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Show "But bow can such a thing be be? began when Ma Iteifet, baring recovered herse tempted with: Tell us all abaQk Philip. How could he know Naj and where did yon hear such w probable story?" "From himself," was the lacoai ply. accompanied by a look of Lasalle -- satisfaction. The general waa filled with (&n Tir! 1 4k iff. 0ncmn &tUs flwwwil CHAPTER XXVII Continued. He bed missed the picture from Ita place over hie hearth at Baratarla; but, knowing there were otbcra like It, he had no thought that he was looking upon what had been hia own. Presently, with a sign Indlcatinc re lief, Jackaon handed the laat paper to Claiborne, and leaning forward, with hla elbowa upon the arma of hia clmlr, aald, hla voice ahowlng more of contempt than anger, Moat edifying assortment of reading, to be sure, Are theae all theae Capt. Lafltte. four papers, two of them addreaaed to you, Capt. Percy' Instruction to hla subordinates, and the proclamation to the people of this stale?" "These are all, general; and they contain all the information within my power to give you now," Lafltte replied. Claiborne began to refold the papers, while the general turned to Lafltte. "It la a line offer you have received all you can possibly desire." "I wish will take, nothing that England can ever have to offer me," Lafltte added, with sudden fierceness. "I hate the nation, and its ways! Nothing could Induce me to accept, now or ever, any terms from the Eng- ertcf tion at hla ability to give bis Capy) r slicing at the clock on the mantel It Is late, and I must ci pewits him return to headquarters. I shall look for you to report to me at nine In the morning, to talk over matters In detail. I must know precisely as to the amount of assistance I am to count oion from you; and there are other things about which I wish to consult you. I understand that no man Is so familiar as yourself with the country to the south and southwest of here. Is this tfue?" "Yes, general, a I think I may say without egotism. "So I supposed; and I shall have seme questions to ask of you In regard to It. My knowledge of the country Is not entirely complete, and I wish to obtain all possible Information respecting the roads and waterways. I shall be happy to serve you, sir. to the tjest of my ability; and I thank on, gentlemen both of you, for the favor you have shown me." The sudden huskiness of Laflttes Arm voice was the only indication of his pent-ufeelings, as he added, Gen. Jackson, I thank you in words; but I hope to soon manifest my gratitude In a more substantial form one that shall cauase you no regret for the Justice you have shown lish." to Jean Lafltte of Baratarla." The first unguarded evidence of anyIkr left them his departure being thing like cordial liking now manifest- as rapid and quiet as had been his aped itself In Jacksona face. Yet there pearance; and Jackson, turning to waa nothing of this In his voice as he Claiborne, said, with a smile of grim jaald, "May I ask, then, Capt Lafltte, satisfaction, "I believe that we can if possibly some motive of personal re- save New Orleans; and If we do, by venge brought you here with the Eternal, a good share of the creda renewal of your offer?" it will belong to the men whom I Laflttea face flushed through Its called 'pirates and robbers,' and apswartness; then ft paled, and grew proved of your banging!" tern. I understood that you needed soldiers most of all, artillerymen; that yon also needed arms cannon and muskets. I came to offer all I have left of men and resources, for your use, and that of Louisiana. I ask no pay for myself only for my men. If "To-i.lgh- t. p CHAPTER XXVIII. The December sunshine lying about La Tete des Eaux gave a warmth and brightness that would have made the season of the year scarcely to be realized by one born to New England's ice and snow; and the cold breeze sli who had frequently expressed hal I'ke of his Intimacy with Lafll of formation which hel quite aware would, with her a hiper of the IlluBtrloua Corsli place the Baratarlan leader In altlon second only to him wbos i qualntance ha eould claim. i cannot credit such a thing," declared. You could, and you would, had been where I was, to hear what bald to Gen. Jackson. It came a! In this way: A week or ten days Lafltte rendered an important ser of a private nature, to Claiborne, the governor urged him to name m thing as a reward for his serv What lafltte asked was a plctur Napoleon, which It seems was his prope-Halthough he was not of It at the time. It had boen 1i iy one of our onmen during that teniber attack Baratarla, and borne bad rescued It, being al mad over Napoleon as you, you: sister mine; and Lafltte bad banging on the wall of the govei study. The other day, at beadquarU was present when Jackson and L rere having a conference, d which the general spoke of the ier, and rallied Lafltte upon the rental price he had named for a Mfcble