Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-07-25
TIE LOVERS AND THE MARQUIS.
FROM LOVE AND DUTY.
nv the AUTHOR OPP "MouSr SoREL.'

~ orlonented doors oil several apartments |
opened upon all sides; laige windows reach
Ing almost iroin the ceiling TO the floor, threw
abundance of light upon the apartment, and
certainly the aspect of the place was far from
wearing that appearance OF sombre, oppresi
slvc gloom with which the imagination ofDc
Nemont had invested il. NJ. Champagne led
The way TO The very extreme end of this gallery
and suddenly finging open door, De- Vermont
found himself in the presence OF the maruuis.
The chamber into which he was thus intro
duced wasa long and lofty room.f fitted up as
a library, in a style which may be called mod
EN-, though not very recent. From the hiprrl
and somewhat narrow windows, hung long
curtains of yellow satin fringcd and tassellcd
with gold; the chairs and ~settees. with the
curved and elaborate framework of white and |
gold, were covered with the same rich mater
lai, Immense mirrors, alternating with book
shelves, concealed the walls; the parquet was
OF rich inlaid wood; the ceiling adorned with
painting and gliding.
lie marquis was sitting at the farther and
OF the room with a book in his hand; his thumb
between the pages, his eyes fixed on the land
scape, his thoughts meditating.
As the door opened with considerable cclat.
he turned his head; and seeing a gentleman
about 10 enter the room, he rose, and advance
eda step or two TO receive him.
The Marquis dc Montalembert was thin.
small, delicatcly formed man, with features of
That high sharp outline, common to the French
nobility; his forehead rose perpendicular and
abrupt, over which his hair, still powdered and
very artihclally arranged, hungin heavy masses
and, with his eyes, large, dark, and singular
ly cold III their expression, gave a character
wlich might be called rather fierce than stern
TO his coumtenancc; while the studied delica-
cy ana nicely OF his dress, a certain finished
YET emily elegance in his manners, i'm fine his
whole department spoke him to be am aristo-
crat oi the genuine old school; one of those
rare figures which have survived the wrecks
ana storms OF the revolutionary progress, and
remain, such as might have visited the Petit
Irlanon, when Maria Antoinette was the most
adorable Of sovereigns; and poor miserable
Charles the Tenth the most aniiable of decciy-
ers.
Monsieur lie Comte de Vermont" cried
Champagne, III a clear loud voice.
The marquis had risen, as we have said
when the door opened, and had advanced with
an ar oil polite ceremony as TO receive a guest
but on TINS announcement he suddenly
paused, and 1t was evident, not all the savoir
DtDre that he possessed could conceal the s,ld-
den shock he received; nor the sort of SILVER
mat ran from head TO foot through his frame.
Lille recovered himself, however. Immediate
y, and fixing upon De Vermont's face his
lierce, cold, dark brown eyes, salutcd him with
am air Of the most icy hauteur: while NJ.
Champagne, without being ordered set chairs.
c Vermont, who certainly did not want
spirit, though not much given tn pride. ans
weIed the cold, distant salute of the marquis
with one equally distant and ceremonious and
seating himself seemed awaiting the departure
oil Champagne TO open the business he came
upon.
From Auvergne, l presume?' coldly de
manded Monialcmbert.
81 have the honor to belong To the Auycrg-
nese family OF my name," said Victor. "And
beg leave to assure the Marquis de Monta-
lembert, that nothing but affairs of the most
pressing and impenous necessity should have
induced me to take the liberty of. i'm this man
ner, intruding myself upon his presence.
Leave the room Champagne, - said the mar
quis; then turning to DE Vermont
lam at a loss to conceive what affairs can.
by any possibility, exist i'm common between
the members of the house of De Vermont and
mine-but, listen, SIR"
"lti is usual i'll cases of this nature. :" began
victor, who had resolved to- preserve the most
perfect composure, but who, in spite of his
resolution, blushed, and hesitated. and STAN.
mered not a little, cit is usual, | believe. in
cases oil this nature-and perhaps bettcr-to
engage the services of a mutual friend-and-
but-as am deprived of this advantage by
circumstance hope-and-and-"
While he thus h~esitated and Numbered. in
ternally cursing his own weakness. the LARGO
eyes OF the marquis were fixed upon him with
a signify superciilous air OF immovable atten-
tlon that increased Victor's embarrassment
Once, il is true, Montalembert sighed ami
shufled upon his chair. but he immediateiv
recovered himself, and resumed his air of Gxed
attention.
wen, sir, l am yet TO learn" as Victor
quite upset, paused to- recover himself
lhere scemsa certain improperly" at last
victor continued, ~rallying his spirits. and van
gushing with considerable effort his discom.
posure, ''in thus abruptly making INV apnli
catlon IN person, without any of those pr9 mar
allohs' and Openings OF negotiation, deemed
indispensable am sure i don't know why.
III these caSes-ior why should hesitate Ia |
announce my Grand at once2 You have q
daughter" ' "
"a daughter" cried Montalembcrt. SHIRT
ing suddenly backward, so as to retropade his
chair several PAGES.
Then recovering himself again. ne tunnel
haughtily round, 'And what of that SIR"
"Mademoiselle de Montalembertis at nres-
ent, | believe, d~isengaged."
AZ these words, the countenance of the mar.
guis suddenly changed, the color flew into his
lace, then faded to a sickly palencss. then with
a strange embarrassed expression. he anncsrcJ
once more TO force himself by a violent eGnr,
TO remain tranquil, and listen TO what v,as so,
TO come. '
ut IS my ardent desire. to be allowed tho
honor OF making my proposals for her hand F"
but, at tlis, the marquis seemed Totally IN
capable OF any longer controlling his emotion
he started from his chair, claspcd his hands
suddenly together, walked hastily down Inc
room, and appeared completely mastered nv q
strange unaccountable passion-at last. With
a iace almost white with suppressed rage. hc
suddenly turned, came up to De Vermont who
nag roiseh rom ms seat, and in a low s]neerinp
Her hand!-youl" I
and why not, sir2' said De Yermon, o., .
tonished and offended Of this inconcei,,blc d
manner OF receiving his addresses and ,,Gr y
not sirI-Mhat Is there I'm MIN rnr -. ~! o