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Show "But how can such a thing he pom-heLazalle began when Madams Reifet, having recovered herself. Interrupted with: "Tell ns all about it, Philip. How could he know Napoleon, and where did yon hear such an im? AMTTE' BV gARY gEVEREUX ILLUSTRATIONS BY DON C. WILSON (OpyrrjrAt, J903t by tftfe, Sronri snrf Ccwpany) VTTH C4 Pejmytf) CHAPTER XXVII Continued. J He bad missed the picture from Its I place over bis hearth at Raratarla; but, knowing there were others like It, be had no thought that he was looking upon what had been his own. Presently, with a sign Indicating relief, Jackson handed the last paper to Claiborne, and leaning forward, with his elbows upon the arms of his clmlr, said, his voice showing more of contempt than anger, Most edifying assortment of reading, to be sure, Are these all these Capt. Lafltte. four papers, two of them addressed to you, Capt. Percys Instructions to his subordinates, and the proclamation to the people of this state? 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 ttie general turned to Lafltte. It is 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, row or ever, any terms from the English." The first unguarded evidence of anything like cordial liking now manifested Itself In Jacksons face, Yet there was nothing of this In his voice as he ;said. "May I ask, then, Capt. Lafltte, If possibly some motive of personal revenge brought you here with a renewal of your offer? Laflttes face flushed through Its swartness; then it paled, and grew rfanclng at the clock on the mantel it is late, and I must opposite 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 upon 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 true? 1 understood that you needed soldiers most of all, artillerymen; that you also needed arms cannon and mnBkets. 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 CHAPTER XXVIII. The December sunshine lying about lx Tete des Eaux gave a warmth and brightness that would have made the season of the year scarcely to be real Ized by one born to New England's Ice and snow; and the cold breeze stern. Yes, general, as I think I may say ' without egotism. So I supposed; and I shall have some 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 best of my ability; and I thank jou, gentlemen both of you, for the favor you have shown me. The sudden huskiness of Laflttes firm voice was the only indication of his pent-u- p feelings, as he added, ToGen. Jackson, I thank you in night, 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 to Jean Lafltte of Barataria. lj left them his departure being as rapid and quiet as had been bis appearance; and Jackson, turning to Claiborne, said, with a smile of grim I believe that we can satisfaction, save New Orleans; and If we do, by Ihp Eternal, a good share of the cred it will belong to the men whom I called pirates and robbers, and approved of your hanging! probable story? "From himself, was the laconlo reply. accompanied by a look of grea. awe-strick- By MILLICENT Copyright, satisfaction. The general was filled with exultation at his ability to give his sister who had frequently expressed her dislike of his intimacy with Lafltte a piece of V formation which he was quite aware would, with her a won shlper of the illustrious Corsican place the Baratarlan leader In a position second only to him whose acquaintance be could claim. 1 cannot credit such a thing, she declared. "You could, and you would, had you been where I was, to hear what hs said to Gen. Jackson. It came about In this way: A week or ten days ago, Lafltte rendered an important service, of a private nature, to Claiborne, and the governor urged him to name something as a reward for his services. What Lafltte asked was a picture ol Napoleon, which it seems was his own rtopedy, although he was not aware of It at the time. It had been looted Sepiy one of our men during that Claitember attack on Barataria, and borne had rescued It, being about as cad over Napoleon as you, yourself, sister mine; and' Lafltte had seen It hanging on the wall of the governors study. The other day, at headquarters. was present when Jackson and Lafltte were having a conference, during which the general spoke of the matter, and rallied Lafltte upon the sentimental price he had named for so valuable a service; he added that probably, like all Frenchmen, he made a sort of male Madonna out of Napoleon. I wish you could have seen Lafltte's face when he answered. 