Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-04-04
CHAPTER xlx-(Continued.)

soIiuIl DUNES Ol OCcduA. Tie was as
founded when l gave him an intimation
Of what the duchess had been doing,
and was very indignant that she had
caused him to be sent to prison. He
was taken to the Chateau du Dourleans
stopping at every shrine along the roa
that the regent was going to hav him
killed. The regent has little cause to
love him. and will doubtless try to
make Il cas- against him."
But he cannot succeed I said, con
fidcntly. There will IL hundred per-
sons ready to testify in the dukes be-
half"
That is all the news" concluded
d'Ancenis. Paris has been talking of
it for u week and the topic is not yet
exhausted. Shall l tell you. my friend.
of h they talk most: 1t is OF your
ride, and there are so pretty women
ready to worship YOU. There has been
one in particular who has made it a
point to inquire of me every day how
you are getting on"
And who is she?' I asked, with
leaping heart.
D'Ancenis looked down at me quiz
zically.
TITS serious than had
will be many to envy you your good
fortune. de Brancas."
but her Nance" l asked again.
What, man. cried my tormentor.
gayly. "would You have me be indis-
creet?" No, no. You must find out the
name for yourself. Ask the lady Of
| whom you are thinking and see what
she says"
I caught at his hand. but he eluded
he, and laughed merrily as he looked
back from the door.
Get we'll quickly. my friend" he
said. DO not keep her waiting and
he was gone.
But I did not for q moment question
the reply my heart had given me, and
when Levau looked i'm on me again a
short time later, he found me looking so
contcntad hat he laughed with pleas
ure.
I'm faith. monsieur he cried. 81 be-
gin to believe that Captain d'Ancenis is
a better physician than 1. What magic
did he uSe?"
1 merely smiled.
When can 1 get out of this ?" I
asked.
oh, we will see about that" h an
swered. his professional air back upon
him I'm an instant. Three OF four days
will tell the story"
Three or -four days? Nonsense!" 1
exclaimed. why, l am strong enough
to get out of bed this moment" and /
started as IL TO rise.
Patience. patience, monsieur and
held me back. Suppose / say
tomorrow. provided that you pass a
good night and are as much stronger
In the morning as I expect you to be?''
Agreed. And now canno 1 have
hungry"
Levau. heartily, and he hurried
away to send my supper to me.
! did it ample Justice and en-
5oyed 1T greatly, then lay for a long
ttVNn fffrL}sN~ Ov-D- 11l kL-k
had told me, but more particularly of
Louise, and finally dropped asleep.
felt like a new mar the next
morning. Save for q little soreness al
the back of my head and in my
shoulder. and a slight weakness in my
Well as ever. My clothing gas
brought me. and l walked round the
room leaning on Levau's arm. He
seemed indefatigable In his attentions,
and after 10 minutes OF this exercise
he pronounced himself sat1fied with
better than did that one. which Levau
ate with me. and Is soon as l a
swallowed 1t 1 was anxious to depart,
for Richelieu's danger weighed heavily
upon me. and l knew not how soon
h regent might take action. Car
touches flight from Paris had cut Off
all hope 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 one by me alone.
After a little demur Levau consent
ed to my departure. provided / would
take his carriage and not attempt to
walk. II agreed. of course, and was
surprised when he prepared to accom-.
pany me-.
us it that 1 am under arrest? l
asked, an explanation for his extreme
Att0nttVNn0RQ coming IN mo oarddon1V,
Not at all. monsieur" he answered.
readily. 1T IL only that l have sworn
you shall and that my reputa-
ton 10 at stake. I am not going to
take any chance OF failure"
Il hope that some day I shall be
able to repay you for your kindness,
monsieur" / said. moved by the ev1-
dent sincerity OF the man. pres
emit I am not able to do 90. nor to
more than thank the nurse to whom
yoM say ! owe my life"
I-pray yQu." he protested. with: ffis
familiar gesture. Let there be no tax
Of payment. Indeed. I have already
been more than paid by the persons
who have taken m interest Ia your
case.
And who were they, MONSIEUR" I
asked. With some surprise.
But he merely waved his hand again
a led me down to the coach, which.
was waiting. The drive across Paris,
the fresh air OF the morning. and the
eight Of the busy city were to me like
turning with every moment. Levau
looked at me with evident s~atsfaction.
ssYou will do" he said. with that
color In your cheeks I have no longer
any fear for he result"
Richelisu.Aand the Joy OF jacques. who
/ ran flown thu ltAna To welcome ma