The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-08-03

Barre, and stood silently awaiting MS
orders. The latter remained a mo-
ment motionless, his lips firm set.
where is Father lie Guard"
"In the chapel monsieur; he passed
me a moment ago"
Good; inform the pere that l desire
his presence at once. Wait! know you
the fur trader, Hugo Chevet"
II have seen the man, mOnsieur-a
big fellow, with a shaggy head"
"Ay, as savage as the Indians he
has lived among. He is to be found
at Eclair's wine shop in the Rue st.
Louis. Have your sentries bring him
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 a
moment on my face, and then smiled
grimly as he fronted Casslon. He
seemed we'll 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 mademoiselle,
Your marriage is to take place to-
night"
This affair is no longer one Of AT
fection; it has become the kings busl'
ness, a matter of state. l decide 1t Is
best for you to leave Quebec; ay! and
New France, mademoiselle. There Is
but one choice, Imprisonment here, OF
exile into the wilderness" He leaned
forward staring into my face with hi'
fierce, threatening eyes. II feel it bet
ter that you go as Monsieur Cassion''
wife, and under his protection. de
cree that so you shall co.
"Alone-with-wit Cas-
sion?
Zone of his party. IT'S my orde
also that Hugo Chevet be of the com
pany. Perchance year in the wilder
ness may be of benefit to him, and h
might be of value in watching owe
young D'Artigny."
Never have felt more helpless
more utterly alone. l knew all h
meant, but my mind grasped no wa!
of escape. His face leered at me a
through a mist, yet as l glanced asid
at Cassion it only brought home t
me a more complete detection. Th
man was glad-glad! He had no cor
science, no shame. To appeal to hir
would be waste of breath-a deepe
humiliation. Suddenly felt cold, hare
reckless; ay! they had the power t
force me through the unhOly ceremony
l was only helpless girl; but beyon
that would laugh at them; and Cas-
sion-if he dared
The door opened, and lean prizes
in long black robe entered noiselessl,
bending his shaven bead to La Barr
as his crafty eyes swiftly swept oil
faces.
Monsieur desired my presenceW
Eyes, Pere lie Guard, mission
, happiness. There are two here to
. Joined in matrimony by bonds Of Ho
church. We but wait the coming
4 the lady's guardian"
The pere must have interpreted t
o expression of my face.
). "'Tis regular, monsieur?" he aske
Y "By order of the king" returned
J. Barre sternly. Beyond that it is n
necessary that you inquire. All! Mo
: sieur Chevet; they found you then?
have pleasant surprise for you. Y
o hereby ordered that you accompa
q Commissaire Cassion to the IllinC
= country as interpreter, to be paid frc
- my private fund"
I Chevet stared into the gOverno
| dark face, scarce able to compreher
his brain dazed from heavy drinkiI
"The Illinois country! Hugo Cl
! vet? 'Tis some joke, monsieurT
None at all, as you will discoN
presently, my man. l do not jest
the kings service
"But my land, monsieur; my niece
La Barre permitted himself lau
| Bah! let the land lie fallow; 'tV
cost little while you draw a wage, q
as for mademoiselle, tits that you n
accompany her make choice. Sta
back; you have your orders, and n
III show you good reason" He ste
up and placed his hand on Cassie
arm. "Now, my dear Francois, If J
will join the lady"