'I revere him as the man I have known and loved since I was a young boy, and who baa been as truly my guardian angel as ever a good Catholic could pray the Holy Mother to be. And I wish you could have seen Jacksons tape as be heard it. Madame Reifet gasped, and the tve girls exclaimed in amazement. It was in France, then, that Capt Jean knew him? Madame said 1804. by LUCAS-LINCOL- CHAPTER XVII. The Affray at the Tabard. ' The words, "The King s Blues will be here, bad hardly fallen from her lips before Gil had turned and given a command to Torraine. He found the fellow (and he was not the only and one) staring In admiration at Lady Felton; at her lovely shoulders and arms gleaming like ivory through the yellow lace of her gown. Her cloak had open-eye- d open-mouthe- d E. MANN CO. There was no one, she replied. Nell would never have forgiven me If word had not been gotten to you." Nells a charming creature," said I etwng by my ladys way of putting it Charming indeed, she admitted loyally. Then: "I see, sir, that you, too, follow the fashion set by the King. Wouldst rival him? Have a care. I exclaimed. Rival the King? Not I." "You would not be the only one. Really she has enough lovers, she said, with a shamed lilt in her voice. Amen to that, I said fervently. "She and Lady Felton have between them, tis said, scoured all London till there is not a creature upon two legs but swears fidelity to either one or the other. London is agog with their In Nells case it may be amours. true, but as for Rosemary Allyn, Lady 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, and what I saw made me tingle through all my being responsive. l believe you are right, sir, she But I have not told you said. Then how Nell found out that the Inn was to be surrounded and you recaptured, and I must hurry, the time will soon be up. You 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. In sooth, sayeth ma tante, it is not seeming in an Allyn to take up with all the wild doings of a disShe mimicked Lady solute court.' So I am kept at Dwight to a nicety. home as close as a babe in swaddling clothes. Moreover she has heard rumors that the King has cast; his eye upon a new face which Buits. 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 Castlemaine she is quite be slipped from off them. Small blame to him; does not a strong man always admire a beautiful woman? It required a sharp kick, which Gil meant to be secretly given, but was only too evident, to make him pull himself together and drop his eyes abashed before Gils stern ones. His consternation and loud ouch! caused the men to laugh; even the lady smiled. Upon which he heartened himself to another peek, but Gil would have none of that. He marshaled the men quickly and hastened their exit from the room. Gil was following, but when he heard the next words of Lady Feltons he stopped. One of your men betrayed you, she said. Tis Jim Serugs, the traitor! Gil cried, and he put himself through the opening after Torraine and his 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 I 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 fire and seated her. Was your prison then so enjoyable you would court it again? she "Naturally, Louise, as Napoleon has asked. I am God forbid! I muttered. The gennever been In this country. d afiald you will take cold you are eral now consulted his watch, added, I must be off; and, by tis wet, I touched her dres lightly with way, let none of you mention the sir my hand. Poof, no, only my cloak, she said; prising fact that I have Just related, as It might not be pleasing to Ca?L Jean. He said no more than I haveie-peated- , and was unmistakably to enlarging upon the subjC" He always seems averto talktnjs Lazalile of himself, or of his past said, as if thinking aloud, Ajie they rose from the table; and fladame Riefet remarked rather severely- - tJht it was perhaps because there was some disgrace connected with his past, and that this it might be which had made him leave France. The look of resentful Indignation .vhlch this uncharitable comment brought to Mademoiselle de Caze-reauface was softened Anew hat when the general, laying a hand on ?ther of his sisters plump shonl her cheek, ders, said, as he kissed "For one so naturally- - kind of heart as It Is curious what you are, wrongful things you occasionally think !a regard to other people. After he was In the raddle, and the Indies were standing oa the Ter ami a o see him depart, he warned Lazalle I drew her before the fire and seated her. that, for the present at least, she should confine her aquatic ex curs fans yond the pale. Well to continue, In Tm as dry as an empty glass. to the Immediate vicinity of the planthe early hours of the ball the room of at the empty array She glanced tation. Then, observing the perturbed the was agog with a scandal. Lord Jef expression his words had hrought to bottles and glasses still upon freys had been halted In Epping Madame Riefets face, he added that table. How stupid of me, I cried, and forest by a gang of men highway(hey were not to worry about the Eng ordered wine men, and made to sign a paper it was lish, as the latter were not at all likely rapping on the table I supposed for a large sum of money. for the lady. and to appear In the neighborhood of Lake supper No, no, only a glass of wine, she They left him tied and gagged In the Borgne. Forest Lodge, not a very dignified said, I am thirsty with the ride. (To be continued. ) manner for his lordship. A message I should think you well might be, revealing this tate of affairs somesaid I. Conductor Has Reward Coming. came to the Kings ear, and he how which wine of a her glass I poured The combination of strike, rain and crowded surface cars has been hard the landlord Immediately brought As sent to the lodge to find out If it were on women and children who must I held her cloak before the flame to