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Updated: June 4, 2025
I overheard talk last night between the Governor and his aide-de-camp, Colonel Delguard you know him?" Chevet nodded, his interest stirred. "They thought themselves alone, and were laughing at the success of their trick. I was hidden behind the heavy curtains at the window, and every word they spoke reached my ears. Then they sent for Cassion." "But where is the paper?"
We must encourage him to talk by saying nothing which will put him on guard." "But he is already aware that you have learned the truth." "Of that I am not certain. It was the conversation between La Barre and Colonel Delguard which gave me the real cue. Of this Cassion may not have heard, as he entered the room later. I intended to proceed on that theory, and win his confidence, if possible.
Cassion here might not appreciate how nicely this method will answer to close your lips, but you, remembering clearly the private conference between myself and Colonel Delguard, should grasp my purpose at once. Your marriage is to take place tonight, Mademoiselle." "Tonight! my marriage! to whom?" "Ah! is there then more than one prospective bridegroom?
Faith, never have I seen handsomer eyes." The other laughed. "'Tis well Madame does not overhear that confession. An heiress, and beautiful! Piff! but she might find others to her liking rather than this Cassion." "It is small chance she has had to make choice, and as to her being an heiress, where heard you such a rumor, Colonel Delguard?" The officer straightened up.
They marry on his return." "He is chosen then for the mission to Fort St. Louis?" "Ay, there were reasons for his selection. The company departs at dawn. Tell him, Monsieur, that I await him now for final interview." I watched Delguard salute, and turn away to execute his order. La Barre drew a paper from a drawer of the desk, and bent over it pen in hand.
My only fear was encountering someone I knew while seeking you on the floor." "You entered through this window?" "Yes; there is a lattice work below." "And whose office is that within?" "My guess is that of Colonel Delguard, La Barre's chief of staff, for there was a letter for him lying on the desk. What difference? You are glad I came?"
"Enough of that," his voice grown harsh, and threatening. "You address the Governor; answer me direct." I lifted my eyes to his stern face, but they instantly fell before the encounter of his fierce gaze. "I do not know, Monsieur." "Who was here when you came in?" "No one, Monsieur; the room was empty." "Then you hid there, and overheard the conversation between Colonel Delguard and myself?"
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