It was the sign of the
conqueror--something he could not under stand. It was knowledge and
victory.
Also, he had a new feeling towards Tarboe, who had given him such
powerful support. There was, then, in the man the bigger thing, the light
of fairness and reason! He had had no talk with Tarboe, and he desired
none, but he had seen him at three of his meetings, and he had evidence
of arduous effort on his behalf. Tarboe had influenced many people in his
favour, men of standing and repute, and the workmen of the Grier firm had
come, or were coming, his way. He had always been popular with them, in
spite of the strike he had fought, but they voted independently of their
employers; and he was glad to know that most of them were with him in the
fight.
His triumph over Eugene Grandois at the Island had been a good influence,
and he had hopes of capturing the majority of the river people. Yet,
strange to say, the Church had somewhat reversed its position, and at the
last had swung round to Barouche, quietly, though not from the pulpit,
supporting him. The old prejudice in favour of a Catholic and a Frenchman
was alive again.
Carnac was keyed to anxiety, but outwardly seemed moving with brilliant
certainty.
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