Cavalier County farmers press. (Langdon, N.D.) 1920-1921, 1920-08-05
SYNOPSIS.

eReutS described, JACK Calder, Scottish
farmer, tells how, in his childhood, the
fear of invasion by Napoleon, at tha
time complete master Of Europe, had
Stripped 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
q lifelong friendship begins between the
boys.
CHAPTER II.-When Jack is eighteen
his fathers brother dies and his daugh-
Ter, Eide, seventeen years old, comes to
live with her uncle. Attractive personally,
intensely romantic, and seemingly feeling
little sorrow for her fathers death, the
girl Is something Of a puzzle to the
simple folk Of the Calder home.
CHAPTER III.-Edie makes a play
thing Of ack affections, and though al
ways somewhat in awe Of her, a feeling
or deep love for his cousin develops in
b 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 iii to
stay. He tells her he loves her and h
apparently returns his affection.
CHAPTER IV.-Jim Horscroft returns
from Edinburgh. where he is studying
medicine. Jack tells his chum of his en-
gagement to Eide, believing the girl is
sincere. Some days later he witnesses an
unmistakable display Of affection between
Eide and Jim and reproaches his friend.
Jim tells him Eide 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 v.-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 is completely exhausted and in a dy-
Ing condition. They revive him and
against Jim's advice Jack takes him to
the Calder home, where he remains as a
guest. He gives his name as Bonaven-
ture de Lapp and Is evidently a man of
distinction.
CHAPTER Vide Lapp's fine manners
and stories Of adventure greatly. attract
Mrs. Calder and Edie and he is Eat
home" at once, causing vague disquietude
to Jack n open disgust to Jim. He
sends a letter addressed to the king OF
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, recognizes De Lapp as a
French officer he has met in Spain, and
the two seem to reach some sort of un-
d~erstanding. Eorscroft goes back to Ed
inburgh to resume his studies. He is to
marry Edie as soon al he has his d.
ploma.
CHAPTER VIII.-Jim is expected back
from Edinburgh within a day or two, and
Jack has a strong suspicion that Eide is
not ~veranxiou to meet him.. Walking
with her, they notice and admire a small
vessel standing off shore. Returning to
the house, Eide finds a 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 is her husband.
CHAPTER Ix.-Astounded by the news,
Jack satisfies himself. of its truth n
waits to meet De Lapp. The latter laughs
at Jacks threat of what Horscroft will
do when he learns of the affair.
May God blast my soul on the car
I do. Where have they gone to-"
$40 France, I should judge"
"His name was De Lapp, l thinkT
"His real name is De Lissac, and he
is no less than a colonel in Boney's
Guards"
"Ah, he would be in Paris likely!
That is well. That is well!"
Hold up" l shouted. Father!
father! Bring the brandy"
His knees had given way for an in
slant, but he was himself again be-
fore the old man came running with the
bottle.
Take it away!W said Jim, his face
still convulsed with rage.
"Have a scoop, Mister Horscroft,"
cried my father, pressing the liquor
upon him. ut will give you fresh
heart"
Jim caught hold Of the bottle, and
sent 1t flying v the garden hedge.
TITS very good for those who wish
to forget" said he; Il am going to re-
member"
! MAY God forgive you for sinful
waste" cried my father aloud.
Sand for well-nigh Draining an Off
Ger of His Majesty's infantry" said
old Major Elliott, putting his head
over the hedge. II could have done
with a nip after a mornings walk,
but it is something new to have a
whole bottle whiz past my ear. But
what is amiss, that you all stand
round like mutes at a b~urying?'
In a few words ! told him our
trouble, while Jim, with a gray face
and his brows drawn down, stood5l lean
ing against the door-post. The major
was as glum as We by the time / had
finished, for he was fond both of
Jim and Eide.
'Tut. tutp said he. II feared
something OF the kind eyer since that
business Of the peel-tower. It's the
way with the French. They can't
leave the women alone. But at least
De Lissac has married her. and that's