Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1843-11-21
From the Uadef Serrice (EagliA) Jownai.
a French Amazon.

Towards the end Of 1906. on fine au-
tumnal morning, Napoleon was reviewing
his troops. decorated with the laurels oil
Egypt. Germany, AMI Italy. and he had al
ready passed the fronts Of several regiments.
whose dangers and fatigucs in the field of
battle he had 80 often witnessed and shared.
when he arrived at the 9Th lIus-ars. so re-
markablc for lis splendid appearance. Ills
eagle eye soon pcrcclying volunteer who
who was caracoling out OF his ranks, he inn
mcdiatcly exclaimed.
.Whv Is this h,lssar not in his place sir,
added he To thc Colonel. 'how Is it that IN a
regiment which frequently quote mod
81. such a want of discipline is permitted in
nv presence Let the soldier be put in ar
rest for eight days.
.Sirc," replied the Colonel, permit me to
appeal against this severe sentence, and TO
solicit pardon for my volunteer; you would
not refuse me if you would but intcrrogatc
him.
.vcry wcll,'' said the Emperor, '.bc it so
let him approach.
The hussar came forward at a gallop, and
the following dialogue cnsucd
..Your name p My Emperor, my name
is Ducondc .I.abordc. but the regiment call
me Breton Double" ..For what reason did
Won presume to quit the ranks ? Il never
entered into them. merely following the re-
cimcnt rs Il volunteer, and no. wishing to
form part until your Majesty considered
me WORTHY Of that honor ..lIow long have
YOU been attached to the regiment ? "thght
years. ..What has induced YOU to loia the
service p Il .oyc of my country. and OF my
husband. from whom was DESTROYS never to
b. separated What, YOU woman
..Ycs. sire. and YOU have never had IN the re-
Al Il
..What Is the name OF your husband
..poncci" .-i'rom what country DO You
como - "ingoulcmc." "Iour age ? =" lar
* three years Have YOU any children
..1-cs. sire ono son.' "ilow i he employed !
as trumpctcr to the | Ith Dragons. - or,
well do YOU understand the eyolutions @
the regiment p ..lcs. sire. and the swor
exercise.
y am very anxious to witness tins. san
the Emperor WHO listened 10 Breton i'oubi
with increased interest. ''toloncl. let Il troo
advance and let This brave breton Jon tn
ranks.
The Colonel directed the movement
which were executed by Breton Double vii
50 much order and precision. that the Emp
ror was delighted and surprised ut wtnes-n
u woman manage her horse with the WIG
and courage of an old campaigncr.
said the Emperor. and appoint YOU reg
mental q1artcr-mastcr take tbs towar
your dress. ut the same time placing Nap
Icon in her hand. and ordering twcnty-h
additional TO be given her. ''Go and rcDo
your squadron we shall meet again.
Breton Double expressed her gratci
thanks TO the Emperor. and lost no time
taking the position to which. by her nc
rank. she became entitled. amidst the &C
oratulatiois and cheers of the numerous W
ncsscs OF &c scene. The 9th IIussars sho
IL aftcrNa ards Joined the corps of the arr
in Prussia. and the battle OF Eylau afford
Breton Double opportunity OF distnsm
inc herself. The action had continued m'
than two hours, when Breton Double. "
had been sent to the right wing with an
der. reioincd her corps. and pcrccNns q
the troop was surrounded BY large body
Russians. couragcously dashed through
enemy. sword in hand. Killed the command
relieved her countrymcn. and returned to
camp. proudly displaying the sash of the '
pushed officer.
The Emperor having been informed
this gallant feat. directed golden media
he pre- scntcd 10 her. which was received
our heroine with grateful and religious
spcct. Subsequently. in Prussia. ut the c
mcnccmcnt of an action. she had the ms
tune to be wounded nv mu>kct ball IN
rght hip instead. however. OF rcturnin
the camp. she continued 10 assault the en-
with increased veor. ont OF revenge for
pain she was enduring from the wound !;
She was again struck by bullet under
right arm. Notwithstanding this. she ret
to quit the field. bound up the wound
her handkerchief TO stop the bleeding
her arm in a sling. passed the rein OF
bride over her neck. and changing her :
from her right to her left hand. rushed Ii
furious hyena into the cncmys ranks. :
killing and disabling several men, she n
captured six Prussans. whom she immed
" carried in triumph TO the Emperor.
polcon. recognizing Breton Double, WI
fected Mt such devotion and bravery; nc
from his breast the cross of honor
placing IL on hers, directed she should
with have her wounds examined. and
attention paid 10 her by the surgeons.
that period. until ISL. Breton Doub
not quit her regiment. performing en-
services in the canpaign- sometimes
courageous soldier. anfet other times
inc into the cncmys lines in female
citl or as huxtcr or peasant. IN Wink
ter capacity she often obtained inform