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V TUB UAIIil OOOS BAY TIMitS, MARSHFIELD, OREGON, TUESDAY MAY 21 1007. THE REFUGEES By A. CONAN DOYLE, Author of "The Return of Sherlock Holmes" COPYRIGHT. 1893. BY CHAPTER I. IT wns the sort ol window which was common lu Furls about tlio end of tho seventeenth century. Inside tho window was furnish ed with a broad bancal of brown stamped Spanish leather, where tho family might recline and, have an eye from behind tho curtnlus on all' that was going forward In the busy world hpnenth thorn. Two of them sat there l n man nna n womau uut uaJr their faces to the large and richly fur nished room. From time to time they stole a glnuco at each other, and their eyes told" that they needed no other BIKUt io R1UKB IUCT11 !KiJV ttor was it to be wondered at, for they woro a well favored pair. Sbo was very young, twenty at the most, with a face which was pale, Indeed, and yet of a brilliant pallor, which was eo clear and fresh "and carried with it such a suggestion of purity and inno cence that one would not wish Its maiden grace to be marred by an In trusion of color. In her -whole expres sion there was something quiet and subdued, which was accentuated by her simple dress of black taffeta. Such was Adclo Catlnat, tho only daughter g-tger tbe famous Huguenot cloth mer- yiant. x? But if bcr dress was somber It was atoned for by the magnificence of her companion. Ho was a man who might liave been ten years Jjer senior, with a keen soldier face, small well marked features, a carefully trimmed black mustache and a dark hazel eye which might harden to command a man or soften to supplicate a woman and be successful at either. Any Frenchman -would have recognized' his unlfor&i as "being that of an ofllccr In the famous Blue guard of Louis XIV. A trim, dashing soldier he looked, with his curling black hair and well poised liead. Such he had proved himself be fore now In tho Held, too, until the name of Amory de Catlnat had become conspicuous among the thousands of the valiant lesser noblesse who had flocked Into the service of tho king. They were first cousins, these two, and there was just sufficient resem blance In tho clear cut features to re call the relationship. De Cntluat was tjptung from n noblo Huguenot family, but, having lost his parents early, he had jollied tho nrmy and hnd worked his way without influence and against nil odds to his present position. His father's younger brother, however, find ing every path to fortune barred to blm through the persecution to which men of his faith wero already subject ed, bad dropped the "de" which implied bis noblo descent and bad taken to -trade In tho city of Paris, with such success that he was now one of tho richest and most prominent citizens of tho town. "Tell me, Adele," said he, "why do .you look troubled?" "You leave mo this evening." "But only to re tarn tomorrow." "And must you really, really go to night?" "It would bo as much as my commis sion is worth to bo absent. Why, I am on duty tomorrow morning outside tho king's bedroom I After chapel time Major do Brlssac will take my place, and then 1 am free onco more. But still that lino upon your -brow, dear 3jest." V'l was wishing that father would re- jain." "And why? Are you so lonely, then?" Her palo faco lit up with a quick sml!o. "I shall not bo lonely until to night. But I am always uneasy when bo is away. One bears so much now of tho persecution of our poor brethren." "Tut, my uncle can defy them." "Ho 1ms gone to tho provost of the Mercer guild about this notlco of the quartering of the dragoons." "Ah, you have not told mo of that." "Here it Is." She rose nud took up a slip of blue paper with a red seal dan gling from it which lay upou tho table. Ills strong black brows knitted to gether as he glanced at it. "Take notice," It rau, "that you, The ophile Catlnat, cloth mercer of tho Iluo St. Martin, are hereby required to give l-TShclter nud rations to twenty men of tho Languedoc Blue uragoons, uuuer Captain Dalbert, until such tlmo as you receive n further notice. Signed De Beaupre, commissioner, of the king." Do Catlnat know well how this meth od of annoying Huguenots had been practiced all over France, but bo bad flattered himself that his own position at court would have Insured his kins man from such an outrage. He threw tho paper down.ijVith an exclamation of anger. "" "When do they come?" "Father said touigbt." "Then they shall not bo here long. Tomorrow I shall bavo an order to re move