The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-10-03

CNAPTER vII-(Continued.)

ChAGlEh VII lOoHliuutu-t
The president looked round the assem-
bly, rose in the midst of a profound ST.
ience, stretched out his arm toward the
general, who stood cold and passioniess
before him, and, after darling at him
whitening glance through the holes mace
In the Grape that concealed his face, ne
said In a grave, stern and Impressive
voice:
''Caballeros, remember the words you
are about to hear. In the first place, IN
order to reassure you and restore your
freedom Of mind, learn that you nave
not fallen into the hands OF lndlans
thirsting for your blood, or OF pirates VINO
intend to plumber you first and assas-
sinate you afterward. When you have
acted as impartial witnesses you Will be
at liberty to continue your journey, WITH
out the forfeiture of single article. Inc
men seated on my right and left, although
masked, are brave and honest hunters.
The day may perhaps arrive ~hen yop
will know them but reasons, whose I'M
portance you will speedily recognize, com
pei them to remain unknown for the pres
emit"
One of the travellers belonging to the
second caravan stepped forward; he was
"a young man, with elegant and nope
features, tall and well built.
"Caballero," he answered, in DIS
tinct voice, 81 thank you, in the name OF
my companions, for the reassuring words
you have spoken. 1 know how impiaca-
BILE are the laws of the desert; but per
init me to ask you one question:.
Speak, caballero."
SIS it an act of vengeance or justice
you are about to carry outr
Neither, senior"
Enough of this" the general said
haughtily; land If you are, as you assert
an honorable man, show me your lace
mo. Don Sebastian said the presi-
dent, ''for in that case the game would
not be even between u.s."
The general attempted to smile, but IN
spite of himself the smile died away on
his lips. The president looked rouna
with flashing eyes and began speaking
again in a sharp, cutting voice.
Now. listen, senores," he said, ana
Judge this man impartially; but do, not
judge him according to prairie law. but
In your hearts. Gen Don Sebastian Guer-
rero, who is standing so bold and upright
before you at this moment, Is one OF the
greatest noblemen of Mexico. His for
tune is immense, almost incalculaole.
This man, by the mere strength or MS
will, and the implacable egotism that
forms the basis OF his character, has al
ways succeeded in everything he has I'M
.dertaken. Colby ambitious, he has COW
cred with corpses the bloody road he mas
followed to attain his proposed OBJECT
and he has done so without hesitation OF
remorse; he has looked on with smiling
face, when his dearest friends and nearest
relations fell by his side; for him moth
ing which men respect exists. He had
daughter. who was the perfection OF WON
en-. and he coldly lacerated her heart; he
finally drove her to suicide, and the blood
of the poor girl spurted on. his forehead
while he was triumphantly witnessing the
legal murder of the man she loved, ana
whose death he resolved on because ne
refused to palter with his honor ms
human-faced tiger, this monster with the
knocking skeptical face, you see, senores'
has only one thought, one object, one
.desire-to attain the highest rank, even
If. to effect it, he were compelled to clam
Der over the painting corpses of his near
est relations and friends: and if he can
mot carve out an independent kingdom in
this collapsing republic, which is called
Mexico. he wishes to seize, at least, on
the supreme magistracy, and be elected
president. This man is Gen. Don Sebas-
tan Guerrero, military governor OF So
nora
"Ohg the audience said involuntarily,
as they instinctively recoiled in horror.
IF this man is the ex-governor OF
Sonora" the hunter who had already
spoken said, in disgust, he is wild
beast. whom his ferocity has placed be-
vond the pale of society, and it is the
duty of honest men to destroy him."
"He must die he must die" the new
Corners exclaimed.