The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-09-01
Bv RANDALL PARRISH

90 mems work. lis no HAi-SlONe Joo
you have, Monsieur Casslon."
The insulting Indifference OF the old
fur traders tone surprised the COM
missaire. and he exhibited resentment.
You are overly free with your COM
ments. Hugo Chevet. When l wish
advice l will ask it,"
And in the woods do not always
wait 10 be asked" returned the older
man, lighting his pipe. and calmly
putting out the blue smoke. Though
II is likely enough you will be asking
for IL before you journey many
leagues further"
You are under my orders"
80 La Barre said. but the only duty
he gave me was 10 watch over Adele
here. He put no shackle on my tongue.
You have chosen your course?"
Yes. up the Ottawa"
Il suppose so. although that boy
yonder could lead you a shorter pas
sage"
How learned you thatT
by talking with him in Quebec.
He even sketched me map OF the
route he travelled with La Sale. You
knew IL not?"
"'Twas OF no moment, for my or
ders bid me go by ST. Ignace. Yet II
might be well TO question him and
the chief also" He turned 10 the
nearest soldier. Tell the Algonquin,
Altudah, TO come here, and Sieur
d'Artigny."
They approached together, two speci-
mems OF the frontier as different as
could be pictured. and stood silent,
fronting Cassion. who looked at them
frowning, and in no pleasant humor.
The eyes of the younger man sought
my face for an instant and the swift
glance gave harsher note TO the COM
missaire's voice.
I'VE will reload the canoes here for
the long voyage" he said brusquely.
The sergeant will have charge Of
that. but both of you will be in the
leading boat, and will keep well in
advance OF the others. Our course Is
by way OF the Ottawa. You know
that stream. Altudah?"
The Indian bowed his head gravely
and extended one hand beneath the
scarlet fold OF his blanket.
Five time, monsieur"
How far to the west, chiefg"
ITO place call Green Bay"
Cassion turned his eyes on D'Arti-
gny, "A slight sneer curling his lips.
And you?" he asked coldly.
But one journey, monsieur. along
the Ottawa and the lakes" was the
quiet answer. land that three years
ago, yet | scare think | would go
astray. 'Tis not course easily for
gotten"
"And beyond Green Bay?"
IL have been to the mouth OF the
great river"
You" in surprise. Were you of
that party"
Eyes, monsieur"
"And you actually reached the sea-
the salt waterT
Yes, monsieur"
saint Anne! never half believed
the tale true, nor do think overmuch
OF your word for IT, But let that go.
Chevet here tells me you know
shorter journey TO the IllnoisY"
"Not by canoe, monsieur. I fol-
lowed Sieur de la Sale by forest trail
to the straits. and planned TO return
that way, but 'tis foot Journey"
what will be your course from
Green BayT"
Along the west shore. monsieur;
it is dangerous only by reason of
storms"
And the distanceT
From st. Ignacef"
"Ay! from ST. Ignace! What dis
tance lies between there and this Fort
st. Louis on the IllinosT
"'Twil be but n venture. monsieur,
but think 'tis held at hundred and
fifty leagues
"Of wildernessT
"When passed that way-yes: they
tell me now the Jesuits have mission
station at Green Bay, and there may
be fur traders In Indian villages be-
yond."
NO chance TO procure supplles?"
"Only scant ratlons OF corn from
the Indians"
Your report Is In accordance with
my instructions and maps. and no
doubt IL correct. That will be all.
Take two more men in your boat and
depart at once. We shall follow i'm
medlately."