Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-11-25
copyrish,. isql. By D. Applston 4 Co., New York.

ner nanu, you meuS uc 81 uoPPy ".
what you said in the chateau. / hav
chafed in my restraint, wondering
1t wefe true, fearful that hav
dreamed 1t. For what had I done t.
deserve it?"
Monsieur" said Anne quickly
catching sight of Grafton's clinchet
hands and convulesd face, which moth
ing but his own passion kept from tn
observation of the Ffenchman, Mon
sieur, seize the first opportunity t.
say what I had scarcely time to ex
plain, or what you probably did no
comprehend, when I bestowed upoI
you my hand. have given my prom
ise to you, and that promise I meal
to keep, but, monsieur, there is IN
other who must be consulted. Th'
Marquis de ChaboE, my grandfather
the ultimate disposal Of my hand ant
fortune rests with him. Before tht
engagement Is ratified or-in short
monsieur, beg you to treat me al
your friend, until you have gained th'
consent of the head Of my house tt
this marriage"
A load that had crushed Philip to th'
earth was lifted from his heart a!
he heard these words. 1t was respite
she was giving him. At least he woult
not have the torture of the though
that the lips which had melted upor
his own should quiver, however re
luctantly, under the touch Of de Vitr,
not yet.
Time, only give him time. HI
would find a way to take her, ever
II he had to snatch her from the very
heart of France, from the steps Of tn,
throne even. He breathed again as hs
listened.
AT least" murmured de Vitre, who
was visibly disconnected by this de-
liberate statement from the woman
he loved, "at least say that you love
roe"
Philips heart stood still for mo-
ment; but the girl was equal to the
situation.
Monsieur" she answered, Il did
not say that in the hall, can not say
it now. 1 respect you, esteem you.
Ts there any other one?" he cried
jealously.
Monsieur de Vitre, there is no gen.
tleman of France who stands higher
In my regard thar you do; let that
suffice you, sir"
Whether he noticed the eQuivocation
or not she could not tell, for she gave
him no opportunity to interrogate her
further. "You must press me no more,
monsieur" she added, 'T have said
enough"
Good God, de Yitre!" exclaimed
Grafton impatiently at this moment.
Aren't you satisfied with what you
have, man? Half of New France is
filed with envy and would fain stand
in your shoes, warrant you"
Monsieur Grafton" cried de Vitre
haughtily at this unheard-of Interrupt
tion. "by what right do you presume
but stop-I forgot myself. You have
every right. Say what you will, cap
tain. can not forget that owe you
life, liberty, and love! can never
repay you, but upon the honor of a
Canadian, a Frenchman, you can ask
nothing of me that I will not grant. "
The truth that was behind the CRATE
full words sealed Grafton's lips. For
the moment he almost wished he had
not interfered to save his rivals life
but he instantly put the thought away
as unworthy a gentleman.
"'Tis nothing" he murmured, "you
would have done as much for me, for
any man. You put too much value"
"Mademoiselle Anne" cried Josette,
entering the room in great agitation,
"a messenger from the Monsieur de
Ramesay!"
Anne took the paper and tore II
open.
"a summons, gentlemen" she said
"the governor requires me and my SER
wants to attend him at once at the
Chateau st. Louis. He thinks we will
be safer with him. He knows OF your
presence, Monsieur de Vitre, for he
says you will escort u.s."
Anne was glad to have the scene
over. The emotions Of the last few
moments had been almost too much
for her. AS Josette brought her hat
and wrap she turned to Grafton, ex'
tending her hand.
Farewell, monsieur!" she said.
"'Tis not goodbye, Mademoiselle dc
Rohan!" cried Grafton, seizing her
hand, II shall see you again."
81 shall always be glad to see you
monsieur" she answered simply, bit
ing her lip to control its quivering
Come, Monsieur de Vitre."
my friend" said de Vitre, ere he
followed her from the room, "have
no anxiety. I will see that some one
comes to you at once"
But Mademoiselle de Rohan?" cried
Grafton.
81 will take car. Of her, monsieur,
TSluTuSu lnc rISuSumdh mSahih6iy
Remember, 'tis my right"
In one sense de Vitre was as good as
his word, for the room was soon filled
with English officers, who welcomed
Grafton as one risen from the dead
They had given him over for lost Al
last, not having heard from him, ant
he had the pleasure later on OF read
ing his own obituary in the genera
orders commencing his conduct on tht
debarkation of the troops, which hat
been published by the vice admiral.
Several days passed without hi:
seeing or hearing anything from Anne
de Rohan in spite of his inquiries
days filled with the most consuming
anxiety. Yet he mad endeavored te
be patient, having set himself resolute'
ly to get we'll, and had made much
progress in recovering from his
wounds. He realized that he could moi
afford to lose any time in the fight
for Anne. On the fourth day note
was put into his hand:
Phillip, my Philip" 1t read, "mJ
knight, my love, 1 am calling you Sc
for the last time. When you read this
| shall be far down the river on board
a ship for France. With the first o.