Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-08-26

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you not more tranquil, more happy here than
elseWhereT
1T is the truth replied Ritter; 'the physical
sensation passes into the soul, and it seems TO
me that I hover above the iniquities of men as
above their haLitations. But what are they
preparing, and why is this crowd reunited upon
the esplanade?'
At is waiting for the fireworks observed the
stranger.
In effect, here are the first rockets said
Florence.
Why do they appear thus one after the
other!'
AN, see! the timber work which supports the
principal pieces, is falling down.
1T is a sight they will miss
do you also hear the cries?
God forgive mel interrupted Michel, they
are breaking down the baluslrades which sur
round the parterres.'
1T is rising among the Students said The
stranger, smiling; they are resenging them.
selves upon the garden of their disappoint-
ment.'
'IIow fortunate that we are not in the midst
of this tunlIt,' observed Florence.
you are then re-assuredY asked Ritter.
Entirely
Then we can ascend higher
He made the signal, the cords we've loosened,
and the balloon again rose up for some moments
then stopped.
The three travellers almost at once expressed
their admiration. Beneath them were seen, as
far as the eye could reach, magnificent valleys
covered with forests, meadows, cultivated fields,
villages, whose coIors and various windings
formed a thousand fantastical embellishments.
The Black Forest on the side Of Wirtemburg,
and tie Rhine on the side of France, framed
this picture with an unduIatory line, whilst
they saw winding abou. in the distance, and To-
sing itself in the horizon the Nekar covered
with bending sails.
Happy country! said the stranger, as though
he was speaking to himself, happy country
where God has given to man the fertile field
the navigabIe river and the wooded mountain
Michel sighed.
Happy, %certlinIy if there was no place left
for qIarrels and calnmnies,' added he in a low
voice.
The unknown turned toward him.
ALAS no one knows it better than | d., Mon
s%ieur,' said he.
Are you then also compelled to defend you
rights before Judges?
And against an adversary who will neglec
nothing to dispossess me-
1T is like my own said Michel, 'if he gain.
his suit | shall lose all that | have acquired il
time past
Il, all that the future promises me-
'The benefit of my labor will go to enrich
~covctous man.
'All my hopes will be destroyed for the emol
ment of a hypocrite.'
and in the mean time, | fear TINT the Law
will not keep close to Justice
Il, tAtt intrigue will prevail over good sense.
'Ah! | see,' cried Michel; 'our positions ar
the SINE, Monsieur; you arc also at law wit
some Christian Lolinan.'
Christian Loffman!' repeated the stranger
that is my name
Yours
'And my adversary is called Michel Ritter
'That is also my name
The two men looked at each other with
surprise mixed with anger and hatred. Florenc
appeared frightened.
Let us descend, Michel said she, laying
hand upon the arm of her brother. But the latte
would not listen to her.
What NJ. LOTHIAN says of his adversary IS
malicious aspersion!' cried he regarding tn
stranger with sparkling eyes.
'And what M. Ritter has said of his is a lie
replied the yonng man sharply.
'ln the name of Heaven let lis descend, sal
the young girl trembling.
BE it So sud Michel; the explanation wi
be easier upon the earth
And | hope they will be decisive adde
Loffm1n, in a significant tone.
He had pulled the bell cord, and the tire
travellers waited a minute in silence but the ba
loon remained lmmovable. The young man ran
a second time, then "a third without being NOR
fortunate.
The keeper ought to hear u.s. murmur ed 1t
drawing the cord again.
. The keeper is not there!' exclaimed Florence
who had leaned her head out of the boat.
1T is the TRUTH said Michel looking in h
turn. The uproar continues, and has Fighter
, ed him. See that bonfire into which the crow
are throwing the benches
, 'And the gang of young people who al
running over the walks, breaking the lamp gIa
. ses.'
! There they are under the balIoon-Godp
+ What are they doingr
They are l%oosening the ropes!'
! what do you say?'
'See-P
r The three travellers looked out at the san
r time, raised a loud cry and waved their hand
but 1t was too late, Thinking the boat empt,
the students had cut the cords which retaine
! the captive balloon, and the latter, rising vii
irightlnl raPidisy soon disappeared in the THO
! iogs of the evening,
Our three voyagers soon exhausted Intensely,