The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-06-05

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The mea! vas soon Finished and
then the men gathered from the table
the gold and silver plate, packing il
into canvas bags, which were borne to
the shore, . be taken aboard the
BLACK Petr~l."
The greater part Of the slaves, to-
gether with thosn brought from the
brigantine t. be turned loose among
their sable fellows, were. of course, ig.
norant as to he plans OF their owner
and when thy retired for the night, it
was to slumber but little less deeply
by reason of their brief respite from
labor while the new arrivals, half sick
from their long Imprisonment, with its
darkness and poor air, slept far more
sOundly.
But the next morning, the former,
awakening in alright at the lateness
OF the hour, and wondering why No
overseer's lash had reused them long
before, soon realized that something
unusual had befallen; for the sun was
not two hours high when a compact
| body of scarlet uniforms and shining
| guns was seen advancing from the
islands shore.
The greater number of the fright
ened slaves fled inland, to hide in the
thickets and gullies. But some c.
| the more intelligent sought the shell
| ter of the stone stronghold: and. find
ing it deserted, they quickly shut and
barred the oaken gate.
1t was not long before a storm of
blows upon the gate called some of
them to it, and looking through
loophole, they saw the strangers gath
cred behind commanding officer who
was demanding entrance in the kings
name.
The terrified slaves-a few of whom
understood the words-lost no time in
obeying, and were soon assured that
no harm would come to them from
the invaders, whose leader upon
questioning the negroes, was made
aware of the condition of affairs
Meanwhile, northerly sailed the
BLACK Petrol" with LATTE in COM
mand, and with him Lopez and pick
ed creW-such men as he knew had
his own cause at heart.
1t was noon when the BLACK Petrol"
reached New Orleans; and Lafitte
came ashore Immediately, bringing
with him Lazalie and Maam Brigida
No others left the brigantine, as its
commanders sole business in the city
was that of providing for the girls
immediate future, after which he pro-
posed sailing at once for Barataria
One of his most intimate friends
was Philip La Roche, a man of middle
age, and banker of New Orleans. He
was of fine family, of high social posi-
ton, and a gentleman of the strictest
honor.
1t was to his care that LATTE COM
mitted Lazalie, after seeing her quar-
tered safely, in company with Ma am
Brigida at the Ursuline convent in the
Place dArmes.
Lazalie had, during the voyage, pre-
served an air of calmness to which
was added an occasional touch of
scorn; but when, while they were
alone, LATTE babe her adieu, she
put out OBTAINING hand, as she stood
with downcast eyes before him.
when am | to see you again." she
asked in a lStlesS tone,
THAT l cannot now say; but the
mother superior will know how to com.
municate with me, if am needed" he
answered gently.
And may not return to the Barra
de Hero later on-after a while?"
she inquired with a humility which
surprised him.
ut would be most imprudent for
you to do so for some time to come
if ever, as you must surely know"
he replied firmly, looking down into
her face "The English must have
seized the island, and will doubtless
hold it, and, as Laro's next of kin
you can scarcely hope for success
should you assert a claim to it as own.
err. But why wish to go back when
you are in safety here, with fortune
which will insure you perfect indie,
pendence? What more can you ask"
Il ask your love, and / want to be
with you!" she exclaimed impetuous.
ly, snatching her hands away and
throwing her arms around his neck.
while with a sobbing cry she laid her
head against his breast.
Laftte's face hardened as his fin
gers closed about her wrists and
loosened her arms.
That can never be, Lazalie-never.
have never known anything of love.
and have no desire to learn of it now.
am not worth any woman's loving;
nor can | afford to have any woman's
fate linked with mine. Believe this.
and anpopt II oud lat nc mort ~,