Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-02-24

At the dinner the count had much
to say of the scenes of excitement in
Albany, where he had lately been.
The baroness and her wards were re-
splendent in old lace and sparkling
jewels. Great launches of venison
were served from a long sideboard;
there was a free flow of old Madeira
and Burgundy and champagne and
oognac. Mr.. Parish and the count and
the general and Moss Kent and NJ
Pidgeon sat long at the table, with
cigars and coffee, after the rest of us
had gone to the parlors, and the big
room rang with their laughter. The
young Marquis de Gonvello and Mr.
Marc Isambert Brunei of the Com
pagnie, who afterward founded the
great machine shops of the royal navy
yard at Portsmouth and became engi-
neer of the Thames tunnel, and Pierre
Chassinis, Jr., and l waltzed with the
ladies. Presently sat down near the
baroness, who was talking in French
with Therese lie Ray, the counts
daughter.
Pardon my using French" said the
baroness, turning to me, 'for l believe
you do not use it, and, my friend, it
is misfortune, for you miss knowing
what good company is the Ma 'selle
lie Ray"
"And I miss much pleasure and may
hap a duel with the MARQUIS | said,
laughing; "but / beg you to proceed
with your talk. I have learned many
words since l came here, and I love
the sound of it."
eve saw British soldiers to-day"
she continued to Nam selle lie Ray,
in French. "They crossed the road
near us on their horses
i Louison came over and sat by them.
"They were not in uniform" the
/ baroness continued "but l knew they
were English: you cannot mistake
them"
And what do you Think" said Loui
son. eagerly. "One of them threatened
to kiss me-"
Indeed, that was terrible" said
Ma m selle LIE Ray. you must have
been afraid"
Yes" said she, smiling afraid he
would MT They were a goodloolIing
lot"
81 do not think he was speaking of
you at ALL" said the baroness. He
was looking at me when"
"Ciel!" exclaimed Louison. laughing
THAT is why they turned suddenly and
fed into the fields"
I fed too-perhaps as suddenly as
the Britishers-to save myself the dis
grace of laughter.
The great clock in the hall above
stairs tolled the hour of two. The
ladies had all gone to bed save the
baroness. The. butler had started up
stairs, a candelabrum in his hand. Fol-
lowing him were the count and Mr..
Parish, supporting the general be-
tween them The able soldier had
overrated his capacity. All had risen
to go to their rooms. OF sudden we
were startled by a loud rap on the
front door A servant opened it, and
Immediately I heard the familiar voice
of D'ri.
as there anybody here by the name
o. Mister Bell?" he asked.
ran to the door, and there stood
D'ri, his clothes wet, his boots muddy
for it had been raining. Before he
could speak ] had my arms around
him, and he sank to his knees in my
embrace. He was breathing heavily
"Tired out-thet IS whut s the mat.
| ter" he muttered, leaning over on one
J hand. Come through the woods 7
, save yer life, l did, an they was tight
up t. me all the way"
"Poor fellow" said the baroness
who stood at the door. Help him il
at once and give him sip of brandy.
"Tuk me prisoner over there n tn,
woods tibet day" said he, sinking int
a chair and leaning forward his hea(
on his hands. They TUX n the,
toted me over t Canady. an tux n
got away, n they efter me. KILLED
one on 'em tibet was chasin' Nv me owe
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