The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-08-16

Of Henrietta.
Napoleon drew her nearer tho window and con
versed in low voice.
Henrietta stood nlono in a magnificent apart
ment. Honrs had passed away unobservcd, so in
tensely was she absorbed in reverie. A small fol-
ded paper was tightly grasped in one small hand.
On It were traced these words, "a deserter is con-
demned by tho laws of the army 10 suffer death.
Ii you wish Louis Deamarre restored TO liberty
The means are in your power. Ere morn dawns
he may he on his way to join his mother,
whom he so much loves
'Ah, murmu,ed Henrietta, Edo not love
him ioo' Pressing hor hands upon her heart if
TO still its tumultuous beatings she paced the apart
ment. The door opened, and tho Chevaor de
Merrill entered. lilo paused he ariicu lated
'Niademoiselle.'
Il am ready replied tho high minded IIenriotte,
I my decision is made.
De Morville appeared 10 comprehend the import
Of her words. He looked upon her in reverence
as we'll as admsr alton she stood with the hgh
resolve impressed with her beautiful brow. FOL
low me, Mademoisolle,' said he. They travo rscd
long corridors and numerous suites OF superb a.
partmenls, and descending a staircase, quick ly
reached an outer conrt communicating with the
guard house. Entering this Henriclte was usher
ed by her guide into a small apartment where she
soon left TO herself On chair was flung q
uniform of the regiment TO which Louis belonged.
On table lay large plumed cap. Henrietta com
pr ehended all in moment.--Quicky habliing her
self in the uniform, she stood before tho small mir
ror, aud gathering up beautiful brown trosscs
IN knot placed the cap upon her head. She al
most uttered cry Of JOY at the of her
FOL nation. She knew that she was to be led to
tho fatal ground at the mornings dawn. The bul
let which would have struck Louis to the earth,
would pierce her heart, but she shrunk not back.
Love triu:nphed ov er the timd woman's nature.
Louis mother will bless me in her heart, she
whispered. Louis, himself, will never forget me!
All, often has ho sworn that he loved me bettor
than all things else beside. Drawing a lock of ra
hair from her bosom, she pressed il TO her lips,
then breathed prayer to Heaven.
Morning dawned. The sound of footsteps u
oused IlenrletIe. She start ed up, grasped the
band Of hair, awaiting the The door
opened, and Two soldiers entered, repeating the
name Of Louis Delam ARE, they silently led her
forth TO die.-The soldiers whose bullets were IN
tended to pierce tho heart Of Louis had taken their
proper places, and only awaited The word of
mand from the Emperor, who stationed at
window commanding view Of the whole scone.
OH cried Josephine, who stood by him but
concealed by the window drapery from the view
OF those below, ooh, sire, can endure il lon
ger, it too much like dreadful reality.
Mark the devoted giil.--No shrinking back See
she seems calmly awaiting the fatal moment
Stop" cried the emperor from the window,
Louis Delamarre 10 pardoned revoke bis SEN
tence.'
A loud burst Of applause from the lips of the sol
diers 70 lowed this announcement.-Not ono Of
them but loved and respected their comrado. The
next moment, ere they could press around to con
graduate the suppos cd Louis De Mervile had ca
gerly drawn the bewildered Henretle through the
crowd back to the door of the cell from which she
had emerged but few moments belore.-Resume
your dress again MademoiseIle, hurredly whisper
ed he. Lose time. Tho Emperor wished to
see you. l will return soon.
IIenriette was like one in dream; but CLEAN
OF delicious hope thrilled her soul; she felt the
duwnings Of happiness break upon her heart
Soon again resuming her pretty rustic habiments
De Melville reuppeared, and once again she rod
the gallery leading to the audience room OF the
Emperor. Lifting her eyes from the ground as the
lofty door swung open, she beheld Louis! An ex-
clamatou OF Joy burst from tho lips OF both as re-
gardcss Of the presence Of Others they rushed into
each others arms.
Napoleon stepped forward-Louis Delamarre,
said he, you have just heard from my lips the tale
of this lovely girls devotion and courage, Do you
love her as she deservesl'
q could die for her. answered Louis, proudly
Well, WELL cried the Emperor, 'ths severe lest
Of the love of ono will suffice So dutilul son.so
fatbfu lover will doubtless make the best of hus
bands You Lieutenant Louis Delmarre are dis
charged from your regiment. Return to your ma
live valleys with Henriette, as your BRIDE
Here, said the benevolent Josephine; emerging
from the recessed window, 'here are one hundred
louis 'ors as the marriage dowery of Henriette.'
A charming blush suffused the cheek OF the
beautiful girl as she received the purse from the
hand of the Empress.
Long live Napoleon, exclaimed Louis'as win a
heart too full of grateful emotions for further utter
ance, he took the hand OF Henrele, and making
graceful obeisance Quilted the apartment