a service; he added that ibly, like all Frenchmen, he ma Burt of male Madonna out of poleon. I wish you could have seen La lace when he answered. I revercl as the man I have known and .J since I was a young boy, and whgr been as truly my guardian ang Wj ever a good Catholic could pra; Holy Mother to be.' And I wlsq,;o could have seen Jacksons face heard It" Madame Relfet gasped, and th girls exclaimed In amazement "It was In France, then, that Jean knew him?" Madame said CHAPTER XVII. There was no one," she replied. Xell would never have forgiven me if word bad not been Kotten to you." Nells a charming creature," said I stung by my ladys way of putting 1L 'Charming Indeed, she admitted loyally. Then: "I see, sir, that you, too, follow tbe fashion set by the King Wouldst rival blm? Have a care." Rival the King?" I exclaimed. Not L "Yon would not be the only one. Really she has enough lovers," she said, with a shamed lilt In ber voice. Amen to that," I said fervently. "Sbe and Lady Felton have between them, tie said, scoured all London till there la not n creature upon two legs but swears fidelity to either one or the other. London Is agog with their amours. In ' Nells case It may be true, but as for Rosemary Allyn, Ijidy of Felton, I think she Is too proud to give her lips to be kissed by any one but the man she loves. I looked down 'deep into her heart through clear mirrors, andwhat I saw made me tingle through all my being responsive. "1 believe you are right, sir," sbe But I have not told yon said. Then bow Nell found out that the Inn was to be surrounded and you recaptured, and I must burry, the time will soon be up. Yon must know first that there are high doings at Whitehall a dance, and then the King dines with Mistress Nell. Poor me is kept at home. Tn sooth, sayeth ma tante, It Is not seeming In an Allyn to take np with all the wild doings at a disShe jnimlcked Lady solute court. Dwight to a nicety. "So I am kept at home as dose as a babe In swaddling clothes. Moreover she has heard rumors that the King has cast his eye upon a new face which suits his fancy. It was at the last ball that the King commanded that I dance with him, so she draws her inference from this, that mine must be the face he admires. Her eyes are ever upon me and I am kept from court functions, lest I fall a victim to his MajeShe regards Misstys fascinations. tress Nell with slight favor, and as for Lady Castlemalne she Is quite be- - Tbs Affray at the Tabard. Tbe words, Tbe Kings Blues will be here," had hardly fallen from her lips before Gil bad turned and given a command to Torralne. He found the fellow (and he was not tbe only one) staring in open-eyeand admiration at Lady Felton; at her lovely shoulders and arms gleaming like Ivory through tbe yellow lace of her gown. Her cloak bad slipped from off them. Small blame to blm; does not a strong man always admire a beautiful woman? It required a sharp kick, wblch Gil meant to be secretly given, but was only too evident, to make him pull himself together and drop bis eyes abashed before Gile stern ones. His consternation and loud ouch! caused the men to laugh; even the lady smiled. Upon which be heartened himself to another peek, but Gil would have none of that He marshaled tbe men quickly and hastened their exit from the room. Jill was following, but when he heard tbe next words of Lady Felton's he stopped. "One of yonr men betrayed you," she said. "Tls Jim Scrugs. the traitor!" Gil cried, and be put himself through tbe opening after Torralne and bis men. I felt pity stir within me for the fellow, traitor though he was. I knew what the reckoning would be when he should meet Gil. "You are wet. Lady Felton, come nearer the fire, I said, and took her hand In mine. "Did you not understand me?" she T said queried with dilated eyes. the guards would be here in twenty minutes or less." "Twenty minutes Is a long time," I answered as I drew her before the lire and seated her. "Was your prison then so enjoyable you would court It again?" she asked. "God forbid!" I muttered. "I am gfrald you will take cold you are jwet," I touched ber dress lightly with my hand. Poof, no, only my cloak," she said; d open-mouth- -- r, terlngly. "Naturally, Louise, as Napolec never been in this country." Th eral now consulted hla watch added, "I must be off; and, way, let none of you mention tt prising fact that I have Just ri as It might not be pleasing to Jean. He said no more than I hi peated, and was unmistakably to enlarging upon the aubject' "He always seems averse to af himself, or of his past life," T. said, aiTtf 'fbInklng"iilondr wfiife rose from the table; and Ksdame Rlcfet remarked rather severely that it was perhaps because there was some disgrace connected with hli past, and that this it might be vWcl had made him leave France. The look of resentful Indignation vhlch this uncharitable comment brought to Mademoiselle de Case-reanface waa softened somewhat