them. But tho sun has sunk be hind St. Mnrtln's church, and I should already bo upon my way." "No, no; you must not go yet." "1 would that I could give you Into your father's charge first, for I four to leave you alone when those troopers may come. And ycf no ecuso will avail mo If I am not at Versailles. But boo; a horseman has stopped bo fore tho door, no Is not In uniform. Perhaps be Ih a messenger." HARPER & BROTHERS The girl ran eagerly to the window and peered out. "Ah!" she cried. "I had forgotten. It Is the man from America. Father said that he would come today." "The man from America!" repeated the soldier In a tone of surprise, and they both craned their necks from the window. The horseman, n sturdy, broad shoul dered young man, clean Bhaven and crop halted, turned bis long, swarthy face and bis bold features in their di rection as ho ran his eye over the front of the bouse. He had a soft brimmed gray hnt of a shape which cwas strange to Parisian eyes, but his somber clothes and high boots were such as any citi zen might have worn. Yet his general appearance was so unusual that a group of townsfolk had already assem bled round him, staring with open mouth at his horse and himself. A battered gun with an extremely long Ills strong black hrowt inlltcd toyclhcr us he glanced at it. barrel was fastened by the stock to his stirrup, while the muzzle stuck up Into the air behind him. The lider, hav big satisfied himself as to the house, sprang lightly out of bis saddle and, disengaging his gun, pushed bis way unconcernedly through the gaping crowd and knocked loudly at the door. "V'ho is be, then?" asked De Catinat. "A Canadian? I am almost one my self. I had as many friends on one side of the sea as on the other." "Nay, he is from the English prov inces, Amory. But be speaks our tongue. Ills mother was of our blood." "And his name?" "Is Amos Amos ah, those names! YC3, Green, that was It, Amos Green. Ills father and mine have done much trado together, and now his son, who, as I understand, has lived ever In the woods, Is sent hero to see something of men and cities." The stranger entered and, having bowed to Adele, said to her compan ion, "Do I speak with my father's friend, M. Catlnat?" "No, monsieur," said the guardsman from the staircase, "my undo Is out, but I am Captain de Catlnat, at your service, and here Is Mile. Catlnat, who Is your hostess." "I am sorry my father Is not here to welcome you, monsieur," she said; "but I do so very heartily in his place. Your room Is above. Pierre will show It to you, If you wish." "My room? For what?" "Why, monsieur, to sleep In." "And must I sleep In a room?" De Catlnat laughed at tho gloomy face of the American. "You shall not bleep there If you do not wish," said he. Tho other brightened at once, and stepped across to the farther window, which looked down upon the courtyard. "Ah!" he cried. There Is a beech tree there, mademoiselle, nnd If I might take my blanket out yonder I should like It better than any room." "You nro not from a town, then?" said De Catlnat." "My father lives In New York, two doors from the bouse of Peter Stuy vesanr, of whom you must have beard. Ho Is a very hardy man aud he can do It, but I even a few days of Albany or Schenectady are enough for me. My llfo has been In tho woods." "I am sure that my father would wish you to sleep where you like and to do what you like. "I thank you, mademoiselle. Then I shall take my tilings out there, and I shall groom my horse." "I will come with you," said Do Catl nat, "for I -would bavo a word with you. Until tomorrow, then, Adele, fare well!" ' Tho two young men passed down stairs together, and tho guardsman fol lowed the American out into tho yard. "You have had a long journey," ho Bald. "Aro you tlrod?" "No; I am seldom tired." ' Rfinaln with tho lady, then, until her father comes back I have to go, nnd she might need a protOPtor." CHAPTER II. IT was the morning after tho guardsman had returned to bis duties. Eight o'clock had struck ou tho great clock of Versjyiles, nnd it was almost time for tho mon arch to rise. Servants, with clothes thrown over their arms, bustled down the passage which led to tho ante chamber. The youug officer, who had been looking wistfully out of the win i dow nt some courtiers who were laugh ing and chatting on tho terraces, turn ed sharply upou his heel nud strode over to the white nnd gold door of the royal bedroom. He had hardly taken his stand there before tho handle was very gently turned from