Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-26
CHAPTER XXI.

"W0 days were spent by the tray.
 elers at the seigneury of Ste.
 Marie, and they would very
 willingly have spent longer, for the quarters were comfortable and the welcome warm, but already the reds of autumn were turning to brown, and they knew how suddenly the ice and snow came in those northern lands and how impossible it would be to fin. ish their journey if winter were once fairly upon them. The old nobieman had sent his scouts by land and by wa. ter, but there were no signs of the Iro- quois upon the eastern bank, so that 1t was clear that Du Lhut had been mis. taken. Over on the other side, how ever, the gray plumes of smoke still streamed up above the trees as sign that their enemies were not very far off
 The refugees were rested now and refreshed and of one mind about push ing on.
 T am not frightened, Amory, and I am quite rested now," said Adele. "We shall be so much more happy when we are in the English provinces. for even now how do we know that that dreadful friar may not come with orders to drag us back to Quebec and ParisT'
 It was indeed very possible that the vindictive Franciscan, when satisfied that they had not ascended to Montreal or remained at Three Rivers. might seek them on the banks of the Riche- lieu. The seigneur was friendly, but the seigneur could not disobey the gov ernor's order. A great hand stretch ing all the way from Versailles seemed to hang over them. even here In the heart of the virgin forest, ready to snatch them up and carry them back into degradation.
 But the seigneur and his son. who knew nothing of their pressing req sons for haste. were strenuous In urg- ing De Catinat the other way. and in this they were supported by the silent Du Lhut.
 You have seen my little place." said the old nobleman, with a wave of his beruffied. ring covered hand. Tt is net what I should wish it. but. such as 1t is. it is most heartily yours for the winter If you and your comrades would honor me by remaining. As to madame. I doubt not that my own dame and she will find plenty to amuse and occupy them. which reminds me. De Catinat. that you have not yet been presented. Theuriet. 90 to your mis- tress and inform her that request her to be so good as to come to us In the hall of the dais.'
 De Catinnt wes too seasoned to be easily startled. but he was somewhat taken aback when the lady. to whom the old nob,eman always referred in terms of exaggerated respect. proved to be as Ike q full blooded Indian sauaw as the hall of the dais was 10 a French barn
 Allow me to present you. NJ de Catinat.- said the seigneur de Ste. Marie soIemnly. ito my wife. Omega ds Ia Nore de Ste. Marie. chate- laine by rszh; of marriage to this seign- cury. while retaining In her own right the heree.tsry ch;eftainship on the iistaff side of the nation of the Onon- dsgas. My anzei. I have been en- deavOrinz to persuade our frtends to remain with us ss Ste Marie
 At Besst leave your white lily at Ste. Maria said the dusky princess. speaking in exceIle1t French and ciasping with her ruddy fingers the ivory hand Of Adele. we vIH bold her safe for yoa uutil the Ice softe1s sni the leaves and the pertridx. Der res come o1ce Dore I knev ny peo- pse. monsieur, and tel yo1 fhaf fhe woods are fuii of uurdex.-