Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-06-01

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glad eagerness, as he came forwar'
and grasped Greloire by the arm
while the latter's hands caught thu
coatless shoulders and shook then
playfully.
aha, old comrade," Greloire criet
laughingly, 81 rejoice to see that the
Elba sun has made those cheeks Of
thine less white than when last saw
them, in the hospital. Thou are well?'
"Ouite well, my dear Felix, assure
YOU" was the more quiet reply. But
what happy fortune has brought thee
| TO this part of the world, to gladden.
my eyes?"
| "You shall know all about 1t later,
| said Greloire. but let me present
you. Murier, to Captain LATTE, of
Louisiana-in the United States, you
will understand He is my friend"
Murier extended his hand to Lafitte,
who. with a few courteous words,
clasped it warmly.
1t had been agreed that LATTE
should be known to Murier as Captain
Laftte, from America, who desired to
do himself the honor of paying his re-
spects to the exiled emperor.
The only person now exercising sur
yeillance upon Elba was the English
commissioner, who happened to be abb
sent for a day from Porto Ferrajo.
This was fortunate circumstance for
Lafitte and Greloire, as the commits
sioner was supposed to keep a watch
full eye upon the emperor, and report
his observations to the English cab
met.
Still-as Greloire had said-it was
no uncommon thing for travellers to
visit Elba with the object of paying
their respects to Napoleon; and Muir
Ter, after laying Greloires request be-
fore him, was to ascertain if he would
consent to receive his former soldier
and the American captain that same
evening.
Thus had it been settled when Muir
Ter and Greloire came out of the house
and joined the two who were chatting
on the shaded veranda.
When their hostess took her depart
ure, Laftte turned to Murier and
asked abruptly, "How does your en-
peror bear his exile? Seems he happy
at all, or even content?"
Have you ever seen him? You
speak as one who admires-yes, loves
him." Murier spoke rapidly, and his
searching eyes showed a certain sur
prise at the eagerness manifested in
the younger mans face.
81 surely admire and love him." was
the answer, hearty and yet evasive
Of Murier's question. Cannot one do
his without having seen him."
Indeed yes, msieur," replied Muir
er, in tone of strong emotion. Are
here many hearts in America, may 1
lsk, who hold him thus?"
Lafitte heSitated a moment before
with an emphasis that left
Nothing for Murier to desire, eff they
eel as does mine. AS it is, nowhere
n France is his name held more
acred than in louisiana Now,
I'sieur Murier, will you not answer
ny question:"
Certainly, M'sieur lie Capitaine; 1
Till answer you frankly. Whenever 1
ave seen the emperor, which of late
as been frequently, it has been to see
i'm tranquil, almost to indifference"
Here Greloire, who had been listen
lg with growing indignation, broke
lto the conversation.
"And think you, Murier. that such a
tate of affairs is to continue? Can
on believe that his wonderful powers
re crushed-lost in this Indifference
which you speak? MOI l believe
lat, sooner or later, he will rise
nd"
"Sh-hl" warned Murier, with
lick, imperative gesture. This is
me and place, old comrade, when it
wise to do no believing aloud. Let
5 talk no more of such matters, but
arm from M'sieur lie Capitaine some
ling of that wonderful country of his
The talk was interrupted by the re.
'pearance of Madame Teche, who
lmmoned them to dinner; and Gre
ire and Lafitte-the former more
pecially-who had found little en-
yment in the cuisine of the fishing
mack, were not slow in accepting the
By the time full justice had been
me to the generous meal, the hour
ID come for Murier to report for
ty; and, promising to return with
possible speed, he left the guests
be entertained by his sister.
The twilight was near, with the
DIV of sunset paled in the valley, and
g shadows climbing the hills out
ed sharply against the liquid glory
the cloudless sky, when he returned
th the information that the emnernr