Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-08-10
SO Fair, SO false
~ Charles Oarvics
Continued.
Dy Charles Oarvics

'"iou nate says Heron hoarsely, his
disturbed mind evidently falling to
grasp the situation. What Is 10 pre-.
vent US? Come, Mr.. Dalton, We must
start at once--too late' No! What
can atop 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
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 true! There she is pining
in poverty and sorroy and here he ID
shut In as closely as IL inclosed by
the walls of prison! With a groan
he sinks onto the chair and covers his
face with his hands.
Sydney Dalton stands with folded
arms and looks down Mt him,
Not even he, Mays brother. could
desire 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" no says In gem
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"
Al he speaks the door opens and
Charlie Hamilton comes in.
"Halloul" no exclaims, looking from
one to the other. mot In bed yet?
GooI.evening, sir" nodding to Dalton.
Look here, Heron. you must turn In
at once II you want to be fresh for tho
work that's coming on"
What IL it?" asks Heron. missing his
head YEARLY.
Charlie Hamilton laughs.
"Why, we've got n spy just como In,
and he says that tho 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 III 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.
IAN attack" he says, with an un.
steady laugh. you are right | Will
turn In for an hour or two. shall
be- ready at the first call"
"All right" says Charlie cheeriully.
Il should advise you TO keep out OF IT
altogether. old fellow. but the general
has decided that II we cant 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, us he goes out gleelnlly, Heron
Turns ANA lays his hand on sydney
Daltons shoulder, his face calm and
set, determined smile on his lips.
1T may not be too late. after ALL"
he says. Tonight secs me on the way
to her, Or" and he stops sgnin.
oantly.
sydney Dalton mods.
Meanwhile | am your prisoner. Sir
Heron. What are your commands|
THAT you attend me on parole,
says Heron, with II smile. III we live
we leave the place together"
Then YOU will take some rest?'
Yes" says Heron, and there Is a
ring In his voice which has been ab
sent from II for long time. yes,
do not fear--I shall sleep soundly un'
I'll hear the hugle. No you DO tho
same. Can | make you more com.
fortable?" and he looks around.
No" Is the reply; Il am all right,
and want nothing except to see you
little more iit,'
II shall be flt enough" responds
Heron, holding out HIS hand, You
will not refuse TO take my hand? II
have sinnod against your sister
have been punished more bitterly than
even YOU can guess. WIN YOU shake
hands?"
sydney grasps the outstr6tched hand
and wrngs II,
II believe you have been punished
Sir Heron" he says "and hope 70
Heaven II may not he too late TO put
matters right again"
Amen" echoes Heron solemnly
but hopefully, and the door closes on
him.
CHAPTER XXI.