The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-10-28

woman Is IN the case. shall We throw the dice
or choose card, or draw the longest straw J"
: "Oh, the straw. the straw, by all means :"
cried third; run down, Morel, and Get us
bundle OF straws. Let ms see. Richelieu. if
your goddess will give you this fair Helen"
Julie was terrified aud aeitated, for. though
her name was certainly never mentioned. some
feeling, which she could not explnin even to
herself. made her believe that she was the object
OF these loose mems discourse. She was as
We NAV have shown, Young and inex xperisnced
girl but she was not without courage on some
occasions, and still less without sense and good
feeling. What WIS TO come next. she knew
not, aud she certainly did mot know all to which
she was likely TO be exposed. but still she appre-
bended insult and annoyance; for the free and
iiccnrious manners OF the men who had brought
her thiiher had already taught her that there was
something moro than mere tyranny to be fear
ed.
Z" will ask TO see the king" she said 4"
will throw myself at his feet, and demand pro-
lection and justice. have done nothing wrong
myself, and il pnor Philip has escaped, need
not say anything about him. I will call an at
tcndant and ask 10 see the King at oncs.'
As she thus thought, she rose from the table
on which she had been leaning, and was about
to approach the door on the opposite side from
whcnce had come the sounds which alarmed
her; bat 1t Opened before she reached il, aud
gentleman dressed in an ecclesiastical habit Gu
tered the apartment, carrying portfolio under
his arm, and walking with calm and deliberate
pace, and eyes bent upon the ground. towards
another door opposite. His face was mild
and gentle, with an cxpressish of much benev-
| olencc. and though he WAS evidently busy with
thoughts Of grave kind, his meditations were
not so deep as to prevent him from seeing the
lady. who stood at little distance on the left.
He paused suddenly when he perceived her.
then bowed aud looked nj her earnestly. with a
sot, Of u curious and inquirine glance. and then
apoIogizcd for intYnding, saying that he did not
know shy one was there.
The tone in which no spoke. his courteous
manner, his mild and pleasant conptenance. and
his silver hair, all gave Julie confidence, and
her Only reply was an inquiry, in an eager and
ngitated tone: Can not see the king -
May not see the king'"
IL fear not" answered the cenil, man to
whom she spoke: =" but what is the matter. my
daughter' you seem asitated and Alarmed
Can help or assist you
4" I would fain see the king" replied Julie
A" am here. sir, against my will. They are
keeping nc from the convent to which my faith
er sent me- and"
THAT is very wrong" said the ecclesiastic.
a" viii speak to Monsieur Ie Due ihereupon.
IL is to him you must apply, my daughter"
"Oh. but ] avn afraid" answered Julie.
E" these are his people who brought me here. |
would much rather beg the protection Of the
King"
"Tha, is impossible" replied the gentleman.
somewhat s,eruly Tell me in as few words
as you can wha, has happened, and wsl speak
! 10 the duke
! Julie gave him a brief and perhaps no, very
clear accoun, Of all that bad occurred; though
/ il musi be owned tha, there Was little mental
reservation in regard to her lover. whose name
she never mentioned. Her auditor was evident.
ly in haste. and. even while she spoke. her agi
iatiou and confusion were increased by the
laughter and rnerrn,cni which was heard from
the neighborog room AS tho lots were drawn
according to the plan proposed.
~ will mention IL. I will mention it," said
the ecclesias,ic bur are you sure, madam
oisele. that this account is all true :"
Indeed, inieed il u.s." said Julie, clssping
her hands, :" would not say word that was
false for the world"
Well, then. tell me the truth" said tho
gentleman with whom she spoke. "are you very
willing, indeed, to 20 10 this convent!"
Julie looked down. sod the blood rose In her
cheek, and covered her whole fo,besd.
ut is enough" said the eccIcsiasrie. +" it u.
enough"
Nay" replied Juile. hear me, sir. Since
suchis TO be my fate. DO not go unwilliogly.
though might. indeed, have wished that my
lot had been cast othcrw ise."
"Thst is honest, at least my chiid.' replied
the clergyman. Z" would rather hear such an
ayowsl than see vocation pretended where
there is none. lam going to the Due de Bour-
bon; I will speak about il. Do no, be alarmed.
you will soon hear more"
Thus saying. he advanced TO the opposirs
door and passed out Of the room; and. as he
entered the adjoining chamber, Julie heard the
persons within cease their merrimen,. and ad-
dress a word or two to her new acquaintance.
lie replied in mild and plscsble tone; and the
poor girl could not help fearing that she had
been mistaken in regard to his sincerity.
fE<m.,~J<. a., o.,x