The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-22

iatner sanction, related their history, which
was briefly as follows:
Louis de Montfort, the real name Of the
exile, was man Of noble birth in France
lie had been adopted in boyhood. by the Coun,
de Montion, bis uncle, in consequence of some
affecting occurrences which had deprived him
OF his only son Adolphc. This cousin OF Louis.
nearly OF his swn age. had been remark able in
afanry for personal beauty; but through the
negligence of afemsle attendant, had met with
an accident, which made him cripple for life.
The domestic who had been the cause of this
disaster, had been dismissed by the Indignant
parents and a few days Afterwards the child
himself was missing from the paternal roof
Suspicion instantly fell upon the discarded do
nestle; but after three or four years spent in
lrHiless inquiries and vain regrets, the bcreayed
count formed the resolution of adopting his or
phan nephew, aud bestowing upon HIM the
patrimony intended for his infsut heir Auun-
looked for event, however, cast a cloud over
the brilliant prospect Of Louis, whose one and
twentieth birthday was on the eve Of being eel
cbratcd with almost regal pomp, when the lost
heir suddenly re-appesred, with every means OF
proving his identity. His peculiar lameness,
remarkable scar which had been one Of the
consequences of the accident, the golden cross
which he had worn around his neck at the time
OF his abduction, where in themselves almost
sufficient evidence; in addition TO which he
produced document, purportlng To be the dy-
r II 4. r. 4.
having stolen the boy in infancy. in revenge
for her dismissal, and having brought him up
in obscuriiy under the care Of her brother, .
slk-weaver AT Lyons. This statement wa,
confirmed by Anselmo, the steward, an Italian
much in the confidence oftho count 10 whom
the communication had been originally made,
and who lost no time in seeking out the heir,
in the hope Of a munifcent reward
Thus Louss ar-buIlt visions were overhrown
as by thundcrbolt, and i is not TO be wonder
ed at, nnd at that glowing period Of youth,
whatever he ight expect from the compassion
OF his uncle, he gave way to sudden despair.
Nor was the count himself much cheered by
the temperance OF his heir. NJ an uncduca
eyed as were all his hopes, n sleeper caamit,
was yet in store for the unhappy Louis. Wan
dering in a detected mood in grove shout
miles from the counts chateau, he was startlcC
by the cry of Murder" and rushing to III,
spot, arrived only in time TO see his cousin il
the grasp Of a masked assassin, who. Instant,
firing pistol with fatal effect at the unfortunate
youth, fed leaving him cor.e at the feet OF
Louis. De Montlor stood a few minutes pet
rifed by the spectacle. Anxious TO see IL any
over the PROSTATE form Of his deceased relative.
at loss what course to pursue. His first
thought was to alarm the inhabitants OF the
chateau; but brief time was allowed him for
reflection. Anselmo. the steward, suddenly
appeared, seized, and denounced him as the
murderer. Louis repelled the accusation with
scorn; when hnsolmo. taking up the pisto
with which the fatal deed had been done, show
ed him his own name engraved upon it. j
was one which had been the gift Of his uncl'
but few days previously. Louis stood aghas
at the sight. lie was struck with the lmpossi
bIllty Of proving hi, innocence, aud was led as
criminal 10 the chatcau, which had been tn
scene Of his hsppiest years.
The old Able, the counts chaplain ant
Louis's former tutor. who loved him as hi
own son, readily gave credence 70 his protesta
ton, of Innocence; but he psinied out to III,
miserable youth. tho utter hopclessne,s Of
eli nle denial ,oaips, such /. f.,aI cnmhin atint
Of eircumstances. lie recommended him Il
ny for awhile, till time should throw light upor
the tragedy. and bring tho real murderer Il
justice and promised TO favor his flight. III,
pointed out TO him, that the despair he hac
expressed on his cousins return, the manifest
advantages he would derive from his death
were all combined against him. Louis saw no
alternative but a disgrrceful nlgb, TO save him
from an ignominious death, his flight unhsppiy
confirming, 10 the miud Of the count. the sus
picion Of hi. guilt. lIe had fortunately a
sufficient sum Of money IN his possession to
maintain him for awhile, and with this gam he
fed under feigned name to Germany. There
no continued 10 obtain sc,nty subsistence by
his tineu'sr talents p. an artist, IN accomplish
ment which he had cultivated with great de-
light in his happier days, and it was this ae.
quirenent which first introduced him to the
notice Of Darm,tadt, the father OF hi. wife, who
engaged him as tutor for his daughter. There
ne taught other lessons than those Of his art
and persuaded the heircs, TO elops with hirn
under the vain hope Of reconciliation with
her father, when the deed WAS irrevocsble
The necessities Of hi, family, aud the CALLING
ed them by th. yindieuve parent. together with
hi, rnaddening grief at behoding his wife re-
duced 70 station so inferior to lrr preien.ions
FRS, led DE Montfou 10 sest to redeem bi.
ruined fortunes a, The gaming table.