The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-08-25
CHAPTER VII.



mand, and became aware that We
were making landing on the river
bank. The sun was two hours high.
and the spot selected low grass
covered point. shaded by trees, Che
vet had awakened, sobered hy his nap.
and the advance canoe had already
been drawn up on the shore. the few
soldiers IL contained husily engaged In
starting fires with which TO cook our
morning meal.
perceived D'Artigny with my first
glance. standing erect on the bank,
his back toward MS. directing the men
I'm their work. As we shot forward
toward the landing he turned indlf-
ferently. and | marked the sudden
strengthening OF his body. as though
I'm surprise. although the distance gave
me no clear vision OF his face, As our
canoe came into the shadows he
sprang down the bank TO greet us. hat
I'm hand. his eyes on me- My own
glance fell before the eagerness I'm his
face, and turned away
"Ahl Monsieur Casslon." he ex-
claimed. the very sound OF his voice
evidencing delight. You have guests
on the journey; 'tis unexpected"
Cassion stepped over the side and
fronted him. no longer smiling gal.
liant OF the court. but brutal In au-
thority.
"And what is that 10 you. may |
ask. Sieur d'Artigny2" no said coldly
contcmptuous. you are but our guide.
and IL II no concern OF yours who
may compose the company. Twill be
well FOR you 90 remember your place.
and attend 10 your duties. Go. now,
and see that the men have breakfast
served"
There was n moment OF silence and
I did not even venture TO glance up 10
perceive what occurred. although I felt
that D'Artigny's eyes shifted their In
quIry from Cassion's face 90 mine.
There must be no quarrel now, not
until he knew the truth. not until I
had opportunity to explain. and yet
he was n flrebrand. and Il would be
like him TO resent such words. How
relieved I felt as his voice made HDal
answer.
Pardon, Monsieur le Commissalre.
he said. pleasantly enough at In
true forgot my place In this moment
OF surprise. I obey your orders"
looked up as he turned away and
disappeared. Cassion stared after him,
smothcred an oath. and evidently dis.
appointed at 40 tame nm ending Of the
affair. for II was his nature 20 blusfer
and boast. Yet as his lips changed to
grin, knew OF what the man was
thinking 49, he had mistaken D'Arti.
gny's actions for cowardice, and felt
assured now OF how be would deal
with him. He turned TO the canoe.
new conception OF Importance In the
sharp tone OF his voice.
"Come ashore. men; ny! draw the
boat higher on the sand. Now Mon
sleur Cbevet, assist your niece for
ward 10 where I can help her 10 land
with dry feet-permit me. Adele"
'It is not necessary, monsieur" /
replied. avoiding his hand and leap
ing lightly 10 the firm sand. "You have
forced me into marriage; the law holds
me as your wife. ! know not how |
may escape that fate, or avoid accom-
panying you SO far submit. but no
further. do not love you; do not
even feel friendship toward you. Let
me pass"
lie grasped my arm. turning me
about until faced him, his eyes glar-
ing into mine.
mot until speak" he replied
tbreatenlngly. "Do not mistake my
temper. or imagine me blind know
what has 50 suddenly changed YOU
IT IL that gay. slmpering fool yonder.
But be- careful how far tou go. am
your husband, and In authority here"
released my arm. but did not move.
Ny only feeling toward him at that
moment was one OF disgust. defiance.
The threat I'm his eyes. the cool inso-
lence OF his speech. set my blood on
fire.
Monsieur" said coldly. although
every nerve OF my body tbrobbed.
you may know girls, but you deal
now with n woman. Your speech. your
inslnuatlOn II insult. I disllked you
before; now I desplse you, yet ! will
say this in answer 10 what you have
intlmated Monsieur d'Artlgny II moth
ing 20 me. save that he hath shown
himself friend. You wrong him. even
as you wrong me, in thinking other
wise. and whatever the cause OF mis-
understanding between Us. there is no
excuse for you TO pick quarrel with
him"
VIII the Jesuit, Uncle Che.
vet and D'Artigny eounterpIot
. against cassion and HE IniqvI-
tovs fellows 20 free AdeIe-pro-
vided she has the opportunity
20 tell them what she has
learned before u 10 too late 20
|. shwart Governor Ia earre's
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