The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-23
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 vailombreuse>. seized Isabelle and | dragged her to an adjoining room. Four l of his ruffians. aroused by the noise, l rushed in and fired at De Sigognac | blindly, missing him. The leader sprang at the Baron, sword in hand, but in a moment his weapon was beaten out of his grasp and De ySigogA | nac's sword was at his throat. One of the Baron's comrades, an ac- I tor, disabled another of the ruffians: but there still remained. two, and they were pressing to the attack when they were terrified by the sight of the Bar on's third companion, who shouted to them with terrible voice to surrender. They retreated with every sign of fear, for the man who faced them was none other than the dreaded bully, Jacque- min Lampourde whose peculiar sense Nof honor had made hlm the ally of the man who had bested him with the sword and then shows him mercy. The braves surrendered their arms like scared children and within A min ute they lay bound on the floor. De Sigognac and Lampourde attacked the door behind which the Duke had van ished. As soon as they made their nobleman. Despite the latter's desper- ate defense, he was reached by fear ful lunxe that drove the Baron's sword through his chest YaIlombreuse stag Tered-against the wall and an awful red blot appeared on his doublet and spread, while his face seemed marked with death.
 but leaned over Isabelle. who lay faint Ing on the floor Suddenly steps were heard hastening up the staircase. The Baron's friends prepared for renewed fight. but Instead of braves tall lackT avs in rich livery entered solemnlyf Behind them came a tall, nooie-iooklng gentleman In black Vel"ee' ' was Vallombreuse's father.
 His first look fell on Isabelle. He hsnt over her and saw ring on her finger. Gently he drew 1t on, signing ,o 3 iacl<ey to bring q light nearer. he razed aft 1t with a face that grew strangely pale. ,,s..,.a,, l..
 "Where is that monster crieo ne in q a~voice that shook as if with sops' ..xtyhare ia that monster who is un- worthy of my racer
 FJs looked around. but the Duke had hAar taken from the room by his ser vents "Win you kindly tell me how vo,, came by this ring, mademoiselle? asked he, looking with wet eyes al IS-
 'sI have had 1t since my infancy. sir, .o,d Isahelle. faintly. Tt is the only thine that my poor mother left me-: '"ans nXS who was your mother?" asked .ha nuke with emotion that he did not try to conceal
 .tTer name was cornelia and she was ,r actress like myself" said Isabelle.
 .aThen I have found at last the child have been seeking all these years a,,d found her thus!' whispered the no- hisman to himself. He raised his voice ana cried in tones that made the room rinr: "Where Is my son, that son that dis9raced my old ager
 The young Duke, supported oy ae- tandants. entered, ghaatiy pale, press fn no a handkerchief to his breast. Mon sterv shouted the old man. Do you Know what you have donef This girl is your own stsGerF
 The wounded man fell prone on the aoor and the red blood Rushed from his wound.
 ForRetting everything at the sight. the old man dropped to his knees and cried for help. Attendants rode away to call doctors. Others raised the young man and carried him to his fathers own room while the old man followed with a face from which grief and de- spair had driven all anger.
 When he returned at last. he looked at De siEognac and said: sir. you are at liberty to withdraw. Whatever happens, win not pursue or modest you. Iwould rather have blood stain