The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-12-01
You have courage, at least"

4Ou uaN0 NOuA0B0t ~ ACAS@
THE Inheritance Of my race, mon
sieur."
well, we'll test It then, but not in
tho form You anticipate" He smiled,
but not pleasantly, and resumed his
seat at the desk. II propose closing
your mouth, mademoiselle and placing
you beyond temptation. Monsieur Cas-
sion, have the lieutenant at the door
enter"
As though in q daze I saw Cassion
open the door, speak 4 sharp word to
one without and return, followed by
A young officer. who glanced curiously
aside at me, even as he saluted La
Barre, and stood silently awaiting his
orders. The latter remained a mo-
ment motionless, his lips nrm set.
where Is Father L. Guard1"
I'm the chapel, monsieur; he passed
me q moment ago"
Good: inform the pere that I desire
his presence at once. Wait! know you
the fur trader, Hugo Chevety
Il have e the man. monsieur-a
big fellow, with 4 shaggy head"
LAY, N savage as the Indians he
has lived among. He Is to be found
at Eclalr's wine shop in the Rue st.
Louis. Have your sentrias bring him
hsrs to me. Attend to both these mat
tiers"
"Yes, monsieur"
La Barre's eyes turned from the dis
appearing figure Of the officer, rested a
moment on my face, and then smiled
grimly ~ he fronted Cassion. He
seemed we'll pleased With himself, and
to have recovered his good humor.
"A delightful surprise for you. Mon
sieur Cassion," no said genially, "and
let US hope no less a pleasure FOR the
fair lady. Be seated. mademoiselle.
Your marriage II to take place to-
night"
This affair 10 no longer one OF at
lection; it has become the kings bust
ness, . matter Of state. I decide 1t 10
best for you to leave Quebec; az! and
New France, mademoiselle. There Is
but n choice, imprisonment here, or
exile into the wilderness" He leaned
forward staring into my face with his
fierce. threatening eyes. Il feel 1t bet
ter that you 90 ~ Monsieur Cassion's
wife, and under bis protection. l de-
cree that 30 you shall CO."
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Cas-
sion"
"One OF his party. IT'S my order
also that Hugo Chevet be Of the COM
pany. Pcrchance 4 year In the wilder
. may be Of benefit to him, and he
might be Of value in watching over
young D'Artigny."
Never have I felt more helpless,
more utterly alone. knew all he
meant. but my mind grasped no way
Of escape. His face leered at me as
through q mist, Jet AZ l glanced aside
at Cassion 1t only brought home to
me 4 complete detection. The
nan was glad-slad! He had no con-
science. no shame. To appeal to him
would be waste OF rcath-a deeper
humiliation. Suddenly I felt cold. hard,
reckless; ~! ttsy had tie power to
force me through tho unholy ceremony.
I was only Z helpless girl; but beyond
that I would laugh at them; and Cas-
si0n-if he darsd-
The door opened, and q lean priest
b long black robe catered noiselessly,
bending hin shaven bead to La Barre,
- his crafty syss swiftly swept our
faces.
Monsieur desired my presenceY'
Eyes, Pero 10 Guard, q mission Of
happiness. There are two here to be
Joined in matrimony ~ bonds of Holy
church. We but wait the coming Of
the lady's guardian"
The pere must have interpreted the
expression OF my face.
"'Tis regular, monsleur?' he asked.
by order Of the king" returned la
Barre sternly. Beyond that it is not
necessary that you inquire. All! Mon
sieur Chevet: they found you them. I
have 4 pleasant surprise for you. IT'S
hereby ordered that you accompany
Commissaire Cassion to the Illinois
country a. interpreter, to be paid from
my private fund.-"
Chevet stared into the governors
dark face, scarce able to comprehend,
his brain daIed from heavy drinking.
The Illinois country! Hugo Che
vet? IT'S sous joke, monsieur?"
"None at al. ~ you will discover
presently, my man. l do not Jest on
the kings service"
"but my land. monsieur; my niecel"
Ia Barre permitted himself I laugh.
bah! let the land lie fallow; twill
cost little while you draw Z wage, and
10 for mademoiselle, tits that ycu may
accompany her l make choice. Stand
hack: you have Jour orders, and now
I'll show you good reason" He stood
up and placed his hand on Cassion's
arm. Nov, my dear Francois, If you
will join tho lady,
CHAPTER VI.