Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-29

1raTLon lmpat1enfIy at this moment. "Aren't you satisfied with what you have. man? Half of New France Is filled with envy and would fain stand In your shoes, warrant you"
 Monsieur Grafton" cried de Vitre haughtily at this unheard-of interrup- 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 I owe you life, liberty, and love! can never repay you, but upon the honor of 8 Canadian, a Frenchman, you can ask nothing of me that will not grant. The truth that was behind the grate- pul words sealed Grafton's lips. For khe moment he almost wished he had not interfered to save his rivals life but he instantly put the thought away as unworthy 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!"
 i Anne took the paper and tore 1t open.
 "A summons, gentlemen!" she said, .'the governor requires me and my ser kvants to attend him at once at the 1 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 us.
 Anne was glad to have the scene over. The emotions of the last few l 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. Iris not goodbye, Mademoiselle de Rohan!" cried Grafton, seizing her hand, ''I shall see you again!" fI shall always be glad to see you, monsieur" she answered simply, bit Ing her lip to control it's Quiyering. "Come, Monsieur de Vitre.'
 .My friend, said de Vitre. ere he followed her from the room, have no anxiety. will see that some one comes to you at once.'
 "'But MademoiseIIe de Rohan?" cried Grafton.
 'T will take care of her, monsieur" returned the Frenchman meaningly. Remember, 'tis my right Tn 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 at last, not having heard from him, and he had the pleasure later on of read ing his own obituary in the general orders commenting his conduct on the debarkation of the troops. which had been published by the vice admiral,
 Several days passed without his l seeing or hearing anything from Anne de Rohan in spite of his inquiries, days filled with the most consuming anxiety. Yet he had endeavored to be patient, having set himself resolute- i ly to get we'll, and had made much progress in recovering from his wounds. He realized that he could not afford to lose any time in the fight for Anne. On the fourth day note was put into his hand:
 [ f'Philip, 1ay Philip" itsgreade4snay knight, my love, I am calling you so for the last time When you read this shall be far down the river on board a ship for France With the first of the refugees was permitted to go, and-forgive me, my own-I could not trust myself to see you again I will not deny-indeed, how can I?-that have loved you with love that more than matches your own. Yet you wear one woman's picture over your heart. dear, and humiliate myself by send ing you this counterfeit presentment of another. Alas, 'tis all of me. that you may ever have! Look upon it. monsieur as you have loved me in spite of the other and then break it, and forget me. Farewell!
 ANNE" ! In a little diamond-studded heart shaped 1ocket, which he had often seen on her breast, there was a cunning miniature of the woman he loved. He T pressed 1t to his lips and then slipped it and the letter in a pocket near his heart. Then, with the assistance of the English sailor who had been detailed to wait upon him, he made ready to leave
 He looked long and earnestly about the room, ha1lowed by their meeting, filled with blessed associations of her presence, ere he crossed the threshold for he did not intend to return.
 He was informed by Gen. Town shend, then in the patched-up Chateau St. Louis, when he reported to him, that three days since, the first shipload of fugitives who had chosen to leave Canada rather than remain under the rule of the English, had departed Among them was Mademoiselle de Rohan and her servants.
 ''Who commanded the cartel?'' asked Grafton.
 "A Canadian officer, who was to be exchanged in Europe"
 "And his name. Gen. Townshend? ?' 1 "'lieut Denis de Vitre, he is called
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