The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-07-27

/ Barre, and stood silently awaiting nj
orders. The latter remained a mo
ment motlonless, his lips firm set.
"Where is Father lie GuardY
in the chapel, monsieur; he passed
me a moment ago"
Good; inform the pere that desir,
his presence at once Wait! know yoI
the fur trader, Hugo Chevet?'
II have seen the man, monsieur
big fellow, with a shaggy head"
"Ay, as savage Ms the Indians HI
has lived among. He Is to be founC
at Eclair's wine shop I'm the Rue st
Louis. Have your sentries bring hin
here to me. Attend to both these mat
ters."
Yes. monsieur"
La Barre's eyes turned from the dis
appearing figure Of the officer, rested d
moment on my face, and then smiled
grimly as he fronted Cassion. lie
seemed well pleased with himself, and
TO have recovered his good humor
"A delightful surprise for You, Mon.
sieur Cassion," he said genially, "and
let us hope no less a pleasure for the
fair lady. BE seated mademolselle
Your marriage is to take place to-
night"
This affair Is no longer one Of az
fection; II has become the kings busi-
ness, a matter Of state. ! decide il is
best for you to leave Quebec; ay! and
New France. mademolsele. There is
but one choice, Imprisonment here, or
exile into the wilderness" He leaned
forward staring into my face with his
fierce. threatening eyes. Il feel It bet.
ter that you 90 as Monsieur Casslon's
wife, and under his protection. de-
cree that so you shall 60"
Observation-Disclosures Cas-
slong'
zone Of his party. IT'S my order
also that Hugo Chevet be Of the com
pany. Perchance a year in the wilder
ness may be OF benefit to him, and he
might be Of value IN watching over
young D'Artiguy."
Never have I felt more helpless.
more utterly alone. | knew an he
meant but my mind grasped no way
Of escape His face leered at me as
through a mist, yet as I glanced aside
at Cassion IL only brought home to
me more complete detection. The
man was glad-glad! He had no con-
science, no shame. To appeal to him
would be waste Of BREATH deeper
humiliation Suddenly ! felt cold. hard,
reckless; ny! they had the power TO
force me through the unholy ceremony.
/ was only helpless girl; but beyond
that would laugh at them; and Cas-
sion-if he dared
The door opened. and a lean priest
in long black robe entered nolselessly,
bending his shaven bead TO La Barre.
as his crafty eyes swiftly swept our
faces.
Monsieur desired my presenceT
"Yes, Pere le Guard. a mission OF
happiness. There are two here to be
Joined in matrimOny by bonds Of Holy
church. We but wait the coming OF
the ladys guardian"
The pere must have interpreted the
expression or my face.
"'Tis regular, monSieury" he asked.
by order OF the king" returned La
Barre sternly. Beyond that II is not
necessary that you inquire. All! Mon
sieur Chevet; they found you then?
have a pleasant surprise for you IT'S
hereby ordered that you accompany
Commissaire Cassion 20 the Illinois
country as interpreter, to be paid from
my private fund"
Chevet stared into the governors
dark face, scarce able 20 comprehend.
bis brain dazed from heavy drinking.
"The Illinois country. Hugo Che.
yetf 'Tis some joke, monsleurY
"Noue at all, as you viii discover
presently, my man. I do not jest on
tle kings service"
But my land, monsieur; my niece?
la Barre permitted himself a laugh
bah. let the land lie tallow; twill
cost little while you draw wage and
ls for mademoiselle tbs that you may
accompany her / make choice. Stand
back; you have your orders, and now
I'm show you good reason He stood
up and placed his hand on Cassions
arm. Now, my dear Francois, If you
viii join the lady"