The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-06-15

free from observation. Though the roads
were in some places almost impossible, his
taste for exploring seemed to increase rather
than diminish-even the pleasure of ranging
this valley was to him a species Of liberty
The only thing to which he had an uncon-
querable aversion, was meeting the English
Scntinels, who were constantly stationed to
watch him. In one Of these rides, he found
a sequestcred spot in the valley, which after
wards became to him daily retreat for me-
Citation.
One day he discovered a neat cottage
amongst the rocks of the valley and entered
the garden attached to it, which was radiant
with flowers and geranums, which Young
girl was watering. This young girl was Il
brunette, and as fresh as the flowers; she had
large blue eyes of a most pleasant expression,
and Napoleon, always an admircr of the fair
sex, was much struck with her beauty.
"Pray, what is your name p he inquired.
"Henrietta," she replied.
"Your surname, l mean."
"Brow"
{" You seem very fond of flowers"
"Thcy are all my fortune, sir"
How is that 2"
every day take my gcraniums to the
town, where | receive a few sous for my
bouquets.%
And your father and mother, what do
they do %
"Alas, have neither" replied the young
girl with much emotion
mo parents ?"
Not one; am quite stranger in this
land, Three years ago, my father, an Eng
lish soldier and my mother, left London with
me for the Indies but alas my father died
on the voyage, and when the vessel reached
this Island, my poor mother was so i'll that
she could not proceed further and we were
left here. She was ill for long time, and
was advised to sell flowers A gentleman in
the town, who made enquiries as to our pros
poets took pity on us, and gave us this cottage,
where my mothers health improved, and
where she lived nearly two years, during
which time we were supported by the sale of
flowers. About year ago, my mother had
a relapse, and obtained a release from all
her earthly sufferings. On her death bed,
she recommended me to trust in Providence,
and | feel pleasure in obeying her last wish"
The young girl having thus spoken, burst
into tears. During this short recital, Napo-
leon was very much affected, and when she
burst into tears, he sobbed loudly. Atlength
he said, "Poor child what sin could you
have committed that you should have been
exiied here so miscrably? Like me she has
no country, no family--she has no mother,
and II have no child !"
After pronouncing these words, the En-
peror again sobbed audibly, and his tears
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, wcpt at the recital of this
poor girl
After few moments he resumed his Gus
tomary firmncss, 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 grand bouquet"
Henrietta quickly made his bouquet; and
when Napoleon gave her five louis dor
for it, cried with astonishment "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. I will come and see You again
Then blushng and regarding the five pie
ces of gold, Henrietta replied, /" But sir, can
never give you flowers enough for all this
money"
"Do not let that trouble you,' answered
Napoleon, smiling, al will come and fetch
them"
He then left her. When he regaincd his
companions, he informed them of his discove
ry. He seemed happy in having one as I'M
fortunate as himself to console; and on the
spot, the young Henrietta augmented the
special nomenclature of Longwood. lie call
cd her "the nymph of st. Helena" for
amongst his friends, Napoleon habtually
baptiscd all that surrounded him by a IA
miliar cognomen. Thus the part on the
Island which he most frequented he called the
Valley of silence" Mr.. Balcomb, with
whom he stayed on his first arrival at st.
Helena, was Amphitryon." His cousin, the
Major, who was about six feet high, was
called the "Gant" Sir George Cockburn
was designated as Mr.. Admiral" when the
Emperor was plcased-but when he had
cause for complaint, his only title was the
Shark"
Some days after his visit to the cottage,
Napoleon SAID, when dressing, that he should
return to his pupil, and perform his promise
He found the young girl at home she had
learned since his last visit the name Of her
benefactor; and much moved, not 20 mnch
by his past grandeur as by his recent caaml-
ties, entreated him to accept the hospitality
of her humble cottage. She then brought
him figs and water from the spring of the
river valley.
"Sre," she said to Napoleon, al have
waited 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
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