The state herald., 1917-01-12

Opehs SOuNlCI ntu0 hEuSuy IEOu
the lies of these hirelinGs, and you
pay the reckoning at the point of my
sword. I make no threat, but this is
the pledged word Of Henri de Tonty.
Make passage therei Come. madame"
No one stopped Us; no voice an
swered him. Almost before realized
the action, we were outside In the sun
light, and he was smiling Into my face,
his dark eyes full of cheer.
"It will make them pause and
think-what I said," he exclaimed,
'yet will not change the result"
"They will convict2"
Beyond doubt, madame. They are
La Barrels men, and hold commission
only at his pleasure. With NJ. de la
Durantaye 1t is different for he was
soldier of Frontenac's, yet I have no
hope he will dare stand out against the
rest. We must find another way to
save the lad, but when / leave you at
the door yonder am out Of It."
"You, monsieurl What can I hope
to accomplish without your aidT'
"Far more than with 1t. especially
II furnish 4 good substitute. I shall
be watched now, every step I take.
IT'S like enough De Baugls will send
me challenge, though the danger that
Cassion would do 30 Ia slight. 1t Is
the latter who will have me watched.
No, madame, Boisrondet is the lad
who must find way out for the pris-
oner; they will never suspect him. and
the boy will enjoy the trick. Tonight.
when the fort becomes quiet, he will
find way to explain his plans. Have
your room dark, and the window
open"
There is but one. monsieur. out
ward, above the precipice."
THAT will be his choice; he can
reach you thus unseen. IT'S quite
possible guard may be placed at your
door,"
He left me, and walked straight
across the parade to bis own quarters,
an erect. manly figure In the sun. his
long black hair falling to his shoulders.
I drew a chair beside the door, which
I left partially open. 30 that I might
view the scene without. could see
the door of the gunrdhouse. and. mt
last, those in attendance at the trial
emerged. talking gravely, as they scat
tered in various directions. The three
officers came forth together. proceed
ing directly across townrd De Tonty's
Office, evidently with some purpose in
view. No doubt, angered at his words.
they sought satisfaction. watched
until they disappeared within the dis
tant doorway, De Baugls the FIRST to
enter. A moment later one Of the SOL
diers who had accompanied Ms from
Quebec, q rather pleasant-faced lad.
whose injured hand I had dressed at
st. Ignace. approached where sat,
and lifted his hand In salute.
"a moment, Jules" I said swiftly.
"You were at the trinlf"
'Yes, madame"
"And the resultr'
the sleur d'Artigny was held
guilty. madame" he said regretfuliy,
giancing about as though to assure
himself alone. ''rhe three officers
agreed on the verdict, although know
some of the witnesses lied"
"You know-whof"
"My own mate. for one-George
Descartes; he sworc to seeing DAT
tigny follow Chevct from the beats.
and that was not true. fot we were
together all that day. I would have
said so. but the court bade me be STILL"
"Ay, they were not seeking such tes-
tlmony. No matter what you said.
Jules. D'Artigny would have been con-
demned-it wns La Barrc's orders"
eyes. madame. so I thought"
"Did the Sleur d'Artigny speakT'
"A few words. madame. until NJ.
Cnssion ordered him to remain still.
Then NJ. de Baugis pronounced SEN
tcncc-lt was that he be shot tomor-
row."
1.-THE houri"
II heard none mentioned, madame"
sand a purpose In that also TO my
mini. This gives them twcnty-four
hon>S in which to consummate muir
der. They fear De Tonty ana his men
may attempt rescue; It's to lnd out the
three have gone now to his quarters.
That is all. Jules; you had best not DO
seen talking here with me-"
closed tho door. and dropped the
bar securely Into place. knew the
worst now, and felt sick and faint.
Tenrs would not come to relieve, yet It
seemed ns though my brain ceased
working, ms II I had lost nll physical
and mental power. I know not how
long sat there. dazed. Incompetent to
even express the vague thoughts which
flashed through my brain. A rapping
on the door aroused me. Tho noise,
tho insistent raps awoke mo MS from
sleep.
"who wishes cntranccT
"I-Cassion: I demand speech with
you"
"For whnt purpose. monsicur7'
"Mon Dlcu! Docs man hnve to
give excuse for desiring TO speak with