true. They found my Lord Jeffreys travel up and down town. A mite of dry It I devoured her sweet face with tied fast and madder than a baiteJ bear. I assure you the tale lost none a girl stood In the rain at Thirty-thir- d eager eyes. in the telling and retelling as It ran hand her again, taken street and Broadway for more than an I would have hour on Wednesday night, trying to but I saw that my proud lady would from mouth to mouth in the ball get a car up town. Finally a blockade have no love making in a tavern. In- room, provocative of much laughter caused a car to stop near her. The deed her eyes looked so coldly into and merriment It seems that .it was conductor was on the rear platform, mine I wondered if perchance I had not for a sum of money but the reso hemmed in that he had not collect- dreamed dreams and seen visions lease of a prisoner that he had signed His Lordship freed at paper. ed a fare for twenty minutes. four nights agone in that old mansion the once sent a constable to apprehend Mister Conductor, said the child, of Lord Feltons? tbe prisoner, and he himself hastened I take it as a great honor, Lady crying 'Til give you a dollar if youll to the King to explain the outrage to ridden have should let me on." Felton, that you The conductor grasped the roof of all this distance to warn me," I said him. His Majesty, being for the time at outs with Lord Jeffreys, never the car, pulled himself up and, stand- finally. him the chance for explanashoulgave on lifted my the credit the upon dashboard, weeping Put not the ing little one luto the place he had ders, she returned, and she shrugged tions, but enjoyed the Joke with the made vacant Then he transferred s those adorable ones , set about with rest Now my lord, you know. Is nickel from his trousers pocket to the lace. It was forced upon me. I rightfully hated by many, so their coat pocket where he kept the com- could scarce help hut come when contempt was too much for him, and a face purple with rage he left panys money. so sweet an one as Nell Gwyn sent with I want your number, said the girl me word, and asked me to see that the room In a huff. His Majesty, I wont ever forget you, and Ill emIndeed, I would however, laughed another kind of yon had warning. broider you something nice. New not have come even for her she may laugh when, later dining with Nell, it was brought to his notice what York Sun. take care of her own lovers; I have Lord Jeffreys had signed-r-th- e pardon told her that sitting upon so many oft of a young man, Quentin Waters by A Natural Inquiry. herself find upon een shell stools The simplicity of some former In- the floor some day but the night be- name, whom he himself had had conaugural happenings is illustrated by ing fine and I wanted a ride to blow fined in Ludlow. The way of this an odd story which has been revived away the megrims. was, & young man (it was no doubt Jim Serugs) Importuned to see the and Is going the rounds at Washing sweetheart. at amused my 1 was ton. It was originally told by FrederKing. Now every one knows that At about something. ick Douglass in his lecture on John She was piqued nothing puts the King in an my look of incredulity I glanced at so quickly as to be disturbed In his Brown. Just after his first Inaugurabeat rain where the amours. But the man Insisted so tion President Lincoln was one day the window the pane with a clicking against In boots fashhis democratic upon an Interview that blacking persistently added: took him to the King, ion when several foreign diplomats sound she instantly been last at they raining a where he Oh, it has only called and caught him in the act One explained all, and that you House Dream Moreover of them remarked, sneerlngly: were to be caught napping here. Mr. short time. Aunt Elaine had gone President, In our countries the chief was so dreary; I was like to die of She stopped a moment I did not executives do not black their own to bed, that so much pity for the fellow as I feel boots." "Indeed," said Mr. Lincoln, ennui, so I welcomed Nells message. had. He had been taught to know at more excuses. no make need You with evident curiosity, whose boots Haut how summarily traitors dm they black? Lady Felton." I retorted. Could you Long were dealt with not have sent some one? 1 . lit Extended both hands, which Lafltte grasped cordially. you will; If, not, then I will try to take stirring among the trees would have eare 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 for my men and myself a pardon fallen leaves. Gen. La Roche was hurrying for all offenses or alleged offenses against the laws of this state or of the through breakfast, while his saddled United States. horse, in charge of a mounted negro, "that said pawed Impatiently as he stood waitClaiborne, "Assuming, everything Is as you say, and that ing for his master. La 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, but to the President, that you his household, consisting now of his sister, Lazalle, 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 that Gen. Orleans with whom I have had deal- marked Madame Riefet, ings if ever I failed to fulfil my con- Jackson should now be trusting so tracts. Ask any bank