Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-17

you. I won't hear a word you say" she
cried. with a stamp Of the foot. She could
put a deal of meaning into that stamp OF
the foot. II suppose a prisoner can go
back into the castle. Come jacques and
she made as II to turn away.
II didn't say you couldn't go, Lucette.
You've such fiery temper" said Antoine,
all unwilling that she should leave ike
this.
Then you must find 1t very disagreeaole
to be with me- she raped back. Come,
Jacques" and laid a hand on Daubans
arm.
But Dauban was now less set upon love-
making then seeking to gain the thousand
crowns. and he would not go.
Antoine did not say you should not go,
Iucette: he only said there was more risk
for him than for me. And that's true.
But don't wish to go now. l know now
who is not my friend: and that knowledge
Is cheaply gained by the lack of just few
things l wished. 1t does not matter TO
him what happens to me: he has his duty
tc think of and his master. the governor
Like tiger. like whelp. He would like to
see me stretched on the rack.
"Lucette don't say that, don't" cried
Antoine.
You could listen. to my groans as my
joints were stretched and chuckle to think
how well YOU had done your duty. l know
you now
For Gods sake don't talk at random in
that way he protested. IF it comes to
L would. on my honor
Hear him, hear him. exclaimed Lucette
disdainfully. THE man would not let me
fetch a few tie ribbons from Malincourt,
and yet would risk his life!' Her contempt
was splendid
IN go with you to Malincourt; aye, and
get you out of the city, Lucette, if you but
bid me-
You hear, Lucette, he will take you
said Dauban, stopping the angry TRADE
w lowering
She paused a moment, and then with a
smile and a curl of the lip, said:
mo, monsieur you had better not. am
q girl and you two are only strong men and
armed. and you might be hurt. l might kill
you both with my empty hands, and then
escape. Pray be cautions"
Antoine laughed and shrugged his
shoulders
''What a little devil you are. Lucette.
May 1 be hanged if / know whether you
want to go or not. But if you do. you can. y
Let us CO. said Dauban practically.
Are you sure you both feel safe?" asked
Lucette with a mock sweetness, and then
glanced at Antoine with smile which COM
pleted his conquest.
Come he answered; you always get
your way.
They crossed the court yard at leisurely
pace and passed slowly through the gate,
the two men exchanging words with the
guards, and then turned in the direction OF
Malincourt.
IL tnc governor asks lot me VINE We ie
away, there'N be trouble for me- said An
tome, somewhat ruefully.
IF he asked for me and was away, there
would be greater trouble for me-, she re-
torted But if you repent, we'll so back"
Don't spit such fire at me, Lucette:
meant nothing"
WED better hasten, I think said Dau-
ban and they quickened their steps to Il
ra pid pace. Jucette played the one man
against the other with great adrotness UNI
til they were near Malincourt and the cedar
safe was in sight, when she began to set
them by the ears.
Jacques tells me there is a price of
thousand crowns on Gerard de Cobalts
head. Is that So Antoine?'
Yes 1t was announced in the Castle
and has been proclaimed in the city.
rs it true you have a mind to earn it?
"A thousand crowns is a thousand
crowns"
And blood money is blood money, too
Is it not SO, jacques
eff it has to be earned by somebody, why
not one as well as another"
Il see no flaw in that reasoning either,
and Antoine laughed.
rs that why you told Jacques you could
use me to earn it?'' asked Lucette, looking
at him fiXedly.
Did he say that" asked Antoine, glanc-
ing angrily at Dauban He bore him no
good will for having forced himself into
this walk, nor for the angry words Lucette
had spoken to him. and her looks.
JUDGED he did. Didn't you, Jacques?
and her sharp eyes were him now much
to his uneaSineSs.
Il didn't say that exactly he replied.