The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-12-22

cigars ana COlee, dlteI the rest Oh US
had gone to the parlors, and the big
room rang with their laughter. The
young Marquis, de Gonvello and Mr..
Marc Isambert Brunei of the Gem
pagnie, who afterward founded the
great machine shops of the royal navy
yard at Portsmouth and became engi-
neer of the Thames tunnel, and Pierre
Chassinis, Jr., and | waltzed with the
ladies. Presently | sat down near the
baroness, who was talking in French
with Therese lie Ray, the counts
daughter.
Pardon my using French" said the
baroness, turning TO me, for | believe
you do not use il, and, my friend, it
is a misfortune, for you miss knowing
what good company is the Mam'selle
lie Ray"
And | miss much pleasure and may
hap duel with the marquis" ! said.
laughing; but | beg you to proceed
with your talk. | have learned many
words since | came here, and | love
the sound of It,"
I'VE saw British soldiers to-day"
she continued to. Ma selle lie Ray,
in French. "They crossed the road
near us on their horses"
Louison came over and sat by them
They were not in uniform" the
baroness continued, "but I knew they
were English: you cannot mistake
them"
And what do you think?" said Loui-
son. eagerly. "One of them threatened
TO kiss me-"
Indeed, that was terrible" said
Ma selle lie Ray. you must have
been afraid"
Yes" said she. smiling, afraid he
would mt They were a good-looking
lot"
Il do not think he was speaking OF
you at all" said the baroness. He
was looking at me when"
"Ciel!" exclaimed Louison, laughing
THAT is why they turned suddenly and
fed into the fields
fed, too-perhaps as suddenly as
the Britshers-to save myself the dis
grace of laughter
The great clock in the hall above
stairs tolled the hour of two. The
ladies had all gone 20 bed save the
/ baroness. The butler had started up
stairs. candelabrum in his hand. Fol-
lowing him were the count and Mr.
Parish supporting the general be-
tween them. The able soldier had
overrated his capacity. All had risen
| TO go to their rooms. Of sudden we
were startled by a loud rap on the
/ front door. A servant opened it, and
Immediately heard the familiar voice
/ OF Dri
is there anybody here by the name
o. Mister Bell?" he asked
/ ! ran to the door. and there stood
/ D'ri. his clothes wet his boots muddy,
| for II had been raining. Before he
could speak ] had my arms around
him and he sank TO his knees in my
/ embrace. He was breathing heavily.
Tired out-thet s whut s the mat
/ ter" he muttered. leaning over on one
hand Come through the woods =
save yer life. | did. an they was tight
/ mp { me all the way"
Poor fellow" said the baroness.
who stood at the door. Help him in
/ at once and give him a sip of brandy"
"Tuk me prisoner over there n the
woods tibet day" said he. sinking into
. chair and leaning forward. his head
on his hands. They TUX n they
toted me over { Canady. an | TUX n
got away. n they efter me. Killed
one on EN- thet was chasin' Nv me over
n the Beaver medders on the bog trail.
Hoss got t wallerin' so he he'd { come
down. Riz up out o the grass n
ketched holt NV i'm fore he c'ud pull
weepon. Tux this out NV his pocket,
an | tried to git the boss out O. the
mire, but did mt hev time"
He sat erect and proudly handed me
sheet of paper. l opened it, and read
as follows
To Capt Elias wilkins, Royal Fusiliers:
ally Dear Captain: You will proceed at
once across the river with a detail Of i've
men mounted and three days rations,
and. if possible, capture the prisoner who
escaped early this morning, making a
/ thorough search Of the woods i'm Jeffer-
son county. He has information OF value
TO the enemy, and l regard his death or
capture OF high and immediate impor
lance. sam informed that the young
/ desperate VINO murdered my Lord or
Pickford - the forest below Clayton
June % escaping, although badly wound
. ed, is lying at the countrY-seat OF the
/ Baroness de Ferre a Frenchwoman, at
! Leraysville jefferson county, y. Y. 1t
would crafty me If you could accomplish
one or both captures. With respect,
am, your obedent servant,
r. SHEAFFER,
General Commanding.
They II be here" said D'ri. They
II be here jest es sure es God-'fore
daylight, mebbe. But / can't fight er
dew nothin' till We he'd some vittles. ("
you shall have supper" said the
baroness, who, without delay, went to
the kitchen herself with a servant 10