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

be happv-yet | dare not tell her under
what circumstances he gave this marriage
promise No matter she will become the
Countess Prevail no longer the mechanics
sister What then remains for me but to
leave home, become II soldier, and bravely
meet the death SD much covet. But | SIT
here, suffering her to shed tears, with that
IN my possession which will assuage her
grief at once; her marriage promise, but
my death warrant y
And opening the door, he called Cephise
she descended from her chamber, her face
pale, and her eyes dim with weeping.
Where have you been dear bro,hcrl l
have missed you sadly
'Cephisc, have been to the count Pre-
vaIs-nay, start not---he loves you aud you
will yet be bis-wife' =
He loves me he will not abandon me
o, Richard, speak those words again I
'Here-berc--is his promise Of mar
riage" and Richard with "a trembling hand,
rendered the paper to her. She pressed it
TO her lips.
Edward. dear Edward y
Give him his true title, Cepbisc, Count
Theodore Prevail y
~ huoCN WIS UcdIu w tuc uboI.
'Ccphisc, guard well that paper; it is
undeniable and will ensure your right before
any tribunal in the land
Father Antoine accompanied by the
Baroness Dccourcy advanced. The Baro-
ness spoke first.
Il wished to speak 10 you. Cephisc, and
Father Antoine was kind enough to show
me the way
We are ever happy to see your la,'yship,'
answered Cephise.
Now, good father, and you, Monsieur
Nora, allow me few moments conversa-
ton with Cephise, alone
Richard withdrew, followed by Father
Antoine.
When left alone, the Baroness, overcome
with emotion, burst into tcars---the opprcss-
ed tears Of maternal affection. Cephisc han
ded chair. The Baroness seated herself,
aud for an instant buried her face in her
handkerchief. Cephise threw herself upon
her knees before the baroness nnd taking
her hand kissed it. The baroness gently
raised her--looking intently in her face,
pressed her TO hcr bosom, and ngnin burst
into flood Of tears. t4H
Dear madam, you are i'll; what shall
do for your
Nothing, nothing. am already much
better, aud should feel moro calm f my
heart would utter what it feels. Henccforih
Cephisc, looked upon me ms dear friend
It's my wisII--nay, It's my command
90 madam = replied Ccphise, you so
good, you so kind TO me You do not know
the wrong have innocently done your
daughter. You do not know, perhaps the
count has given me his marriage promise
Il know all Cephise hus your brother
told you under what peculiar circumstan-
ces the count gave that promise 2
No, madam
- Tis important you should know the
truth: he is not tho disinterosted being you
think him. Listen to ne. Tomorrow,
the count was to have welded Lconie, and
but for the chance which disclosed to us
this secret, you would now be waiting the
expected visit Of Edwurd One hour after
the cruel reimbursement at my house, he
left this letter for me read it 4; It's of ini-
porlance you should
Cephise took, il, and read as follows.
MADAM, fatal event has disclosed what
| hope in your eyes, will appear as il isL--a
fault, and not n crime. ] need not say how
much regret the circumstance being made
so public on your daughters account, aud .
| sincerely hope you will not make it an I
obstacle to my fulfilling my vows to her
who alone possesses my love and has not,
cannot find, a rival in the heart Of Theodore {
Prerof. I
Cephsc handed the letter back 10 the 4
who continued, {
A note addressed To you, from the |
count, was seen by my nephew, the parport ,
of which was an outrage to the pride aud I
feelings of Leonic. The count, provoked
by Henry TO decide between q recantation
or a duel.'--.
"A duel = interrupted Cepbise.
Decided MS a young and proud man ]
would under similar circumstances And
your marriage promise was the answer to {
Henry's challenge
% madam, duel his life is in. dan ]
ger Here, take 1t madam take this J
promise. freely give it up. But do not T
let there be blood shed and ] the cause $
Fly, madam, and destroy this paper before $
them =
The affair is already over; the colonel
has received only slight wound, and the c
count is free from hurt. Take care of this
document; It's yours. Tho count has
timely freed himself from all engagement
with Leonie. In that paper, my child, you
hold your future destiny; refsef--do moth
ing rasbly.'
Tell me, dear madam, what have I to !
fear =
Remember, reader, the baroness was I
striving TO save daughter from marriage
with a villain.
Listen to me, Cephise; il It's from an
ger or sense Of wounded pride, and from
being de6ed, the count gave that promise I
then trcmblc for regret will follow swift Z
.... .ud e., d.