The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1906-03-10

slip from your memory, I will sive
you this ring of NINE" and she drew
one from her finger. II wish you to
wear it. and to think II says always.
'Roselle de Cazeneau gave me to YOU
and she will always pray for YOU
that you may be a gallant gentleman,
loyal to what Is true and right VIII
you have the ring say this to your"
Her words touched deeply the boys
chivalric, impulsive nature: and bend
ing over the hand that proffered the
ring, he pressed his lips to the jew.
eled fingers.
Thank YOU" he said. as. now with
smile, she slipped the little circlet
upon the fourth finger Of his left
hand; and the touch of her own, warm
and gentle, sent thrill of delight
through his young veins.
81 shall never forget YOU he de-
clared, looking up into her face; "and
no matter what or where | may be.
, you and yours will always have my
love and service"
at Is now my turn to thank you,"
she said; "for''-and a far.seeing look
| chased the smile from her eyes
"who shall say but that | or mine
may call upon you to make good your
promise?"
Before he could reply. they were in
| terrupted by the entrance of Laro,
with Thiel close behind him; and fol-
lowing the two was Pierre, who with
open eyes and mouth stared about
him wonderingly.
Laro gave his orders hastily. but
clearly, after which he turned to
Pierre, who stood near him.
Good night, my boy I am sorry
you are not to 60 with me, for l would
like greatly to have your stout heart
and strong arm aboard the 'Aigle.
You will come with me next timer"
laying his hand on the boys shoul.
der.
Jean remained silent, standing with
lowered eyes, while the bell Jan gled
a second time.
"Pll be in this port again within
two years." added Laro, land then
ain sure you will be ready to come
with me. Until then, dear lad, good
night" And he moved away, mo-
tioning for the others to follow.
Good night, Jean, and adieu," said
Roselle. as she was about to pass
him. "Do not forget me, nor what
have said 20 YOU"
She was gone, leaving the boy
standing mute, sensible of the odor OF
violets, and regretting ruefully his In
ability to have acknowledged her gra
cious farewell. But the sound oil
Thiel's voice soon aroused him from
his self.reproachings
Come" the landlord said sharply
"come with me-"
The hooks of rope ladder were
soon fastened into two iron rings bolt
ed to the rock. A coil of rope wal
then put through the opening, ant
lowered carefully, until Laro, wht
kept hand upon it, felt 1t grow tau
with a pull from below.
Good night again, boy; my hear
is sorry to leave thee behind" he sale
to Jean, who was close to him. Good
by, again. and good luck!"
He had. while speaking, stepped
through the opening, and, as the fare
we'll came from his lips disappeared
down the ladder.
Ropes we're fastened under tn,
arms of the young girl and of he
maid. One of the counts friends fol
lowed Laro; then the maid after him
next the count himself, and then hi
daughter, the two remaining gentle
men going last of all.
There was no sign Of fighting wheI
Jean and Pierre left lie Chen Heu
reux that night; and the sough O
the rising wind was all that brok,
the silence.
Next time will surely co." Jeal
said to himself, as he and Pierre, al
ter putting out the light which Mar
got had left for them, took off thei
shoes and crept softly upstairs to thei
respective bedrooms. "Laro said h,
would return within two years; an,
in two years I shall be larger. an,
she will not call me boy. l will &c
and I will find her."