The state herald., 1916-11-03

II
There u no cause for hard words, nor
do I thank you for making me Q sub
ject Of quarrel. II Il ny tsnt they
erect yonderr'
"Ay," there was little graciousness
to the tone, for the man had the na-
ture Of q bully. "'Twas my thought
that II b brought for your use; and
II Nondsur d'Artigny win consent 10
stand aside, It will give me pleasure
to escort you thithef."
The younger mans eyes glanced
from the others face into mine. -
though seeking reinsurance. His hat
was instantly in his hand, and he
stepped backward. bowling low.
1.-THE wish of the lady IL suficient,"
he said quietly, and then stood again
erect, facing Cassion. "Yet," he ad-
ded slowly. II would remind monsieur
that while I serve him as guide, 1t
10 - q volunteer, and / am also an
omcer Of France"
"Of France2 Pah! Of the renegade
La Salle."
"France has no more loyal servant,
Monsieur Cassion. in all this western
iand-nor is he renegade, for he holds
the Illinois at the kings command"
"Held it-yes; under Frontenac, but
not now"
I'VE viii not quarrel over words.
yet not even in Quebec was 1t claimed
that higher authority than La Barre's
had led to recall. Louis had never In
terfered. and 1t IL De Tonty. and not
De Baugis who is in command at ct.
Louis BY royal order Ny right %
respect Of rank il clearer than vour
own, monsieur. 70 beg you curb your
temper"
"You threaten mer
"No; We who live In the wilderness
do not talk, we act. I obey your cr-
ders, do your will, on this expedition,
but as q man, not slave. In all else
We stand equal. and I accept insult
from DO living man. IT'S well that
you know this, monsieur."
The hat was back upon his head
and he had turned away before Gas.
sion found answering speech.
"Mon Dieu! I'll show the pup who
Is the MASTER" he muttered. Let
him disobey once. and I'll stretch his
dainty form - ! would an Indian
cur"
Monsieur" I said. drawing his at
tention to my presence. "'Tis Of no
interest to me your silly quarrel with
sieur d'Artigny. I am weary with the
boat journey. and would rest until
food u served"
I walked beside him among the
trees, and across the patch Of grass
to where the tent stood against q
background Of rock. D'Artigny had
disappeared. although I glanced about
in search for him, a. Cassion drew
asids tie tent dap, and peered within.
He appeared pleased at the way In
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,"
be confessed. encouraged BY my Rra.
ciousness. "for. as you know, I had
no previous warning that you werc
to be Of our party. Please step with
In"
I did %. yet turned instantly to pre-
vent his following me. Already l had
determined on my course Of action.
and now the time had come for me to
speak him clearly; yet now that had
definite purpose In view II was NO
part Of my game to anger the man.
Monsieur" said soberly II must
beg your mercy. am but 4 girl. and
alone. Il il true I am your wife BY
law. but the change has come 10 sud-
denly that I am yet dazed. I appeal
to you a. Q gentleman"
He stared into my face. scarcely
comprehending all my meaning.
"You would bar me withoutl You
forbid me entranceT
"Would you seek to enter against
my wishr'
"But you are my wife; that you will
not deny! What will be said, thought,
II I 60 elsewheref"
Monsieur. save for Hugo Chevet,
none In this company know the story
Of that marriage. or why I am oere.
What ask brings no stain upon you.
It's not that I 20 dislike you, mon.
sieur. but am the daughter Of Pisrrs
10 Chesnayne. and 'tis not In my blood
to yield to force. II will be best to
yield me respect and consideration"
"You are q sly wench," he said.
laughing unpleasantly. "but II may b
best that I give you your own way for
thia once. There 10 time enough II
which to teach you my power. And
% you shut the tent to me. fair lady.
in spite Of your pledge to Holy church.
All, WELT there are storms q plenty be-
tween hero and st. Ignace. and you
will become lonely enough In the vii.
dernsss to welcome ne. One kiss, and
l leave you"
"No, monsieur."
His eyes were ugly.
"You refuse thati Mon Dieul De