Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-17
I sToRY or FRANcE.
HoW no MAKl Low.


Dieppe and took up bis residence at !
Hotel de 7 Europe. He was idle, had
been fortunate, and the sole object of
his stay was some little adventure, some |
ballroom conquest wherewith to be en-
plQyed, and whereof to be vain. Well, in
the hotel there lodged a lady, young, |
beautiful, and enveloped in all the unde-
fnable attraction of mystery. No one
knew her; she went neither TO the baths
nor the balls; and she had not even SER
want with her TO be bribed. All in the
hotel we're raving about her beauty, her
grace, and her digniGed manner. At
night they would steal up stairs to catch
the tones of her voice, for she sang ex-
quistely. Our young Parisian's head
was completely turned. To have such
a neighbor, with face, he doubted not
of an angelic knew she had the voice
of one-and yet neither to be able TO see
her nor to speak 10 her--it was enough
to drive him mad. lie bought guitar,
and composed songs, where the word
neig ghbor (voisine) served as a rhyme to
the word unknown (inconnue). 1t was
quite in vain-song and guitar were
equally wasted. At length he resolved
on writing; a world Of cupids, grapes,
vases and roses, adorned the border of
the paper; the seal was Of azure blue
wax, and bore dove ready for flight.
The whole staircase was pertumed as he
bore the scented episile 10 the servant
he had paid 10 convey it, But the letter,
and lis half dozen SUCCESSORS, brought no
reply. Our Parisian:was stupefed with
astonishment; what ! had he, the utterly
irresistible, remained fortnight under
tho same roof with young and beautiful
woman, and only learnt that she went by
the name Of Mad9me Paul; name, too,
which was not supposed to be her own
Love has many stages, and the young
Frenchman had arrived at one very unu-
sual with hm--namely, melancholy.
One day he was reused from disconso-
late reyerie by one Of the servants, whom
he had bribed to observe the motion of
Madame Paul, running in TO inform him
that she was Just gone down to the quay,
10 see packet which was endeayoring to
enter the ha:bor in the teeth of contra
ry wind. The whole town was gathered
on the heights which commanded the
coast, watching the vessel, which seemed,
in sheer madness, forcing its way despite
the furious wind and the falling tide.
the gale blew so strong, that the colos'
sal crucifx Of Notre Dame de Bon Sc
&cours bent like a hazel wand.
Twas thrilling sight; the noble ship
painted with divers colors, lighted up by
one of those chance rays which stray o'er
darkest seas, while the back ground was
formed by barriers of immense black
clouds. Now the vessel seemed lost in
air, as it rode the ridge ofsome enormous
wave; and then, again, seemed lost in the
abysSOf waters. "ltis the Northumber-
land, an American packet" said an Off
Ger. "By our lady she carries the stars
and stripes alofl with gallant bearing.
Yonder is her captain disputng with Il
tall man in naval uniform. Faith! but the
captains right; it is madness to think of
entering the harbor in this weather.
Still, his tall companion insists; how can
they risk such uoble vessel y In adj
vance of the crowd. her feet on the wet
and slippery rocks, stood female, i'm
moveable, with her eye fixed on the ma
val officer, whom she could distinctly see
by means of small telescope. Her
graceful form told the Partisan ii was his
unknowa. 70 catch sight Of her face, he
went knee deep into the water; he stood
directly before her; but so intent was hel
gaze upon the vessel, she saw him not
Suddenly dark shadow fell over him
the spectators warned him Of his danger
the next moment gigantic wavo burs
over his head. He sank, struggled, rose,
and, dizzy and dripping, scrambled to the
shore, amid the laughter which his safety
ensured. The first thing he saw was the
beautiful unknown, laughing too.-He
cast upon her a supplicating look of re-
prOach. She extended her hand TO him
"Ah; now blame myself" said she tC
him, in low sweet voice; 7" it is for my
sake you came; is it not so2 do forgive
me-" Our young Parisian was now fair
" out of his senses. AT this moment ,
general shout announced that the ship haC
lacked: away she bounded from the shore
like a sea-blrd over the waters.
"Ah!'' said Madame Paul, with deer
drawn breath and u peculiar expression
Of countenance, so much tho better
do not turning to her companion) asl
if you love me; know you do, l an
sure oft Come at FIVE o'clock TO m
room; viii order dinner for two. D
net fail must speak to you; to-morro'
Il will be too late" From that time ii
FIVE o'clock he was at his toiletI,. Fiv
struck; he felt he was, as ever Irresistible
aud he hurried to his appointment.-Sh
was singing wild, sweet sohg, as he Ell
tered, aud her back, turned TO the doc
gave him an opportunity Of observing, 1
She leaned over her guitar, the most e,
..,tS;fa ahnIiIdare and tho ,,.ott;.,t sha m