Henry read slowly, without pause;
while the others eyes did not leave his
face. When he had finished he looked
up with an expression of mingled sat
isfaction and puzzlement.
| Marquis de la Troueriew Colonel Til
lotson exclaimed. "Armand's master,
then, was the messenger of France!
And he is doubtless in Virginia now.
But how dares the secretary pose as
his MASTER"
Because the marquis is deadl" fell
a heavy voice behind them.
The host got up frowning.
captain Jarrat," said he brusuuely,
Il like not well these soft footed intru.
sions. Nor, If may say 1t, do like
the dress you wear. Times are come
when I no longer welcome a coat of
that color in my house."
A smoldering red rose to Jarrats
cheek, but he spoke evenly. 81 should
beg pardon, colonel, for an uncere-
monious intrusion into conversati ton.
Rashleigh let me in"
Course RashleighW said the colonel
Enthusiastically.
II rode to inquire for Miss Tillotson,' u
the visitor continued, "but since am
unwelcome, why, I will betake myself
home again."
"One moment, colonel" interposed
Henry. Captain, we spoke Of gen.
tleman as you entered. May I ask
what basis you have for your informa.
tion?"
Jarrat took out his pocketbook, drew
forth yellow paper and handed It to
Henry. ''The Marquis de la Trouerie
died EN- route to these colonies and was
buried at sea. There Is the leaf from
the logbook Of the Two Sisters recount.
ing the unhappy incident. The news
Of his death was suppressed in British
interests"
"And the secretary?" Henry's voice
was calm.
"The incident is now closed, gentle
men, and violate no confidence. HI
was bought by the earl-for services"
"My God!" calculated Colonel Tillot
son. care we never to know truth il
this world? He was not an impostol
and charlatan. No. He was Brit
ish spy!'
"Why, them" Intercepted Henry
| Hdid Dunmora eynnsa him ~