In New Orleans much to the Baratarians, 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 I prommy tell you that always keep pirates, and hellish banditti; but In ises." And Jackson, Eecember they are privateers, and Well answered! Yet I every vestige of reserve now swept their leaders are gentlemen. away, arose from his chair, and com- can assure you that they are brave fellows and tremendous fighters, and ing around the table, extended both hands, which Lafltte grasped cordially. Just the men needed now to help save Claibornes manner underwent a New Orleans." Then, while folding his nakpln, the marked change, although it was still somewhat formal as he said, CapL general said animatedly, How could Lafltte, I cannot do otherwise than be- I have forgotten to tell you a most lieve you to be sincere, and to admire surprising piece of news about 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 Lazalle with in pleased to be able to recognize In pon a good and loyal citizen; and my marked Interest, as La Roche pushed proclamation against you will be re- tack hte chair and looked at his voked In the morning. Meanwhile, In watch. Just this," answered La Roshe, token of amity between ns, here Is my smiling at her, and then glancing at hand, sir. Lafltte, after & moments hesitation, the others in a way to show that he took the extended hand, and bent his was about to startle them: "It appears head with a courtesy cold as that that CapL Jean has the honor of a pervhlch had marked Claibornes former sonal acquaintance with Napoleon. n anner. What! chorused the thee amaxed Jackson, evidently determined aot to hearers; and Madame Riefet murmur-ed- , In an tone, "Capt. accept the governors attitude as a criterion for his own, said, with In- Jean knows the French emperor! La Roche nodded. creased friendliness: "Capt. Lafltte, I But he is emperor no longer, my shall commend you to the President, by the next post, and fnrnlsh his with dear, nor was he such when Lafltte a full statement of th matter. But" knew him. Mistress Rosemary Allyn ' "Nell tried to make the Km still see it in the light of a Joke, she continued. She brought her most daring mimicry into play; but cajole she ever so much it was of no avaiL 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 his set purpose, sent me word by Mister Arnold, whe wished to come with me, but T insisted upon his going back, for after your escape some one might remember that he had left the ball room and that he was your friend. She had. finished. , It is a rare delight to me to and I thank you, I said, but. you should have let him come with you; It was a dangerous thing to do. Twenty minutes, as you said, 1 a long time, she merely observed, and it must be nearly up. Twenty minutes is all too short I would have for me, I returned. it twenty times twenty, and times that again and so as to stretch those minutes somewhat I shall take you home. "Torraine can escort the lady back and meet us at the marsh west of the town, put In Gil as if he had settled' The horses are at the the question. south walk by the old well. It lacks, a few minutes o the time. You have planned very well, Gil,' said I, save in one particular, I not Torraine, will take the lady back: to town. Gil lw No, no, Rosemary cried; right. You might be captured on the way. I smiled at her, nor was I to be from my purpose. Gil persuaded opened his mouth to argue the point, see-you- but I 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 steel upon steel as Torraine and his Jolly boys met the Kings Blues. The voice of Torraine rose above it all, growling like a hear over a carcass. With Gil it was different. He never uttered an unnecessary word a name called sharply, a Jesture or wave of his sword was enough to the men, who knew him. I understood affairs. Gil was keeping the men from entering the Inn as long as 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 considered it, time to mount our horses, which we could barely discern in the gathering 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 his shadow out upon the wall, so that those outside might see it. The Guards advancing saw and immediately fell Into the trap. They shouted with loud cries of exultation, as they rushed for the doors and windows. When the Blues entered, the man, as if taken by surprise, made a dasht 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 Gils 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 he continued.) , MIKADOS ADVICE TO BOYS. Wise Precepts Laid Down By Seemingly Enlightened Ruler. In view of the astounding progress of Japan it Is 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. t 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. As the man was poor I knew that this would be a great windfall for him and It was with considerable exultation that I put the check In my pocket and started for the house. The man himsqjf was away somewhere, but as his wife answered my knock I showed her the check and called out: At last, Mrs. Davis at last! What Is It? she asked. The claim has been allowed and here Is a check for $8,000. Yes, I see, she answered, but please dont talk quite so loud or you will wake th baby up! |