Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-02

near us on their. horses"
Louison came over and sat by them.
"They were not in uniform" the
baroness continued. but 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 nj. They were goodloolng
lot"
Il do not think he was speaking of
you at all" said the baroness. "He
was looking at me when"
"Ciel." exclaimed Louson, laughing.
THAT is why they turned suddenly and
fed into the fields"
fled. tco--perhaps as suddenly as
the Britishers--to save myself the dis
grace of laughter
Tho 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 candelsbrum 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 loud rap on the
front door. A servant opened it, and
Immediately heard the familiar voice
OF D'ri.
"Ts 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 II had been raining. Before he
could speak J had my arms around
him, and he sank to his knees in my
embrace. He was breathing heavily.
"rired out-thet s whut s the mat
ter" he muttered, leaning over on one
hand. Come through the woods Z
save yer life. did. an they was tight
up Z me all the way"
Poor fellow" said the baroness.
who stood a. the door. Help him in
at once and give him sip of brandy"
"Tuk me prisoner over there n the
woods tibet day" said he, sinking into
p chair and leaning forward, his head
on his hands. They TUX m they
toted me over t Canadv, an l TUX n
got away. n they efter me. Killed
one on EN- tibet was chasin NV me over
n the Beaver medders on the bog trail
Hoss got t wallerin' so he he'd t. come
down. Riz up out o the grass m
ketched holt NV i'm fore he c'u'd pull
a weepon. Tux this out NV his pocket.
an tried to git the boss on. o. the
mire, but did mt hev time"
He sat erect and proudly handed me
a sheet of paper. | opened it, and read
as follows
To Capt. Elias Wilkins. Royal Fusil'ers.
My Dear Captain: You will proceed at
once across the river with detail of five
men mounted and three days ratons,
and. If possible. capture the prisoner who
escaped early this morning making IL
thorough search of the woods in Jeffer-
son county. lie has information Of value
to the enemy. and regard his death or
capture Of high and immediate impor-
tance. i am informed that the young
desperate who murdered my Lord OF
Pickford In the forest below clayton
June g. escaping. although badly wound
ed. is lying at the country-seat of the
Baroness dc Ferre, Frenchwoman. at
Leraysville. Jefferson county, n. Y. 1t
would crafty me ii you could accomplish
one or both captures. With respect,
am, your obedient servant
II. SHEAFFER,
General Commanding.
"Thry II be here" said D'ri. They
III he here Jest es sure es God-'fore
daylight, mebbe. But can't fight or
dew nothin' till We he'd some vita les "
"You shall have supper" said the
baroness. who, without delay, Wen 10
the kitchen herself with servant to
look after II. The butler brought a
pair Of shippers and dry coat while |