The Indianapolis journal., 1904-02-21

SetI SSNoIS were moving 10 little NIL
IN the rear. and the main force was at
breakfast. The bold Scot. taking no fewer
than twenty men, issued through a back
sale, loOk the cover OF gully, and IN
and was gallOping back, while a score OF
sharpshooters poured in a CALLING fire on
troop of horse who started TO retrieve the
disaster. The excited gauchos yelled with
enthusiasm as the guns clattered into the
yard. and capered about as shell after
shell broke over the spot where the enemy
was thickest,. scattering the men in wild
confusion.
ITO the charge," shouted the gauchos.
Not yet, my children" said the master,
but he sent out thin line of skirmishers.
and the gauchos, being good marksmen.
they compelled the enemy to shift ground.
Then the master, working out under cover.
fell with half his force on an isolated de-
tachment, who gave in at once, and re-
turned with cries of isabella" The cry
taken up. and Immediately large band OF
mounted men galloped towards the ha-
cienda with arms lifted yelling Isabella
As a result of his dashing aggressive tao
tics the master. before the morning saw
MS little force swelled by 800 men and two
guns with ammunition. In the afternoon
there was desultory firing, an6 at dusk he
delivered another attack riding through a
part OF the camp, wheeling round behind
a hill, and returning to the hacienda at a
gallop. while the alarmed enemy were firing
wildly TO their own damage. Through the
night other deserters came in, and in the
morning the much-harrassed enemy had
Isabellas manner had changed. She was
subdued, and her color came and went.
You are lowspirited, senorita, and ii
seems TO me we have done we'll"
1T is not that" she sighed. lit is the
danger"
Il will not detain you, If you wish TO CO."
he said, stifiy; 'but these men are fight
''It is not for myself" she said. but for
the men and for you. senior. Why take
such risks? A leader should be more care
full of his safety.
There are times when a leader must
take more risks than his men,"
She sighed and looked down. Can do
nothing?"
'The men are quick to catch an influence.
Give them smile, senorita."
She responded at once. Her face lighted
UP. and the men acknowledged her pres
ence with shouts as she advanced.
Have l done well? she said, giving the
master a thrilling glance.
I'VE are very humble subjects" he an
swered. 'I have been thinking that IL
would be best 20 march TO your own es-
tate, senorita, If ii is not far.
THAT is my dearest wish. There / should
feel that l had some share In your work.
1t is not far, my general"
During the day the little force marched
out, and by the evening had reached the
senorita's estate. The news Travelled fast.
and the next day the recruits came in by
hundreds. The day after the President
himself appeared at the head of his army.
and asked for interview with the master.
well, senior, / await your explanations"
Sdlu the IIeSluSHl, SHOOlin6 Oub HIS AO"0N
II have none to offer sir
None. 1t seems to me this is reyolu-
tion you have arranged.
You mistake. 1 am only carrying out
your instructions to hold the senorita for
month in retirment."
ment is more than / wish. What do you
ask?"
"Good. / appoint you commander of the
cavalry"
''Ahi she will be Judged by the state"
THAT is a pity" said the master. After
all, the revolution seems to be popular Al
ready have 1000 men,"
dent ''Come, let reason. Someone must
be punished, either the senorita, Or
''Or yourself. We must abide by prece-
dents, and precedents demand a victim.
You do not contemplate extinction, do
FRANKLY, 1 don't To cut the matter
short, either the senorita or myself must
go under"
in, and the pardon of the senorita, in case
you were stubborn. Both signed and
sealed"
'Give them both to me, and you shall
have your answer within an hour"
do nothing foolish. senior. already for
see great developments with you as a caval-
ry leader. There is a little matter out
my friend, bright eyes are deceiving.
The master smiled and returned 10 his
stronghold.
II have accepted the Presidents terms. =
he said TO the senorita. He grants you
full pardon. There is the document"
She glaneed Gf tS at The paper roI een
Were there other conditions? Resistance
to the government is not so easily con-
doned."
There were others, but they dc not con-
cern you, senorita. Now l will bid you
You leave me?" She turned away. speak
ing almost under her breath. Are you 80
Weary. senorita?" she turned her face
towards him. and there was in her eyes
meaning that rent his heart. "Ah, love. IL
L could remain
why not?' she smiled.
"Because-well, my work Is done ana my
punishment is that must go"
Your punishment, Do you think, senor,
that will take my liberty at vour peril?'
Who spoke of peril, senorltaE l am only
a soldier of fortune, 'hlibustero-
Il would cut out my tongue rather tnan
call you so now" she said tenderly. But
you spoke of punishment. VIII they Danish
you? Pardon, senor I am rich. II you
would take" She sighed and stopped.
''I will take" he whispered IF dare
would hold you in my arms one moment,
and then let what will come, come.
You have dared more" she murmured.
and he strained her to his heart.
why do you go? You love me, yet you
Because L must
Those were the other conditions?" she
asked. looking up into his face with new
fear in her glorious eyes-a fear for him
Goodbye. light of my heartF' he said.
hoarsely, tore himself from her, ana rode
away at a mad gallOp. President ne
said. few minutes later, Il am AT your
service. The senorita accepts your pardon,
and the men will disband.
1T is pity. There are many pretty
women, but there are few leaders You
know the penaltyI'
"The precedents demand ii. You viii be
shot"
The President reflected. There is no hur-
ry Tomorrow will do.
- Always Tomorrow. said the master.
with careless laugh, but through the long
night he thought of Isabella and OF the JOY
he was losing.
'sWeU" said the President In the morn
ing sis life not sweeter this morning.?
Every sweet. President.
Then you relentE
The master swore-
- will send padre TO you" said ,he
President and as he left the tent someone
AWAY "Awayr' said the master. Il need no
paternosters
Malcolm
He leaped up. "Isabellai'
"Ah my friend. see what | bring you
and she handed him the paper containing
his appointment. But was IL fair 20 me-
But" said the master. sternly. what or
your pardon2"
..The President thought, senor." she said.
flushing red. ''he thought II you took my eS-
re the state would be satisfied"