Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1837-02-28
M1GgE9IAMGa
THE LOVERS OF WIRE.


We copy the following pretty illustration of fe
male consistency from G. T. Il. James, Desul,ory
Man. Such instances exist not alone in talcs of
romance. but have frequently occurred in real life.
IT was in the beautiful vale Of Wire not many
years ago that Francois Lurmler went out TO take
his last may walk with Marietta Duval, ere the re-.
Ientless conscrption called from his happy home
his sweet valleys, and his early love. It was
sad walk, ms may we'll be imagined for though
the morning was bright, aud nature, TO her shame
be IT spoken, had put her gayest smiles as # to
mock their sorrow, yet the sunshine of the scene
could not find its way to their hearts and all seem
ed darkened and clouded around them. They talk
ed great deal, and they talked long time bot
far be 1t from meto betray their private converen.
ton. would not for all the world--especialy as
! know not ono word about it-except indeed that
Francois Lsrmier vowed the image Of Marietta
should remain with him forever should inspire
him in the battle and cheer him III the biviouac ;
and that Marietta protested she would never MARI,
anybody except Francois Lonier even if rich old
Monster Lafoussefort, the great Foulsn. were TO
lay himself ard fortune ct her feet and. IN short
that when his "seven long years were out"
Francois would fnd her still II spinster, and yerv
much at HIS service. MATS 81 e perdrois une utnbe
sad Francois Lormicr. "Qu'es, ce que ca fat 7"
replied Mariettc.
They psrled-and first to follow the lady. Ma.
rletre wept great deal, but soon after got calm
again, when about her ordinary work sang her
song, danced at the village fere. talked with the
takers, laughed with The laughers, and won the
hearts Of all the youths in the place, by her una.
dorned beauty and native graeo. Rat still she did
not forget Francois Lormier ; and when any one
came to ask her IN marriage, the good dame her
mother referred them directly TO Mariette, who
had always her answer ready, and with kind
word aud gentle look sent them away refused, bu,
not offended. At length good old Monsieur La
toussefor, presented himself with all bis money
bags, declaring his only wishes enrich his rem
tile Marette but Marette was steady, and so
touchiDgly did she talk to him about poor Francois
Lormer, that the old man went away with tears
in his eyes Six months sferward :be old man
died, when, TO the wonder of the whole place, lie
left his large fortune to Marctte DUvsl!
In the meanwhile Francois joined the army, and
from a light handsome conscripi, ne soon became
brave, steady soldier. Attached to the great
northern army, he underwent all the hartships of
The campaigns in Poland and Russia. but sin he
los, lis cheeffulness, for the thought Of Ma.
riette kept his heart warm, and even Russian
winter could mo-, freeze him. Al through that
miserable retreat he made the beet Of every thing
As long as he had good tender pece Of saddle,
he did not want dinner end when lie met with
a comfortable dead house TO creep Into, he found
bnnrd aud lodging combined HIS courage aud his
powers Of endurance called upon him. ON The let
the eyes Of one whose best quality The impair
taliiy Of bis recompcnse. Francois vas rewarded
rs well a. he could be rewarded 5ut al length in
one of those unfortunate battles by which NapoIe.
on srove IN vain to retrieve bis fortunes the Young
soldier in the mdst Of hi. gallant daring, was de,-
2erstely wounded IN the arm. The star or Nsaole.
on went down, and foreign armies tfcd the heart
OF France.
Pass We over the rest. Matilaled, sick, weary.
and ragged, Francois approached his native valley
and doubtful of hi, reception --fur misery makes
sad misau,hropes sought The cottage uf Mad
sme Dnvsl he was directed TO fine farm house by
the eide of the stream. lie thought there must be
some mistake, bot yet he dragged his heavy limbs
iailher. and knocked tiaidiy sgsinst the door.
"Enirez :" cried the gnod-humored voice Of the .
old dame Francois entered, md unhdden. tot
tered TO a chair. Madame Dussl sszed On him for
4 moment, and then rushing 10 the STARE, cslied .
loudly, "eome d"Wn Maneite, cone down here is
Francois returnedr Lake lightning Msnelte dsr.
"a down The sisirs. saw he solder. old great coat
md few towards oppel--gszed on his bag
,srd face and empty sleeve and gssping, fSed her
eyes uPon bis couniensnee. ives but for = 1no-
Beat che guzad OF him thus N silence but there
sss forgeifglBe.s. nor eoldness nor pride about
Ter hesu--ihere MAS sorrnS, and Joy, aud love,
i1G memory 10 her very glance.
"Oh Francois, Francois - cried she at length.
asting her srms round his neck "how ,hou Lssi
offered, :" A. .he DID So the old great coat fell
sek. aud Gu his BRAT appeared the golden cross
( tie Legion OF Iioaor. ''.NisPorfs :" ened she.
: shs cav u, "JOiia Ia reoompen.e." lie pressed
81 fopdly 10 his tOsom. My reeemFease j. here