Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

not or your country, nor am l of the
allegiance Of your king. My country Is
one far away, and it Is one that has
learned of war to love soldier and q
brave man."
AS he spoke Henry's face lighted
with n great flash of surprise and
pleasure. He did not see the white
and red changing in his companions
cheek, did not note her uneven breath
nor the wondrous beauty that came
softly courtesying in her eyes.
The voice went on:
But we of my country know one
American so well-we know him be-
cause it is against our own arms that
he has fought, before Duquesne. Mes
sieurs, I pledge you a brave man.
Colonel George Washington"
Armand lifted his glass gravely as
he finished and drank, and little
hushed cheer ran around the room.
one could not have told from the speak
Prs face that he knew he had drunk
alone. My Lord Fairfax had no glass,
but he rose in his seat and bowed to
him.
The toast drunk, Armand set down
the glass with a clash on to the table.
HIS face became all at once set and
cold, and he stood very straight.
Zone thing more, messieurs," he said,
I'VE know in my country. We know
the courtesy. Our positions know what
is due to the gentleman of birth. And
thus'-he turned sharply upon Foy-
Il teach it to you-you dog of the ken
nelv'
With this he flung the glass full into
his face
So unexpected had been the action that
Anne gave little scream, unnoted in
the stir across the sill, and Henry let
out great oath of admiration.
Toys countenance turned a devils,
and his sword was out before he got up.
Armand bowed to Lord Fairfax and
then to Foy. Monsieur" he asked the
latter, sis the affront to your liking?
Sheath and wounds raved Foy
In a fury. 1--WE need go no farther
than here to settle this! killed a man
at Minden for less"
The old baron got up, with the aid Of
his negro body servant, breathing heav-
lily. "Sirs," he protested, 'let there
be no bloodshed, L beg of your
My lordn' Armand's voice was quiet
and contai1ed, and it was all he said.
Lord Fairfax stopped short, looked at
him a moment, swallowed and stood
still.
Rolph came lurching forward, his
shifty eyes sobered by the outcome.
"Gentlemen," he cried, clear the room
and send the servants away. We shall
need to confer"
The baron crossed the room at this
and held out his hand. Il beg of you,"
he said, ito honor me by your presence
at Greenway Court tomorrow"
Il thank you, my lord" said Armand.
Then the old man, with his head up,
erect and leaning on his servants arm,
passed out to his chariot He knew
very well that Foy was reputcd to be
the best swOrdsman in the colonies.
Have you a friend who will serveY'
asked Rolph. Armand shook his head.
-AsN' StiAu HtICely, anu,
swinging his long legs over the sill,
he strobe into the room. IF you will
allow me, sir.''
Anne waited to hear no more, but
ran back through the courtyard to the
door. Her eyes, blinded by tears,
scarce saw the great, gaunt figure till
she felt his hand upon her hair.
h.,, 1 l.. l.. ot,
heisaid gayly. You must ride to Green
way Court. We shall be blithe for
you. have just invited a guest for
tomorrow"
Looking up as she held bis hand,
Anne saw two drops-little shining
miniatures of his big heart-roll down
his checks.