The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-10-08

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tions between the garrison and the
French inhabitants when the roar of
Alice's big mouthcd pistol startled
them. Helm was slyly beating about
to make Hamilton lose sight OF the
danger from Clark's direction. To do
this he artfully magnifed the insidious
work that might be done 10y the French
and their Indian friends should they
be driven to desperation by oppressive
or eXaspCrating action on the part of
the English.
Hamilton felt the dangerous uncer-
tainty upon which the situation rested,
but. like many another vigorously self
reliant man. he could not subordinate
his passions to the dictates Of policy.
When Alice was conducted into his
| presence he instantly swelled with
anger. 1t was her father who had
struck him and escaped 1t was she
who had carried Off the rebel flag at
the moment of victory.
"Wcll, miss, to what do | owe the
honor of this visiti" he demanded,
with II supercilous air, bending card
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rude table.
Il have come, monsieur, to tell you
that | have hurt Captain Farnsworth
He was about to kill Father Beret, and
| shot him. He Is in our house and
well cared for. don't think his wound
Is bad. And"-here she hesitated at
last and let her gaze fall-"so here
am" Then she lifted her eyes again
and made an inimitable French gesture
with her shoulders and arms. You
will do as you please monsieur. l am
at your mercy"
Hamilton was astoundcd. Helm sat
staring phlegmatically. Meantime Bev-
crley entered the room and stopped, hat
| In hand, behind Alice He was flushed
and evidently excited. In fact, he had
heard of the trouble with Farnsworth,
and, seeing Alice enter the door OF
Hamilton's quarters, he followed her
H. his heart stirred by no slight emo
ton. He met the governors glare and
PARTED 1t with one OF equal haughtl-
ness. The veins on his forehead swelled
and turned dark. lie was in mood TO
do whatever desperate net should sug-
| gest itself
When Hamilton fairly comprchended
the message so graphically presented by
Alice he rose from his seat by the fire
What's this you tell mef" lie blurt-
ed. you say you've shot Captain
Farnsworth?"
"Oui, monsieur"
He stared moment, then his fea.
lures beamed with hate.
"And I'll have you shot for it, miss
as sure as you stand there in your silly
impudence ogling me so brazenlyw
He leaned toward her as he spoke
and sent with the words a shock OF
coarse, passionate energy from which
she recolled as If expecting a blow tc
follow II.
An irresistible impulse swept Bever
ley TO Alice's side, and his attitude
was that of n protector Helm sprani
up.
\ lieutenant came in and respectful
ly, with evident ovcrhaste, reported
that Captain Farnsworth had been sho
and was at Roussillon place In care o.
the surgeon.
Take this girl into custody. Con
fine her and put strong guard owe
her"
In giving the order Hamilton jerkct
his thumb Contemptuously TOWARD
Alice and at the same time gave Bev
erlcy n look of supreme defiance an,
hatred. When Helm began to speal
he turned fiercely upon him ant
stopped him with:
"None of your advice, sir. hav
had all want of it. Keep your pldc
or I'll make you"
Then TO Beverley:
Retire sir. When wish to see yoI
I'll send for you. At present you ar
not needed here"
The English lieutenant saluted hi
commander bowed respectfully t
Alice and sad