Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-06-22

stop IN hour or two i'll a remote and retired
quarter. He frankly replied, that he
would trust entirely 70 us on the subject,
that his existence depended on preserving
his situation, but th at he would not h estate
TO aocede to our proposition, particularly
since he saw we were Interested in the af-
fair.--I avow that felt repugnarce at i'm
piicating such person in this affair; but
the cause was too important TO stop 1T thar
consideration, and encouraged the hope,
that day would one time arrive in which
1t might be possible for me TO acknowledge
this service. Bruce procured Lavalette's
measure, and Hutchinson gave it TO tai
Tor, ying it was the measure of Quar-
ter-Naster OF his regiment, who wanted
great coat, waistcoat and pantaloons, but
d'd not need a suit. The tailor Observed
that It was the measure of tall man, and
that 1t had not been taken by tailor
Ids remark alarmed me so much th *
thought it WAS advis able to snd Hutch
inson to say to him, that as the Quarter
Master could not wait till S turday even
ing 1t was necessary that the clothes shouli
be carefully packed up. and that they
would be forwarded TO him after his de-
par5ure. Hutchinson and Ellister took be-
sides all necessary precautions with res
pect to the horses, and reeonnoitred the
barriers IN promenade on the preceding
day. Every precaution for avoiding acct
dents being adopted, it was finally agreed
that Lavalette should be removed to
Hutchinson's lodgings on Sunday, Jan. z.
at halt past nine in the evening precisely
and that next day, at half past seven in the
morning, equally precise. ! should be at
his door with Bruce's cabriolet. my servant,
the servant on my mare, well equipped, as
II we're going to make an Inspection
That Hutchinson should ride along bv the
side OF the cabriolet, keeping up conversa-
ton with us, and that in case any embar-
rassmen's occurred, Lavallette should
mount my horse and tue mare, in order
that we might act more freely, and gain ia
expedition. l should certainly have pre-
TERED passing the barriers on horseback,
but 1T was thought that the manner of rid
ing on horseback might attract attention.
and that passing the barriers in full day.
andin an open carriage, would shew tao
mucn confidence to give cause fer suspici-
on.
1.-The hour being at last arrived, Ei'is.er.
Bruce, and myself, repaired to Eutchin-
sons apartments, under the pretext of a
party tor punch; at the moment when
Lavaliette was to present himself, Bruce
advanced to the top of the stair, Laval
lette took him by the hand, and we saw
before US this interesting parsonage. He
was dressed in blue uniform, and suffic;-
entity disguised to pass without remark in
the apartment OF an Englishman. The.
friend who conducted him did not enter the
room, but he delivered at Hutchinson's q
pair of double-barrelled pistols for Laval
lette. He appeared at first much moved.
We did not permit him to give vent to ali
his sentiments of gratitude, but few mo-
m UfC al f0V. l,cf Cd l.
lett him to the care Of Hutchinson and
Bruce.
" Next day at half past seven, Twas at
Hutchinson's door. In five minutes l had
seated Lavsllette and we were on our way
to the bar Of Clichy. We met an English
Officer, who appeared surprised at seeing
General Ofhcer whom he did not know.
but my servant avoided all questions
passed the barrier at moderate pace F:
the gendarmes looked earnestly at us, but
the presenting Of arms gave LavalIette the
opportunity of covering his face in return
ing the salute. When we got through the
barrier, Lavallette pressed his leg against
Mine, and when we were out of the reach
OF observation, his whole ccuntenance ap-
peared enlivened by this first favour OF
fortuse.
"The road was full of all sorts of peo-
PIC > Ohl WbSHFNCT We met the diligence.
began to converse with loud voice in
English, and / remarked that my hat.
which was mounted with white plume.
and which LavaIette held in his hand, at
tracted the notice of the passengers, and
withdrew their attention from us.
"Lavalctte has such marked features.
anh his person IS so well known to AL the
post-masters. that the grestest care wss
necessary. At La Chapelle, where We
changed horses, we experienced a moments
alarm at the sight OF four geBdarmes. who
lowered about us. But Hutchinson. on be.
ing questioned by them, relieved us from
their OPPORTUNITIES by replying, that we
we're going to choose cantonments FOR d.
vision Of the English army. We we're o.
bliged to pass close to the other gcndarm-
rs, who had with them bills containing tho
description of Lavalette; and here ouebr
to remark, that these bills had been distr,-
buted TO almost every individual in France.
On approaching Compeigne, observed
some grey heirs PROJECTING from under tho
brown whis worn by Lavaot tie. Fortu~
nateiy had scissors with me, AID l pei
formed the part Of his frseur on The road.
"Oh entering Compeigne, we found the
sergeant mentioned ~ Capt. Frayol, who
conducted us through the town 70 81 ouat.
ter extremely well chosen, for we were not
incommoded by spectators in the streets
None saw US enter except the soldiers and
the English servants who attended US