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y cerned, looming over the plain amid a for thu
rose from a river near at hand, and the heart {
), the orphan eaped with mingled emotions.
u 'Oh, my father ! he cried, why did YOU leav
your child to the mercy of strangers? But wi
not repine; you meent for the best, and bow /
: the Christening rod, glad have my good RICH
: hand left to fight the battles of my country. lie
me but kneel on nv grave, and ask thy blessing
and tten the field of blood, shall be my bed
mOrs terra nostra mors. | will be faithful 10 o,,
motto
: Stepping out firmly, he entered the town. an
advancing rapidly through the PRINCIPAL stree,
hurried on his way. lie had crossed the create
portion of this space which interviewed betwcc,
the gates of the city, when turning suddenly tn
corner OF the rue Monterrey, his eyes caugh
sight of picture which transfixed him with as
: stonshment. At a window, and that two of ;
large and magnificent house, standing as if il
the enjoyment of the fresh air. was the origina
of the miniature which Paul treas ured so highly
But such an original! far more beautiful thar
any thing he could have imagined from the
picture. To say that Paul acted under the in
fuenco OF SURPRISE would be family to expires.
the look with which he gazed upon the Lowell,
apparition. Offended or astonished, or acting
with coquettsh calculation, she Immediately re-
tired from the window.
Paul heaved deep sigh, but the sigh of 9
man who was relieved from heavy load
have found her he exclaimed, half aloud
have found her-she of whom have dream.
ed-she whom I love already.
And forgetting the tremendous obstacles
which lay between him and success. gave him.
self up TO the dreamy bliss of Young First Love
NeXl minute he was at the door, and in another
in the presence of the servant of the house.
wish TO see your mistress
The servant looked at the dusty person of the
young wayfarer and hesitated.
say wish to see your young MISTRESS re-
peated Paul. mildly but firmly.
There was something in the tones of our hero
which went to the souJrette's heart, and, with a
smile, she inquired the strangers name.
Monsieur Paul Malincs.
| In two minutes more Paul was received in a
magnificent apartment, by two females, the enc
evidently the mother, the other a daughter The
! rormer spoke.
What can do for Monsieur said she, is it
any professional business 2
No Madame replied Paul, blushing and hes
ilatng, but have you not lost a portrait?'
An, Monsieur exclaimed the mother, awhile
an expression of deep qualification illumined the
features of the young iiirl, you have not found
it?'
Indeed, madame, am happy to say have
| 4hiiu llOW nave you DptU IOTluIIC enough 10
! find us? How can we thank YOU,
saw Mademoisee at the window.
Indeed said the mother, fixing scrutiniz.
ing glance upon the dusty youth, you knew not
whose it was 2
The daughter said nothing, but a strange feel
ing flew to the heart How that strange young
man must have studied the miniature
i found it, continued Paul, at the Church of
the st. Esprit, in Paris, some ten days since and
have carried it with me ever since, in the faint
hope of finding an owner for-l have it
| Paul paused, trembled, and said no more,
while his face was sulfused with crimson.
Il have it next my heart, he was about to have
SAID, but an indefnable impulse staynd his words,
while he drew it from his bosom, his features
sui more overcome by burning blushes,-bush-
that with his manner spoke volumes to the heart
OF the fair owner
both ladies were about to Join in thanking our
young traveller, when the door opened, and a
man entered hurretly.
1t was the notary, Durant.
paul Malines, My dear boy = he exclaimed,
most delighted to see you You have then
kept your promise. | SIN right glad oft
Paul stammered forth some unin'elgible
words, but Louise, the lovely original of the pic.
ture which Paul had parted with most willinTlv
came TO his aid and explained the whole in few
words, Durant listened attentively and graft.
fled smile played upon his lips.
Paul said kindly, you are the son Of Michel
Malincf, who made my fortune by lending me
L sum Of money which he never reclaimed. II
You particularly wish it you may keep that pic
ture.'
Paul could not believe his ears Louise held
down her head to hide laugh at the odd en-
preston of his counenance, while Madame said
mildly.
Durantn
Fudge, said the hearty lawyer, now Coun-
cillor Royal. with. it was said, the ear OF the
king. or at all events his minister, Iou know
don't like to act as other people do ; and when
left little Paul weeping over his fathers grave
said to myself, What capital husband he
would make for my little Louise Now tiatter,
myself didn't think anything out of the way
did l. Paul p
Il really !! Paul exclaimed, bushlng like
young lady atresh from school, which consider
ing his education among the JesuiS, was re-
markable, since, they were men who never
blushed.
Now, my dear boy Just off with your coat.
down with your pack. Now, then sit down and
say as if the house were your own, am at
home
Paul obcyed, and having retired to refresh
himself attended his toilet, returned in the nuise
own, became him maryellously.
Now, my boy, We are going to dine, and at
dinner you shall tell us the whole Of your adj.
ventures since we parted
1t was the Kings ante.charlber- A number
of persons were there waiting for an audience.
Among these were Durant the LAWYER. Paul.
Louise and her mother In three months, which
had elapsed since the event of our last chapter.
the young people had become better acquainted.
10 see see them as they stood side by side, il
was easy to discover that they were now lovers, |
ii not ailianced. About three yards from them, |
however, stood their evil genius, the priest Fo- |
veau.
His looks was still meek, mild and calm, but |
there was in his eyes a restless fever which be-
spoke mind i'll at case.
His majesty will receive all the parties con-
cerned in the affair of Manes exclaimed the |
usher, throwing open a side door.
The group entered and stood in the presence
ofthe King, who, seated at table covered with |
papers, was attentvely pcruSing document.
Sire Durant,' he said after few moments
silence, Il have read your memorial with care
it is worthy of you. Ii is terse, vigorous, aud
Able Foveau, | have read
yours, 1t is learned and eloquent, but unior-
lunately it errs in one particular
In what, Sire 2
In truth
The priest turned pale, for he saw it was de-
cided against him.
At least your Majesty, it was intended one
half should be the property of the church
ha I L.,