Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-14

Ol l16 NHIdSe Nltu DiOUulsllShS. I1IS on another lash" I continued reckless ly, "and I will see if you or the cardinal be the stronger"
 The lieutenant glared at me, his gray moustache bristling, his eyes al most starting from his head. Some of the troopers laid their hands on their swords, but no one moved, and only the captain spoke. Mile diables!" he swore. What is all this about? Are you mad, Sir?" '=-
 Mad or sane!" I cried, still in a fury Lay on another lash, and you shall repent it"
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 "Yes, you?"
 For an instant there was pause of astonishment Then to my surprise the captain laughed-laughed loudly. "Very heroic!" he said. Quite mag nificent, M le Chevalier-errant. But you see, unfortunately, you come too late."
 "Too late!" I said increduously.
 "Yes, too late" he replied, with a mocking smile. And the lieutenant grinned too. "You see the man has just confessed. We have only been giving him an extra touch or two. to impress his memory, and save us the trouble of tying him up again"
 q don't believe it." I said bluntly- but felt the check, and fell to earth. "The man cannot speak,"
 'No, but he has managed to tell us that he will guide us to the place we want, the captain answered dryly "The whip, if it cannot find a man a tongue, can find him wits. What is more, think, he will keep his word, he continued, with a hideous smile. For l warn him that if he does not, all your heroics shall not save him! He is rebel dog, and known to us of old, and I will fay his back to the bones-ay, until we can see his heart beating through his ribs-but I will have what l want-in your teeth, too, you d-d meddler."
 Steady, steady" I said. somewhat sobered. I saw that ne was teiling me the truth. He is going to take YOU to M. de Cocheforet's hiding place, is he?"
 Yes, he is!" the captain retorted extensively. Have you any objection to make to that. Master Spy?"
 None" I replied. But l shall go with you. And if you live three months, shall kill you for that name behind the barracks at Auch, NJ. le Capitaine
 He changed color. but he answered me boldly enough. "I don't know that you will go with us That is as we please" he continued, with a snarl.
 T have the cardinals orders" said sterrly.
 "The cardinal?" he exclaimed. stunE to fury by this repetition of the name "The cardinal be-"
 But the lieutenant lay his hands on his lips and stopped him. Hush" he said. Then more quietly, Your par don, NJ. le Capltaine. Shalt give or- ders to the men 10 fall in?"
 The captain nodded sullenly.
 Take him down." the lieutenant ordered in his harsh monotonous voice. Throw his blouse over him and tie his hands. And do you two, Paul anG Lebrun. guard him. Michel bring the whip, or he may forget how # tastes. Sergeant, choose four good men and dismiss the rest to their quarters"
 Shall we need tine horses?' the ser geani asked.
 CT don't know" the captain ar- swered peevishly. What does the rogue say9"
 The lieutenant sterped up to him. Listen" he said grimly. Nod if you mean yes and shake your head if you mean no. And have a care you answer truly. Is it more than a mile to this place? The place you know ofH''
 They had loosened the poor wretch's fasteHinEs and covered his back. He stood leaning against the wall. his mouth still pantinE. the sweat run ming dovn his hollow cheeks: his sun- ken eyes were closed. a culver now and again ran through his frame. The JaItenanr repeated his question. and., getting no answer. looked round for orders. The captain met the look, and crying savagsly. Answer. will you, you mufe!" struck the half swooning miserable across the back with his switch. The eIect was magical Gov cred. as his shoulders were. the man sprsRg erect with a shriek of pain. raising his chin and hoIlowing his hack; and. in that attitude stOgd an instant with starting syes. KaspinE for breath. Then he sank back against the wall moving his mouth Spasnod- . ically. His faca was the color Of lead !
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