Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-25

Tonti with troubled face. and report ed that he had twice that day seen the chevalier attempt to speak to Renee when he met her. That the second time she had been forced to run into her lodge to escape his attention. Tonti was greatly enraged, but sought out Renee and asked her in regard to the encounter. She, not wishin8 to Dc the cause of increasing the perplexi- ties of the situation, made light of ths matter and begged him not to mako any move in the affair, as the chevalier was not likely to repeat the dis courtesy. Tonti yielded reluctant consent, but resolved upon sharp line of action in case the offense oc- cured again. Pompon, realizing the position of Tonti, determined to act for himself if need be. He took the young Sieur de Boisrondet into his confidence, who was the devoted friend of Tonti and who worshipped the fair Renee from a distance. These two jealous allies watched carefully for several days without discovering any cause for interfering. At length the sharp eye of Pompon caught sight of the figure of the chevalier lounging near Renee's lodge in such a spot that she would have to pass near him on her return. Soon she appeared, and the young officer with sweeping bow sought to engage her in conversation, but she pushed hurriedly by without looking at him. He strove to detain her by touching her arm. She ut :ered a slight cry of alarm and fled.
 That night the chevalier was sit ting in his lodge, which was lighted by pine knot. His scanty writing material lay on the table before him. The composition he was making evil dently was an effort, for he stopped, scowled, and bit his quill at every few words. "A louis dor for a rhyme to 'donnee.'" he muttered. A knock aroused him and the Sieur de Boisron- det entered.
 Pardon my intrusion, chevalier," he began hurriedly but determinedly, Out I have a word of warning for you"
 Baugis looked up in surprise. "What warning can one of the men whose commander shall shortly be give to me?" he asked haughtily.
 Iris this," resumed De Boisrondet, quietly; you have come here and are suffered to remain as the guest of our commander, the only commander we recognize, M. le Capitaine Tonti. You have publicly behaved in a manner discourteous to him. His men, his In- dian allies, are devoted to him. If they should become incensed I could not answer for their conduct"
 Has your precious leader sent you here with this threat?" was the sneer- ing inquiry. "Why does he not come in person? I shall not hurt him."
 He knows nothing about my er- rand," was the quiet reply. There is another matter would speak of also"
 Ma, foi! more offenses! Go on; suppose I am schoolboy and must be reprimanded."
 You have been seen endeavoring to force distasteful attentions upon the young donnee." ..
 "Parbleu!" broke in Baugis angrily. Am l to be held accountable for my every act in this wilderness? What if l choose to speak to pretty face? Who but the priests are there who will rebuke mel" -s
 Another such action and you will have to deal with Capitaine Tonti. warn you 1t will not seem a small matter in his eyes,"
 So, mon Dieu! this mighty capitaine of yours will interfere, will he? Pray tell me by what right he assumes to be my censor? Is he her brother? or husband? or"
 The speaker did not finish; the smirls upon his face suddenly faded away. During the conversation a small figure climbed noiselessly in through the win- dow behind him. As he was speaking he suddenly felt the cold impress of a gun muzzle placed against the back of his neck and he heard voice that chilled him with the grim determine tion in its tone. Finish that sentence or make . single move and I shall blow your body to the four corners of the room and your soul to hell. Take up your pen and write. Say that you agree to behave with all due respect to your host, that you will cease forever all attempts to communicate with the donnee or to annoy her in any way, and that you will bear no malice to either of them nor towards the two of us present now"