Amador ledger., 1906-06-08

I've with the German soldiery. thought to
fter the ship and depart. But nv first
ovement was interpreted. With a shout
e crowd rushed in, brandishing pitch
lrks, scythes, and clubs, and In a frenzy
rage fell upon my fine ship and fairly
re her to pieces. So intent were they on
Pmpleting this piece of destruction that
'tention was distracted from me; and
rned and ran across the field, followed a
.oment later by. the whole mob, streaming
fter me and shouting Spy, spy. Catch
felt a coward, yet there was no
formative. 1t was flight, ignominious
fough 1t be, or death, and dashed across
le meadow. bounded over a low fence into
be road, and fled for shelter-anywhere
|aving good start had gained somewhat
i my pursuers, and after running a few
'lndred yards 1 struck the main road at
be very corner where stood the chateau
which lived Aimee's cousins. 1 recog-
zed the place Immediately, and with a des-
&erate hope, like that of a hunted hare,
lrted intothe gate and through the grounds,
be rabble surging after me. Straight up
be broad drive / ran, through the front
Dor, which stood open, and into the draw
g room, where I sank upon a couch. The
eXt moment woman entered the room
heard the swish of her skirts and her
ght footstep. l looked up. 1t was Aimee.
For brief period she did not recognize
e. With wide open eyes, her hand on her
cart, breathing rapidly, she stood and
Btened to the jeers of the enraged assem-
age. She was dressed in blue and white,
be same gown she wore when l first saw
er. Again she was my angel of comfort.
arose and held out my arms. "Aimee,"
said.
That was disheveled, shabby, hatless,
.hshaven, made no difference to this dear
! RI With a little cry of recognition she
n to me, drew me down upon the couch,
bd put her face to mine. 'Oh, my love-"
be whispered. MY lion-hearted jamie. I
Pard that you were dead. thought had
st you forever"
For brief minute held her close to me.
hen the cries Of the angry crowd outside
ng In nv ears. They had stopped at the
Atrance. They feared to come further.
Epy, spy" they cried. Let us have the
erman spy. XIII him. Kill him."
At this juncture a harsh masculine voice
unded In the hall, then at the outer door.
Away with you, varlets. How dare you
. ter my grounds? Back, I say. Away
18th you"
Through the window 1 saw the villagers
nk away, like whipped ours. They feared
e anger of their over-lord. drew
ing breath of relief.
Suddenly the curtain at the door was
ing aside and a tall, stern-faced man
Aimee. ''How now," he said harshly.
william, what would you havef" He came
me with clenched fists, and arose to
nfront this new danger. But Aimee
nth her head erect and blazing eyes.
BE is my lover" she said proudly. ''He
s come here for protection. l shall de-
nd him as long as I have life in my
3dy."
IA sneer curled the uncle's lips "Your
ver," he said disdainfully. "Your lover
deed! A German spy, the eternal enemy.
hat do you mean, girl? Have you the ef-
ontery to tell me thisf" His eyes shot
tie at me. "Out with you. Dutch scum.
# ut of my sight. / will not harbor you be-
bath my roof" He advanced and took
NEE roughly by the arm.
D. saw that the occasion was one for
plomacy rather than force. The uncle
as four inches my better in height, and 1
bubted not that he could summon score
servants in as many seconds. I spoke