The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-07-28

VI rTauCc! Run! OF the renegade
La Sale"
France has no more loyal serva mt.
Monsieur CassiOn, I'm all this western
land-nOr Is he renegade, for he holds
the Illinois at the kings command
Held it-yes; under Frontenac, but
| not now
I'VE will not quarrel over words.
yet not even in Quebec was it claimed
that higher authority than La Barre's
had led to recall. Louis had never in
terfered. and it Is De Tonty, and not
De Baugis who is in command at st.
Louis by royal order. My right to
| respect of rank is clearer than your
own. monsieur. so beg you curb your
| temper"
You threaten me"'
"No; we who live in the wilderness
| do not talk, we act. obey your or
ders, do your WILL on this expedition,
but as a man, not slave. In all else
we stand equal. and l accept insult
from no living man. IT'S well that
you know this, monsieur"
The hat was back upon his head.
and he had turned away before Cas-
sion found answering speech.
Mon Dleu! I'll show the pup who
is the MASTER" he muttered. Let
him disobey once, and I'll stretch his
dainty form as I would an Indian
cur"
Monsieur" l said. drawing his at
tention to my presence. "'Tis Of no
interest to me your silly quarrel with
: Sieur d'Artigny. am weary with the
boat journey, and would rest until
food is served"
l walked beside him among the
trees, and across the patch of grass
to where the tent stood against q
background of rock. D'Artigny had
disappeared, although / glanced about
in search for him. as Cassion drew
aside the tent flap, and peered within.
He appeared pleased at the way In
which his orders had been executed.
"'Tis very neat, indeed, monsieur"
I said pleasantly, glancing inside. II
owe you my thanks"
"'Twas brought for my own use,'
he confessed. encouraged by my gra.
ciousness. "for, as you know, had
no previous warning that you were
to be of our party. Please step with.
in"
did so, yet turned instantly to pre-
vent his following me. Already had
determined on my course Of action
and now the time had come for me to
speak him clearly; yet now that had
J definite purpose in view 1t was no
part Of my game to anger the man.
Monsieur" said soberly II must
beg your mercy. 1 am but girl, and
alone. 1t is true l am your wife by
law, but the change has come so sud
denly that l am yet dazed. l appeal
to you as a gentleman"
He stared into my face, scarcely
comprehending all my meaning.
"You would bar me without? You
forbid me entranceT
Would you seek to enter against
my wish?'
"But you are my wife; that you will
not deny! What will be said. thought
if go elsewhere?"
Monsieur, save for Hugo Chevet
none in this company know the story
Of that marriage, or why I am here
What l ask brings no stain upon you
IT'S not that I so dislike you. mon.
sieur, but 1 am the daughter of Pierre
la Chesnayne. and tits not in my blood
to yield to force. 1t will be best to
yield me respect and consideration"
you are a sly wench." he said
laughing unpleasantly, "but it may be
best that l give you your own way fol-
this once. There is time enough In
which to teach you my power. And
so you shut the tent to me, fair lady
in spite of your pledge to Holy church
All, well! there are storms plenty be
tween here and st. Ignace, and you
will become lonely enough in the will
derness to welcome me. One kiss, and
leave you"
"No, monsieur"
His eyes were ugly.
you refuse that! Mon Dieu! Do
you think l play? / will have the
kiss-or more"