when the general, laying a head cm o fiber of his sister's plump ihoul said, as he kissed her cieek, "For one so naturally kind of hea-- t as yon are, Louise. It la curious what wrongfnl things you occasionally think In regard to other people." After be waa In the saddle, ant the ladles were standing oa (ha vernnda to see him depart, ha warned LazaTTe that, for the present at least, she should confine her aquatic evrenbra to the Immediate vicinity of the plantation. Then, observing the pertsrbed expression his words had brought to Madame Rlefets face, he added that they were not to worry about the Eng 1'sb, as the latter were not at all likely to appear in the neighborhood of Lake Borgne. (To be continued. ) b i Extended both hands, which Lafltte grasped cordially. you will; if, not, then I will try to take stirring among the trees would have are of that, and they are yours with- been but the frosty breath of early out pay. The one thing I demand is fall, turned by the sunrise to dews what I have stated already a full par- that drenched the grass and few don lor my men and myself a pardon fallen leaves. Gen. La Roche waa hurrying lor all offenses or alleged offenses against the laws of this state or of the through breakfast, while his saddled horse. In charge of a mounted negro, United States." "Assuming," said Claiborne, "that pawed impatiently as he stood waiteverything Is as you sty, and that ing tor his master. a Roche had returned home only your proposition Is accepted, what security have I, as governor of this the day before, for a brief visit, and to state, and responsible, not only to Its assure himself that all was well with people, bnt to the President, that you his household, consisting now of his sister, Lazallo, and Rose de Cazeneau. will fulfil your agreement? Even at this, the last hour of his Jackson, with an Impatient glance at Claiborne, started to speak; but he stay,- some of the Items of news he checked himself as Lafltte answered bad brought from the city were being coldly, "My personal manhood and discussed and enlarged upon. A curious change of affairs, rehonor. Ask any merchant of New Orleans with whom I have had deal-leg- s marked Madame Rlcfet, "that Gen. if ever I failed to fulfil my con- Jackson should now be trusting so tracts. Ask any bank In New Orleans much to the Barstarlans, who, only if my paper has ever been dishonored. last September, were denounced by No man. woman or child, white or him. as well as by every one else. The general laughed. black, who knows my name, but will "Well yes. In September they were tell you that I always keep my prompirates. and hellish banditti;' but In ises." And Jackson, December they are privateers, and "Well answered! every vestige of reserve now swept their leaders are gentlemen. Yet I away, arose from his chair, and com- can assure you that they are brave ing around the table, extended both fellows and tremendous fighters, and hands, which Lafilte grasped cordially. just the men needed now to help save Clalbornea manner underwent a New Orleans." Then, while folding his nakpln, the marked change, although it was still somewhat formal as he said, Capt. Reneral said animatedly, "How could Lafltte, I cannot do otherwise than be- I have forgotten to tell you a moat lieve yon to be sincere, and to admire surprising piece of news shout Capt. the motives which have led you to Jean? That young man Is a puzzle to take this most honorable course. I me." "What now?" asked Lazallo wltb. m pleased to be able to recognize In yon a good and loyal citizen; and my marked Interest, as La Roche pushed proclamation against yon win be re- tack his chair and looked at his voked in the morning. Meanwhile, tu watch. "Just this," answered la Roehe, token of amity between us, here la my smiling at her, and then glancing at hand, sir." Lafltte, after a moments hesitation, the others In a way to show that he look the extended hand, and bent his was shout to startle them: "It appears hesd wltb a courtesy cold as that that Capt Jean has the honor of a perwhich had marked Claibornes former sonal acqnalntance with Napoleon." "What!" chorused the thee amazed n snner. Jackson, evidently determined sot to hearers; and Madame Rlcfet murmur n tone, "Capt. accept the governors attitude as a ed. In an criterion for hla own. said, with In- Jean knows the French emperor!" La Roche nodded. creased friendliness: "Capt lafltte. 