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: will be taken from here until you are twent
one. When you reach that age you will be free
: now, promise me-you will then come to m,
/; will you not, and | will be your friend. Yo
=. promise me?
I Il do sobbed the child.
: Now do not forget this promise for COZ
tinued the lawyer, solemnly, you will them, il
: deed, want friend
This scene. as above described, occurred in
village near Paris, some two hundred and cd
, years ago.
More than ten years passed, and Paul Ma
lines grew to mans estate. During the Who'll
, of this period, he was under the tuition of Per
Foveau, though not in the village where hi
, father had died and been inferred for shortl
: after this sad occurrence, the priest remove
with his charge to Paris, where he steadily de
voted himself to the lads education, except whe
his duties called him to attend to the service G
the order. The worthy man, now an able
originally wished to bring the boy up for tn
church; but as Paul exhibited the most ntens,
opposition TO this idea, vowing that the arm,
alone was the profession he loved, it was though
unwise to baulk his desires. With MARTA
ideas in his head-mors fcrro nostra mars wa
his motto--then our young hero was educated
and to do the Jesuit justice, his education wa
profound if not useful Onthis side this strange
and powerful body never failed. Learned, full
of the erudition of other days, fond of the class
les, of the masterpieces which ennoble and ele
vate the human mind, they loved to impart the
instruction which they acquired.
Never, however, was the mighty spirit of the
pen less happy in its influence-that pen which
is the greatest power on EARTH ir we examine
into results. What but it has carried forth on
wings OF peace the truths of christianity to the
uttermost parts of the earth What but it,
when this christianity was cranpt and mana
cled, freed it from the chains that bound it, and
sent it forth to all nations and men, 'adant with
fresh beauty and significance What but it,
marching side by side with the orator, whom the
pen maketh, has borne civilization through the
throes and agonies of birth and what but it
will spread over the universal globe the lights of
science. of arts, OF freedom, of all that is great,
and good, and noble More shane to those,
who, with the power TO WELD this mighty en-
CINE, put it to base us, and pandel for gain to
the base passions which float upon the frothy
surface of society.
But Paul had sense TO see that which was,
and which was not useful, in all tina he learnt
and at twenty-one, was model of nobility of
character, with knowledge and attainments very
superior to those usually possessed in the dark.
some ages in which he lived.
II was tiiC Jay previous " iiIdt On WIlCIl HC
came of age, that we again introduce Paul up
on the scene of action. He was in his own pr-
vate room, the house being occupied by var-
ETY. of persons. and the priest dwelling in lit
tie garnet apart from all else. Books, papers.
4 huge escritoire, manuscripts scattered over
the floor, ill assorted with swords, daggers. and
suits o. arInor, that lay in hopeless confusion in
every corner; while by lamp sat Paul, hold
ing in his hand what was still more singular in
that half monkish, half military cell, though,
were malicious, should say the contrary, IA
small miniature of woman painted by one of
the fashionable artists of the day. The face
was gentle, mild, and lovely, while the limo
cence of early youth was stamped on every
feature.
Il have seen that countenance before said
Paul, gazing intenty on it; or is it the reali-
sation of "A dream ?
How came you by it my son?' inquired the
priest, mildly, having entered so gently as to be
unheard.
Il found it, father replied Paul blushing and
laying down the picture, this morning near the
church.
Some court beauty perchance,' continued
Pere Foveau, quietly; but that is not what
have come to speak about
'Of what then, father? replied Paul, placing
the picture within the folds OF his garment
Tomorrow said the Jesuit, seating himself,
and allowing faint blush to illuminate his fea-
lures, you are of age
| am, father" and it was a dim perception
of the Joys of the future might bring him, which
influenced the warmth of his reply
You know the terms of your fathers will =
THAT ! am to have such part as you choose,
and the rest to 60 to the church.
Exactly. Now, have taken advice in high
- hail .hA tlI do, aud
acting upon that principle they decide | ought
to act upon-I will not say his holiness himself
has not guided me-this is my decision. have
educated you with care :; you have been bred to
the profession of arms you are ready for any
employment, and have no doubt will obtain that
which your talents deserve: in con-
of these things, and in consideration
of the great good which may thence accrue to
the church ! give to you one thousand livres
and my blessing, while give to the holy Apos-
tolic church, one hundred and hinety-nine thou
sand livres forever.
Infamous robber' exclaimed the young
man, thus plunged from lofty visions of wealth
and independence, TO IA struggle for existence,
: is it thus that you belray my fathers trust,
My son you are imtemperate,' said the priest
mildly. Your fathers trust has not been be-
trayed. lie says distinctly, that part we choose,
we are to give to you; and we are to choose
from loflier motives than you can scan, to give
you what have said
Paul replied not, but bending his head until
it rested on the table, covered his eyes with his
hands and remained thus for some minutes.
False PRIEST. he then began.
But the Jesuit was gone, and on the table was
a copy Of his fathers will, and the thousand
livres.
Courage! said Paul to himself, i am Young
have a profession, and glorious one-let me
lay out my plans
A few days, and Paul Malines, on foot with
A haversack OH his back discovered leaving
Paris by the road which led TO his native vii
age. Wrapped in serious thought, but not Civ
ing way to melancholy, the young disnherited
walked along with firm and manly step. 1t
was spring. The whole face OF nature was
smiling and green the flowers were bursting
forth into blossom, the verdure of agriculture
was beginning to show itself, the populars by
The way-side were budding the voices of the
Dirds-in this season Of renewed natured most
,weet--were making themselves heard. All !
his had its influence on the mind of our young
nero who, with the elasticity natural of his age,
orgot that he was poor man, and what is
more justly entitled to be rich This is one of
he happiest qualities OF the young to hope-to
nave courage to prefer the couienr de rose future,
10 the sombre and threatning.
Two days Paul continued his journey, and on
the morning of the thirdd found himself within
few miles OF his birthplace Two OF these had
been gone over when he came in view of tho
only town which he had to pass on his route,
nearly all being some distance from the summit
If lofty Hill, down which the pathway he had
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