Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-03-25

| ~ nat savage LOOKS w Hse -
possible that can liave--ihe thought - cnar-
/ ming, nv vengeance is not yet over. am pest
iard sent by Providence for the express eas:gatioh
Of rebellious Spailr-to.day explode, killing one
guerilla, as hope, and another rs am sure, ana
causing great Observation-Disclosures TO third respec-
table savage touching his mistress. pire Ia
Froncer,
| The party had now reached cottage, built, as
il appeared to the Frenchman, IN cleared space in
the yety heart OF the forest. Here they halted, and
one of the guerillas knocked loudly. The door
was opened, and woman bearing light by which
some remains of great beauty could be discerned
| in her careworn face, demanded their Grand
The reply was given in patois which baifieh Eu-
gene. lie determined, however, TO have word.
ga woman - I've sad-"nay allow me to speak.
Wherever meet woman, ! am always forum
ate. Besides-do rot prevent mel think observe
in her a relation-a distant one-an annt--at least
a grea, amt, who dsappeard from among US one
Christmas, and whose loss plunged SIX families in
10 tears and black; il is most distressing and I'M
natural that you will tot allow me 10 embrace her.
Figure n yourselves, If it should be her, what must
be the state OF our affecionate hearts, ana DO not
deny Us this con ISOLATION. Diadie! these savages
nave no feeliGg," he added, as he found unavaIi-
ing the energetic chatter, with which, as last
resource, he had, hall IN jest, sought to delay ms
captors. The woman retired, and presently re-
/
uted among the party, and then lighted from her
own lamp. The sudden glare falling upon the
disordered but splendid uniform OF the prisoner,
the gaudy dress OF the guerlIas, and upon the
dark green foliage around. contributed 10 render
picturesque in the extreme scene, none of the
in which had then leisure 10 regard i,s ef-
feet. A few words passed beiwech the female,
and powerful thick. set man, who seemed TO take
the lead, and the eyes of the fonner settled upon
the Frenchman, with expression OF PITY, which
he was not slow 10 notice.
"There ~ he exclaimed, in his best Spanish,
the ties of nature had only stretched not cracked
and benign aunt or grandmother, whichever she
may be. smiles upon an afiectionate nephew, or
grandson, and is about 10 clasp to her bosom, and
ask him 10 supper. Monsters VIII you arrest
such consumation ~
The appeal was in vain the woman with a mel
ancholy smile, closed the door, of her cottage, and
the party proceeded. 1t now occurred to Eugene
that they might by possibility be near some road,
OF perhaps some place where French troops might
have halted to bivouac. With this idea he al
once began to sho ut loudly, and to uplit a var-
ETY. Of ehansons, all tending to the great glory OF
France, and the extreme hoarseness OF Eugene
Daverney. HIS companions dill not interfere, but
allowed him TO exhaust himself; from which cir
C INSTANCE the unfortunate oihccr concluded thar
he far from all aid.
s'Where in the world we going!n was his
next ejaculation.
Apparently he was understood. for the young
Spanlard whom he had noticed as looking so re-
vengeful npon him came up close TO his side, and
said IN good French--
'Are you well prepared TO die"
81 am better prepared TO sup," was tie reply.
"'rhe clock OF your Lie has run down." said the
Spania.d.
al shonld like 10 wind il up again. returned
Eugene, s'w,th the aid OF some of your pariridges
aud sherry the 70 ner Of winch, 4 do not say II
10 natter you are beet praised ~ being prono1n-
ced worthy of the lauer.n
s.Nor viii you fnd soldiers tomb" continued
the other regardless Of Devemy's jes,ing answers.
al will not complain OF the omission, II ind an
officers uckle-bedn replied Eugene.
"You laugh Frenehman, but you are approach
ing your last hone.n
A Frenchman generally thinks lightly ofhome,"
said the Young officer, determined not TO show
symptoms OF fear.
ave believe it," said the spanard hercely-
.sky the calmness with which he violates the
homes of others"
.Yna believe us withou, hearts, ,ool' deman'
ded Eugene endc,voring TO sustain the dialogue
al am in doubl,m said the guerilla; "bui,'' ne adj
ded, meaningly, as his hand fell upon his knife,
'we shall presently settle that question:"
Daverney shuddefed, Tor the tales which were
told in tho French camps concerning the wild and
their enemies had gradually shaped themselves in
10 an impression thar the atrocities OF the inva-
ders had converted the children of the soil from
mere foes into actual dends. lie made no answer,
but waited ,iil the Spanard should speak. Al
ter short pause, the latter said
You were well entertained this day, FIeneh-
mani"
"whai know you of my movements asked Eu-
gene IN surprise.
said the gnaainEd. cnlmer
voice shaa ne had yet employed, "not fan from t'Ss
very spot, stood cottage Ia which dwell mother
aud hei daughter. The daughter was beautiful,
aud when the campaign was closing, young
F,enchman found means 10 tell her so, aud much
more. IL was shame that Spanish girl should
listen even to the words of the foe; but her moth
az was old, aud her brother--yss, | was away
The campaiga endedi aud the frenchman bore TO
his quarters a lock OF raven hair as n trophy OF
his victory. think you wear u esen now ABOUT
you"
"You," said Eusene ,--ssyou the brother OF An
nar'
II ,ras her brother this morning." said the guer-
lila in the same quiet VOICE. "Listen. As soon
as the shame you had wrought was &nown, my old
mother died. Wen, | returaed when winter
came, and heard alt. did nat strange my sis
ter, Tor, kneelns atmy feet, she uttered oae word
whlch gave I've much comfort to struggle with my
disgrace. She said that you would re;urn."
.'Shs trusted my vow, and have KEEP, IT," said
Eassne.
"iiear me-" eontnued the guerilla. "She said
YOU woald return to part from her.no more. This
day you have kept pant of your promise: bot u
remains Tor you TO ialhl the rest. The miserable
girl--M
"Sae is an angel" intercepted DSvemy.
s.She is So, new" SAID the guerilla; "unless her
guilt IN lsseains TO your VOWS have eondemned
her at the bar which she has this day sought"
,Wretch," shouted Eageae, "what mean you
I Am | speaking 10 the murderer Of his sister!"