The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-08-18


danced with my lady. and have since
found no trace of the maid"
"Docs not Gallons know?"
"only that. seeking refreshments. he
left her. and found her gone on his re-
turn. Her wraps are in the dressing
room"
Then tits not like she has fed the
palace. No doubt she awaits you In
some corner. l will have the servants
look. and meanwhile pay heed to me.
This il a mission OF more import than
love-making with usAid Monsieur
Cassion. and its success or failure will
determine your future. You have my
letter of Instruction."
1t has been carefully read"
And the sealed orders for Chevalier
de Baugisg"
Here, protected in oiled silk"
"See that they reach him, and no
one else; they give him an authority
could not grant before. and should
end ~ Salle's control OF that country.
You have met this Henri de Tontyy
He was here with his master three
years since and had audience"
"Ay. hut that was before my time.
Is he one 10 resist De Baugsy
He impressed me as n man who
would obey 10 the letter. monsicur; n
dark.faced soldier. with an iron jaw.
He had lost one arm In battle. and
was loyal TO his chief"
$50 have heard--a stronger man
! than De Baugisw
"A more resoute; all depends on
what orders La Sale left, and the
/ number Of men the two command"
"In that respect the difference ~
not great. DE Baugis had but a hand
ful OF soldiers 10 take from Mackinac,
although his voyageuTs may he de-
pended upon Ia obey his VIII His In
structions were not 10 employ force"
"And the garrison OF 81. Iouis?'
"'Tis hard 10 tell as there are fur
hunters there ~ whom we have no
record. Ia Sales report would make
his own command IL, but they are
well chosen, and he hath llcutcnnnts
not So far away ms 10 be forgotten.
la Forest would strike at n word. and
DE In Durantaye Is at the Chicago por-
tage and no friend OF mine. 'Tis OF
importance. therefore. that your voy-
age he swiftly completed, and my or
ders placed In De Baugs hands. Are
all things ready for departureT
"Ay. the boats only await my COM
ing"
The governor leaned his head on his
hand, crumbling the paper between his
fingers.
"1hfs young fellow-D'Artlgny." he
said thoughtfully. you have some spe-
cial reason for keeping him In your
company2"
Cassion crossed the room. his face
suddenly darkening
"Ay. now have" he explained
shortly. although | first engaged his
services merely for what ! deemed IN
be their value. He spoke me most
fairly"
"But since2"
81 have cause 10 suspect. Chevet
tells me that today he had conference
with mademoiselle at the house OF the
Ursulines."
"Ah. twas for that then you had his
ticket revoked. | see where the shoe
pinches. Twill be safer with him I'm
the boats than back here In Quebec.
Then | give permission. and wash my
hands OF the whole affaIr--but beware
OF him, Casslon."
81 may be trusted, sir"
81 question thnt no longer" He hcsi.
tated slightly. then added In lower
tone: "If accident occur the report
may be briefly made. think that
will be all"
Both men were upon their feet. and
Ia Barre extended his hand across the
desk. do not know what movement
may have caused n. but Mt that mo-
ment n wooden ring holding the cur
tain fell. and struck the floor at my
feet. Obeying The first impulse |
thrust D'Artlgny back behind me into
the shadow. and held aside the drnp-
cry. Both men. turning, startled at the
sound. behed me clearly, and stared In
amazement. Cassion took n step for
ward. an exclamation OF surprise
breaking from bis lips.
| "AGelel MademoIsellew
stepped more fully into the light.
permitting the curtain 90 fall behind
me, and my eyes swept their faces.
yes, monsieur-you were seeking
meW
"For an hour past; for what reason
did you leave the ballroomT"
With no purpose I'm my mind but 10
gain time In which 20 collect my
thought and protect D'Artigny from
discovery. made answer. assuming a
carelessness OF demeanor which | was
far from feeling.
HAS IL been so long. MONSIEUR"
returned In apparent surprise. why
merely sought breath OF fresh air,
and became interested In the scene
| without"
La Barre stood motionless. Just az
he had risen 90 his feet at the first
alarm bis eyes on my face. his heavy
eyebrows contracted I'm a frown.
II will question the young lady. Cas-
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