Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-14
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roo lavo: !" says Heron hoarsely, his
disturbed mind evidently failing to
grasp the situation. ''What is to pre-
vent us? Come, Mr.. Dalton, we must
start at once-too latei No! What
can stop me?"
Sydney Dalton draws him to the win
dow, and gravely points to the enemy's
camp-fires that, burning at intervals
brightly in the morning air, form a
ring around the besieged fort.
Look" he says. "That is what will
stop US! There is an army between
us and May, Sir Heron!"
Heron stares, then he breaks out in
to fierce and vain imprecations at his
own folly.
1t is too truel There she is pining
in poverty and sorroy and here he is
shut in as closely as if inclosed by
the walls of a prison! With groan
he sinks onto the chair and covers his
face with his hands.
Sydney Dalton stands with folded
arms and looks down at him.
Not even he, Mays brother. could
desire a heavier punishment for the
man who, fooled by jealousy and a
woman's wiles, had worked such
wrong.
The young fellows resentment yields
to pity.
Come, Sir Heron" he says in a gen
tier voice, ''bear up. 1t may not be
100 late, as you say, and something
will turn up to release up from this
trap. Bear up unless you want to
knock yorself over altogether. There's
fever in your veins. man! Be calm. =
AS he speaks the door opens and
Charlie Hamilton comes in.
"Halloa" he exclaims, looking from
one to the other. mot in bed yet?
Good-evening, sir" nodding to Dalton.
Look here, Heron, you must turn in
at once if you want to be fresh for the
work that's coming on!''
what is 2" asks Heron, raising his
head YEARLY.
Charlie Hamilton laughs.
"Why, we've got a spy just come in,
and ne says that the enemy means to
make an attack before night! 1t
seems you riled 'em by that little squirt
of yours. They mean to make an
attack in force. and we shall have to
put our backs into it"
Heron starts to his feet, his eyes
flashing with the light Of sudden
hope.
"An attack" he says, with an I'M
steady laugh. "You are right. I will
turn in for an hour or two. shall
be ready at the first CALL"
! Cali right" says Charlie cheerfully.
81 should advise you to keep out OF it
altogether, old fellow, but the general
has decided that if we can't hold the
fort we are to try and cut through
them on the west and join the main
body; so, in any case, that is our last
night here, old man"
{ Then. as he goes out gleefully, Heron
turns and lays his hand on sydney
Dalton's shoulder, his face calm and
set. a determined smile on his lips.
ct may not be too late. after ALL
he says. Tonight sees me on the way
TO u0f, VI e'lAu liz SOoPS
cantly. d
Sydney Dalton mods.
Meanwhile l am your prisoner, Sir
Heron. What are your commands
"That you attend me on parole,
says Heron, with smile IF we live
we leave the place together.
"Then you will take some rests?
Eyes" says Heron, and there is a
ring in his voice which has been alb
sent from it for a long time. Yes,
do not fear-I shall sleep soundly I'M
til hear the bugle. Do you do the
same. Can I make you more COM
fortable?" and he looks around
"No," is the reply; 81 am all right,
and want nothing except to see you
little more fit
81 shall be fit enough responds
Heron, holding out his hand. You
will not refuse to take my hand? Ii
l have sinned against your sister l
have been punished more bitterly than
even you can guess. Will you shake
hands?"
Sydney grasps the outstretched hand
and wrings it.
81 believe you have been punished,
Sir Heron" he says, 'and I hope to
Heaven it may not be too late to put
matters right again"
"Amen!" echoes Heron solemnly
but hopefully, and the door closes on
him.
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