within, the door revolved noiselessly upon Its hluges nnd n man slid silently through tho aperture, clos ing It again behind blm. "Hush I" said he, with his linger to his thin, precise lips, while his whole clean shaven face and high arched brows were an entreaty nnd a warning. "The king stU sleeps." The words were whispered from one to nnothcr among the group who hnd assembled outside the door. The speak er, who -was M. Bontems, head valet-dc-clmmbre, gave a sign to the officer of tho guard nnd led him Into the wludow alcove from which ho had lately come. "Good morning, Captain de Cntinat. Who. commands nt the main guard?" "Majorjde Brlssac." "And ywlll be here?" "For (ou hours I attend the king." "Verygood. ne gavo mo some In struction for the officer of the guard. Ho bade me to say that M. do Vlvouue was not to be admitted to tho grand lever. You aro to tell blm so." "I shall do so." "Then, should a note come from Tier you understand me, the new one" "Mnie. de Malntenon?" "Precisely. But It Is moro discreet not to mention names. Should she son'! a note, you will take It and deliver It quietly when the king gives you on opportunity." "It shall bo done.'' "But if the other should come, as Is possible enough tho other, you under stand me, the former" "Mine, de Montespau." "Ah, that soldierly tongue of yours, captain! Should she come, I say, you will gently bar her way, with courteous words, jou understand, but ou no ac count Is sho to be permitted to enter the royal room." "Very good, Bontems." "And now wo have but three min utes." He strode through tho rapidly Increasing group of people In the cor ridor with an air of proud humility, as befitted a man who, If bo was u valet, was at least the king of valets by bo Ing the valet of the king. Close by tho door stood a line of footmen resplen dent in their powdered wigs, red plush coats and silver shoulder knots. Ho turned tne handle once more and slip ped into the darkened room. It was a largo, square apartment, with two high windows upon tho fur ther side, curtained across with price less velvet hangings. In one corner a narrow couch with a rug thrown ncrosa it showed where the faithful Bontems had spent the night. In the very center of tho chamber there stood a largo four post bed, with curtains of Gobelin tapestry looped back from the pillow. A square of pol ished rails surrounded It, leaving a space some five feet In width all round between the luclosure and tho bedside. As Bontems passed noiselessly across the loom, bis feet sinking into the mor.sllke carpet, there was tho heavy, close smell of sleep In tho air, and be could bear the long, thin breathing of the sleeper. He passed through the opening In the rails and stood, wntch In hand, waiting for the exact Instant when tho Iron routine of tho couit de manded that tho monarch should bo roused. Beneath blm, from under tho costly green coverlet of oriental silk, half burled In the fluffy valenclcnues lace which edged the pillow, there pro truded a round black bristle of close cropped hair, with the profile of a curv ing noso nnd petulant Up outlined against the white background. Tho valet snapped his watch and bent over tho sleeper. "I have tho honor to Inform your majesty that It is half past 8," said bo. "All!" Tho king slowly opened his large dark brown eyes, made tho sign of tho cross nnd kissed n littlo dark reliquary which he drew from under his nightdress. Then be sat up In bed. "Did you give my orders to tho offi cer of the guard, Bontems?" bo asked. "Yes, sire." "Who Is on duty?" "Major do Brlssac at the main guard and Captain do Catlnat In tho cor ridor." "De Catlnat! Ah, tho young man who stopped my borso at Fontalnebleau. I remember him. You may give the sig nal, Bontems." Tho chief valet walked bwlftly across to tho door and threw It open. In rushed the officer of tho ovens and tho four red coated, whlto wlggcd foot men, ready handed, silent footed, each Intent upon his own duties. Tho ono seized upon Bontems' rug and couch and In an Instant hud whipped them off Into nn antechamber, another bad carried nwoy tho silver taper stand, while a third drew back tho great cur tains of stamped velvet a-nd let a flood of light Into tho npartment. They wero hardly gone before a moro august group entered tho bedchamber. Two walked together In front, tho oue a youth littlo over twenty years of age, middle sized, Inclining to stoutness, with a slow, pompous beating, n well turned log nnd n faco which wns come ly enough lu a musklike fashion, but