The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-11-23

lOI NnelT neadS, ana went on at gal
lOp. needing no oluck or spur. We
pulled up at the cSateau well before
the luncheon hour. D'ri took the
horses. and was shown to the library.
where the count came shortly. to give
me hearty welcome.
And what of the captives?" I in
ouired. cur greeting over.
"A.Ssl It Is terrible; they have not
returned said he. land l am in great
trouble. for I have not written TO
France Of their peril Dieu. hoped
they would be soon released. They are
well and now we have sOod news. Eth
bien. we hope 20 see them som. But
OF that Therese shall tell you. And
you have had terrible time on Lake
frie?"
He had read of the battle. but
wanted my view OF Il. I told the story
Of the Lawrence and Perry; of what
D'ri and had hoped to dc, and OF
what had been done to us. My ac-
count OF D'ri-his droll comment. his
valor. his Northumberland and
tickled tho count. He laughed. he
clapped his hands. he shed tears of en-
thusiasm: then he rang a bell.
Tho Msieur D'ri-bring him here"
said he to a servant.
D'ri came soon with n worried look,
his trousers caught on his boot-tops.
an old felt hat in his hand. Somehow
he and the hat we're as king and coro-
nal in their mutual fitness; il he lost
one, he snapped for another Of about
the same shade and shape. His brows
were lifted. his eyes wide open with
watchful timidity. The count had
opened a leather case and taken out
Of II a shiny disk OF silver. He stepped
to D'ri, and fastened It upon his waist
coat.
Pour Ia valeur eprouvee-de lEm-
pereur,," said he. reading the inscrip-
ton as he clapped him on the shoulder.
1T was given 10 a soldier for bravery
at Austerlitz by the great Napoleon"
said he. And. God rest himl the sol
der he died of his wounds. And to rue
he left the medal in trust for some
man. the most brave, intrepid. honor
able. M'sieur D'ri. have the pleasure
to put II where II belongs"
D'rt shifted his weight, looking
down at the medal and blushing like
a boy.
Much obleeged," he said presently.
Dunno but mebbe l better put il n
my wallet. 'Fraid II lose II OF
o. there"
He threw at me a glance Of inquiry.
NO" said /. do not bury your hon
ors In a wallet"
lie bowed stify, and. as he looked
down at the medal, went away, spurs
Gathering.
Therese came in presently, her face
full of vivacity and color.
"Msieur lie Capitaine," said she. I'VE
are going for little ride. the marquis
and |. Will you come with us? You
shall have the best horse In the sta
bic"
"And you my best thanks for the
honor" said.
Our horses came up presently, and
we all made on at a quick gallop.
The forest avenues we're now aglow
and filed with hay sunlight as with
a food, through which yellow leaves
we're slowly sinking. Our horses went
to their fetlocks in the golden drift.
The marquis rode on at a rapid pace.
but soon Therese pulled rein. keep
ing abreast Of her.
"You have news for me, mann
seller" I remarked.
I horsr much rnzr~ - aafH
she, as always, in French. Il was
afraid you were not coming in time,
m'sieuT."
She took a dainty letter from her
bosom, passing II TO me.
My old passion flashed up as I took
the perfumed sheets. | felt my heart
quicken. my face burn with It. was
to have good news at last Of those I
loved better than my life, those had
not forgotten a moment in all the peril
of war. saw the handwriting Of
Louison and then a vision OF her-the
large eyes. the supple. splendid figure.
the queealy bearing. II read
Ny Dear Therese: Al last they promise
TO return us to you on the 18th OF Octo-
more-to the head OF Eagle island. on
Ste. Roche. In the ST. Lawrence. with
canoes, at ten O'Clock In the evening OF
that day. They will find a lantern hang
lnS on a tree at the place we are TO meet
them. We may be delayed a little, but
they are to walt FOR us there. And, a
you love me. see that one Is my brave
captain--I do not care about the other
who comes. First Of all wish 10 see my
emperor, my love. the tall. handsome and
gallant youngster who has won me.
what a finish for this odd romance II he
only comeai And then / do wish TO sec
you. the count. and the others. read
your note with such a pleasurei You
are sure that he loves me2 And that he
does not know that love him? do not
wish him TO know. 20 suspect, until he
has asked me to be his quocn-until he
has right to know. once he has my Sc
cret, love Is robbed OF his best treasure.
Mon Dieul l wish TO tell him myself.
some time. II he eyer has the courage 20
take command Of me. warn you.
Therese, II think he knows-when I see
hlm-I shall be cruel 10 him; shall make
him hnte me. So you see l win not be
che ated Of my wooing. ana I knox you
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