The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-03-18

- SAoAAS kAoS SiSy LS W.
lvered to M. Jerome de Greville be-
fore tomorrow's sun arises. He keeps
his lodging in Rue st. Denis. at the
sign OF the Austrian Arms. Can
Madame not dispatch a trusted mes
senger and secure their delivery?"
The fervor Of the appeal touched her,
for she listened with interest.
"Oh, Madame, l beseech you, as I
have obeyed you without question this
night, do not fail me as you love the
glory Of France. You may have M. de
Greville Informed how n where you
came by them, in cast aught Of i'll
should happen to me this night"
She took the packet.
Upon my royal word" she whisper
ed, In such a tone Of sincerity l felt re-
l1eved of any uneasiness concerning
the papers.
I had a real regret at seeing her
leave the hall. Walking SO regally in
front Of the guard I wondered at my
observation-disclosures which had not per-
princely pride of Bourbon. I
threw my cloak, which fettered me, to
one Of the men, and wearing still my
mask, re-entcred the hall. They were
already engaged in the search, ques-
tiontng closely each man in rotation.
None was allowed to depart without
being questioned II examined. 1
Immediately sought for Broussard. He
a gone over towards another small
door, the same through which I had
escaped the night before. There We're
two guards posted here.
Broussard dawdled about with the air
of a man very much bored, who only
waited his turn to go through a disa-
.greeable ordeal that he might leave. /
fancied his wits were actively at work
beneath SO impressive an exterior. He
had spoken privately to several men,
n at a time. in careless fashion, and
then tapping the legs of the tables, and
Kicking The chairs as he passed., he
again came near the loo I managed
to keep close to him. AS he stood talk
ing to the sentrles the four men came
up two by two from opposite direc-
tons, and at a sign from him, Crap
pied with the guard. While they we're
thus engaged Broussard bolted through
the door. l drew my sword and
plunged after him.
From inside, the sentries cried out:
The W spies have gone this way
and the whole mob surged out and di-
V1ded In chase. Some perhops We're
IN league with Brossard, other were
the service Of Vauban, I could not
tell.
The hall was densely dark; 1 knew
not the way. but I had Broussard but a
few feet in front to guide me; behind,
twenty Or thirty stout varlets
strung out In pursuit, not a dozen
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1t had happened that there was a
door which stood half open, and Brous-
being hard pressed doubled by
this Il darted In. He was but a
couple OF yards ahead and 1 alone OBJ
served this stratagem. When he van
lshed to the right, I slipped in behind,
as u foremost pursuers swept
by. The great noises they made and
resounding echoes effectually pre-
vented their notice Of q cessation of
sounds from us. Nor did they pause to
listen. Crushing through the narrow
passage their pressure slammed the
door behind us. I heard the clank of
= heavy bolt as it dropped into place.
Thinking Rroussard had sought secret
Of escape known to himself and
tearing he would get away, I dashed
madly on, to fetch up with a terrific
Ehump against a stone wall.
The shock dazed me and I fell in a
heap to the floor. Perhops, it was as
well. for 1 made no further noise. But
listened.
The place was intensely dark, and not
= sound save the heightened beating
Of my own heart disturbed It. l was
afraid to move, lest I bring upon me
the crowd outside. Had not one Of the
men cried two spies" 1t did look as
It l too was a confederate Of Brous-
sard, and I could not have explained.
The echoes of the chase died away
al! was still. My mind and ears
we're very busy then trying to make
out VIA sort of a hole this was l had
SO unceremoniously fallen into. And
Broussard? Where had he disap-
I knew he could no be far.
For there had been no footsteps since
door Shut. I took it that he must
be in the room and that the reasons
which enforced quiet upon me We're
also powerful to him.
He was worse off though than I. for
had doubtless heard me blunder
into the wall, and thought one Of the
men lar followed him. This
!dea suggested he would probably then
lay perfectly still and wait for the
man to recover and go out. Or, the
thought made me shiver-he might
up ana finish me with the dagger.
quietly as l could I loosened my
knife in its sheath inc got it well
n hand. In spite of all the caution 1
Used. the sheath ratified against a
buckle. / knew my position was be-
-rayed. I thought then to reach a cor
1er Where I could the better protect
against q stealthy attack.
oSGi lSdu dIl almost IT
1isttnguishable blur marked a high,
window, some seven feet fro.
floor. There was but one. In ali
the door lay directly op-
That being true, the natural
Inclination of a man flying down the
TALL in the direction we came would be
% go further to the right. Reasoning
n this wise, hoping to avoid a strug-
gle with Broussard In the dark. I
edged my way along the wall toward
he left. Inch by inch I went, holding
ny sword extended at arms length in
'ront Of me, and lifting each foot care
.ully to avoid %scraping. Every few feet
made a complete sweep In all direc-
ions with my blade, to guard against
approach. Proceeding in this way, /
cit my swords point at length touch
Notwithstanding soft. Before I
time to wonder what it was, the
Miss of a blade cut close to my
heck, and struck changing against the
wall. I sprang back beyond reach,
"Broussard,:' and in the extreme ex-
l spoke his name unwittingly.
'Broussard. stand still; I had no
hought to attack you. Stay where
'ou are, and l will seek another place."
There came q voice, Who are you
Q call me Broussard?" but answered
lot.