The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-02-22

the others. She urged that to him es.
cape would be life and liberty, while
no serious consequences could result
to her from the detention. She con-
tended that as soon as the authorities
discovered how cleverly they had been
deceived. they would release her. when
she would hasten 10 join him IN his
exile.
Lavalettc rejected the plan. He de-
| ciared he would rather die than escape
in woman's attire. aud leave her in
the power of an enemy who had shown
how little protection law. Justice. honor
and truth afforded the victims OF its
hate. But his wife again implored him
not TO reject this opportunity of escape.
and live, if not for himself a least for
his wife.and child. aud for France.
The count replied by pointing out
| the mprObahlities Of success. the i'm.
possibility Of passing the several keep
ers through llles OF soldiers. and along
the busy street. without certain detcc-
tion, and dwelt upon the humiliation
that would follow his discovery in
woman's attire.
But YOU will not he detected" urged
the faithful wife Put ou this blacI,
gown, this red cloak. which have
worn on purpose 20 make me a marked
object, this gay hat, which all die turn
keys Will recognize. cover your hands
with gloves. simulate tears, keep your
handkerchief over your face SO as TO
conceal your features. and even the
hardened men who watch over deaths
victims awaiting ia this gloomy prison
tue final stroke OF the AK. thinking it
is me. viii pity your sorrow. respect
your grief, and allow you to pass with
out removing the handkerchief. Once
outside the gate. my chair is in wait
ing; enter il. and. rs soon as you are
far enough from here to make il safe.
leave, hurry 10 The house OF our
Friends. who viii provide you Il place
OF conccalmeut. where you can remain
in safety until the excitement and
search shall be over. when you can
leave the country for home under
some more friendly government. where
l hope 70 join YOU very soon"
TO these arguments and enlreaties
by tile mother the daughter added her
supplications and tears. ana Lavalette
finally yielded. aud was soon disguised
in the garments the lady had worn.
To diminish as much as possible the
dangers Of detection. it was determined
to proloBg the interview as long as pos
sible. hoping 10 remain until the twi-
light should aid their bold effort. Sew
eral times the guard raped upon their
door to notify them that their stay had
been already too prolonged. but on
their earnest entreaty they were per-
mitted to stay little longer.
1t was now nearly o'clock. and the
order to terminate the interview was
too imperative 20 be disregarded. and
as the doOr opened the lady with the
red cloak. the eaudy feathers. walked
OUT Smothering her sobs with her
handkerchief. which nearly covered her
face, supported by her daughter. who
was also weeping, The turnkey
glanced around the IoOm rs he entered.
and saw person he supposed to bc
Lavalette sitting in an obscure corner
of the room. his head bowed upon his
hands aud his bosom swelling and
heavlns with such emotions as man
might be expected to exhibit at tue
farewell interview with his family.
Tho door was securely locked. and
the retiring members of the family
were conducted through the line at SEN
tinels without suspicion. aud soon
found themselves outside the 'nclosurc
Their hearts bounded with mingled
emotions as they heard the heavy, ron
doors close behind them. They were
feiolced at their escape, Lut,iiiled With
sorrow ut leaving ,he poor wife aud
mother 90 tine tender uercies 0t the
B0urbCas.
But their jos at jileir Supposed cs-
cape soOn gave place 30 tue utmost de-
spair and CONSERVATION foe ,,hen they
reached Niue. LagaiOtge's ctlir they
found Il deserted. tie attendants hav-
Ing gone away 10 ildulge ia a isollc
which was going on near by. Imagine
thc tOrures endured hy the fugitive. as
the minutes vent hy amt they could
not hope 20 couceal it long. escape was
an impO s.hlIiy Hall au hour passed
aud seemed almost au agr. when the
attendants returned and Iatalptte en-
tered the chair and was rapidly horne
away. When at a safe distance he got
into q carriage and was soon wulrled
ont oi 'ight and ln,o place OF safety.
As soon as ne lett the chair the daugh-
ter entered e. aud vas loWly borne
toward her lOw desoate home.
While this was going on outside the
poor, distracted woman was walking
back and iorriI across the narrow room
ia which she was a voluntary prlsonct.
prey 20 the most crael fears and I'm
ceftamties trembling 1T tie sound Of
every footstep. fearing IL might be the
JGiler. ana IN" Eight OF the prisoner
discovered. while successful pursuit
was yet possible
At Inst. about half au hour al.er the
escape. The rattle of KEYS. bolts and
locks announced The coming OF Ro-
quet,c, the chief turnkey. and conceal
ment was no longer possible.
Nine. Lavaletle had only time 10 pass
behind q small screen which stood in
the room and throw herself upon 4
sofa, covering her face Wirh Ler hands,
when he cntered He glauced around,
saw, as hc supposed. the gecliniIg
! figure Of Lavalette. aud wthdreW.
II seems. however. he was not fully
satisfied for he soon raiuruad and