1 "Bnt he Is emperor no longer, my ban commend you to the President, by the nest post, and furnish him with dear, nor was be such when Lafltte a full statement of th'a matter But knew blm." I-- - awe-stricke- I drew her before the fire and stated her. yond the pale. Well to continue, In as dry as an empty glass." glanced at the array of empty the early hours of the ball tbe room les and glasses still upon the was agog with a scandal. Lord Jef freys had been halted In Epplng e. low stupid of me," I cried, and forest by a gang of men highwaywine men, nnd made to sign a paper It was ?!ng on the table I ordered supposed for a large sum of money. supper for the lady. she They left him tied and gagged In the Ho, no, only a glass of wine," Forest Lodge, not a very dignified 1 am thirsty with the ride." should think you wen might he," manner for his lordship. A message revealing this state of affairs someL ' which how came to the Kings ear, and he poured her a glass of wine landlord immediately brought As sent to the lodge to find out If it were true. They found my Lord Jeffreys Aid her cloak before the flame to and madder than n halted It I devoured her sweet face with tied fastassure I bear. yon the tale lost none sr eyes. would have taken her hand again, in the telling and retelling as It ran from mouth to month In the ball I saw that my proud lady would In-room, provocative of much laughter tavern. a In e no love making merriment It seems that It was her eyes looked so coldlyI Into and for a sum of money but the renot had if perchance wondered e I of a prisoner that he had signed lease visions seen and amed dreams the paper. Ills Lordship freed at r nights a gone In that old mansion once sent a constable to apprehend xrd Feltons? honor. Lady tbe prisoner, and he himself hastened take it as a great to the King to explain the outrage to ridden have should you that ton, him. His Majesty, being for the time I said warn me," to this distance at outs with Lord Jeffreys, never ,lly. him the chance for explanashoul-s,- " gave my credit upon not the Put but enjoyed the Joke with the tions, she and shrugged she returned, Now my lord, you know, Is se adorable ones set about with rest I rightfully hated by many, so their me. forced upon was "It I, was too much for him, and Id scarce help hut come when contempt with rage he left sweet an one as Nell Gwyn sent with a face purple In room His Majesty, a huff. the see that me to word, and asked Indeed, I would however, laughed another kind of had warning. when, later dining with Nell, have come even for her she may laugh waa brought to hla notice what e care of her bwn lovers; I have it had signed the pardon told her that sitting upon so many Lord Jeffreys man. a of Quentin Waters by young herself find upon ols shell een name, whom he himself had had confloor some day hut the night and I wanted n ride to blow fined In Ludlow. The way of this was, a young man (it was no doubt zy the megrims." Jim Scrags) Importuned to see the sweetheart. waa aroused at my Now every one knows that King. At I was piqued about something. nothing puts the King in an at I glanced look of Incredulity so quickly as to he disturbed In his window where the rain heat amours. But the man Insisted so dnst the pane with a clicking persistently upon an Interview that ind she Instantly added: at last took him to the King, they Oh, It has only been raining a where he explained nil. and that yon ,rt time. Moreover Dream House were to he caught napping here." s so dreary; Annt Elaine had gone She stopped a moment. I did not bed, that I was like to die of feel so much pity for the fellow as I Nell's message." ml, so I welcomed had been taught to know at He had. Too need make no more excuses, Haut how summarily traitors Long Could you I retorted. Jy Felton. i lie 1, "Xen tried to make the King still see It In the light of n Joke," she "She brought her most continued. daring mimicry into play; but cajole she ever so much It was of no avalL The gross Insult to his Majesty must be avenged. He gave the order for your rearrest. Nell, finding she could not turn the King from bis set purpose, sent me word by Mister Arnold, who wished to come with me, but I Insisted upon his going hark, for after your escape some one might remem' ber that be had left the ball room and that he was your friend." She had finished. "It is a rare delight to me to see you, and I thank yon," I said, "but you should have let him come with you; It was a dangerous thing to da "Twenty minutes, as you said, la a long time," she merely observed, "and It must be nearly up. "Twenty minutes is nil too short for me, I returned. . "I would have It twenty times ' twenty, and times that again and so as to stretch those minutes somewhat I shall take you home. "Torralne can escort the lady hark and meet us at the marsh west of the town, put In GU as If he had settled the question. The horses are at the south wall, by the old well. It lacks a few minutes of the time. You have planned very well, Gil," aid L "save in one particular, I, not Torralne, will take the lady back to town. No, no," Rosemary cried; "Gil la right You might be captured on the way. I smiled at her, nor waa I to he persuaded from my purpose. Gil opened his mouth to argue the point but 1 cried: "Quick, they are here to your men. They are evidently sure of their man, they come with so robust a tread. He rushed from the room. I blew out the light Taking both the ladys