Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-14
CHAPTER XXVI.

the black thoroughbred OF Louise which
had brought her on this errand. We
gave them free rein, heading for the
chateau. Not far up the woods-pike
we met M. de Lambert and the old
count. The former was angry, albeit
he held himself in hand as became
gentleman, save that he was bit too
cool with me.
my girl, you have upset us terri
bly," said the learned doctor. IT
should like to be honored with your
confidence"
"And 1 with your kindness. dear
father" said she, as tears began fall
ing. Il am much in need Of it."
"She has saved my life, m'sieur," l
said.
"Then go to your work." said he.
coolly, "and make the most Of it."
"Ah, sir, I had rather"
"Good-by," said Louise. giving me
her hand.
eau revoir," I said quickly, and
wheeled my horse and rode away.
The boats were ready. The army
was waiting for the order, now ex.
pected at any moment, to move. Gen.
Brown had not been at his quarters for
a day.
Judas Priest!" said D'ri, when we
were alone together, 'thet air gal d
go through fire an water fer you.
"You re mistaken" said.
mo, I hain't nuther," said he. "Ef
be, 1 m a reg'lar out-an'out fool,
hand over fist"
He whitfield a moment thoughtfully.
"Ain' no use talkin'," he added, 81
can tell hoss from jack-rabbit any
day"
"Her father does not like me-" ]
suggested.
Don't hev to-" said D'ri calmly.
He cut a deep slash in the stick he
held, then added: Don't make no
odds ner no difference one way er t
other. did mt like tn measles. but
I he'd to hev EN-"
HE H never permit a marriage with
me-" I said.
at amt Necessary" he~3ssc,s-ad
soberly. In this ere country don TEX
only tew t. mex bargain. One o the
blessin's O. liberty"
He squinted up at the sky, deliver
ing his confidence in slowly measured
phrases, to wit:
Wouldn't give ten cents fer no man
at II give up gal less he d orter--
nut fer nuthin' ner nobody"
was called out Of bed at cockcrow
in the morning. The baroness and
footman were at the door.
"Ah, my captain, there is trouble"
she whispered. IN. de Lambert has
taken his daughters. They are going
back to Paris, bag and baggage. Left
In the evening""
by what road?"
"The turnpike militaire."
Thanks, and good morning." I
said. 81 shall overhaul them"
called D'ri, and bade him feed the
horses quickly. went to see Gen.
Brown, but he and Wilkinson were on
the latter's gig, half mile out in the
harbor. scribbled a note to the
farmer-general, and, leaving 1t, ran to
the stables. Our horses were soon
ready, and D'ri and / were OF q bit
after daylight, urging up hill and down
at swift gallop, and making the forest
ring with hoof-beats. Far beyond the
chateau we slackened pace and went
along leisurely. Soon we passed the
town where they had put up overnight,
and could see the tracks Of horse and
coach-wheel. D'ri got of and exam
ined them presently.
Purity fresh," he remarked. Cant
be more n five mild er so further on"
We rode awhile in silence.
How We goin' t tackle 'em?" he in
quired presently.
Going to stop them somehow" said
/, "and get a little information"
AN mebbe gal?" he suggested.
Maybe a gal"
| Don care g. long as ye dew tn
talkin'. can rassle er fight, but my
talk in a rumpus ain fit fer no woman
t hear, thets sart'in."
We overlook the coach at village.
near ten o'clock.
| D'ri rushed on ahead Of them,
wheeling with drawn sabre. The
driver pulled rein, stopping quickly.
M. de Lambert was on the seat beside
him. l came alongside.
"Robbers!" said M. de Lambert.
What do you mean?"
The young ladies and Brovel were
!ooring out of the door, Louise pale
rnd troubled.
mo harm to any, msieur." I an
,wered. "Put up your pistol"
| | opened the coach door. M. de
Lambert, Kissing with anger, leaped
TO the road. I knew he would shoot
me, and was making ready to close
with him, when l heard rustic OF
silk, and saw Louise between us, her
tall form erect, her eyes forceful and
commanding. She stepped quickly to
her father.
Let me have it," said she, taking
the pistol from his hand. she nung II
above the heads Of some village folk
who had gathered near us.
why do you stop us?" she whis-
pered, turning to me.
so you may choose between him
and me-" / answered.
Then leave all for you," said she,
coming quickly to my side.
The villagers began to cheer, and old
D'ri flung his hat in the air, shouting,
"Hurrah fer love an freedom!"
AN the Uaited States Of Ameriky."
some one added.
"She Is my daughter" said M. de
Lambert, with anger, as he came up
to me. 81 may command. her, and I
shall seek the aid Of the law as soon
as 1 find a magistrate"
But see that you find him before
we find a minister" said.
"The dominic! Here he is" said
some one near us.
Marry them" said another. ut is
Capt. Bell of the army, q brave and
honorable man."