Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-01-13

A cab was drawn up at the door
for they had arranged their plan down
to the last detail-and Charles and /
entered. together with the officers,
while Magniff betook himself else
where. A long ride through the Paris
streets terminated at the principal
fortresses of the capital. There we
were separated; Charles was taken
IN one direction and 1 IN another,
along a branching stone corridor and
into a small but fairly well-furnished
room, clearly no prison cell, whore l
was left to my indications.
An hour later received visit from
a major in uniform, who courteously
requested my presence before the ex-
aiming magistrate. He seemed to
regard me as some rare and valuable
wild animal, and my youthful appear
ance evidently astonished him.
Monsieur Pichon has the reputation
of a brute, mademoiselle." he said
But have no fear. You need confess
nothing. and he is merely an adjunct
TO the military law under which you
will be tried. You will have ample
time in which to prepare your de-
Tense"
For myself, / need none" replied.
''But where IL the chevalier? Shall I
see him?"
The major shook his head
HE has already been examined" hs
answered, smiling family. II fear it
will go hard with him. France has
had too many bstrayals of late. But
have no fear for yourself" he con-
tinued, scrutinixing my face. 'The
utmost penalty for treachery In time
of peace is exile upon the Isle du Di-
able"
The DEVILS island! Remembrances
of all that had read about that fear
ful place rushed through my mind.
For the moment thought that would
faint The walls reeled round me and
/ saw the face of the officer through
9 wavering mist. Then l collected
my wits resolutely and, indicating
that was ready, followed him out of
the room and down long corridor, I'M
til we entered small office contain
ing a high desk and a number OF
chairs. Behind the desk, on a bench.
sat stern-looking, black-bearded mag
istrate, wearing the gown and cap Of
his professional Office. Seated In the
room were Magnif and the officials
who had arrested ua. with two or
three officers in uniform
The magistrate beckoned insolently
to me to approach his desk, and. when
/ stood before him, fixed his pene-
rrating black eyes full on my face for
some half minute Then, seeing that
my own gaze did not falter, he cried
In savage tones:
You will confess everything imme-
diately. to the last iota- Your fellow
conspirator has done so already. You
will tell me the entire story Of your
Infamous treachery and what power
induced your lover to steal the dccu-
ment"
am not hot tempered. For a mo-
ment was dazed at his brutality. But
at this insolent assumption OF my
guilt, combined, as 1t was, with the
utmost insolence of bearing. l lost all
seif-control. / took a single step for
done before or since. l boxed his
ears-twice!
Before he had recovered speech, the
officials of the court rushed forward;
they would have manacled me, but sud-
denly and swiftly the officer who had
conducted me to the office interposed.
Well done, mademoiselle," he
cried. Back, all of you" He turned
to the magistrate. This is military
case" he cried, "and let me remind
you that you are an accessory only.
The lady shall not be insultsd, or l
withdraw the case from your hands"
There was a full half minutes ST.
lence. Then. swallowing in his throat
and muttering angrily the magistrate
called upon the banker and began to
interrogats him, one side OF his face
still scarlet with my finger marks.
Mr.. Magnif3, you viii please place
me in possession OF sufficient facts to
permit of my signing the paper of de-
tention," he stammered.
The banker stepped forward hriskly.
This woman came to me three
weeks ago to demand possession Of
certain bonds which she alleged were
In certain safe In my vaults" be
said i laughed at her and showed
her to the door. but she persisted In
her claim. and, after having warned
her what the consequences OF q fraud
ulent claim would be permitted her
10 proceed"
Prisoner, you may deny any or all
u these statements" shouted the mag
tstrate.
remained silent, fixing my eyes on
Magnin- My direct gaze seemed to
disconcert him; he turned his back to
me and continued:
by some means she had obtained
knowledge OF the combination code.
Again / warned her. She persisted In
her claim, alleging that she was Anne
Ives, q grand-daughter of the Connie