cloak and my own, I grasped her hand. Thus we followed mine host of the Tabard through a pantry door, down the kitchen garden path to the south wall, where he Immediately left us, hastening back. Rosemary and I, standing hand in hand, heard the clash of ateel upon steel aa Torralne and his Jolly boys met the King's Blues. The voice of Torralne rose above It all, growling like a hear over a carcass. With GU it was different He never uttered an unnecessary word a name called sharply, a jesture or wave of hie sword was enough to the men, who knew him. I understood affairs. Gil was keeping the men from entering the Inn as long aa possible. Presently we heard the crash of the heavy oaken door, accompanied by a shout The Guards rushed for the tap room. I felt Rosemarys hand tremble In mine. I pressed her fingers warmly ( to reassure her, and now comridgmj--tim- e to mount our horses, which we could barely discern In the gather--1 lng fog. The mizzle had ceased. What happened after the Kings Blues forced the tap room door, I learned later from GIL He chose from among our men one about my height and had him in the tap room almost as soon as I had left it He told him to stand where the firelight would throw hla shadow out upon the wall, so that those outside might see It. The Guards advancing zaw and Immediately fell Into the trap. They houted with loud cries of exultation, aa they rushed for the doors and windows. ' When the Blues entered, the man, aa If taken by surprise, made a dash for the kitchen. The crowd clattered after him. He led them a lively dance about the kitchen, knocking down pots and pans. Being a fellow of resources, and minding Glle Instructions that he should keep the crowd at bay as long as possible, he slid into the cellar, and banging down the door after him clamped It. (To be continued.) - MIKADOS ADVICE TO BOYS. ; Conductor Has Reward Coming, The combination of strike, rain and crowded surface cars has been hard on women and children who must travel up and down town. A mite of a girl stood in the rain at Thirty-thir- d street and Broadway for more than an hour on Wednesday night, trying to get a car up town. Finally a blockade caused a car to stop near her. The conductor was on the rear platform, so hemmed In that he had not collected a fare for twenty minutes. "Mister Conductor, said the child, crying "111 give you a dollar If you'll let me on." The conductor grasped the roof fat the car. pulled himself up nnd, standing on the dashboard, lifted the weeping little one Into the place he had made vacant. Then be transferred a nlrkcl from his trousers pocket to tbs coat pocket where he kept the company's money. "I want your number," said tbe girl "I won't ever forget you, and TO embroider you something nice." New York Sun. A Natural Inquiry. Tbe simplicity of some former Inaugural happenings la Illustrated by an odd story which has been revived and la going the rounds at Washing ton. It was originally told by Frederick Douglass In his lecture on John Brown. Just after his first Inauguration President Lincoln was one day blacking hla boots in democratic fashion when severs! foreign diplomats called and caught him In the act Oka of them remarked, aneeringly: "Mr. President, In our countries the ehiM executives do not blaek their own boots. "Indeed." said Mr. linear, with evident curiosity, "whore bora Am they black?" I 1 i be-fla- i Vasa aotit mm ff GIlA e were dpslt with Wise Precepts Laid Down By Seemingly Enlightened Ruler. In view of the astounding progress of Japan It la interesting to recall the following rescript whicn was Issued by the emperor to the Japanese schools some fifteen years ago: Be filial to your parents and affectionate to your brothers; be loving friends; conduct yourselves with modesty and be benevolent to all. Develop your Intellectual faculties and perfect your moral powers by gaining knowledge and acquiring a profession. Promote public Interests and advance public affairs. Ever respect the national constitution and obey the laws of the country, and, in case of necessity, courageously sacrifice yourselves to the public good. Recent events have proved that the last Injunction at least was taken to heart by the youth of Japan. The Graphic. The Main Thing. "A village client of mine had been trying through me for seven years to collect a claim against the government," said the lawyer, "and at last the claim was allowed and I received a check for $8,000. "Aa the man waa poor I knew that this would he a great windfall for him and It was with considerable exultation that I put the check in my pocket nnd started for the house. The man himself was away somewhere, but as his wife answered my knock I showed her the check and called ont: At last, Mrs. Davis at last! Is lt? she asked. "The claim has been allowed and here Is a check for $8,000. "Tea. I see, she answered. Tint please dont talk quite so loud cr you will wake th hnbv np!" "What . J |