Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-10-28

II much doubt it, hc said, Struggling his
shoulders with an air of incredibly. 'Ncv-
ertheleSs. much wished to pay you visit
to-day TO sec you and your flowers once again. ."
lie then slowly descended from the carriage;
aud leaning on the arm of Bertrand, reached
the cottage. Wheh he was seated. lac OBJ
served:
Give me Z cup of water from the spring.
my dear Henrietta; that will perhaps cool the
fever which consumes ne here, -
Oaying bis hand on his side)
The young girl hasteiied to fetch some
When Napoleon had partaken of it. his coun-
tcnan;e, till then contracted, became serene.
"Thanks thanks! my dear child" said lie
"thls water has cascd my suiletings a little
II had taken it sooner, perhaps! ="
added he, raising hisey to heaven; "but now
il is too late"
"Ah!" replied Henrietta, affecting Il gaiety
ol manner, 81 am 81 happy that this water
does you good will bring YOU some every
day, ii will perhaps cure your
mo! my dear child, it will BE- useless now
all is over. | fear this will bc the last visit
will make here. There is Il settled grief here
which is consuming me (and the emperor
touched his side) and, as may never see YOU
again, wish To leave YOU SOuuonir of me.
What shall give YOUR
At these words the young girl could contain
herself no longer, but, bursting into heartfelt
tears fell at the feet OF the emperor, saying
sfour blessing, sire"
Napoleon rose and blessed her with becom-
ing gravity; for he always had respect for the
, creed of o,heis.
From that day Henriettad did not fail to visit
longwood regularly. She carried water from
the spring and her customary boquet, but al.
ways returned home disconsolate; for each da,
she received the most alarming accounts o.
the health OF the emperor.
AT the commencement of May, 1921 when
the sun shone more brightly than usual, Hen
| rietta was informed that Napoleon was mucl
better, that his reason had returned.
She arrived at Longwood, but alas the real
ity was the reverse of her hopes. She found
every one there in CONSERVATION. This time
tearing that he was dying, and wishing to sec
HIM once again, she desired To be admitted &c
his presence. She was told that he was toe
Ill, and that it was impossible. Her suppli
cations were at first in vain; but at length hel
tears and entreaties prevailed, and she was adj
mitted TO his chamber.
Ii was at this moment that Napoleon, sur.
rounded by his faithful friends, and lying or
his death bed, had requested them to place
the bust of his son before him. lie then bad,
affecting iarcwells 10 his friends, and to tn,
French people, whom he had loved so well =
HIS arms then contracted with CONCLUSIONS
his eyes became fixed, while he gasped-
France! : = My son. Then all was 81
lent. Napoleon had ceased to live.
AT these words the flowers which the young
girl had brought dropped from her trembling
hands; she fell on her knees by the bed side
then. making an effort, she seized and tried &c
press the hand of Napoleon TO her lips-bu
immediately her head fell back, her mouth
was discolored, her eyes fixed, and she sunk
on the floor, buried iii that sleep which know.
no waking.
| Henrietta was dead!