The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-09-07

the French fleet sails in the incoming
we go with her. Now. men. apol
him!"
Grafton discharged his pistol at the
nearest valet, and as the man fell nc
hurled the empty weapon into th.e
midst of the rest. With one look al
Anne he twrned and sprang through
The oriel window He grasped the rope
and slid down it rapidly.
The men surged toward the balcony
Anne sprang between them. She
caught the marquis by the arm and
Josette seized Jean-Renaud, but the
rest swarmed past them and filled the
balcony. One of the men lifted dag
ger to cut the rope. A deafening roar
rang out in the night the man
screamed with pain and his arm drop
ped to his side. Another shot was
heard. The crowd shrank back for a
few seconds and Grafton reached the
foot of the tower. He scrambled down
the rocks to find old Jabez, smoking
musISet in his hand, waiting for him
In the PROV of the bof
who fired?" he cried.
~'Twas me, yer Honor; | was a.
watchin the wiader Eseen yer Honor
come out, then seen the man raise
the knife. an blazed away at him.
hain't forgot how to shoot nuther."
You saved me-" cried Grafton.
"Shove off the boat Lively Break
cut the oars; We must get away"
Slocum sprang to the oars and Graf
ton seized the tiller.e The balcony
above was filled with men now Tie
old marquis was there, and Anne-his
wife. fIe could spare only a second
for glance. The light from blazing
torches threw dim illumination down
upon the little bay. A woman
screamed. Shots rang out, bullets
spattered abe water all about them.
Are you hit, Jabez?"
mo, sir; be your"
I'm all right, too; pull, man, pull.
for Gods sake!"
Presently they were in the entrance
and out OF danger The wind was
blowing offshore. The night was mild
and pleasant now. The mpn was
SHINING. They easily threaded their
way among the rocks. The mast was
stepped. the sail set, and the little
boat raced out to sea. They were
away, they were free.
beg parding, sir, did you git wot
gau went fer?" asked Jabez. after
while.
Yes answered Grafton. THE
French ships are to sail for Quiberon
Bay at six in the morning"
"Aan' the Teddy, sir?"
81 married her."
Good Lord" exclaimed the old man
Hnder his breath. Quick work, that!
An you left your Wife,"
with her grandfather, Slocum. She
sails on lie These with the fleet in
the morning. Not word of this to the
men. as you value my approval. You
have done well and | shall net forget
il"
Thank Heaven, you have GOMEZ"
exclaimed Hatfield, as the dinghy
swept alongside the gangway Of the
Maidstone and Grafton clambered on
board. 81 had almost given you up"
What time is IT," asked the captain
Before Hatfield could answer eight
bells rang out forward on the fore
castle
in the very nick Of timel" ex-
claimed Grafton.
look yonder, sir" said the lieute-
nant, pointing away
The ships in the harbor were ablaze
with lights. They were getting under
way.
"Ay." said Grafton, they are leaving
this morning, now. The wind mas
changed. They are going TO Quiberon
Square away Immediately. and crack
everything on. We must aet the news
to Sir Edward before night"
And tAe lady?" queried Hatfield.
did you see herr"
"Yes," answered Grafton, smiling.
Il not only saw her. but | married her.
Come, into the cabin after you are on
the course and | viii tell YOU all about
it,"