The enterprise-recorder., 1912-08-02
CHAPTER xi.
The Governor Is Surprised.

Al the sight Of a number OF people
eabered near the entrance. At first
sbe had merely glanced at them: then
| darfed, as. in the somewhat dim
pett prevailing there, her eyes be-.
nne fixed upon one Of their number.
Obviously a prisoner, he stood in
NE center Of the group, with head
dopnbent a hard Indifferent "Xprcs.
son on his countenance. Amazed, the
elrl was about 10 step forward 10 ad.
dress him--Or the commandant-When
Rppo appeared from the cloistur,
walked toward the officer and. I'm a
low Nlhumored tone, said something
sle could not hear. Whatever il was,
| he c0mmandant caused him 10 rcpeat
g. made gesture 10 the soldiers.
who drew back, and spoke himself 10
lie prisoner The latter did not rcply
ncr raise his eyes, and the comman.
dani laid a heavy hand on his shoul.
De- wherewon The prisoner moved
forward mechanically, through The
doorway
'YCu axe sure his EXcellency said
alcue'?' ."ked The commandanta
"As sure as | have ears" answered
Bcrpo
"But her ladyship--see! She H.
walking after him."
Rerpo shrugged his shoulders. "She
always does what she pleases: no or.
ders apply TO her"
II the shadow of the cloister roof.
at corner where the double row of
DiIlara met the girl paused; looked
out through the columns, her hand at
her breast. The Governor was un.
concernedly writing; not even when
the prisoner stepped forward did he
mn from his occupation; at his lei.
sure dotted an 'i" and crossed az"
sprlnRled sand lightly over the paper;
waited a moment; then tapped the
fine particles from the letter. For his
part the prisoner displayed equal pa
tence, standing in an attitude Of
stoiid endurance.
"Your name is Sanchez" Al length
the Governor seemed TO notice the
others presence.
"Yes."
And YOU formerly served the
seleneur Desaurac? Followed him 10
America ?"
As your EXcellency knows The
servants tone was veiled defiance.
a trace Of pink sprang 10 the Gov.
enor's brow, though the eyes be lift
cd were impassive. You win an.
swer yes or no" He reached for a
Alck Of wax, held it up 10 the tiny
nane of a lamp; watched the red
drops fall. when you returned, 1t
was to live In the forest with--a
nameless brat?"
My masters SON."
BY a peasant woman, his"
Wife"
Ihe Governor smiled applying n
seal, pressed it hard. The courts
found differently" he observed in
milo, even voice, as speaking to him
sen and eXtolling the cause of justice.
The courts! Because the priest
VINO married them had been driven
non Brittany! Because he could not
De found then! Because" The
mars Indignation had got the better
VI lls taciturnity. but he did not fin
fh the sentence.
Either" said the Governor quietly,
you are one Of his simple-minded
Nople who, misguided by loyalty,
utilsh Illusions, or you are a schem-
ns rogue, No matter which, unfor-
~ia'ely," in crisp tones, ut is neces-
%,y 10 take time to deal with you"
AZ your E,Xcellency's service'' y
ahu The man folded his arms but,
va nrning 10 his table, the Cover
'pf apparently found some detail OF
'm'olment there of paramount i'm
T''aAce; once more kept the prisoner
Waiting.
iue silence heightened; in the dim
sslI s Or the walk noiselessly the girl
W." nearer; unseen, reached the old
%uots great granite chair with its
su'i'ering back 10 the court and close
me Governors table. Into the ca
ss'ious depths Of this chilly throne,
,e rnele once the high and holy digni-
%'y ,y OF the church had been accus'
TlAeu ", TO recline while brethren laved
so leet from the tiny stone lavato-
"un , before it, she half sank, her
~'eE against one OF its cold sides;
M attitude Of axpectation breath