The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-09-13

tentions twas OF Importance that shoulc
know this little intrigue, in order to put q
stop to 1t. The count is wrong, decidedly
wrong, but so trivial an offence must moi
be the means of breaking off marriage o
interest aud affection; the whole affair il
only the caprice of man of fashion .
But suppose, madam, the count reall,
loves this poor sempstress, and yet marie.
Madenoiselle Leonie =
In that case, he will soon forget tn,
sempstress.'
I And the poor sem pstress, madam 2 sale
Cephise, half reproachfally.
Was wrong 10 listen to his declarations,
replied the baroness .Leonis must know
nothing osthis story, aud I'll answer fol
her future happiness"
And these are the principles of the fash
ionable world y thought Cephise.
After enjoiniug silence upon Cephisc in
regard to their private conference, the baro-
ness dismissed her, TO attend the toilette ol
the intended bride and as she curtsed aud
withdrew, the lady of high birth in her own
heart acknowledged the superiority of prn-
ciple the mechanics sister possessed over her
Oh if my Evelna resembled her.
The folding doors were thrown open,
aud voice was heard announcing the ap-
proach of company.
They comet said the baroness, away
with oil traces of anxiety aud put on n
face ofjoy'
Unfortunately, paper containing par,
of this tale has been lost, and we are una
BILE to procure another copy: the break
which it causes, however, does not much
impair the interest of the story, as the read
er will be able to guess what the missing par,
ought to be.--EDs. REr.
Il have given sufficient reason why I
cannot make her my wife. For her well
fare shall ever be solicitous and if part
of my fortune can r,pnir the error L.,
'Sirn interrupted Richard, 'all the
wealth Of your race canno, eiface the blush
you have caused upon my sisters cheek.
Here sir here are the pistols you ordered,
taking two from his pocket, made them
you shall find l can use them also.'
Madman" exclaimed the count you
have had your answer
Your fashionable education, sir, ha.
made you scoundrel do not let nae find
it has made you coward too
At this moment Dubois, out of breath,
entered the room.
oh, sir, the devil surely is following me
in the shape of an enraged colonel. Just
as turned the corner Of n street, he snat-
cled your note out of my hand aud crack,
went the seal
william traitor y exclaimed the count.
so thought, said the valet.
Begonen said the cxasperated count,
- tis you whom | call traitor; you have
betrayed ysur master; begone, | say and
the discomfited valet obeyed his master, us
Henry Decourcey, unannounced, made his
way into the apartment.
Sirn said the count, by an net Of
treachery, unbecomng gentleman, you
have dared TO break a seal, not addressed
to YOURSELF
] am ready to nbide the conseque noes,
sir we will settle that point nfter we have
adjusted that which so nearly concern. the
honor of my family. What have you to say
in extenuaton Of your intrigue with tha,
poor girl, upon the eve of your marriage
with my cousin =
Your right to question me, ! will not
admit, till you have satisfied me for your
deliberate insult
i will assume the right, at my own per-
il you have offered to mistress that Iovo
xpb btph Iol ,~,C "a
lis here written y and Henry Decourcey
dashed the unfolded paper Mt the fcot Of
the count. DO you, sir, intend TO lead
Mademoiselle Decourcey to the altar, or do
you notl'
Richard stood back, and anxiously nwnit-
ed the count's answer.
My engagement, replied the count,
was made with her mother and herself!
and to them only will answer
VAIN boastcr! said Henry Decourcey,
touching the hilt Of his sword, 'your reply,
or ] will demand satisfaction at the swords
point
You have thrown the guantlet, sir, and
| must stoop for il " You will find cannot
be forced to accept n wife, even at the
swords point. You have dictated to me a
choice, aud | should now indeed, be both
coward and poltroon, did not at once re-
fuse the hand Of Mademoiselle Decourcey.'
The count rang the bell-Decourcey at
tended the summons-' Nv sword y He
then seated himself at the table, and began
10 write.
'Ah J thought the mechanic, their rank
entities them tn this ode of redress where
| to do demands such, should be baoisI-
ed from my co0ntry.'
Dubois entered with the sword, and
handing it to his mascr, left the room. The
coun, folded the paper he had been writing
and, advancing to Richard, he held it to-
wards him with these words Take this
paper to your sister; It's my voluntary and
solemn promise Of marriage, should | sur
,iye thus encounter =