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

upon bench at the spot thus sought by the
young ctheer aud no sooner did the sound OF
his footsteps fall upon her ears. than she glsnc-
ed hastily around. and ip another moment was
folded in his arms. The servant Withdrew TO a
little disuuee. to allow the lovers to converse
at their Ease and they seated themselves to-
geiher on the bench, JOY flashing from their
eyes.
Al length you are an officer. my dear Paul,
said the beautiful girl-for she was one Of the
most beautiful Of Gods creatures. Her eye,
were dark blue, rolling in milky way, and re.
sembling tho light in Orion which a celebrated
modern astronomer has deemed the centre ol
the universe. They were eyes that would hsvs
afforded ample scope Tor the sifuson Of Ca
tullus, or the sneoniams Of an Ovid. Her fg
ure. although she herself could scarcely have
numbered sixteen summers. was modelled ia
all the mature and voluptuous symetry Of wom-
anhood. And upon the young military aspr-
mt did this fair creature dote with all the fond
ness Of aLsilah for her Msgnoun for love is
not the menial Of the mipd-it is the MASTER
II will not obey the words Of n commander, like
a willing soldiers Difference to tho eeniurian.
IL will not depart when mortal ephemerons ex-
claim Go ! IL comes not when we bid il sp-
proach but il advances at will, slyly, and ST.
lently. and by degrees. l, usurps seat in the
human heart almost before the heart is aware OF
its presenes-much less Of its r,vsse. 1t will
frequopily lie concealed for months, like rose
modestly veiled in verduIe, ill the most trivial
circumstancs reveal it--a word--a look-a mo
tiop-or sigh!
So at length you are an officer said the
maiden, as she glanced fondly towards her lov.
er.
A Lieutenant 10 the gallant Fihy- seventh,
my dearest Eugenie,' replied Lsudry. And
now LET me return thee my best thanks for thy
punetuali,y. My note was hastily written-but
il was explicit
And you have but an hour TO pass with me !!
observed Eugene, in a mournful tone Of voice
Ons or two hours, my dearest girl,' was tn,
answer, .snd then must depart to join my reg
imsnt. But, alas! perhaps when l am away
Eugene Delsreehe will forget her poor Paul
and happier rival will win tho hand OF tn
high-born daughter Of one Of frances proudes
pses"
Paul. you wrong me- said.ths young lad
firmly. Il do not attempt to blind myself 70
one moment To the conviction that my fathe
will do every thing to oppose our union bu
you have a powerful advocate and friend in m,
brother Henri
Still have no fortune save my sword but
i possess an snterprising spirit. Eugene and.
since thou art 10 bs won, | must dare every
thing in the rude storms Of this life to create
for myself name
Maintain your character as a true and loyal
son Of France, Paul said Eugenie. her blue
eyes tightening up with = sudden FIRE. and the
prejudices Of my father may be overcoms.--
Ysu know that hc himself was a soldier Of for
tune, and that his devotion to his sovereign
procured for him a title aud a considerable pen.
sion.'
The former he has never dsgrsced. and
With the latter he has done much good. said a
loud voice. as Eugene terminated hersentencs
and in . moment, an elderly man, OF sristocrat.
&c misn. stood before the ss,opished lovers.
My lord, forgive msr e1clsimcd Paul
Laudry. sinking uron his knees.
oh my dear father" cried Eugene, about
to initiate her lovers example.
Rise, M. L,udry-kussl not daughter,
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rank: i have aeeidcnily overheard a portion
OF your conversation; and the honorable ssnti-
menis uttered by both are ereditabls to you
| will not impede the hsppins" Of my daughter
nor will | esrslessly sufrsr her to spouse ono
Who s unable to soppor her 10 the rank Of life
10 which she has hitherto moved. These are
stormy times, ysusg msn-snd. II mistake
not, there will be more oseupstion yet for the
armies Of France. Go. thsn-Lsudry-go;
and, whsn you shall have done sught to render
you worthy an alliance with the house Of Del
,roehe, rsturn--and Evgsnis shall be yours.
The Marquis tosk his daughters hand. bsd'
the young soldier q hasty adisu. beekosed "a
the domestic (who had remained q silent spec
tstor, at little distance, Of all that had passed.
ssd turned into assther svenus which led to
wards his s~u yelling. The lovers sIchang
ed a significant glance Of Mingled JOY and sor
rew-snd Paul returssd to his hotel, prey Il
. thousand conflicting .moiions.
lie hurried over the rspsst that was set be
fore him. and ordered the horses to be put II