The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-03-26

he could hardly believe that his old acquaintance
of Mezieres, who was the landlord, could lend
j himself TO such sanguinary plot "At all G.
vents" he said, ~ will go back to the stable, un-
der the plea of looking TO the horses, and return
with our pistols, which can conceal in my pock-
, ets" In few minutes he rejoined me, and we
had scarcely began to talk of the extraordinary
tale that had been communicated to me, when
the tramping of horse's feet was heard, and three
officers, dressed as the girl had described, enter
ed the yard of the inn. Thus far her story was
confirmed Conviction of the truth now took
possession Of Pierre's mind.
"It is too Irue," he said 81 will 60 back TO
the stable, and think of what is best to be DONE
In the meantime the landlord will, doubtless,
come to you; and it is better we should not be
seen together"
He had not left the room FIVE minutes, ere
mine host made his appearance. A more spe-
cous and obsequious Boniface you never beheld.
AS the girl had predicted, his opening speech
was to the effect that would, he trusted, pardon
the liberty he was about TO take in proposing
Fl that three officers of the Imperial Guard should
dine in nv room. He had dinner for five, GER
tainly; but if the repast he had prepared were
served up in two different apartments, there
would not be sufficient for either party. He as
sured me. moreover, that could not fail TO be
pleased with the society of these gentlemen, as
they were officers of rank, dU bon ton and bien
CONNIE IL faut.
Putting as good face as could on the mat
ter, expressed my willingness TO meet his
wishes and those of the officers. | added, how
ever, that trusted the newly arrived gentlemen
would excuse my servant sitting at the same ia
BILE with them that was travelling for my health,
and he was seldom from my side, as he was sub
iect 10 sudden attacks of spasms. | thought
the fellow appeared rather disconnected at this
announcement; but not pretending to notice the
effect my communication had produced, reques-
ted him as he left lhe room to send my servant
up stairs, as | wished 10 take some cordial before
dinner. Pierre soon made his appearance, and
putting my pistols in my hand said,
GAN is but too true, monsieur, courage and
we shall be masters of the field. have arran-
ged my plan, and you must follow my instruc-
4 tions. The captain of this internal band ofcut-
throats you must request TO sit on one side OF
the table, while take my place opposite to them
AS soon as | have helped myself to glass of
wine, after the desert is placed on the table,
you must shoot tie scoundrel facing you'll
shrink not, for on your nerve and presence of
mind depend your safely. Leave the rest tome; ;
we have desperate game to play--coolness
and courage alone are wanting TO ensure sue
cess"
Ipromised compliance, and was picturing to
myself the scene in which was so soon to play
so prominent part, when the three soidisant
officers made their appearance, ushered in by
the landlord The fellows were dressed to per-
fection-rather outre as to dandyism, for they
l.lo 4oI o@If
tire in the recherche saloons of Paris. Their i'd
dress was rather of the free and easy school,
somewhat overdone, perhaps, but still there was
nothing offensive in their manner. They were
f Iprofuse in their thanks for the honor | had con-
ferred upon them by allowing them to dine with
me; in short, they acted their parts to the life.
The glances that had been interchanged among
themselves as they entered the apartment, when
they beheld Pierre, had not escaped my obser-
vation. | therefore, rs soon as they had ex-
pended their volley of compliments and thanks,
apologized for being compelled to have my SER
want at the same table, assigning the same rea-
son had given the landlord. At length the soup
was served, then the cutlets, a fricandeuu, stew
ed ducks, and roasted capon. Every mouth
full took thought would have choked him; and
my want of appetite, which was remarked at
tributed to the state Of my health. The fel-
lows ate, drank, laughed, and chattod away in
) the NEST amiable manner possible.
|, The dinner was by this time nearly brought 10
a conclusion. The girl had waited upon us; and
during her absence from the room with the re-
mains of the dinner, one of the miscrounts op-
, posite 10 Pierre appeared to be searching about
his person for some missing object; at last he
! said, i" | have lost my snuff:hox." And addres,
| sing himself tony attendant, added, 'Iwll thank
you to go down stairs, and on the dresser in the
kitchen you will see gold snuff box for must
have left it there-and bring it up to me-"
Pierre, however, to my great delight, never
? quilted his seat; and very quietly remarked, that
!, he never executed any orders but those of his
e master. The person addressed looked confused
at this reply, and bit his lips with rage. Turn
I ing to me, he requested very politely that
P would send my servant for the box in question
To my infinite relief, and as good luck would
have it, the girl re-appeared with the cheese ant
e some fruit and observed to the gentleman o
1 the missing snuh-box that la file would fetch i
r for him.
r Madamoiselle was accordingly commissioned
to execute the errand; but she presently retur
d ned, saying that there was no tabatiere to bt
s found below.
: "No natter" said the fellow; "bringus cham
I pagne."
u While this very pleasant beverage was gon
] for, the other officer on my right hand discover
Il ed that his pocket handkerchief was absent with
out leave, and ordered Pierre to go to the ktcheI
j and look for it. This command, however, wa
: dsobeyed in like manner; for my trusty follow
e er replied, "The servant will be here directly
Il with the wine, and she can bring it you.' Tht
, champagne was brought, and ere the cork wa
i let loose from its confinement, the pocket hand
; kerchief was accidentally discovered under III,
: table.
I The girl now left the room; and never shall
Ii ko ,,oo eha olo ,l.