Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-05-04

Patrick the colonel came out
rest of La Trcuerie?"
"Therc is something wrong, colonel"
he answered, land twill out Mark
me, that young man in no charlatan.
would stake my soul lie is not of low
character, You are judge enough of
human nature TO know that"
Gary was on the ship Besides. he
admitted 1t himself when he was seized
at the Raleigh"
Henry lcapcd from his scat with an
exclamation.
"Granted lie is not tie marquis, the
man is no impostor. | want nothing
but that night AT The .,.!.ss Arms in
Winchester TO convince me Of that.
My God. you should lave seen. him
fight Foy! Hang year ni;;;,i;t.sts. Ar
mand is IL man. tell you, What WI
there to gain by Il vulgar masquerade"
Rashleigh at this junctn.a entered
bearing Il salver.
Letter for Mars Henry" said he
MARS Randolph's Eb'neZcr fntch i;
ODER arter him fun Williamsburg dis
mawnin'"
why" said Henry. breaking the
seal, "'tis from DIR. Franklin. Bust
ness of the colonies surely. Stay-you
shall hear it:
London. Jan. 10, 1775
"Sir-Dr Craik. who needs no introduce
tion to you. on his return to Virginia will
see that this reaches your hand. 1t will
inform you that NJ. de Penet is arrived
from Philadelphia. He astonished me
much when he told me that 1t was too dis
creetly doubted in the colonies as to tho
disposition of the court of France with
regard to us. The English court here has
little of this doubt; indeed there has been
actual trepidation. TIE good news
send by this letter will show you that
there was abundant ground for such fears.
Not only have King Louis and NJ. Turgot,
his minister of finance considered togeth-
err by what means they might assist so
unhappy and interesting people. but
have just learned that nobleman of
great family connection and great wealth
Is lately sailed for your colony, an officer
in the flower of his age who has already
proved his talents in Corsica. am In
formed by our co-worker Beaumarchais
who is now here at the town house of
Lord Mayor Wilkes in Princes Court that
this gentlemans judgment is much valued
at Marscilles. and in case the state of the
cause in Virginia (Which the king deans
most important of the southern coloniss)
seems to warrant he will doubtless be
commissioned to make certain representa-
tions touching aid and comfort to come
from France In the event of united hostil-
tiles. j am satisfied that any civilities
and respect that may be shown NJ. the
Marquis de Ia Trouerie will be service
able to our affairs. His mission Is OF
s,I,., -.
of this, trusting the Information to your
| whole discretion. i have the honor to be,
sir, your most obedient servant,
''B. FRANKLIN.
Patrick Henry. ESQ. Williamsburg.
Va"
Henry read slowly, without n pause,
while the others eyes did not leave his
face. When he had finished he looked
up with an expression of mingled sat
isfaction and puzzlement.
Marquis de Ia Trouerie! Colonel Til
lotson exclaimed. "Armand's master,
then, was the messenger of France!
And lie is doubtless in Virginia now.
But how dares the secretary pose as
his master!"
because the marquis is dead!" fell
a heavy voice behind them.
The host got up frowning.
captain Jarrat," said he brusquely,
II like not well these soft footed intru-
sions Nor, if l may say it, do like
the dress you wear. Times are come
when no longer welcome a coat of
that color in my house."
A smoldering red rose to Jarrats
cheek, but he spoke evenly. II should
beg pardon, colonel, for nm uncere-
monious intrusion into conversation.
Rnshleigh let me in"
Course Rashleigh!" said the colonel
Enthusiastically.
Il rode to inquire for Miss Tillotson,"
the visitor continued, "but since am
unwelcome, why, will betake myself
home again."
"One moment, colonel" interposed
Henry. Captain, we spoke of gen.
tleman as you entered. May l ask
what basis you have for your informa.
tion?'
Jarrat took out his pocketbook, drew
forth yellow paper and handed it to
Henry. ''The Marquis de Ia Trouerie
died en- route to these colonies and was
buried Mt sen. There is the leaf from
the logbook OF the Two Sisters recount.
ing the unhappy incident. The news
of his death was suppressed in British
interests"
"And the secretary? nenry's voic
was calm.
"The incident is now closed, gentle
men, and ! violate no confidence. II,
was bought by the earl-for services"
My God!" calculated Colonel Tillot
son. care we never to know truth il
this world? He was not an impostol
and clarlntan. No. lie was Brit
ish spyw
why, then" Intercepted Henry
did Dunmore expose him?"
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