The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-11-02

surgng over the splt-but the lroquois
were I'm flight seeking only some
means OF escape, while out through the
fort gates the soldiers OF the garrison
were coming on a run, pouring volleys
OF lead into the fleeing savages. saw
De Tonty, De Baugls, De Ia Duran
taye-ay! and there was NJ. Casslon.
back among the stragglers, waving his
sword calamity in the air. II was all
over with so quickly could but sit
and stare; they ran past me In pur-
suit, wild yells echoing through the
woods, but all thought OF then was
NJ. d'Artigny. scrambled down the
rock. falling heavily In my haste, yet
once upon my feet again, rushed forth
reckless OF danger. The ground was
strewn with dead and wounded, the
victorious Illln already scattered In
merciless, headlong pursuit. Only a
group Of soldiers remained at the edge
Of the forest. Among these were De
Tonty and La Forest. Neither noticed
my approach until faced them.
what. madame" exclaimed De
Touty, you here also?" he paused as
though in doubt, "and the Sieur OAR
tigny-had he part in this feat OF
armsT
"A very important part. monsieur"
returned La Forest. stanchlng a wound
on his forehead, yet bowlng gal
lantly to nae. "'Twas indeed his plan,
and I permitted him command as he
knows these lllini Indians better than
l."
"But does he live. monsleurI" I
broke In anKlously.
Live! ay, very much allve-see, be
comes yonder now Faith. he fought
Jules Lescales knife to knife, and end
cd the career OF that renegade. Is
that not a Recommendation, NJ. de
Tonty"
The other did not answer; he was
watching D'Artgny approach, his eyes
filed with doubt stepped forward
to greet him, with hands outstretched.
He was rags from head to foot spat-
tered with blood. an ugly wound show
ing on one cheek, yet his lips and eyes
smiled.
"'Twas good work, well done" he
said cheerlly. twill be a while be-
fore the Iroquois beslege this fort
again. Is that not your thought, NJ
de Tonty?"
Il appreciate the service rendered,
replied the other gravely. "But you
are in peril here. NJ. Casslon is yon
der, and still In command"
D'Artiny glanced inquiringly at la
Forest, and the latter stepped forward
leather-b bound packet in his hands
'Your pardon, NJ. de Tonty," he said
"I had forgotten my true mission here
bear orders from the king Of France.
"From LOUISE La Sale has reached
the kings carp
"Ay, good results. These are fol
you. Monsieur"
De Tonty tsek them. yet his thought
was net upon their contents but witt
his absent chief
"You saw Sieur de la Sale II
Francel Ysu left him wellT
"More than weIl-triumphant owe
all his enemies. He sails fer the mouth
OF the great river With a French col
ony; Louis authorized the expedition.
"ARd Is that allT"
"All, except 1t was rumored at IN,
court that La Barre weuld not for loni
remain governor Of New France"
The face OF the ItaAan did no
change expression; slowly he opene,
the papers, and glanced at their con
tents; then folded them once more
and lifted his eyes to our faces.
"By grace of the king he said sim
ply, II am again In command Of For
st. Louis"
We made our way slowly througl
the fringe Of woods, and across tn
open space before the fort gates, whc
stllI stood open. Cassion had disap
peared; indeed. there was not so muc
as single guard at the gate whe
we entered. yet we were greeted in
stantly by his voice.
"'Tis well you return, NJ. de Tonty,
he said loudly. II was about to ca
those soldiers yonder, end close th
gates. 'Tis hardly safe TO have ther
left thus with all these strange Indian
about"
"They are TllInl, monsleur-our a
lies"
"Pahl an Indian is an Indian to m
mind bid NJ. de la Durantaye com
hither." He stared at D'Artlgny an
me. seeing Us irst as he stepped fo
ward. moment he gasped. his volC
failing; then anger conquered, and
strode forward, sword In hand.
"Mon Dieu What Is this2 Yo
here again. you bastard wood ranger
/ had hopes was rid Of you. even Z
the cost OF n wife. Well. I soon wi
be. Here, Durartaye. bring your met
we have prisoner here to strets