Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-02

Look" he says. THAT is what will
stop us, There is an army between
us anu May, Sir Heron,"
Heron stares, then he breaks out in
to fsyce and vain imprecations at his
own folly
1t is loo true! There she is pining
in poverty and sorloy and here he is
shut in as closely as if inclosed by
The walls of prison, With a groan
he sinks onto the chair and covers his
face with his hands.
sgd ICY Dalton stands with folded
arms and looks down at him
Not even he, Mays brother, could
desire a heavier punishment for the
man who, fooled by Jealousy and a
womans wiles. had worked such
wrong.
J The young fellows resentment yields
to pity.
i Come, Sir Heron he says in gen
tier voice, bear up. 1t may not be
zoo late, as you say, and something
will turn W to release up from this
trap Bear up unless you want to
knock yorself over altogether. There's
fever in your veins. man! Be calm"
As he speaks the door opens and
Charlie Hamilton comes in.
"Halloa!" he exclaims, locking from
one to the other mot in bed yet?
Good-evening, sir" nodding to Dalton.
LOOK here, Heron, you must turn in
a once if you want to be fresh for the
work that's coming on"
What is it," asks Heron, raising his
head YEARLY.
/ Charlie Hamilton laughs.
why. we've got a spy just come in,
and ne says that the enemy means to
make an attack before night! 1t
seems you riled EN- by that little squirt
I OF yours They mean 70 make an
attack IN force ami we shall have to
put our backs into it,
Heron starts to his feet, his eyes
Gashing with the light of a sudden
hope
! An attack" he says, with an I'M
steady laugh you are right. l will
turn in for an hour or two. l shall
ne READY at the nTsI Cdll
All right" says Charlie cheerfully.
Il should advise you to keep out of it
altogether, cid fellow, but the general
has decided that if we can't hold the
fort we are to Try and cut through
them on the west and join the main
body; so, in any case, that is our last
night here, old man.
Then, as he goes out gleefully, Heron
Turns ami lays his hand on Sydney
Daltons shoulder, his face calm and
set, a determined smile on his lips.
1T may not be too late. after ALL"
he says, Tonight sees me on the way
! to her, Or" and he stops signif-
cantly
Sydney Dalton ncds.
Meanwhile l am your prisoner, Sir
Heron What are your commander
THAT you attend me en- parole, :"
says Heron, with smile. If We live
we leave the place togetl er.
Then you will take some rest?'
Yes" says Heron, and there is a
ring in his voice which has been alb
sent from it for a long time Yes,
do not fear--I shall sleep soundly I'M
til | hear the bugle. Do you DO the
same. Can | make you more com
fortable?" and he looks around.
NO" is the reply; Il am all right,
and want nothing except TO see You
little more fit"
4 shall he fit enough" responds
Heron, holding out his hand, You
will net refuse to take my hand? II
l have sinned against your sister
have been punis he'd more bitterly than
even you can guess. VIII you shake
hands?"
Sydney grasps the outstretched hand
and wrings it.
Il believe you have been punished,
Sir Heron" ne says, "and hope to
Heaven it may not be too late to put
matters right again
"Amen," echoes Heron solemnly
but hopefully, and the door closes on
him.