Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-17
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OR, THE FRENCH BELLE.
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! "Twas odor fled as soon as shed,
Twas memory's winged dream:
~ Twas light that ne'er can shine again
7'#9 On life's dali stream" @ / .b.zag
AFTER this all was joy and happiness in
the future, as it was viewed through the
microscope of hope by these young lovers;
not a cloud obscured their horizon. Little
did they think that the dark clouds of disap-
pointment would so soon gather and hang
threatningly over their devoted heads; but
so it was. Without the least thought as
to there being another person in the wide
world besides themselves, they had viewed
the future, and saw nothing but happiness
spread out like vast plain before them.
But when the first moments of blissful de-
|lirium had passed and they began to con-
slider upon their situation, they saw numer-
Gus obstacles which would doubtless present
themselves as barriers to their union. AL
fred, however, resolved to speak to her IA
ther on the subject as soon as an opportu-
nifty should present itself, which did not hap
pen until the next day. He very mod
estly but with composure, informed him Of
the attachment which existed between him
and his daughter, and was proceeding to
ask his consent to the union, when Delar-
ron with vehemence interrupted him
"And this without my knowledge or ap-
probation. This then is the source from
which springs her late disobedience! You
would oblige me, sir, by leaving my pres
ence. But, stay he continued, IF you have
the courage, and will tell you something
that will make your heart beat as quick as
the sight of drawn sword I1na "s
"That man who questions my courage
can have an opportunity oftrying it at any
time or place. replied Alfred, indignant
at the insult which had been thrown out by
lDelarron. ''You must be careful, sir, or
shall forget the relationship you bear Ii
ona.'
"Ha, ha! young man, you speak with
great boldness; methinks know of one
who would meet you, if he knew the Ian
guage you have used to me- -,
! "Tell him, then, said Alfred, sand if il
be the one suppose, shall think I am
contending for the happiness of Madamoi
selle Delarron, and that shall nerve my
arm with greater strength saaE
sShe shall be his bride before the SUI
shall set three times or she is disowned for
ever, said Delarron, and turned and walk
ed from the spot, saying as he went, ga.
you have little time for sending for arms,
have an old pistol which may be ofservice
to you, as it will make the necessary noise
) and that is all the effect which can be pro
tduced by shot from you" .7+ &4 :
7 II thank you,' said Alfred, smiling sar
castically, 'but shall probably not need it.
I have arms that serve me and do my bid
ding;' at the same time drawing from hi.
bosom pair of neatly mounted pistols
They then separated, and Alfred told Lions
the circumstances above related. She hat
heard from her maid that there were higl
words passing between Alfred and her "a
ther, but, as is generally the case with ser
. wants, at least maid servants, she had onl,
. listened long enough to learn that the,
were in high dispute, and without waiting t
learn the cause, she hastened to her mis-
Etress with Just sufficient intelligence t
create, if possible, more alarm than tn
whole truth could; and when she again re
turned and told her that there was to be
duel, Liona became pale as marble and sanl
'tlifeless on the floor. When Alfred entere
she had Just recovered, as if from a fright
full dream; her maid Immediately left tn
room, when Alfred related to her the con
versation which had taken place between
her fathar and himself I shall not attemp
to describe the scene which followed, whel
.1 Liona heard from his own lips that Alfre
was engaged to fight a duel, but shall leav
. the reader to imagine how many times sh
was on the point Of fainting and was agai
Il >Irestored by the lips Of her lover; and If m
reader should be one Of the fair, she ca
! form a pretty correct conclusion by fancy
ing herself in the same circumstances.
fmust at all events, give the reader, togetf
-[er with the compliments Of Alfred Ruling
ton, his excuse for being thus ready It
enter into mortal combat. -,a
II ltmust bo remembered that these wer
1.-THE days Of chivalry, and that no ma
could maintain his honor and bear tn
words iinputing cowardice to him; such
fstain' could only be wiped out with bloot
lSuch charges he had heard against himsel
landh he resented it properly, He received
secondary challenge, and like man (
honor, he accepted it. vi n
Delarron, after leaving Alfred, despacl