Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-13

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Philip and Anne made the responses,
and kneeling before the aged cleric
received his benedictior. AS soon as
he had finished, the archbishop, realiz-
ing that here was delicate situation,
discreetly withdrew and left the par
ticipants in this strange wedding alone
once more. AS they rose to their feet
the Elglishman turned to the woman,
all his thoughts swept away IN the
knowledge that at last she was his
wife.
my own, my own!" he cried, taking
her In his arms. But before he could
press one kiss upon her forehead the
marquis intervened.
mo, sir" he cried, you have dis
honored the house Of Rohan. You
have made what amends you could
by marrying the girl. That Is all.
You shall never see your wife again.
! shall kill you where you stand. The
connection shall end that way. Draw.
sir!" cried the old man, shaking his
blade in the others face. Defend
yourself, If you can"
"T will not cross swords with man
old enough to be my grandfather,
answered Grafton-''one who stands In
such a. relationship as you to the lady
am happy to call my wife. BY your
consent, by your urging, we were mar
ried. She is mine before Heaven itself.
No man may part her from me. She
goes with me-"
"How will you take her hence,
pray?"
by this window, through which !
came" cried Grafton, lifting up his
wife in his arms and springing back
ward.
"a moi!" called the marquis loudly.
The servants came running into the
room in response to this call.
"Hai" cried the marquis. ''The Baron
de Croisic's way! 'Tis his tower. You
shall end like the lover Of the fair
Jehane. Jean-Renaud, seize this man"
Jean.Renaud stepped forward slow
ly. His affections were with his young
mistress, and he secretly admired the
gallant Englishman who had won her,
yet his duty bade him obey the mar
quis.
"Back!" cried Grafton, whipping
out his pistol and pointing 1t at jean
Renaud. "a step nearer and you are
q dead man"
The man stopped short; he knew
decisisn when he met It
"'Tis true you have the advantage,
Monsieur lie Marquis. I can not take
Madame Grafton away from you to-
night, alone as I am, but be certain
that will come back for her with force
that cannot be denied. / shall have her
II have to tear down the castle stone
by stone. Take good care Of madame,
sir" Grafton continued insolently, Il
leave her In your charge. Back, you
cattle!" he cried, swinging his pistol
toward the servants and lackeys, who
were huddled together in the rear OF
Jean-Renaud. Anne, wife. FAREWELL"
Monsieur" said the marquis, striv-
ing to regain his wonted calmness,
you may storm the castle II you will.
You will not find madame here. When
the French feet sails in the morning
we go with her. Now, men, upon
him!"
Grafton discharged his pistol at the
nearest valet, and as the man fell he
hurled. the empty weapon into the
midst of the rest. With one look Al
Anne he turned and sprang through
the oriel window. He grasped the rope
and slid down 1t rapidly.
The men surged toward the balcony.
Anne sprang between them. She
caught the marquis by the arm and
Josette seized Jean-Renaud, but the
rest swarmed past them and filled the
balcony. One Of the men lifted a dag
ger to cut the rope. A deafening roar
rang out in the night; the man
screamed with pain and his arm drop
ped to his side. Another shot was
heard. The crowd shrank back for a
few seconds and Grafton reached the
foot of the tower. He scrambled down
the rocks to find old Jabez, smoking
musket In his hand, waiting for him
in the prov Of the boat.
who fired?" he cried.
"'Twas me, yer Honor; l was a
watchin' the winder. l seen yer Honor
come out, then l seen the man raise
the knife, an l blazed away at him.
I hain't forgot how to shoot nuther.
"You saved me-" cried Grafton,
"Shove of the boat. Lively! Break
out the oars; we must get away"
Slocum sprang to the oars and Graf
ton seized the tiller. The balcony
above was filled with men now. The
old marquis was there, and Anne-his
wife. He could spare only second
for a glance. The light from blazing
torches threw dim illumination dowI
upon the little bay. A woman
screamed. Shots rang out, bullets
spattered the water all about them.
Are you hit, Jabez?"
mo, sir; be you?"
I'm all right, too; pull, man. pull
for Gods sake!"
FTSScully luCy "SlS III lhC Sili oL2''s
and out of danger. The wind was
blowing offshore. The night was mlla
and pleasant now. The moon was
shining. They easily threaded their
way among the rocks The mast was
stepped, the sail set, and the little
boat raced out to sea. They were
away, they were free.
Beg parding, sir, did you git Wot
yau went fer?" asked Jabez, after a
while.
"Yes," answered Grafton. The
French ships are to sail for Quiberon
Bay at six in the morning"
"Aan' the Teddy, sir"
81 married her."
Good Lord!" exclaimed the old man
under his breath. Quick work, that!
An you left your wife?"
with her grandfather, Slocum. She
sails on LIE Thesee with the fleet In
the morning. Not word Of this to the
men, as you value my approval. You
have done well and I shall not 1orge'
It." -,