The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-10-21
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I.-writing long after the
events described, Jack Calder. Scottish
farmer. tells how, in his childhood. the
fear Of invasion by Napoleon, at that
time complete master of Europe, had
gripped the British nation. Following a
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
a lifelong friendship begins between the
boys.
CHAPTER IL-when Jack il eighteen
his fathers brother dies and his dauRh-
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 is something of q puzzle to the
simple folk OF the Calder home.
thing of Jacks affections. and though al
ways somewhat In awe of her, a feeling
OF deep love for his cousin develops In
the boys heart. Edie reproaches him for
staying at home in idleness while his
country fs at war. Stung by her words,
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
from Edinburgh. wheeO he is studying
medicine. Jack tells his chum of his en-
gagement to Edie. believing the girl 10
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. 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 q small boat
He is completely exhausted and in a dy-
ing condition. They revive him and
the Calder homo, where he remains as o
guest. He gives his name as Bonaven-
ture de LApp and IL evidently . man of
distinction.
CHAPTER vI.-De Lapp's fine manners
and stories Of adventure greatly attract
Mrs. Calder and Edie and he IL "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 wonders
what manner Of man he has introduced
CHAPTER vII-Major Elliott. neigh
bor and close friend Of the Calders and
Jim Horscroft. recognises 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 10 to
marry Edie a. soon as he has his d.
plomA.
VIZ
from Edinburgh within q day or two, and
Jack has strong suspicion that Edie IL
not overanxious to meet him. Walking
with her. they notice and admire a small
vessel standing on shore. Returning to
the house. Edie 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- II her husband.
CHAPTER N-Astounded by the news,
Jack satisfies himself of its truth and
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 IL De Lissac. colonel Of a regiment
Of the French Guard. Horscroft returns
with his diploma and learning Edie's
treachery swearp to pursue and kill De
Lissac. Major Elliott informs them Of
Napoleon's escape from Elba. Horscroft
and Jack 90 with him to enlist in his
regiment.
wellington's army ON their way to the
fleId of Waterloo
CHAPTER xII.-Drawn up in line of
battle In tho morning. they plainly see
De Lissac with Napoleon's stan.
CHAPTER xIII.-The end of that fate
full June day draws near with our three
friends unhurt, and. with the rest of the
army, waiting the time to advance Ma
poleon's last effort to save the day. the
attack by the Old Guard. Is made and
Jack and IIorscroft recognize De Lissac
in one OF the officers leading the Guard.
The repulse OF Napoleon's most famous
veterans and the breaking up of the
French army follow. then night. and rest
: CHAPTER xIv-Jack Ia aroused from
sleep by Major Elliott, who tells him
Horscroft is missing. and. with party.
thoy set out to look for him. They find
Jim, Dead where the nercest fighting
with the Guard had occurred Beside him
is De Lissnc. alive but at the point Of
death. He tells them that Jim gave him
his mortal wound. and charges Jack with
n message from him to Edie In Paris.
CHAPTER XIV.
The End Of II.
And now l have very nearly come
to the end Of 1t all. and precious glad
shall he to find myself there, for
began this old memory with a light
heart. thinking that it would give me
some work for the long summer eve