The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-09-16
SYNOPSIS.

SYNOPSIS.
CHAPTER I.-writing long after the
events described. Jack Calder, Scottish
farmer. tells how. In his childhood, th6
fear OF invaston by Napoleon, at that
time complete master OF Europe, had
grfpped the British nation. Following q
false alarm that the French had landed.
Jim Horscroft. the doctors son. youth Of
nfteen, Quarrels with his father over
Joining the army. and from that incident
lifelong friendship begins between the
boys.
CHAPTER II.-when Jack 10 eighteen
his fathers brother dies and his daugh-
ter, Edie. seventeen years old comes to
live with her uncle. Attractive personally,
intensely romantic. and seemingly feeling
little sorrow for her fathers death, the
girl 10 something Of q puxzle to the
simple folk Of the Calder home.
CHAPTER Iu-Edie makes . play
thing Of Jacks affections, and though al
ways somewhat In awe of her, . feeling
of deep love for his cousin develops in
the boys heart Edie reproaches him for
staying at home in idleness while his
country is at war. stuns by her words.
he declares his Intention of Joining the
army at once. but she persuades him to
stay. He tells her he loves her and she
apparently returns his affection.
CHAPTER Iv.-JhA Horscroft returns
medicine. Jack tells his chum of his en-
gagement to Edie. believing the girl IL
sincere. Some days later he witnesses an
unmistakable display OF affection between
Edie and Jim and reproaches his friend
Jim tells him Edie has promised to marry
him, she laughing at the idea Of her en-
gasement to Jack. Tho two seek the girl
and she declares only fondness for Jack
but love for Jim.
CHAPTER W Jack, though deeply
hurt. accepts tho situation News Of the
downfall of Napoleon and the end OF the
war reach the country. Walking along
the coast. Jim and Calder witness tho
Mnding OF q stranger from q small boat
He Is completely exhausted and in a dy-
ing condition. They revive him and
against Jim's advice Jack takes him to
the Calder homo. where he remains as .
guest. He gives his name as Bonaven-
ture de LApp and Ii evidently a man of
distinction.
CHAPTER Vide Lapp's fne manners
and stories Of adventure greatly attract
Mrs. Calder and Edie and he 10 ''at
home" at once. causing vague disquietude
to Jack and open disgust to Jim. He
sends q letter addressed to the king OF
Sweden. and Jack naturally wonderp
what manner Of man he has introduced
to his home.
CHAPTER vII.-Major Elliott, neigh
Dor and close friend OF the Calders and
Jim Horscroft. recognizes De Lapp as =
French oficer he has met in Spain. and
the two seem to reach some sort of un-
derstanding. Horscroft goes back to Ed
inburgh to resume his studies. He IL to
marry Edie ~ soon a. he has his d.
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CHAPTER vuL-Jim II expected back
from Edinburgh within . day or two. and
Jack has q strong suspicion that Edie IL
not overanxious to meet him. Walking
with her. they notice and admire a small
vessel standing sof shore. Returning to
the house. Edie qnds . letter in the gar
den. which she claims 10 for her. Jack
accuses her OF selandestine correspond
ence with De LApp. and Edie tells him
the Frenchman II her husband.
CHAPTER IX.-Astounded by the news
Jack satisfies himself OF Its truth and
waits to meet De LApp. The latter laughs
at Jacks threat of what Horscroft will
do when he learns of the affair.
CHAPTER x.-Arising next morning,
Jack makes the discovery that De LApp
and Edie have gone He sees them in a
small boat on their way to the vessel he
had noticed the day before. A note left
by De Lapp informs them that his real
name II De LAssac colonel Of, q regiment
OF the French Guard. Horscroft returns
with his diploma and learning Edie's
treachery swears to pursue and kill De
Lissac. Major Elliott informs them OF
Napolson's escape from Elba- Horscroft
and Jack 20 with him to enlist in his
res'"en'' NJ
CHAPTER Kline three are with
wellington's army ON their way to the
held of Waterloo.