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


Cassion. Faith! there is some mystery
here. for surely the man seemed happy
enough when first we met at Chevets
house. and accepted my offer gladly.
Have you any theory as 10 this change
in his front?"
felt the blood surge to my cheeks,
and my eyes fell before the intensity
OF his glance.
"If have. monsieur. it's no need
that II be mentioned"
Your pardon. mademoiselle. but
your words already answer me-'tis
then that have shown interest in you;
the dog is jealous"
Monsieur"
He laughed. and felt the tightening
OF his hand on mine.
Good. and by all the gods. | will
give him fair cause. The thought
pleases me, for rather would be your
soldier than my own. See how IL dove
| tails in-I meet you at the convent
and pledge you my aid; some spy
bears word OF our conference 10 mon
| sieur. and an hour later | receive word
| that II have more 10 do with you I
die. I smile at the warning and send
| back a message OF insult. Then my
invitation TO this ball is withdrawn,
and. later still. La Barre even advises
that | be assassinated at the least ex-
cuse 'Twould seem they deem you
OF importance. mademoiselle."
You make II no more than a joker
Far from IT. the very fact that |
know the men makes IL matter OF
grave concern. | might. indeed, smile
did il concern myself alone. but have
your interests In mind-you have hon
ored me by calling me your only
friend. and now | know not where |
may serve you best-in the wilderness,
or here in Quebec"
| There can nothing injure me here,
monsieur. not with Cassion travelling
10 the Illinois. No doubt he will leave
behind him those who will observe my
movements-that cannot harm"
at is Hugo Chevet. | fear"
"Chevet! my uncle-I do not under
stand"
No, for he is your uncle. and you
know him only I'm such elationship.
He may have been to you kind and In
dufCent. do not ask. But TO those
who meet him I'm the world he is a big.
cruel. savage brute. who would sacrl-
fee even you. if you stood In his way.
And now If you fail to marry Casslon,
you will so stand. He is the one who
will guard you, by choice OF the com
missaire. and orders OF La Barre, and
he will do his part well"
81 can remain with the sisters"
"Not in opposition TO the governor;
they would never dare antagonize him;
tomorrow you will return with Che
vet"
drew a quick breath, my eyes on
his face.
"How can you know all this, mon.
sleur? Why should my uncle sacrifice
meY
mo matter how know. Some OF
1t has been your own confession
coupled with my knowledge OF the
man. Three days ago learned OF his
debt to Casson. and that the latter
had him in his claws. and at his mercy
Today had evidence OF what that
debt means"
Today
"Ay! twas from Chevet the threat
came that he would kill me II ever
met with you again"
could but stare at him incredulous
my fingers unconsclously grasping his
jacket.
He said that? Chevetf"
"Ay! Chevet: the message came by
mouth Of the halfbreed. his voyagcur
and choked out OF him where he had
left his master. yet when ! got there
the man had gone. II we might meet
tonight the matter would be swiftly
settled"
He gazed ont into the darkness. and
/ saw his hand close on the hilt OF his
knife. caught his arm.
"No. no, monsieur; not that. You
must not seek a quarrel. for am not
afraid-truly am not; you will lis.
ten"
There was voice speaking in the
Office room behind. the closing OF n
door, and the scraping Of chair as
someone sat down. Ny words ceased,
and we stood silent I'm the shadow. my
grasp still on D'Artigny's arm.