The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-10-01

| least. under Hamilton's very undefer-
entail air and style Of address 1t
| piqued him cruelty to be treated as n
! person without the slightest claim to
respect. He somehow forgot the roll
ing and rhythmic eloquencc prepared
| for the occasion.
| "Thc American commander natural
| ~ would not confidc in me, NJ. lie Gou-
verneur; not at all. We are not very
| friendly. He ousted me from Office,
| he offended me- He was coughing
and stammering.
"Oh. thunder! What do care? An
swer my questions, sir" Hamilton
grufily interrupted. Tell me the num-
Der of American troops at the fort
sir"
IL don't know exactly. l have not
had admittance to the fort. might be
deceived as to numbers. But they're
strong, | believe, NJ. le Gouvcrneur;
at least they make a great show and
much noise"
Hamilton eyed the huge bulk before
him for moment, then. turning to
! subaltern, said:
place this fellow under guard and
see that he doesn't get away. Send
word Immediately to Captain Farms
worth that | wish to see him at once
The interview thereupon closed alb
ruptly. Hamilton's emissaries had Civ
en- him a detailed account of NJ. Rous-
sllons share in submitting Nincennes
to rebel dominion, and he was not in
the least inclined toward treating him
graciously.
II would suggest to you, NJ. lie Gou-
verneur, that my official position de-
mands"- A. Roussillon began. But
he was fastened upon by two guards,
who roughly hustled him aft and
bound him so rigidly that he could
scarcely move finger or toe.
Hamilton smiled coldly and turned
to give some orders to q stalwart, rud-
dy young officer who in n canoe had
just rowed alongside the batteau.
Captain Farnsworth," he said. ac-
knowledging the military salute, you
will take fifty men and make every
thing ready for reconnaissance in the
direction of the fort We will move
down the river Immediately and choose
Il place to land. Move lively! We have
no time to lose"
In the meantime Beverley slipped
away from the fort and made hurried
call upon Alice at Roussillon place.
There was not much they could say to
each other during the few moments at
command. Alice showed very little
excitement. Her past experience had
fortified her against the alarms of
frontier life. But she understood and
perfectly appreciated the situation.
What are you going to do?" Bever-
ley demanded in sheer despair. He was
not able to see any CLEAN of hope out
of the blackness which had fallen
around him and into his soul.
What shall you doT" he repeated.
Take the chances of war" she said,
smiling gravely. at will all come out
well, no doubt"
Il hope so, but-but ! fear not"
His face was gray with trouble
Helm is determined to fight, and that
means
Good" she interrupted, with spirit.
II am so glad of that. | wish | could
go to help him. If | were a man Ia
love to fight. | think it's just delight.
full"
"But IL is reckless bravado. 1t is
worse than foolishness," said Beverley,
not feeling her mood. What can two
or three men do against an army"
Eight and die like men," she replied,
her whole countenance lighting up.
sBe heroicw
1--WE will do that Of course. Wei
do not fear death, but you-you'-
His voice choked him.
gunshot rang out clear in the dis
lance, and he did not flSSh speaking.
That's probably the beginning" he
added in II moment, extending both
hands to her "Goodby. | must hurry
to the fort, Goodby."
She drew quick breath and turned
so white that her look struckAhim like
a sudden and hard blow. He stood for
a second, his arms at full reach then:
= "My God, Alice, cannot, cannot
leave your he cried, his voice again
! breaking huslily.
, She made little movement as if to
take hold of his hands but in an in.
sNdilb HA' Hl'pp't bHNh II pace anu Sull'
Don't fear about me. can take
; care of myself. I'm all right. You'd
better return to the fort as quickly as
you can. 1t Is your country, your flag,
not me, that you must think of now"
She folded her arms and stood boldly
erect.
Never before in all his life had he
felt such rebuke. He gave her a
straight, strong look in the eyes
"You are right, Alice" he cried, and
rushed from the house to the fort.
| She held her rigid attitude for a little
while after she heard him shut the
r front gate Of the yard so forcibly that
| 1t broke In pieces, then she flung her
, arms wide, ms If to clasp something,
/ and ran to the door, but Beverley was
out of sight, She turned and dropped
! into chair. Jean came to her out f
the next room. His queer little face