The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-07-20
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"See that they reach him. and no
one else; they give him an authority
could not grant before, and should
end La Salle's control of that country.
You have met this Henri de Tontyl
He was here with his master three
years since and had audience
"Ay, but that was before my time
Is he one TO resist De Baugis?"
"He impressed me as a man who
would obey TO the letter, monsieur; a
darkfaced soldier, with an iron jaw.
He had lost one arm in battle, and
was loyal to his chief"
$50 have heard-a stronger mar
than De Baugis?'
"A more resolute; all depends on
what orders La Sale left, and the
number OF men the two command"
'In that respect the difference ia
not great. De Baugis had but a hand
ful Of soldiers to take from MacliDac.
although his voyageurs may be de-
pended upon to obey his will. His In
structlons were not to employ force"
"And the garrison OF st. Louis?"
"'Tls hard to tell, as there are fur
hunters there OF whom we have nc
record La Sales report would make
his own command Is. but they are
well chosen, and he hath lleutenants
not so far away as to be forgotten.
La Forest would strike at a word, and
De al Durantaye Is at the Chicago por-
tage and no friend OF mine. 'Tis OF
Importance, therefore, that your voy.
age be swiftly completed, and my or
ders placed In De Baugls' hands. Are
all things ready for departuref"
"Ay, the boats only await my com
Ing"
The governor leaned his head on his
hand, crumbllng the paper between his
fingers.
'Ths young fellow-D'Artigny," he
said thoughtfully, "you have some spe-
clal reason for keeping him in your
company?"
Cassion crossed the room, his face
suddenly darkenlng.
"Ay, now | have" he explained
shortly, although first engaged his
services merely for what deemed to
be their value. lie spoke me most
fairly"
"But since?"
81 have cause to suspect. Chevet
tells me that today he had conference
with mademolselle at the house OF the
Ursulines."
"Ah, twas for that then you had his
ticket revoked | see where the shoe
pinches. Twill be safer with him in
the boats than back here in Quebec.
Then | give permission, and wash my
hands Of the whole affalr-but beware
Of him, Casslon."
II may be trusted sir"
81 question that no longer" lie hesi
tated slightly, then added in lower
tone: If accident occur the report
may be briefly made. / think that
will be ALL"
Both men were upon their feet. and |
La Barre extended his hand across the
desk. do not know what movement |
may have caused It, but at that mo-
ment n wooden ring holding the cur
tain fell, and struck the door at my |
feet. Obeylng the first impulse |
thrust D'Artlgny back behind me into
the shadow, and held aside the drap.
cry Both men, turning, startled at the
sound. beheld me clearly. and stared in
ama2ement Cassion took step for
ward. an exclamation Of surprise
breaking from his lips.
adele! Mademoiselle"
l stepped more fully into the light,
permitting the curtain TO fall behind
me, and my eyes swept their faces.
"Yes, mOnsleur-you were seeking
meY
"For an hour past; for what reason
did you leave the ballroomy'
With no purpose In my mind but to
gain time in which to collect my
thought and protect DArtlgny from
discovery, | made answer, assuming
Of demeanor which was
far from feeling.
HAS il been so long, monsieurY'
returned in apparent surprise. "Why
merely sought a breath of fresh cir,
and became interested in the scene
La Barre stood motlonless, Just
he had risen to his feet at the first
alarm, his eyes on my face his heavy
eyebrows contracted In frown.
81 will question the Young lady, Cas-
'ion," he said sternly, "for ] have IN
.erests here of my own. Mademol
;ellel"
"Yes, monsieur"
How long have you been behin,
hat curtain"
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With only few hours inter.
vening before the perilous jour.
ney to the Illinois country is be.
gun by cassion and D'Artinny { 4
and the others, what can the. I
young gentleman Of France do
70 assure Adalaie e,Fat. ,,nNu III.