The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-03-28
1890 Xx-lcontLnuea.l

OF what the iuche had been Dir
and was very Indignant that she mad
caused him 10 be sent TO prison he
was taken 10 the Chateau du DouTieans
stopping Ct every shrine along the road
TO pray, for he was firmly convinced
hat the regent was going TO have hin:
killed TIE regent mas little cause 70
love him. and will doubtless try to
max 4 case against him
but he cannot succeed" l said, con
stectly. There viii g hundred per
h.i1~
That IS ali the news" concluded
6-A2cezts. Paris has been talking OF
s. for q weak and the topic is not yet
exhausted. Shall I tell you. my friend,
OF what they talk most 1t IS OF your
ride, and there are 80 pretty women
ready 10 worship FOL There has been
one 81 particular who has made It a
point 10 inquire OF me every day o
you are getting or"
And who IS sheT asked, with
lea2tls heart
D'Anceais looked down at me quiz
ideally.
%Tis more serious than I had
thought he said. laughing. There
VII be many TO envy you your good
I fortune, de Brarcas"
But har ra-e2" : e-= again.
what man. cried my tormentor,
Z A--4EH HNA-n- - g -4-E IL A-A-%-
c-aetT? No, no. You raust find out the
name for yourself Ask the lady of
whom you are thinking Il see what
she says"
I caught At his hand. but he eluded
he and laughed nerr!ly as he looked
{ back from tie door.
Get van quickly, my friend" he
said DO not keep her waiting" and
h was gone.
But I I'D not for q moment question
the reply my heart had given me, and
when Levau looked IN on me again a
short time later, ne found me looking so
~conteuted that he laughed with pleas
u-e.
II faith, monsieur" he cried, q be-
gin TO believe that Captain d'Anceuls is
4 better physician than l WHAT magic
did he user
I merely smiled.
~when car I get out of this?" I
asked.
"Oh, we VIII see about that" he an
swered. his professional air back upon
him IN an instant. Three or four days
viii tell the story
Three OF four days? Nonsense!" I
exclaimed. Why, I am strong enough
10 get out Of bed this moment" and I
started as II 10 rise.
Patience. patience. monsieur" and
Leyau held me back Suppose I say
tomorrow. provided that you pass a
good night and are as much stronge
IN the morning as I expect you to b p"
Agreed And row cannot ! have
something to eat? I am maryelously
hungry"
As much as you like" cried
Levau, heartily. and he hurried
away TO send my supper to me,
did II ample Justice and en-
joyed it greatly, then lay for q long
time thinking over all that ~nAacenis
had told me, but more particularly of
Louise, and finally dropped asleep.
falt Ike a new man the next
morning. Save for a little soreness at
the back of my head and In my
shoulder, and q slight weakness In my
legs when 1 tried to walk, I was as
Wen as ever Ny clothing "a
brought me. and l walked around the
room leaning on Levau's arm. He
seemed interchangeable In his attentions.
and after 10 minutes OF this exercise
he pronounced himself satlded with
my condition. Breakfast never tasted
better than did that one. which LeIa u
ate with me, and as soon as I had
swallowed it I was anxious to depart,
for Rtchelieu's danger weighed heavily
upon me, and l Knew not how soon
the regent might take action. Car
touches flight from Paris had cut off
all nope Of a rescue at the last mo-
ment, even had the scoundrel been in
clined TO aid me-, which was now ex-
ceeding doubtful, and whatever was
to be done must be done by me alone.
After a little demur Levau consent
ed 10 my departure, provided 1 would
take his carriage n not attempt to
walk. / agreed. of course, and was
surprised when he prepared to accom-
is it hat / am under arrest?" I
asked, an explanation for his extreme
effectiveness coming to me suddenly.
10 NJ ~ Ill - r.
readily. Tt is only that l have sworn
you shall recover and that my reputa-
ton is at stake. 1 am not going to
take any chance of failure"
I hope that some day 1 shall be
able to epa you for your kindness,
dent sincerity Of the man. AT pres
ent I am not able to do so, nor to
more than thank the nurse to whom
you say l owe my life"
Think no more of 1t, NJ. de Brancas.
! pray YOU" he protested. with his
of payment. Indeed. I have already
been more than paid by the persons
who have taken an interest in your
case.
And who were they, monsieur?" I
asked, with some surprise.
But he merely waved his hand again
and led me down to the coach, which
was waiting. The drive across Paris,
the fresh air Of the morning, and the
sight Of the busy city were to me like
q tonic, and I felt my strength re-
turning with every moment. Levau
ook at me with evident satisfaction.
You will do" he said. with that
color in your cheeks 1 have no longer
any fear for the result"
We soon reached the Hotel de
Richelieu. and the joy of jacques, who
ran down the steps to welcome me,
was touching to see. He would have
had me carried into the house, but I
would have none of it, and insisted
on walking in myself. Levau left me
ct the door, ~adrnonishing me to rest
as much as possible for a day or two,
and to summon him If there were any
~unfavorable symptoms. Jacques led
the way to the room on first floor
where / had often dined. He arranged
a chair for me. brought me a glass
of wine. set a stool under my feet.
n would have kissed my hand had
! permitted It.
There, there, Jacques I protested,
as he asked ms for the Tooth time If
there was anything else ae could do
for me. 7 am not going to die. my
good friend. In a day or two I shall