The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1905-02-25

thought Is laid bare at slash. He
waited to bear what the other might
say.
Affairs are awry here" Foy contin-
ued, "and must overtake the governor
with advices. Meanwhile there is an
important matter | intend 10 tell you.
judge can speak plain. You may be
able to assist In delicate undertaking,
and you can rest easy Dunmore will
not be ungrateful, nor win the king nei-
| Their"
A keenness came into Jarrat's face
'Say on" he said.
VERY WELL Here it is In a nutshell.
AS you perchance know, Lord Stor-
mont in Paris has been at much pains
to keep informed of the feeling in the
French court he has lately reported a
growing danger. That rascally son. of
tinker, Beaumarchais, whose schemes
so tickled the fancy of the old king, has
been buzzing about Louis XVI. to some
purpose. De Vergennes, his dog of
councillor, was always itching to COM
fort the colonies. Well, the matter has
come TO a head, and Frances aid is in
fair way to be pledged in the near
future to the colonies. Egad, Jarrat,
an the rebels congress knew all that
is In the wind at Versailles they would
split themselves with joyr'
II warrant" said the listener, non
committal
Louis" pursued Foy, "is pretty well
assured Of affairs in the north, thanks
to that renegade Franklin, but as to
the Virginias he is not so certain. So
he is sending over one of his noble
-popinjays to see for him and report.
Twas rumored in Paris that the envoy
was to be the Marquis de la Trouerie."
Il have heard Of the gentleman" said
Jarrat, with careful deliberation. "An-
other young poppet of Marie Antoi-
nette's, and worse republican than
Beaumarchais. And you think be will
report that Virginia is ripe for insur-
rectionT'
Think! Why. the whole colony is a
seethe of IT. To be sure he will Trust
the courtier 10 smooth the king the
way be would be smoothed."
when does the gentleman arrfver
"A fortnight since word came hither
by the Royal George that be was soon
to take ship"
Jarrat smiled beneath his hand.
Knowing himself 80 close 10 the gov
ernor's confidence, he could afford to be
amused. Moreover, be had had more
than one meeting while abroad with
Lord Stormont In regard to this same
matter. Foy's hangman's hurnor, how
ever, made him favorfte with Lord
Dunmore. and 1t was still worth Jar
rats while to cultivate him.
Il am battered that you confds In
me-" he said. but what will you do
with him when be comes7 You cannot
seize his person"
why notY' cried Roy pettfshly.
There's more to his coming than that
Jarrat. He will report aye 30 this
venture of the king Well, Louis
needs no further messenger He will
straightway make the marquis his en-
voy. And think you the visitor need
be let deliver that messagei By the
fend. MOI Seize his person, Ell? We
shall see. Jarratl The earl knows his
muttons. Meanwhile this marquis
must be watched for We must know
where to put a finger ON him. The
lower ports are well under espionage.
But some of us must watch here at
Yorktown. IT'S what want Won to
do, Jarrat Gad's lifel IT'S too deli
cate a matter to intrust TO any bog
gler."
Again you ffatter me-" Jarrat had
been studying Foy through half shut
eyes. Now he opened them.
Enough. captain; l accept the COM
mission take 1t upon myself to well
come the noble sojourner should he
land here Who knows. I might even
make friends with himT-
'Goodr' Foy's look wore relief. 81
can leave tomorrow for Winchester
then. and shall tell Lord Dunmcre that
have confided In you"
Tell his excellency," Jarrat respond
ed as the other rose, that shall Keen
sharp eye for The marquis. From the
moment he lands shall be his shad-
RsN"osiiAA Joufntyt captain.
Leave everything 70 me-"
And now" said Poy. 'fo- a bottle of
DID sherry"
Jarrat went 10 the yard 10 see him
80 ana when be had disappeared turn.
M bis eye 70 narrow blank window
under the shingie roof.
Louis VIII send Another MESSENGER
when The Delgs reaches FraDoei When
u Reaches France" lls muftenod. Then
v'ofe slowly When 81 reaches Francew
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si1 eptend tle door
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