The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-05-16
Miscellaneous,
The Last Mystery of Paris.

Brussels OJsorUatelT, is as full ofthe horrible
MS any ofthe romances of Mrs. Radcliffe, and
which promises TO impart lively interest to
the proceedings of the Partisan tribunals
The account has filled the Faubourg St. Ger
main with CONSERVATION.
Several months since, says the Courier
Francais, not far from the end of last Decem-
Der, DIR. HUBERT was returning to his house
ut eleven o'clock in the evening; just as he
was about to knock at the door, and had rails
ed the knocker for that purpose, his hand was
all at once, arrested bya vigorous arm, and
he was surrounded by three masked men,
The street was deserted, the Doctor had no
arms, and seeing that all resistance would be
vain, he prepared to escape as well as he
could, by means ofhis purse, from the three
bandits with whom he had to deal, when he
who held him by the arm SAID, very politely,
Monsieur is, if mistake not, DIR. Huberti?
ut seems you know me, them" replied the
Doctor; stake my purse and watch, let me en-
ter my house, and go about your business"
"Sr," replied the man, hnughtily, "we are
not robbers but have come TO ask you TO do
us a service"
you certainly have selected very singu-
lar hour
Any hour is good enough for so skillfhl
asurgeon as yourselfto perform an opera
don.'
What do you desire?' said the Doctor, who
was a little reassurcd, and looking at his three
nppicants more attentively, perceived that
they were dressed much more like danccrs,ou
their way from ball, than highway robbers.
We beg you, Doctor added the unknown,
70 follow us immcdlatelv.'
Give me at least, time to go and inform my
wife,
That is of no use You have your case Of
instruments with you. That is all that is nee
rssary. Only suffer us TO put this bundage
over your eyes,
Power words, and let us be gone said one
oIthe unknown. lie then whisied, and i;u-
mediateIy berlin drove froma neghboring
street; the three men taking the doctor with
them, Immediately entered it, and the car
rage rolled ON, the horses ut full galop.
HUBERT saw that all resistance would be
useless, and submitted TO this mysterious vio-
lcncc. For two hours not Il word was eX-
changed between him and his travelling
companions, who conversed together iii a
tongue the doctor could not understand. All
at once the carriage entered an arch. The
noise of u gate opening was heard, the car
rIge stopped, and the door was opened.
'WCll? voice was heard to ask anXiously.
lie is here replied one fthe men in the
he assisted him to alight.
They then made him ascend several steps.
BY the keenness ofthe air, DIR. HUBERT per-
ceived that he was mounting outside steps,
Then door opened and the doctor perceiv
ed that he was crossing large room, paved
with flag stones, perhaps Il vestibule, aud at-
forwards several apartments covered with
thick carpet Atlength the guide of NJ. HUI
bertl stopped and said to him:
doctor, we have arrived, take off your
bandage.'
NJ. Huberti whose terror had given place
to the most lively curiosity and vague appre-
tensions, obeyed, and found himself in a lit
tie room, decorated with the greatest luxury,
and dimly lighted by an alabaster lamp, sus-
pended from the ceiling. The window cur
tains were closely drawn, as were those also
of an alcove, at the bottom of the room. In
this room. the doctor found himselfalone with
one ofthe three unknown who had arrested
him. He was man tall in stature, of i'm
posing appearance, and dressed with the
most aristooratic recherche. His black eyes
gIistened through the half mask which COW
cred the upper portion of his face, and
Il nervous trembling agitated his uncovered
lips, and the thick beard which concealed the
lower parts of his contenance.
Doctor said the man, in short and alb
< y
N have an amputation to perform
Where is the patient" demanded NJ. HUI
hertz. .....
So saying, the doctor turned towards the
acove, and advanced one step towards it,
The curtains were slightly moved, and a sti-
fled sigh was heard.
Prepare your Instruments said the man
whistle mask, in convulsive manner
But insisted M. Huberti, 4 must first sec
my patient
You viii only see the hand which you are
to cut off, replied the man,
NJ. HUBERT crossed his arms upon his
breast, and looking the other firmly in the
face, said to him:
'Sir,you have used violence to conduct me
here; yet 1T is really true, that any one stand,
in need ofrny professional services, withou
troubling myself about your secrets, forget
ting how | have been brought hither, | will
do my duty as a surgeon. But, if it is you
intention to commit a crime, although yo,
have been able TO compel me to follow you
you shall not force me to be your accom-
plice.' .r...
'Reassure YOURSELF said the unknown, in
tone of bitterness; there is no crime in al
this Taking the doctor by the arm he ap
preached the aieove then pointin
to a hand that was thrust out betwee
the curtains, this is the hand which you ar
to cut off, r....a- -.. s
The doctor took the hand i'll his; he felt tn
fingers tremble at his touch. 1t was tn
hand of awoman, small, admirably formed
and its delicate whiteness was set off by
magnificent ruby, surrounded by diamonds.
'But,' cried the doetor,'there is nothing tina
calls for amputation, notl'ing.'
And tell YOU cried the unknown, vic
lently, that if the surgeon refuses me, ! Wi
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