The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-10-14
SYNOPSIS.

AhrmoIs telib now, IN nl6 Cntl0nOOd. the
fear OF invasion by Napoleon, at that
time complete master OF Europe, had
gr1pped the British nation. Following a
false alarm that the French had landed.
Jim Horscroft. the Doctors son, youth of
fifteen. quarrels with his father over
Joining the army. and from that incident
a lifelong friendship begins between the
boys.
CHAPTER II.-when Jack il 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 IL something OF a puzzle to the
simple folk Of the Calder home.
CHAPTER Iu.-Edie makes a play
thing OF Jacks affections. and though al
ways somewhat In awe Of her, q 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. stung 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 4orscroft returns
from Edinburgh. wheeS he is studying
medicine. Jack tells his chum of his en-
gagement to Edie. believing the girl is
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-
gagement to Jack. The two seek the girl
and she declares only fondness for Jack
but love for Jim.
CHAPTER W Jack, though deeply
hurt. accepts the situation. News of the
downfall of Napoleon and the end of the
war reach the country. Walking along
the coast, Jim and Calder witness the
landing OF a stranger from a small boat.
He IL 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 IL evidently q man OF
distinction.
CHAPTER vI.-De Lapp's fine 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
Sweden. and Jack naturally wonders
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. recognises De LApp az .
French oncer 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.
ploma.
CHAPTER vIIr-Jim IL expected back
from Edinburgh within day or two. and
lack has a strong suspicion that Edie 10
not overanxious to meet him. Walking
has fhAx 1otl md aA
vessel standing on shore. Returning to
the house, Edie finds letter in the gar
den. which she claims is for her. Jack
accuses her Of clandestine correspond
ence with De LApp. and Edie tells him
the Frenchman u 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.-Arislng 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 - De Lissac, colonel of q regiment
OF the French Guard. Horscroft returns
with his diploma and learning Edie's
treachery swears to pursue and kill Dc
Ltssac. Major Elliott informs them Of
Napoleon's escape from Eiba- Horscroft
and Jack 60 with him to enlist in his
regiment. rc tfn res ti.
CHAPTER xIJThe three are with
wellington.s army ON their way to the
fsld Of Waterloo.
CHAPTER xIL-Drawn up in line of
battle In the morning. they plainly see
De Lissac with Napoleon's stan.
saw 1t. and Jim did, too. heard
shout. and saw him rush forward
madly at the French column. And
as quick as a thought. the whole
brigade took their cue from him, Off.
GERS and all, and flung themselves
upon the Guard In front. while our
comrades charged them on the fianks.
We had been waiting for the order
and they all thought now that 1t had
been given; but, you may take my
word for II, Jim Horscroft was the
real leader Of the brigade when we
charged the Old Guard.
God knows what happened during
that mad five minutes. I remember
putting my musket against a blue-coat,
and pulling the trigger. and that the
man could not fall. because he was SO
wedged in the crowd; but saw
horrid blotch upon the cloth, and thin
curl of smoke from it, as If 1t had
taken fire. Then I found myself
thrown up against two big Frenchmen,
and so squeezed together, the three of
us. that we could not raise weapon.
One Of them, fellow with n very
In mn 10 hon tn
throat. and felt that was chicken
In his grasp. "Rendez-vous.. coquIn,
rendezvous" said he and then sud
denly doubled mp with scream. for
some one had stabbed him In the how