which was devoid of any shadow of expression "oXc"6pt perhaps of on occa sional lurking gleam of mlsehlovous humor. Ills companion was n man of forty, swnitbv, distillled and solc-nni. V lb p Ur faced tho klnr thero was sjiixit-at resemblance between tno Ureo faces to show that they were of otic blood and to enable n stranger to guess Hint tho older was monsieur, tho younger brother of the king, while tho other wns Louis tho Dauphin, his only legitimate child. Behind tho king's sou nnd tho king's I broHicr there entered a little group of notables nnd of officials whom duty bud called to this dally ceremony. There were the grand master of the robes, the first lord of tho kcdrlintnbcr, the Due du Malue, a pale youth clad lu black velvet, limping heavily with his left leg, and his littlo brother, the youug Comte do Toulouse, both of them tho illegitimate sous of Mme. de Montes pau and the king. Such wero tho par takers In tho family entry, tho highest honor which tho court of France could aspire to. Bontems had poured on the king's bauds a few drops of spirits of wluo, catching them again in n silver dish; and the flrst lord of the hedchnmber had presented tho bowl of holy water, with which be made the sign of tho cross, muttering to himself tho short office of the Holy Ghost. Then, with a nod to his brother nnd n short word of greeting to tho Dauphin nnd to the Due du Mjilne, ho swung his legs over tho side of tho bed and snt, in his long silken nightdress, his littlo white feet dangling from beneath it, a perilous position for any man to assume wero It not that ho had so heartfelt a senso of bis own dignity that ho could not realize that under any circumstances it might be compromised in tho eyes of others. Bo he sat, tho master of France nd yet the slavo to every puff of wind, for a. wandering draft bad set him shiv ering and shaking. M. de St Qucntln, the noblo barber, flung a purple dress ing gown over the royal shoulders and placed a long, many curled court wig opon his head, while Bontems drew on bis rod stockings and laid beforo him bis slippers of embroidered velvet, Tho monarch thrust his feet Into them, tied his dressing gown and passed out to tho fireplace, where bo Bottled himself down In Jals easy chair, Holding out bis thin, delicato bands toward the blaxlnj logs, while the others, stood round h a semlclrclo, waiting for the grand lover which was to follow. M. do St Quentin, Is this not our tfiaving morning?" said tho idng, 'Tes, sire; nil Is ready," "Then wbj. not proceed? It Is threo minutes after tho accustomed time. To work, sir; and you, Bontems, glvo word for the grand lever." It was obvious that the king was not In a very good humor that morning. Ho darted little quick questioning glances at his brother and nt his sons, but whatever complaint or sarcasm may bavo trembled upou bis lips wns effectually stifled by De St. Quentin's ministrations. With tho nonchalance born of long custom, the official cov ered tho royal chin wltl &oap, drew the razor swiftly round It and sponged over tho surface with spirits of wine. A nobleman then helped to draw on tho king's black velvet haut-de-chausses, a secouij assisted lu arranging them, while a thltd drew the nightgown over the shoulders and banded tho royal shirt, which had been warming beforo tho Are. His diamond buckled shoes, his gaiters and his scarlet Inner vest wero successively fastened by noblo courtiers, eacli keenly Jealous of his own privilege, and over tho vest was placed tho blue ribbon with the cross of tho Holy Ghost lu diamonds, and that of St. Louis tied with red. The black undercoat was drawn on, tho -cravat of rich lace adjusted, tho looso overcoat secured, two handkerchiefs of costly point carried forward upon nn enameled saucer and thrust by sepa rate officials into each side pocket, the silver and ebony cane laid to baud, ami the monnrch was ready for tho labors bf tho dav. If you don't see any fun in Marshfield drop around to the shooting gallery on Front St, Prizes offered for best shots. PuM the BELL CORD Wet Your Whistle Then Blow J. R. HERRON, Prop. Front Street, : I Marshfield, Oresim United States Court cf Claims Tlio 1'uMMicrs of Webster's Interrctlonn! Dictionary nl Iciotlmt it "H, In fnot Unpopu lar UnalulrtKi'il flimmiichly i-c-odltiMliimuiy ilutnll, mid net ly enriched In e ui y lm i r, wit u tho purpofo.c r wlaptlnir It to meet t ho lixi tjcr and Mneitr icnulruffieutsof iiuotlicruci.ciu tlon." Wo nro of tlio opinion flint (Ii's iilloirntlon most cle.njy uml nnuialuly iIuh-iIU's tho work tlmt lm boon nrminjilliliiil mid tho icsnlt tlmt lm 1 1 en i cndicxl. 