Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-01-14

n Dau. And.-nere she nesltarea ut
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. am
at your mercy"
Hamilton was astounded. Helm sat
staring phlegmatically. Meantime Bev-
erley 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 Farnswortl,
and. seeing Alice enter the door of
Hamilton's quarters. he followed her
in, his heart stirred by no slight emo
ton. He met the governors glare and
PARTED it with one of equal haughti-
ness. The veins on his forehead swelled
and turned dark. He was in mood to
do whatever desperate act should sug-
sest itself.
When Hamilton fairly comprehended
the message so graphically presented by
Alice he rose from his seat by the fire.
whats this you tell meg he blurt-
ed. You say you've shot Captain
Farnsworth:'
"Oui. monsieur
He stared Il moment, then his fea-
lures bealned with hate.
"And I'll have you shot for it. miss,
as sure as YOU stand there i'll your silly
impudence ogling me so brazenly.'
He leaned toward her as he spoke
and sent with the words Il shock of
coarse. passionate energy from which
she rccciled as if expecting Il blow to
follow it,
An irresistible impulse swept Bevcr-
ley to Alicc's side. and his attitude
was that of protector. Helm sprang
up.
4 lieutenant came in and respectful
", With evident overhaste, reported
that Captain Farnsworth had been shot
and was ut Roussillon place in care Of
the surgeon.
"Take this girl into custody. Con-
fine her and put strong guard over
her.
In giving the order Hamilton jerked
his thumb contemptuously toward
Alice and at the same time gave Bev-
erley look of supreme defiance and
hatred. When Helm began to speak
he turned fiercely upon him and
stopped him with:
'None Of your advice. sir. l have
had all want of it. Keep your place
or I'll make YOU"
Then to Beverley:
"Retire. sir. When 1 wish to see you
I'll send for you. At present you are
not needed here"
The English lieutenant saluted his
commander. bowed respectfully to
Alice and said:
"Come with me. miss, please
Helm and Beverley exchanged look
Of helpless and inquiring rage. 1t was
as if they had said: What can we
do? Must we bear it," Certainly they
could do nothing. Any interference on
their part would be sure to increase
Al.ce's danger and at the same time
add to the weight of their own humilia-
ton.
Alice silently followed the officer out
of the room. She did not even glance
toward Beverley. who moved as if to
interfere and was promptly motioncd
back by the guard. His better juds-
ment, returning, held him from a rash
and futile act until Hamilton spoke
again, saying loudly rs Alice passed
through tho door:
"I'll sec who's master of this town if
I have to shoot every French holden
in it,
"Womcn and children may we'll fear
YOU. Colonel Hamilton" said Beverley.
"That young lady is your superior"
"You say that to me. sir!"'
cit is the best I could possibly say
| of YOU
ST will send you along with the
wench if you Go not guard your Ian
guagc. \ prisoner on parole has no
license to be Il blackguard.'
81 return You my parole. sir. l shall
no longer regard 1t as binding" said
Beverley. by great effort holding
back blow. 81 will not keep faith
with scoundre4 who does not know
! how to be decent in the presence of a
young girl You had better have me
arrested and confined. l will escape
at the first opportunity and bring Il
force here to reckon with you for your
villainy. And if you dare hurt Alice
Roussllon will have You hanged like
a dog
Hamilton looked at him Scornfu!i.,t.
81 thought l ordered you to lave
this room" he said. with an ali. and
tone Of lofty superiority. and ] ccr-
tainly mean to he obeycd. Go. 81. and
If you attempt TO escape or in al'Y' way
break your parole I'll have you ;'.':,;.''
81 have already bfoEen ii: '"am
this moment / shall not rega!;! 4. I';,i!
have heard my statement. SAL: rnJ
repeat it. Govern yourself ;i,...nr;'
ingly."
With t!les" words I',vrr' :: .':...; i.
and strobe GU. OF Tic lHus" '.:" .,r-
side himself lis w.:tip frn:. .,;nr-
ing.
Hamilton l:,,i:* u $: s:>,.:. ). '',:!
looked at Ile!il, :i'l:l s;;;'
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