Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-09-23

this same love to severe test. Much doubt
whether she will give her lie for him. Never
thcless will see.'
"Sure,' cried Josephine "you arc not serious
Louis certainly can be pardoned without the death
of Henrietta"
Napoleon drew her nearer the window and
conversed in low voice.
Heurette stood alone in a magnificent apart
ment Hours had passed nnobserved, so intense
ly was she absorbed in reverie. A small folded
paper was tightly grasped in one small hand. On
1t were traced these words; A deserer is con
demned 10y the laws of the army to suffer death.
lf you wish Louis Delamarre restored to liberty,
the means are in your power. Ere day dawns he
may be on his way to join his mother, whom he
so much loves"
"Ah," murmurcd Henrietta " do not I love
him too" Pressing her hands upon her heart,
as 1t 10 still its tumultuous beangs she paced the
apartment. The door opened and Chevnlier de
Mervc entered He paused ere he articuated,
Z" Mademoisee.'
~ am ready" replied the high-mindcd Henri
cite; "m my decision is made"
De Meryile appeared to comprehend the i'm
port of her words. lie looked upon her in rever
ence as well as admiration, ms she stood with tho
high resolve impressed on her beautiful brow
"Fo!low me, Mademoiselle, said he. They rav
erscd long corridors and numerous suites Of su-
rerb apartments and descending staircase,
with the guard house. Entering this, Henrie,te
was ushered by her guide into small apartment
where she was soon left TO herself On chair
was flung uniform of the regiment to which
Louis belonged. On table lay large pumcd
cap. Henrette comprehended all Ia moment.
Quickly habng herself in the uniform, she stood
before the small mirror, and gathering up her
beautiful brown tresses in knot, placed the cap
upon her head. She almost uttered cry OF JOY
at the success of her transformation. She knew
that she was to be led to the fatal ground at the
! mornings dawn. The bullet which would have
struck Louis 10 the earth, would pierce her heart
| but she shrunk not back Love triumphed over
the timid woman's nature. LOUIS mother will
| bless inc in her heart she whispered. Louis him
! self will never forget me All, often has he
sworn that he loved me better than all things else
beside. Drawing lock Of raven hair from her
bosom, she pressed it to her lips, then breathed a
prayer TO heaven.
Morning dawned. The sound of footsteps a
| reused Henriette. She started up, grasped the
band OF hair, awaiting The summons. The door
| opened, and two soldiers entered, repeating the
name of LOUIS Deanarre, they silently led her
forth to die. The soldiers, whose bullets were
Intended to pierce the heart of Louis, had taken
their proper places, and only awaited the word OF
command from the emperor, who stationed
at window commanding a view of The whole
scene.
"Oh !" cried Josephine, who stood by him, but
concealed by the window drapery from the view
of those below, "Oh, sire, can endure it no lon
ger it seems too much like dreadful realty.
Mark the devoted girl No shrinking back. See,
| she seems calmly waiting The fatal moment"
"Stop," cried the emperor from the window,
Louis Delamarre is pardoned. revoke his sem
| tence"
A loud burst oc applause from the lips Of the
soldiers followed this announcement. Not one OF
| them but loved and respected their comrade. The
next moment, ere they could press around to con-
graduate the supposed Louis, De Melville had
eagerly drawn the bewlldered Honrette through
the crowd, back to the door OF the cell from which
she had emerged but u lew moments before. Re-
sumo your dress again. Nlademoiselle," hurriedy
whispered he Lose 10 time. The emperor
wishes to see you. will return soon.'
Itenrelte WINS like one in dream but CLEAN
of DELICIOUS hope thrilled her sou! she felt the
dawnngs of happiness break upon her heart
Soon again resuming her pretty rustic habllments
De Melville reappeared, and once again she trot
the audience room of the emperor. Lifting hel
eyes from the ground us the lofty door swung o
, pen she bcheld Louis An exclamation of JOY
burst from the lips of both, rs regardless of III,
presence of others. they rushed into each oherl
arms.
Napoleon stepped forward-"I. ouis Delamarre,
said he, "you have just heard from my lips thu
, tale Of this lovely girls devotion ard courage
DO you love her as she deseryes?'
81 could die for her." answered Louis, proudly
"We WELL" cried the emperor, "this severe
test Of the love of one will suffice. So dutiful
son, so faithful lover will doubtless make th
best of husbands You, Lieutenant Louis De
lamarre, are discharged from your regiment. Re.
turn TO yonr native valley, with Henrietta, as you
BRIDE"
Here" said the benevolent Josephine emery
ing from the recessed window, "here are on
hundred louis d'ors, as the marriage dowry o
, Henrietta"
vi oh tha oh Lnf
beautiful girl as she received the purse from tn
hand of the empress
Long live Napoleon" exclaimed Louis as will
4 heart too full OF grpteful emotions for lulher NJ
: terance, he took the hand of Henrietta, and ina
4 king graceful obeisance, quilted the apartment.
y Sill more Remarkable Ruins in Central .4mcriec
. We have looked over some drawings made by
J traveller, recently returned from Central Ameri
Gu, representing the ruins of an ancient city, NO
. yet visited by any traveller, which are perhap
: more remarkable than even those visited by Sic
!, phens and Caherwood. They have the sam
u general character, but their preservation in som
respects is more perfect. The principal Of thes
; ruins are at place called Chichen, situated in tn
!. midst of a yasl plain, almost midway between iii
n :, two oceans. On the top OF the pyramids, resen
II bling those which Mr. Stephens met with in olht
places, aud which he ronjeclnred to be the bast
u, Of public buildings, this traveller actually foun
," massive edifices in Stale of tolerable preservl
=. ton. Among them WINS one differing from ii
70 rest in possessing circular form, and being ROM
20 died at the top in a manner somewhat resemblin
In a dome. lie found walls, vaults and floors, co..
;. cred with hard composition hearing high inis
A. colored interior walls, sculptures in has relic
IN stone rings for the hanging of large doors, al
varions other evidences Of art and skill in the col
n, slruction of babitalions. We understand that
re- is The intention of Mr. Norman, the traveller
question, TO publish an account OF his visit TO n
~ catan aud description Of these curious reman
n. Eve. Post.
or The SLAVE Trade al Mozambique Extract Of
be letter from a naval officer Tie slave trade
here quite stopped. There is not single vess
Z in any Of the ports IN the channel. The Port
,g guese government has given such peremptory O
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