Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-06-22

'Tlow can you possibly need to 70
fleet upon a proposal promising SO
much fer you in the way Of wealth and
| position, as against an enemy who has
| prescribed you, and branded you with
infauy? 1t is very important that we
lose no time in pushing the operations
already planned against lower Louisi-
ana We must act at once; and as
soon as we obtain possession here, our
army will penetrate into the upper
/ country, to make a junction with our
forces from Canada
ut would appear" said LATTE, as
he threw the remnant of his cigar into
the fireplace and took another from
the box, that you count upon no pos
sible failure in your plans"
"Failurel" repeated Capt. Lockyer,
his face glowing with confidence. ''In-
deed, no. Our plan of campaign is
perfected. and we are certain of sue
cess. Regarding our chances, | will
tell you that we expect excellent re-
suits from an insurrection Of the
slaves, to whom we shall offer freedom
as the reward for aiding Great Brit
ain"
The cold Indifference of Lafitts's
face turned to sudden sternness.
do you know anything of the negro
nature, and how it would show itself
under such circumstances? he de-
manded, adding, before they could an
swer him, 81 do; and | warn you that
what you propose doing would be
equivalent to Enchanting the demons
of hell"
The Englishmen looked uncomfort-
able; but Lockyer muttered something
about "the fortunes of war" and Nc
Williams said But the cruelty of the
negroes can add little, after all, to the
punishment it has been decided to in
fiict upon New Orleans. The city Is
to be given over to fire and pillage"
This announcement, made with
something of dramatic air, did not
seem to make the expected impression
upon I.afitte; for he passed it by, and
said, somewhat impatiently, and with
unmistakable decision, 81 repeat that
cannot answer you before morning;
and such being the case, must re-
quest that you remain here over
night
The two officers had risen, and now
stood before him, their faces showing
CONSERVATION and anger.
Are we to understand, sir that this
is your decision?" demanded Capt.
Lockyer excitedly.
you are, unless you see fit to give
up all further negotiations with me.
In case you accept what 1 suggest"
answered LATTE, you will send an or
der for your crew to return to the brig.
and to come for you at noon to-mor-
row."
The tone of quiet authority accom-
oanying the words appeared to leave
10 alternative for the British officers,
Who could only nod their assent, evil
lently deeming it more diplomatic to
heck the anger showing in their
aces.
LATTE smiled, and moved toward
he door.
Nov 1 must leave you; but l will
lace you in the care of Scipio,
aithful old servant, who will attend
o your comfort"
They bowed stif1y, and he went out,
losing the door after him; and the
Ulcers heard him lock it, and remove
he key.
Scipio soon appeared with a lighted
amp. This he placed upon the table,
nd, taking notice of those present,
roceeded to work, with the result
nat, in few minutes, CHEEKY fire
7as blazing. And, as the Englishmen
rev their chairs to the hearth, the
Id negro closed and barred the heavy
hutters, besides placing for the night
n iron bar across the already locked
oor.
I'VE seem to be prisoners, rather
ian guests" remarked Capt. McWil
ans, in a tone too guarded for his
ords to reach the partially deaf ears
Scipio, who was busy at the table.
1T is cheap price to pay, after all.
1t results in bringing him over to
s." said Lockyer, in the same low
me. Those hands of his, and his
anner,-the whole cut of his jib,'-
lggest the idea of his being quite able
hand lady her fan with the grace
a courtier; but they also suggest te
e, at least, his ability to clutch al
lemy by the throat and hurl him ovei
cliff, or make him walk the plank"
ITO he continued