Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-06-16
STUDENT AND MASTER.
A PASSAGE IN THE LIFE OF NAPOLEON.

AT this period of the consulate, u GER
tain Able Bossu | believe that was his
namc) examined the young men who were
TO be admitted as students in the Poytech-
nc school. Though not the only exami-
ner, his Ueto was all powerful
One day. when the grst consul was about
10 start on hunting excursion, the aide
de-camp on duty, as he crossed the court
at Malmalson, perceived handsome, gen
tlemanly young man, leaning against one
OF the sentry-boXes at the gate, and look
ing anxiously ut the chateau. The aide
'de-camp, M. de Lacuee, approached him,
and politely asked if he wanted any one.
The yong man, without looking at the per-
son WHO addressed him, replied
" All! sir, | have a wish, which every
one that have consulted tells me it is i'm
possible to crafty; and yet shall die if it
DC not accomplished. want to speak to
the first consul. | tried to obtain admit
tancc into the court but was repulscd atthe
gate. | was asked if had an appoint
ment. An appointment! |, an appoint
,mcnti"
And without casting even a passing glance
at M. dc Lacuoc, the young man again
fixed his eernest gaze upon the chateau-
Every person acquainted with NJ. de Lac
-ucc must know that he delights in an adj
venture; and this youth, with his animated
countcnance, and voice trembling with emo
ton inspired him at once with Interest,"
Ggain approaching him
Well, sir" SAID he, "and what do YOU
want with the first consul! can convey
TO HIM your request, ifit be reasonable.
/ am the aide-de-camp on duty.
"You, sir!" cried the young man, sciz-
ing M. dc Lacuec's hand, which he soueez-
cd with transport-"a youthc first con-
su's aide-de camp? OH if you knew the
service you could render nae! PRAY, sir.
sake me TO him."
- w hat do you want of himr'
81 must speak to him!' and he added in
lower tone OF voice, alt is a secret
Lacuce contemplated the youthful pcti-
toner who stood before him with q look of
intense eagcrncSs, squeezing the hand he
held, rs if il were in a vce-his bosom nal
p!tatng, and his respiration oppressed, but
his look was pure-it evinccd a mind Of
the noblest stamp.
This youth is not dangerous" thought
l.acuce: and, taking his arm, he led him
into the interior court. As they passed
the gate, Duroc, accompanied by Junot,
arrived from Paris, whittier they had gone
in the morning. Both were on horseback.
They stopped and alightcd to speak to La
cuee' who related what had just passed be-
tween him and the young stranger.
hat! SAID Junot and Duroc, "are
YOU going 10 introduce this young man
without knowing his namc?" Lacuee con-
fessed he had not asked it, Junot then an
preached the youth, and observed, that al
though the first consul was not difficult of
access, yet II was necessary he should
know why an interview with him was re-
quircd, and, Moreover, the name Of the par
iy who made such request
The young man blushed.
"True, general" said he, bowling res
'peciluIIy, but with the ease of gentleman
and stating his name. 1.-THE duchess d,
Abrantes is not certain rs TO the name,
which she believes 10 be Eugene dc Ker-
-valegues. "Mv father resides in the
country. have received from him an cd
location adapted to the end which both he
.aad ! bad IN view, naseIv my admission