Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-10-17

Tor Bouble.'
For What reason did you presume 10
quit the ranksr
4 never entered into them--merely
following the regiment as a volunteer,
and not wishing TO form part until your
Majesty considered me worthy OF tha,
honor
How long nave you been attached 10
the regimeuir
Eight years.
What has induced you to JOIN the ser.
Vicc?'
Love Of my country. and OF my hus,
band, from whom | was d~esirous never
10 be seParaied'
What! you u Womann
Yes, Sire, and you have never had ia
the regiment an arm more devoted than
mine
What is the name Of your husband2'
'Pouce;.'
From what country do you comet
'.Angoulcme'
Your RgsT'
'Thirty.three years.
'nave you any childreuf
Yes, Sire, one SON.
lilo" Is he employed2'
As ~trunpeier 10 the llth Dragons
Very we'll: do you understand the
evolutlons of the regimenti
lies, sire, and the sword exercise
i AN very nxious to witness this,
said the Emperor, who listened to Bre-
ION Double with increased interest
Colonel, let a troop advance, and lei
TINS brave Breton JOIN the .anks.'
The Colonel directed the movement,
"hich were executed by Breton Double
with so much ardor and precision, thai
inc Emperor was delighted and surpris.
cd al WI Messing a woman n her
morse with the vigor aud courage oI
an Old campaigner.
Il am satisfied with Your zeal an
ability said the Emperor, 'and a%ppoin,
YOU Il regimentsI quarter master; take
lhiS towards your Dress al The same
lime placing II Ma uleon in her hand,
and ordering % additional 10 be given
her. 90 and reioin your squadron,
we shall meet agtin.'
Breton DouoIe expressed her grateful
hanks 20 the Emperor, and lost no time
In taking the position to which, by her
new rank she became entitled, amidst
the congratulations aud cheers OF the
numerous Witnesses Of tie scene. The
oth husSars shortly afterwards ioiaed
t'e corps OF the army in Prussia, and
Inc baltic OF Eylau afforded Breton Dou-
Die an opportunity Of distinguishing
herSeii The action had continued
more than two hours, when Breton Dou-
Ole, who had been ent TO the right wing
win an order, r~eJoined her corps, and
PerceivIng that the troop was surround.
cd by a large body Of Russians, courage.
ousIy dashed through the enemy, sword
IN hand, kl led The commando, relieved
her countrymcn, and returned To the
camp, proudly displaying the sash Of
the yanquished officer.
Ihe Emperor having been informed
OF ll!is gallant feat, directed a golden
medal 10 be presented 10 her, which was
received by our heroine with grateful
an religious respect Subsequently in
Prussia at The commencement Of an nc
ton, she had the misfortune to be
wounded by u musket ball in the right
hIP. Instead, however. Of returning To
the camp, she continued To assault the
enemy with increased vigor, out Of re-.
venSe Tor the pain she was enduring
from the wound; but she was again
struck by a bullet under the riyht arm
Not outstanding this, she refused to
quit the fed, bound up the wound with
her handkerchief to stop the bleeding.
hung her arm ~ a sling, passed the
rein Of her bride over her neck, and
changing her sabre from her riuht 10
her lei. hand, rushed like a furious by.
n toto the enemy's ranks. Alter kl
ling aud disabling %seysra! men, she
finally captured six Prussians, whom
che Immediately carried ia triumph To-.
the Emperor. Napoleon recognizing
Breton Double, vas affected al SUCH de-.
Votlon and bravery; he took from his
own breast the cross Of honor, and ola.
% Oh hers, directed she stoulo
have her wounds examined.
every attention paid her by the sur.
yeons
Prom that period until 1914, Breton