'J ho 1 Met lunai j , lis it now Bt.inils I'tm been thowimlily ii edltcdiii ceiy iletr.ll, tins been mi in ltd In oM'ry pnrt, uml Uniluilrubl) nlnptul to intct tho lniuur nud towiar loqulii incuts of a gcnoiiitlon wlikli ! miimls ni'iio l'p pular phlloltiirtuil KiiKWle l-o th.in iuy c-uciiitlou Unit tho vm'il ImamiTcouliil. cd. it la iK'ilmiis nudum to ndd tlu two refer to tho ill. Iloiimr in our JiuikJi.l voili unof tho lilithcet nnthoilty In nitiiuiy nl ilellul. tlon; mid Unit in tho fiituioiiiintho pott It will bo tho source of conslaut icleienie. CHARMS O.OTT, CI f Jut!c. LAWIIOCB vri.Llio.v, JOHN I'AV IS, HTAMON J PRE! TV CJLUtUSS 11. IIOWKV, Judgel. The above reftn to U'nDSTMl'S INTERNATIONAL DICTIONARY THE GRAND PRIZE (tholilglit! (ward) wiskUgh lo H.o lntorna- inumi at mu mm a ruir, oi. jajuib. GET Ti!. LATEST AND BEST l'i wfft tittcrtetrtinaur t-inctu i t '", k nl jrce. C &C.MERRIAM CO., PUBllSHtnS, 8PRINOFIELD, MASS. The Publishers Claims Sustained llNTEIINnONAl.J i wcTiorur TheC.B.,R.&E.R.R. and Navigation Co. TRAIN SCHEDULE NO. 2. In Effect January 1, 1007. All provlous schedules aro void. Subject to change without notlco. W. S. Chandler, manager; F. A. Lalso, frolght oge'nt; general offices, Marsh field, Oregon. No. 1. Trnlns. Dally Except Sunday. I Stations. Leavo 9:00 a. m.MarshfleId. 9:30 a. m.B. II. Junction. 9:46 n. m.jCoqullle. Arrive 10:30 a.m.JMyrtle Point. No. 2. Daily Except Sunday. Leave 10:46 a. m.Myrtlo Point. 10:36 a. m.CoquIUe. 12:00 m. B. H. Junction. Arrive 12:30 p.m.JMarshflold. Extra trains will run on daily special orders. Trains to and from Bcnvor Hill dally. SKATING RINK An n ouncements: Opon afternoon and even ings, 2 to 5 nnd 7 to 10, week days only. Prices: 25 cents for uso of Rink skates. 15 cents for those using thoir own skates. 10 cents admission to Gentlemen evenings. Special attention given to beginners every after noon. Best of order always main tained. D. L Avery, Manager Nalson Iron Works P. D. NELSON, Prop We repair all kinds ot Machinery, ! Steam anil Gas Unglr.cs, Guiib anil 111. cclc8. licst ot work our Specialty. : : Wo manufacture Castings In Iron anil I Ilronzo lor Saw Mills and Logging Camps, wo make tne best Hhea est m Uoad Spools for Loggers. : : : TKLi:i'HONE:921 MARSHFIELD. OREGON F. H. BRIGHAM ARCHITECT AND SUPERINTENDENT Plans and specifications made for all clasfies of buildings. North Bend, Oregon PHONE 541 STEAMER. FLYER M, P. Pcndergrass, Master TIME TAI1M3. Leaves Marshflold 7:30, 9:00, and 10:30 a. in., aud 1:00, 2:30 and 4:00 p. m. Leaves North Bond at 8:15, 0:45 and 11:15 a. m., and 1:45, 3:15 and 5:00 p. m. Makes dally trips except Sun days. Faro: Ono way, 15 cents; round trip, 25 cents. Steam Dye Works C Street. La'I'eB'nn'KiontHV m onto clean- od "i ilid. Philip Becker, Proprietor. Business Directory Doctors. E. E. STRAW, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SUKOEON Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat a specialty. Oflico in Lockhart s Building. Murshficld, Oregon DR. HAYDON Oflioc opposite Union Furnfturo Store. Houn 10 to l'and 2 !o fi SpnclAl attcntfnn paid to rtlceates of tbe akin urinary and digestive organ's u. :'i'cnsion examinci Marshfield, Oregon DR. J. W. INGRAM, Physician nnd Surgeon. Office ovor Songstnckon's Drug Store. Phones Office 1621; rosidonoa 783. D. M. RIOHARDSON Physician and Surgeon. Dlseasos of ore, ear, note nnd throat n spoololty. Office In Eldorado Block. Lawyers. B. Ii. O. FARIUN. Attorn cy at-Iw. City Attornoy Dojuty Dlst. Atfy. Lockhart Bntlding. Marsnflold, Ore. Phone 44. J. M. TJFTON, Attornojr-afLnur. Mnrshflold. ... Oregon. J. W. BENNETT, Ofilco over Flanagan & Bonett Bank. Marshtlold, ... Oregon. o. p. Mcknight, Attorncy-at-Iiiiw. Upstairs, Bennett & Walter block. Marshflold, ... Oregon. J. V. SNOVER Attorney-nt-Law Oflico: Rogers building Marshfield, Orogoa COKE & COKE, Attorney.nt-Law. Marshflold, ... Oregon. PIXLEY & MAYIIEE, Attorneys-nt-TjAW. Oflico ovor Myers' Store. Phono 701 . . . North Bend, Ore. Real Estate Agents. DIER LAND COMPANY Real Estate Brokers North Bond, ... Oregon. Wholesale liquor dealera Cigars and saloon sup plies. California Wines a Specialty d Front St.. Marshfield Coos Bay Steam Laundry ...OF MARSHFIELD and NORTH BEND s All work now done at the North Bend Plant Edgar IViauzey Agent, Marshfield North Bend Phone 1031 Marshfield Phone 1804 L I McPlierson Ginser Co. i i