The Cairo bulletin., 1904-09-03

toast had been drunk, and that 1t still
kstood Drumming with wine upon tho
board in front Of the haggard de Wire.
The American ptied him, his misery
was SO great and 50 apparent Mean
while congratulations from all sides
wore bestowed upon dc Kersaint
The men crowded around him, shak-
ing him by the hand, drinking healths
to him from fresh glasses which had
been brought, and overwhelming him
characterization which he bore with
| goodhhmored modssty.
Grafton would have left the armory
at once 70 follow Anne had he not
faithfully promised Josette to stay
there until she summoned him. lie
waited, therefore, in increasing impa-
thence. He was glad, however, even
in the midst of his passion, that he
had remained, when he heard Admiral
de Contains tapping the table and re-
questins silence.
| Gentlemen" he said. as the tll-
multi died away and the men subsided
| into their seats once more, with the
pernissiorfof my friend. the Marquis
do Chabot- Rohan, viii propose a
toast to you, and at the same time
make an announcement. The English
have been driven from tho blockade
by the fierce gales and / intend to so
TO sea. Amid such loyal friends and
supporters | do not hesitate 10 say
hot Fin
country. | first propose to take the
English squadron in Quiberon bay, to
embark there the officers and men of
the brave army commanded by Mon
sieur lie Due d'Aisuillon and Marechal
Belloc. and then away for Ireland,
crushing any one who may endeavor
TO stay our progress; and If that be
Admiral Hawke, let him look to his
ships,"
The hall was filled with shouts of
approval and joyful acclamations.
"A moment, gentlemen, continued
the old admiral, smiling his approba-
ton OF the enthusiasm Of his subordi-
mates and making a fine figure, with
his powdered head weather-beaton,
naughty old face, his rich uniform
heavy with gold lacing, and his breast
covered with orders Ia moment.
while | give you the toast Fill your
glasses all ana drink deep with me:
Death to the enemies Of the king, con-
fusion to the English, success to our
endeayor! Viye Ia France
A perfect roar OF applause and ac-
quiescence swept through the room
Men sprang upon the chairs crying
and cheering, some tore down the ban-
pers and flags from the walls, waving
them frantically, and shouting them
selves hoarse in their excitement |
They would shout another way, sing
another tune once the grim English
Hawke gos his talons in them, thought |
twas pretty sight. /
He alone seemed TO read an old sem
tence on the wall.
when do you sail. Monsieur de |
ConAans?" asked the archbishop.
when he could be heard above the tn
mutt. There was an instant silence as
they all waited in tense excitement to
receive the reply.
"Monseigneur." answered the old |
inclinug his head toward
the prelate. Il beg you to invoEe
blessing upon our undertaking. 81
lencc, gentlemen"
The officers stood with bowed heads |
while the venerable archbishop, ris-
ing and lifting a white hand in the |
iir, breathed forth an eloquent prayer
for the success of their arms. The
lmens with which he guests ratified
bis passionate petition were not less
ieep and fervent than had been their
,ries a moment since.
Most Reverend Father" returned
he admiral, as the prayer was con-
'lded, "as to the time of sailing? AS
soon as the wind changes, monsei-
sneur, and lets us get away from the
larbor."
There was a sudden clashing OF
arms or the stair A young soldier,
IN officer Of cavalry. STROBE into the
Dom through tho open door. lie
topped before the admiral, clicked
his heels together with military pre-
'isicn. and saluted
Monsieur he Marochal.' nc gaid, II
rave message TO You from The port
I6mirah"
What is it, sir?"
He babe me tell You that the wind
lad changed within the hour and It's
VOW blowing fair for you to leave the
iarbor"
Gentlemen" cried the admiral,
we sail q six in the morning. We
ave much 20 do Monsieur le Mar
uis. you will pardon as If We with
raw thus early2 Come. come. mes
ieurs. the tosstilg and feastlng are
ver, the time Of war begins"
Grafton felt touch on his arm.
he anxious face Of Joselte loomed
u out of the darkness near his shout
or.
Come wish me-" she whispered.
of'ly.
As he turned TO 90. he heard the
dmiral say to &c Kcrsaini:
Monsieur, you may remain nefo an
our or two longer Your shin. !,
now. is in readiness 10 weigh anchor.
nd so long as You are aboard al he
ppointed time 7 slaiI be satishcd I