The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-07-08

raul Let me only observe that these VIII
never bs your fathers sentmenis-nor mine.
Your mission then is useless
In that case, must see my father myself,
eOolly remarked the republican rising from his
chair. Il though, to have first found an sble'
and willing advocate in my old sehool-fellow
snd my brother-in-law. 1t appears that am
mistaken; and instead Of tho noble aud esner-
Gus Frenchmau, Who knows how to value the
blessings Of liberty. find a grovelling and OBJ
situate slave. bugging the very chain from which
he will not suffer his more enlightened friends
TO emaueipa,s him.
Henri, you are my wifes brother said
Paul, or these words veuld not
= 7 came not to dispute with you exclaimed
Henri. very TRANQUILITY motionins towards the
door; my object was to place my father and
yourself on the high road to fame and fortune.
Things must change. Henri observed
Paul. bitterly; then. as \ sudden "reminiscences
flashed across his brain. hs added, and the
twenty years have no, ys, passed away. Does
OR appointment s,ill hold good'
"A truce to irony hastily ejaeuia,ed tho re-
publicsa. Il much fear observed Paul. that
he will not listen to your opinion and argu-
men,s with so mnch patience rs myself
lie is older aud more open to conviction
said Henri, Lead on, for will follow you
Captain Lsudry did not hesitate a moment
he fondly anticipated ,ha, the appeal Of a father
might shake the resolves Of = son aud he per-
ceived that al immense adsansagc would bo
gained by the royal cause, II an influential Of.
hcer like Henri Delaroebe, who held the rank
Of Colonel in the armies ef the Convention.
could be won over to the ieeni'usis party.
But, oh! tho scene thut spsued was too
painful for description. ln the middle Of the
drawing room stood the stern republican, with
folded arms. and eagle glanees darted towards
his father. Aud that venerable old man. With
his lsng gray hair. was preparing to ansihe-
mize his son aud ho was ooly prevented by
the weeping Marehieness aud the agouizsd Eu-
gene. And still the republican maintaiped all
his calmne.s aud equanimiIy Of temper. and
, he dropped not a single tear at the sight Of
parental suffering.
Alas that l should have lived to see tho
ancient family Of Delsroche disgracsd by my
, own child" cried tho venerable Marquis, slmost
mad with rage and grief; instead Of being tho
prop OF a noble house. there. there s,ssds the
man who would hurl IL to the ground. and bury
II. with sllo,hcr national distinctions. Oh. my
God Whist have I done, thus to be afflicted =
Father, my dear father. cried Eugene.
falling upon her knees. in the name Of Heaven
compose YOURSELF
NY son! my son = screamed the miserable
mother, 'would'st thou kiIl the author Of thy
beingl Remember. Henri. oh! remember,
that whom you were a boy. no father could be
moro tender 10 his offspring than he was TO
you. Oh he watched over you, Henri, he
dssied upon you. he spoke Of ysu With the in
terest, the love, the pride, the affection Of fopd.
fond parent; and this 10 his reward
And, a. tho Warehouses sobbed bitterly, a
smile Of pity eurled the lip Of tho stern aud un-
rslsnting republican.
oh depart; fly. before he curses you ex-
elaimsG Eugene to her brother; for a fathers
curse is terrible to think upon
| The soldier tho Convention laughed ont
rgh, for hs knew Of no other tic save those
which linked him With the welfare Of his coun-
Try.
lie darss me! ne dares me eneo the 0d
man wildly; he dsres me but will not curse
him! Oh. 30; bs is's,ill my son aud l will
not, may not curse him
The vsnsrsbls Marquis fell back in his
daughters arms, I" he uttered these words in
tone Of voice vhsh bespoke the deepest men
tai agony; Eugene gave vent TO piercing
IN -
scream; the Marquis rolled upon the hoor;
Paul rushed forward to raise him-bu' his
spirit had hedf'rs'e''
Wretch. thou has murdered 'by 'a'nef:
eiaculated Paul Laudry, iu q voice of thunder.