Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-05-14
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BY this time the ship OF the Black
Seigneur had drawn nearer and our
men put about and made for the
Mount with number Of prisoners.
Several shots were sent after US. but
we managed to reach port. sSS
The officer in charge Of the troops
thinks this fellow. their leader. was
wounded severely fatally perhaps? Z"
HE thinks It most probable. your
Excellency.' s. Us M: 4
For some time the Governor with
Yrowning brows; slipped silently from
"a glass OF liquor at his elbow, and.
stiff, motionless, the commandant
waited close at hand. dove plumed
itself on the roof OF the cloister walk $
beyond. the girl again began to sing
4 fitfully. ii III
ss Out Of the corner Of his eye the com.
mandant dared look at her, leaning
now against the wall, the clear-cut.
white features outlined against an IL
slimitable blue background. sS
Les amours--'''s, A
Inyoluntarily he started praise q
hand to his warlike mustache, whep
abruptly was his wandering attention
recalled. THE man ashore i spoke to
you about, has been taken into Gus
tody 2" #7S, sfi s
s5s5 Eyes, your Excellency: and Is now
at the barracks. &
Send him here. One moment"
The commandant paused, vaguely con.
scious the girl had moved away from
L the wall. you spoke Of there being a
lack9of room-these new prisoners
must be confined In the dungeons; y II
necessary. crowd more Of the others
In the upper cells. andthere Is still
the DEVILS Cage. q
THE Devils Cage Through the
I rose-tinted columns. above the Gov,
ernor's head. the commandant could
4 discern the figure Of the Lady Elise.
4 who had approached and now wal
gazing inquinngly at them. FOUR Elk
cellency would use that One can
neither lie down in II, nor sit in 81. up.
right 3" AZ, 5s:s ss
'Well," the cold eyes flashed, ut il
not intended for upright people! But
the man you were ordered to arrest!"
with sudden sharpness; the man from
the shore! Send him to me"
f sis"'At once, your Excellency! And
I responding promptly to his superior'a
mood, the commandant saluted brisk.
ly, and retired. 3s,
s,3 What man e The drapery Of her
gown drawn back. the Lady Elise
stood poised on the. courts low coping
between the fairy-like pillars. 558
mo one you know, my dear. :
Which II meansIt 10 none Of my
4 concern = EsS5 tss.5
..Not ct al. ~ His voice was now
perfunctory; and his expression, AZ he
i surveyed her. slightly questioning.
...You are looking, somewhat pale to.
day - is. 5 II.
sS aAm II" carelessly. I'll feel very
well. AZ she spoke, she went to him
and leaned over the back Of his chair.
Mon pere. wont you do something
d for me Z" Il y
What q Il ~ q 455sF
Promise hrst,!'. with her hand On
Y his shoulder. /. 5;5 NJ 3f
He reached up; the long. cold nm
gers EbIIOASO4 LIE nSNCAys ~ - ~ ~
One should never leap into the dark
with : promise" he answered. 'Es.
4 pecially to a woman = \, 55ss
Not even when that woman 10
4 ones own daughter :" she asked. slid.
Ing to the arm OF the chair.
He regarded the bright face now
Thoughtful; the lips. usually laughing.
set sensitively. Is 1t another trip to
the court. or do you wish to turn this
stern old Mount again into palace OF
pleasure To invite once more the
Paris lords and ladies1the King. him
self.i perhaps! It would not be the
first time monarch has been enter
tained at the Mountor a Marquis.
either, Ell Shall We ask the Marquis"
She made an impatient movement
II want you to promise to break up
the terrible iron cage. and
II .".Tut!" loosely he pinched the fair
cheek. "A girls thoughts should be
OF the court and the cavaliers. !"
She turned away her head. 5'Y You
treat me like child" she said with
q flash in her eyes. +;
mo, no, Like q woman he
laughed. .But the Marquis perhaps
he could not come here; perhaps he
Z is too much concerned with the gale
ties OF Parish" Her figure straight
ened; she was about to walk away.
when
n you ride this afternoon ?" he asked.
Il had not thought Of it."
'.If you do I desire that some one
accompany you.'' Her face changed;
she looked at him quickly, and half
turned. Remember saladin IS Well.