The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-10-10

moment holds our destinies In his hand
has shown himself unworthy Of his man
| date. The hour will soon strike for til,
man who has deceived US to be over
| thrown"
| The colonel had made a start. ant
would probably have continued his placs
ible speech for long time in an EN-
phatic voice, had not one of his audience
interrupted him.
That is all very fine, colonel" he said
we are all aware that we are gentlemen
devoted, body and soul, to our country
but devotion must be paid for. What
shall we get by this after all 2"
The colonel was at first slightly en-
barrassed by this warm apostrophe; but
he recovered himself at once, and turned
with smile to his interpreter
Il was coming to 1t, my dear captain,
at the very moment when you cut across
my speech"
"Oh, that il different" the captain an
swered.
I'm the first place." the colonel went
on, Il have news for you which I feel
assured you will heartily welcome. This
is the last time we shall meet"
Very good" said the practical cap
tain.
The colonel saw that he could no long
er daily with the matter, for all his hear
ers openly took part with their COM
rade. At the moment when he resolved
to tell all he knew, the door of the inn
was opened, and a man wrapped n
large cloak quickly entered the room pre-
coded by the Alferez Don Sirven, who
shouted in a loud voice:
THE general, Caballeros, the general"
At this announcement silence was re-
established as if by enchantment The
person called the general stopped in the
middle of the room, looked around him,
and then took off his hat, let his cloak
fall from his shoulders, and appeared in
the full dress uniform Of a general off,
GER.
Long live Gen. Guerrero" the officers
shouted as they rose enthusiastically.
Thanks gentlemen, thanks" the gen.
eral responded with numerous bows.
This warm feeling fills me with delight;
but pray be silent, that we may properly
settle the matter which has brought us
here; moments are precious, and, In spite
Of the precautions we have taken, your
presence at this inn may have been de-
| will come at once to facts,
without entering into idle speculations,
which would cause US to waste valuable
line. In a word, then, what is it we
want? To overthrow the present govern
nent, and establish another more in con-
ornity with our opinions, and, above all,
'ur interests"
Yes, yes the officers exclaimed.
I'm that case we are conspiring against |
he established authority, and are rebels |
n the eyes Of the law" the general con-
inued coolly and distinctly ''as such we
take our heads. If our attempt fails,
re shall be pitilessly shot by the victor;
ut we shall not fall" he hastily added,
because we are resolutely playing a ter
ible game, and each of US knows that his
ortune deends on winning.
Yes, yes" the captain whose observa--
ons had, previous to the generals ar
wal so greatly embarrassed the colonel,
lid, "all that is very fine; but we were
romised something else in your name, ex-
.llency"
The general smiled.
you are right, captain" he remarked;
,ut 1 intend to keep all promises
ot, as you might reasonably suppose,
hen our glorious enterprise has sue
eded."
when then, pray?" the captain asked.
lriously.
"At once, senores," the general e1-
aimed.
Joy and establishment so paralyzed his
arers that they were unable to utter a
liable. The general looked at them for |
moment, and then, turning away with
smile, he walked to the front
or, which he opened. The officers eag- ,
y watched his movements, and the gen.
H. after looking out coughed twice.
Here l am, excellency," a voice said. 1
uing from the fog. v
Bring IN the bags" Don Sebastian t
iered, and then quietly returned to the
ddle of the room. =
Almost Immediately after a man enter :,
bearing heavy leather saddlebag. 1t y
s Carnero. At signal from his mas 9
he deposited his bundle and went out. s
, returned shortly after with another W
:, which he placed by the side of the Il
t one. Then, after bowling to his mas O.
he withdrew. o,
The general opened the bags, and a :,
ID of gold poured in a trickling cas- u
e on the table; the officers instructive a
held out their quivering hands. e1
When all the gold had disappeared and is
effervescence was beginning to sub al
!, Don Sebastian, who, like the Angel
Evil, had looked on with a profoundly
king smile, slightly tapped the table
request silence. 81
Senores," he said, 81 have kept all 40
promises and have acquired the right -
count on you. We shall not meet :"
in, but at future day l will let you
W my intentions. Still be ready to L
at the first signal in ten days is the an
iversary festival of the Proclamation
independence, and if nothing alters til
plans | shall probably choose that m,
to try, with your assistance, to de-
: the country from the tyrants who
'ess it. However, l will be careful to an
. you warned SO now let us sepa- res
; the night is far advanced, and a 90
er stay at this spot might compro-
the sacred interests for which we
sworn to die.
mfg
CHAPTER XII.
lie Alameda of Mexico is one Of the !