The Detroit times., 1909-03-02

face and drew him into an easier po-
sition Her first thought Was TO take
him across 10 her Canadian home,
where he would be safe from the
troubles OF the morrow and his much
loved honor would he unblemished. for
ne could then know nothing or either
f., massacre or surrender
Hastily Ceciile ran up the shore ID
where her canoe was mOored. and
stepping lightly in. padded TO where
the Young man lay. In her efforts TO
lift him. Carl groaned and opened his
eyes. lie looked at the girl in Won
der. and then said eagerly:
"Cecille, my dear one. forgive me.
| doubted Your words. but now
know them true"
/ Hush dear" said the girl quietly;
all may be we'll il you ere but care
ful With her assistance Carl stag
gered into the canoe, where he again
dropped into faint Placing him in
comfortable position, Cecille creep
carefully IN beside him and began
Taddling toward the opposite shore.
using the utmost caution for the add
ed burden rendered the pass ex-
ceedingly dangerous. She headed for
( her fathers house. but she could
not make il, the current was SO
strong. The Canadian shore was but
a blur 10 her vision. but she could
make out her whereabouts by watch
ing the flicker or light behind in Fort
Shelby. After strenuous endeayor she
abandoned the hope OF gaining her
fathers house and cast about for some
other place of conCealment and aid.
Just then she saw a dim light on the
shore toward Sandwich. and al once
she concluded u must come from
/ Father Jerome's vigil candle. Why
/ had she not thought OF him before?
He was the very one 10 render assist
ancc and bring the American back
TO life Quickly Cecille made for land
and with care grounded her canoe in
\ the tiny crescent-shaped cove which
had so often been her lovers harbor.
/ Stepping carefully out, the girl Sc
cured the boat ran up the bank
/ through the orchard, and softly knock
ed at Father Jerome's door. Just as
/ softly il was opened and the priest
stared out at her.
"Cecile. my daughter. what mad
freak Is this: know you not that
morning is all but here?'
I Forgive me, father. but | am come
To you in great distress
What is il? Has your father met
grief through his friendship with those
rude Indians -
i NO. but have found one who has
been terribly injured-perhaps killed.
+ Come good father. aud see. To-
sether they ran 10 the young man,
4 "a,
house. and when he had been placed
OIL the priests straw bed. Father
Jerome lifted his candle and allowed
the light TO fall upon the face OF the
injured man: then deliberately putting
down the candle he stared al the girl
Ceciile's eyes were full OF tears, her
cheeks pale. and her grief so apparent
that the priest forebore 10 chide her
Now. my daughter said he coldly.
while | do MY utmost To bring IRE
| back 10 this young man. | bid you
sit by the fire and tell me your story
How came the captain OF the enemy
forces into your possession. and now
that you have him. what do you mean
10 do with him? Am | to understand
he is your prisoner and the oil
man chuckled.
Cecille related all that had happened
&c her that night. the priest allowing
her TO tell The story as she would.
He was by profession listener, and
knew well how TO draw the narrative
by word or look
The young man will doubtless live.
said he when his work was finished
that IS with care and good nursing;
always providing the British do not
find him and insist upon carrying him
en- 70 prison"
He is safe with YOU" said the girl
quietly.
And do you mean to leave all the
nursing To me, Cecille?" inquired the
rr.est. The girl blushed, but an
swered sadly: al the present moment
/ have little desire ever 10 see him
again.
In that case. of home you go as
soon a. possible. He may wake am
moment and be clamoring for ex'
plantations.
The next day was Sunday. and early
the British forces began crossing the
river and by S o'clock had landed on
the American shore and were march
ing upon Fort Shelby. When the col
umn was approaching the fort young
man stepped from the gate carrying
a flag uf truce He was received by
General Brock. and the necessary al
rangements for surrender being agree /
upon. the American soldiers fled out !
OF the fort and the Union Jack was
again hoisted over Detroit.
# was d JloOdless victory, We say,
but the mental conflict fought In the
early morning hours by General Hull
must have been fercer than many o.
those waged by victorious heroes VINO
freely bgptised battlefelds with noble
blood. Moreover. as much may have
been gained by this quiet surrender
as by d bloody victory
The wounded soldier at LAssump-
ton was backward in gaining strength,
victories by heroes had been won AMI
lonely graves fer the vanqushed had
been dug before he was well enough
to listen TO the story. Then. scarce
~ waiting for the days OF GONZALES
/ ccnce To be over. ne hurried OF TO give
when The British evacuated Fort
She lby and the flag OF the republic
again waved over Detroit. Captain
+ Hastings was in the midst ~ the re-
/ joicing. But when pace waS al las.
i thoroughly established the Young Of
fcei set of in great haste "a Montreal
I'm search az a dainty French maiden
who was attempting. with a heavy
heart. to secret herself behind clois-