The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-07-09

1 peared through the scutfle. But
some instinct told me Il was Cas-
sler, and a. "a was too dark 10 see
his face l spoke to him. He an
sweFed II was he.
And he had a strange story to
tell. After I had left him on
guard at the stair head a man
dressed in rough clothes had sud
denly appeared from another of
| the archwaysL At first Cassier
supposed him to be one of the
bandits, but when the fellow saw
him he started TO run as IL he.
too. were a fugitive. Cassier fol-
lowed and caught one glimpse of
his face.
"And did you recognize himY"
asked.
Il thought he looked like the
Chevalier d'Enville. Yet in view
of what you told me | could
scarce believe my eyes" At that
moment / had followed him down
q passage, there was a sound or
steps at the other end, and turn
ing. he saw me. Seemingly he
recognized me also and gave
swift signal for silence. Together
we stepped into an arched door
way. But. Monsieur, you are not
alone!"
IT'S Mademoiselie d'Envflle,"
I said, and named Cassier to her.
And you thought the man
might be my brother?" she
prompted.
Il cannot TELL" answered Cas-
-. t1 ~ tFTha
footsteps finally passed us In the
dark, the owner calling a name
Gospelle. Getting no answer he
reused other brutes and they are
now searching the castle The
man and | dared not stay in that
passage, so we ran for 1t and got
separated l found this stair and
came here. Where the other went
l don't know"
l then repeated TO him a good
part of what Mademoiselle had
told me. Cassier was dunn
founded when / named de Saule,
and instantly agreed that We must
leave our present hiding place
or rather Mademoiselle's prison
as it would be searched ere long.
The hand of the girl grasped
my sleeve.
what are we to do, Mon
siem??" she asked, her voice
trembling. Where are We to
go?"
Clasping the hand on my arm.
I held it tightly, my veins throb-
bling in swift response to her APP
peal.
81 have not yet thought it all
out, Mademoiselle, l replied,
with all the assurance could
muster. But first | would view
! the situation with my own eyes.
Come. CASTER, we will go below,
and find out what can be done.
You have a weapon?
Yes, but only the one load"
He followed as I descended the
steps and helped the lady. At the
foot l recovered my sword; then.
holding tightly to her, stole
stealthily along the passage, the
ligloom so dense no object could be
| discerned.
We moved silently, feeling our
way, until we came to where a
reflection of light from the great
| hall below stole up the broad
stone stairs. Then for the first
time l was enabled to perceive
the face of Mademoiselle. whom
/ held close to me. Her cheeks
we're colorless, yet she smiled
bravely as our glances met.
Il am glad to see you keep a
strong heart" 1 whispered. This
is a hard task for a woman"
II am so hopeful he is alive.
Monsieur" sire answered in the
same low tone. and that we shall
find him"
II hope as you do" ! answered.
"If Charles d'Enville lives We
shall know tonight. | pray 1t may
be SO for your sake, as well as
mine. 1 would not have his death
upon my soul, and-and be-
sides"
l hesitated, surprised at the
words trembling On my lips.
And what, Monsieur"
81 hardly know; 1 dare not
say" blurted out Only |
care so much because of you, be-
cause of our friendship. II
would ever be a barrier between
u.s."
felt her hand touch mine
gently.
| yet / do not blame. Mon
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