The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-06-15

"San You deny, cir, that this letter was
afNhat Queen ~
sDeeeit s useless, We came to Arrest Ma
ieaAntoineite Of Austria .
"AUesi : hersi The Queen, Marie An.
toineueia
sYea. you sec concealment & out Of the
question, and 'lWould be better or your own
sake 70 hide nothing from us. What can YOU
tell us Of our prisoner -
aMa have never seen herr
"Hou still persist in your absurd system
and declare that you do not known the per-
sons you asked after, on coming into the innlH
"Whal the lady IN the yellow carriage,
whom have followed all the way from Ions
le-SauIier, the Queen Of France -
Citizen" replied the president. in a stern
voice, u suspect you wish to mock ua but
ifso, know that e'e shall make you repent Of it,
AZ the cheyaler did not reply, they thought
il useless to question him further and determ.
med on keeping him prisoner.
when hey had decided the tate Of ohevaHer
they sought the Queen TO inform her Of Their
determination with regard to her.
"Our secretary" said the orator, sindites
at this moment letter to the national assem-
bly,. You must remain prisoner here until the
return olthe messenger who win depart in an
hour.
II also have written 10 the national assem-
bly," replied the Queen "wll you have the
goodness to forward ny letter with yours e
"Winmgy aud until we receive a reply
from { aris, thirty.six francs a day shall be
allowed for your expenses. taken FROM the
money found IN your possession, and twenty
four for the lady who accompanied you, and
for the yonng man just arrived.a
"A young man, did you sayl itmust be the
unhappy Cbevaler de Mailottes,a
"Ts such he calls himself but we have no
doubt It Is only assumed to conceal a name Of
more importance, There is not hing TO pre-.
vent you seeing this person If you wish be
shall come to your room,"
II wish it much,', replied the Queen and
then added in a dignifed manner,"you may re-
tire, gentlemen"
The moment after the de Maillettes entered
theroo pale and trembling. The Queen re-
ceived him with gracious dignity; while be
knelt to her and taking the hand which she
held out to him, touched it respectfully With
bis lips.
"Will your majesty deign to pardon the
temerly ofpursuit ?" sad he humbly. my ig-
nOranoe must be my excuse
"a pardon you, sir an see nothing In your
conduct bct an exalted devotion to our royal
person."
"Pui It to the proof madame, and / shall
brave the greatest danger 70 show myself wor-
thy your clemency."
'Well ehevalier, you have not long to wait an
opportunity to show your zeal; the town Is in
an uproar, the people surround the inn get
nd oil them, fof they worry me with their
noise,
The cbevalier went out, and returned in a
quarter Of an hour SAYING
"Xour maiosly,s orders are obeyel. The
crnvud s dispersed
queen aHa 4'Isa - ss.lg eeaisa ss-l p.
repay &, and give yol 9 plaee % - court
when I ragan ny proper rama the meaH-
time 1 make you my chaiah flal sl4 41N
beg yl- 10 erder nv upper 'uf am shalt
confess .t--mcOmmoniy hluag'"
"Whit} a such momen4 end after such
cruel emotions! your majesty cen feel hungry!
What grandeur orsoul J."
"The soul has very little to DO b this affair.
Order three covers, one for me, one for my
faithful Suzanne, and one for yourself We
shall all sup together; all difference ofauk
shall be forgotten in our misiortunes. We
win not hold to the etiquette Of Versailles in
the hotel Of the Lion d Argent Above al
things take care and let the champagne be
well iced"
The repast was delightful the Queen put
her companions al their ease BY telling them
that she wished to Danish all ceremony, and
pass the time as pleasantly as possible. Su-
zanne begged be cheyalier TO relate his history
which the young man did with much simphc-
ity.
II belong to this country said the chevalier,
uand was twenty years cd last Easter Mon.
day. Nv father died in the kings service
and my mother intended ne for the church
for rad an elder Observation-Disclosures wal
destined to maintain the family honors rn.
unfortunately the pooFiellow waslrather quarrel
some, and was killed IN duel. I was then
taken from my studes;launehe6 into the worli
where quickly forgot al that had learne'
| aud entered eagerly into the folly and dIssip
alton usual with young men; ! got int
debt and difficulty and was obliged to leave M
/ property and live at Lons-le-S aulnieTi ofwhic
| / was well weary. had just resolved to 60 {
PARIS. When you appeared then my iormerpre
jects vanished ] thought Of but one person {
whose rank was ignorant need not al
how followed you on horseback, and becam
prisoner with yourselves"
The next morning, when the Queen awok
Suzanne told her that the anie-rOom was TO
OF visitors who bad been there from daylight
and wished TO pay their homage.
"RealIy, Suzanna but are they OF suthcleT
rank for thatl"
Here is list Of their names.'
The names were those Of the highest nobi
ity, who courageously came TO render homag
to prosecuted roYally.
] The Queen received them with touchin
kindness Of manner, and reproached me
mildly for the imprudent step ey had take
If thahk you,,' she said, sand feel deeply q
generous expression Of your loyalty but ma
! insist upon your not exposing yourselves tu
: Their bJ remaining with me"
The Queens remonstranoes were useles
Such was the zeal and enthusiasm Of tho
n who surrounded her, thai they INSISTED on 70
q ming a court in the Lion d Args1h arl Z "
j. oulv by choosing four Of the number hat e.
could prevail on the rest 10 leave her
Those four parsons, Suzanne and ihe IN
f Waller De Maillettes formed the society Of q
1 Ouoen. who excited their admiration by b
i grace. her constant serenity and gayetyi
4 remarkable under the circumstances IN whit
o she was placed
Meanwhile the mayor and committee
public safety Of Jougne sent each day to Z
!. national assembly Of Jougne bulletin with
- detailed account Of the manner IN which I
prisoner occupied Der time,
80 day." said the bulletin, "the Que
o - a., oscloek. At twelve she dined, wi