The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-12-08
"A Romance Of
Early Days In
the Middle West

to q tone, for the man had the m
ture OF q bully. "'Twas my thought
that It be brought for your use; and
II Monsieur d'Arugny viii consent to
stand aside, II will give me pleasure
to escort you thither."
The younger mans eyes glanced
from the others face into mine. ~
though seeking reinsurance. Hi hat
was instantly In his hand. and he
stepped backward, bowling low.
THE wish Of the lady 10 su1acient.'
he said quietly. and then stood again
erect, facing Cassion. yet" he id.
ded slowly. II would remind monsieur
that while l serve him A. 4 guide, 1t
IL as q volunteer, and I am also an
officer Of France"
"Of France? Pah! Of the renegade
La Sale"
"Trance has 10 more loyal servant,
Monsieur Casslon, In ell this western
land-nor 10 he renegade. for he holds
the Illinols 1T the kings command"
Held it-yes; under Frontenac. but
net now"
I'VE VIII net quarrel svsr words
yet not even In Qusbsc was 1t claimed
that higher authority than La Barrs'z
had led to recall. Leu1s had er in
terfersd, and It II De Tsnty. and not
De Bausis who - In command 1t ct.
Louis BY royal order. Ny rgnt q
respect Of rank 10 clearer than vow
own, nsnsisur, 30 I beg you curb your
temper"
"Yeu thrsaton mcr'
"No; ve Wiz live In NE wilderness
10 not talk, ~ act. I obey ysar CT
ders, do ysor WI, on this expedition,
but AZ 4 man, net 4 slave. IN ali else
we stand equal, and l accept insult
from no living man. 'Tis well thai
you know this, monsieur"
The hat was hack upon his head,
and he had turned away before Cas-
sion fosa4 aAswerang speech.
Non Neu! Ill show the pup who
Is the master" he muttered. Let
him disohsy once, and I'll stretch hia
dainty form as I would an Indian
cur"
Monsieur" I said. drawing his At
tention to my presence. "'Tfs Of nc
interest to me your Silly quarrel with
sieur d'Artigny. I am weary with the
boat journey, and would rest until
food 10 served"
I walked beside him among the
trees, and across the patch Of erase
to whore the tent stood against Z
background Of rock. D'Artgny had
disappeared, although I glanced about
In search for him, n Cassion drew
aside the tent dap. and peered within
He appeared pleased at the way q
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 era
ciousness, "for. - you know. l had
no previous warning that you wert
to be Of u party. Please step with
in"
did 20, yet turned instantly to pre-
vent his following me. Already I had
determined on my course of action
and now the time had come for me t.
speak him clearly; yet now that l bad
definite purpose In view 1t was M
part Of my game to anger the man.
Monsieur" I said soberly ~ mus,
beg your mercy. / am but q girl, sDd
alone. It IL true I am your wife d
law, but the change hiss coms % sud
denly that I am ret dassd. I appsa
to you u Z gentleman"
BE stared Into my face, scarcely
comprshending all my meaning.
You would bar me Without You
forbid me entranceT
would you seek to enter aSAins,
my wishr"
but you are my wife; that you vii
not deny! What will be said, thought
II I 50 elsewherer"
Monsieur, save for Hugo Chevet
none In this company know the story
of that marriage, or why I Am mere
What / ask brings NO stain upon you
IT'S not that | 80 dislike you, mon
sieur, but l am tho daughter Of Pierre
la Chesnaync, and tbs not In my blood
to yield to force. It will 30 best e
yield me respect and consideration."
You are 4 ely wsnch," he sald
laughing unpleasantly, 'but It may b
best that ! give you your own way FOL
this once. There n time enough n
which to teach ysa my power. And
80 you shut the tent to me, fair lady
In spite Of your pledge to Holy church
An, well! there are storms . plenty b
tween herr and st. Ignacs. and yor
will become lonely enough In the VII
derneas to welcome ne. One kisA 90
I leave you"
mo, m~onsieur."
His eyes were ugly.
lyon refuse tha&l Mon D.sus II
ron think I piayl ! win have ~
kiss-or more"