Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-12-05

| flowed freely. Yes, this great man, whom
the loss of the most brilliant throne in the
| world affected not, who was calm amidst
desolation itself, wept at the recital of this
poor girl
After a few moments he resumed his
Customary firmness, and said TO her, IL wish
| to take home with me a souvenir of my
visit to your cottage. Gather some Of
your best flowers and make a grand bo-
quet."
Henrietta quickly made the boquet and
when Napoleon gave her five louis dor for
it. cried with astonshment, "Ah! grand
Dieu! sir, why did you not come sooner?--
My poor mother would not then have died!'
"Well, well, my child, these are very
good sentiments. will come and see you
again."
Then, blushing and regarding the five
pieces Of Gold Henrietta replied, But, sir,
l can never give you flowers enough for all
this money"
"Do not let that trouble you," answered
Napoleon, smiling. 81 will come and fetch
Them"
He then left her. When he had regained
his companions, he informed them of his
discovery. He seemed happy in having
one as unfortunate as himself to console;
and on the spot, the young Henrietta aug.
mented the special nomenclature of Long.
wood. He called her "the nymph of ST.
Helena" for amongst his friends Napoleon
habitaly babtized all that surrounded him
by familiar cognomen. Thus the part
on the island which he most frequented he
called the Valley of Silence Mr.. Bal
comb, with whom he stayed on his frs, ar
rival at St. Helena, was 'Ampitryon.' His
cousin, the Major, who was about six feet
high, was called the Giant Sir George
Cockburn, was designated as "Mr Admi
raj" when the emperor was pleased-but
when he had cause for complaint, his only
title was the Shark
Some days after this visit to the cottage
Napoleon said, when dressing, that he
would return to his pupil, and perform his
promise. He found The young girl at home;
she had learnt since lis last visit the name
Of her bcnefactor; and much moved, not
so much by his past grandeur as by his
recent calamites, entreated him TO accept
the hospitality of her humble cottage
She then brough. him figs, and water from
the spring of the river valley.
Sire" she said to Napoleon, II have wait
ed at home for you since you were last here,
and, have, consequently, not been able to
procure wine for you. as your bounty will
now enable me to do"
"And if you had" said the emperor, 81
should have scolded you well. When
come to see you, wish nothing better than
your water, which is excellent. On this
condition l will revisit you. After all,
a hut old cnId,ar fothnr
was; and the old soldier who is not satisfied
with figs and water, is no soldier at all"
From this day Napoleon did not visit the
valley without calling at the cottage of
Henrietta. On these occasions she presen-
ted him with a magnificent boquet, es-
pecially prepared for him, and after little
friendly chat with her, he would continue
his ride, Familiarity discoursing with those
who accompanied him on the great and
excellent qualities which the young Eng
fish girl possessed.
In the following year Napoleon began to
suffer from the attacks of the malady which
afterwards proved fatal to him. Henrietta
not receiving the visits Of her benefactor
went to inquire after his health; and after
having left the customary boquet with one
of his attendants, returned home very dis.
consolately. One fine day shortly AFTER
wards, as she was sitting in her garden, she
heard the sound of an approaching car.
riage; and running quickly to the gate
: found herself in the presence of Napoleon
AS soon as she beheld him. her face assum
ed an expression Of great sadness.
"You find me much changed, do you not
my child?" said he in a faint voice.
Yes, sire, do indeed; but | hope thai
you will soon be restored 10 health"
Il much doubt it," he said, Struggling hi
shoulders with an air of credulily.-
Nevertheless. much wished to pay you
visit to-day, to see you and your flowers
again."
He then slowly descended from the car
riage and leaning on the arm of Bertrand
reached the cottage. When he was seated
he observed.
Give me a cup of water from the spring
u my dear Henrietta, that will perhaps coo
! the fever which consumes me here" Qayin
u his hand on his side)
o The young girl fastened to fetch some
u When Napoleon had parlaken of it, hi
countenance, till then contracted, becam
y serene.
20 20 Thanks thanks my dear child" sal
:, he. this water has eased my suherings
:. little. If l had taken it sooner, pei
n hapsl :. :" added he raising his eyes I
:, heaven; "but now il is too late"
lie "Ah" replied Henrietta, affecting
or gaie,y of manner, II am so happy tina, til