The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-09-08


erious operation, never earned firmer hand. |
When he looked at his adversary for the first
ime in the eye, he could scarcely contain him.
elf.
The signal was given.
.Beastr screamed Bernhard, Is he brought
lis sword awkwardly to guard, shall kill you
It once, or shall do it with zone, two and
hreei' Is moments time worth any thing to
'ou'' If so, you shall have it, for moment
,aved her.
Balaiguer smiled triumphantly at this new
proof of his adversary's frenzied state, and made
IN ordinary pass with which to commence the
combat Their swords met for the first time.
'Now for it, said Bernhard. 'One,' "a pass,
parted by Balaiguer0 'two,' paired also;
'three' The Marseillese fell, thrust through and
through
Bernhard looked at the dead man for an in
slant 'Dogp he exclaimed; then, throwing
down his sword, he clutohed my arm, and cling
ing to it convulsively, he totteIed down into the
street.
supported him to my room. He was as
weak and powerless as an infant Inthe course
of an hour he regdined sufficient strength to walk
home without assistance, and extoIting PROM
Use from me to visit him the next morning, he
went away.
bolted the door of my room, and throwing
myself into a chair, remained the rest Of the al
ternoon and all the evening sitting quite alone.
At length I went to bed, but / could not sleep.
Which ever way turned, the form Of the Mar
seillese, cold, stiff and stark, lay stretched out
before me- The fierce whiskers, the grim nous
taches, and the savage beard curled as fierce and
as grim and savage as ever, as it were IN
mockery Of the pallid features they once 90 gaIy
adorned; while close at hand stood Bernhardi,
his sword dripping with blood, the very incarna'
don of an exulting fend. Not for one minute
did l close my eyes the whole night, for when
grew attempted it, the images mere horrible
and was forced to open them in order to dispe
the illusion.
tried to believe the whole dream, that
had been oppressed by horrible nightmare.
could not realize that l had been so suddenly ar
rested, turned from my quiet, unobtrusive way
Of life, and made to participate in the death
not TO say murder, of fellow creature: it seem
ed as if the morning would bring some relief, anC
for the morning anxiously watched.
1t came at last, but was in no haste to sti
out At length knock at my door aroused me
1t was the young Frenchman, and rose to ad
nit him. He told me about what feared TO ask
Balaiguer was discovered early in the evening
by some students who repaired TO the hall 10 fence
They gave the alarm, and the police took III
matter in charge. Three students acquaintan
ces of the deceased, were missing, they wer
the two friends OF Balaiguer and the young maj
who with me acted as friend TO Bernhard, who
fearing the annoyance if not the danger of le
gal investigation, had Immediately LETT Paris,)
was understood that Balaiguer must have fallel
in duel, and il was a natural conclusion tina
the three who fled were his antagoRls. and tn
second OF each party. So suddealy had the alfai
sprung up, so suddenly had it terminated, tina
not a soul beyond the persons present, excep
the young Frenchman, who could guess the truth
knew OF expected anything relating to it. Tn
latter now begged me to rise, and appear as
nothing had happened, and insisted that shoul
take my coffee with him.
asked for Bernhardi. The young French
man had not seen him, but singular TO say, hi
name had not been mentioned in connectiol
with the tragical affair. Two strong cups Of tn
bost coffee, with the usual accomplishments c
a roll, two eggs, and plate of fruit, did nue.
to restore the steadiness of my nerves, whic
had been, admit, considerably shaken.
Recollecting my promise to visit Bernhard
| crossed over soon after breakfast to see him.
He was standing at the door of the concierge
rie, apparently waiting for me.
He took my hand as | came up, and inquire
an1iously how was. As for himself, his coun
tenance had resumed its pale, saddened expires
sion; no trace of the passions which had been s.
terribly reused appeared there.
He requested me TO go with him to his room
and l willingly assented. We entered it in 81
lence. Bernhard pointed to a chair, and sa
down while he took seat near me. 1glance,
over the apartment II bore traces, all around
OF the presence of-woman. 1t was furnishe,
with admirable taste, and omamented with pic
lures, engravings, and embroidery. Foldln,
doors, which however were closed, led into an
other room, and with the one we were in evident
ly formed suite. Ihad scarcely time to finisl
this rapid inspection, when one of these door
opened, and, l speak considerably, the loveliest
most angelic-looking being 1 ever saw, entered
Her face was as faultless as the Madonna O.
Correggio, her form as perfect as the Venus o.
Phidias, her countenance absolutely lovely and
serene; her eyes werea deep hazel, and the heavy
tresses OF her rich brown hair were exqusitely
braided over her temples, and wreathed around
the back OF her head. She entered the room,
and as ifunconscious Of my presence, approach.
ed Bernhard, and throwing her arms over Lis
shoulders, pressed him fondly, while she exclaim.
ed: Dear, dear Ernest, have you returned at
lastP OH do not go out againr
Bernhard shrunk from the embrace as If sud.
denly bruised by blow. while his countenance
exhibited signs Of physical pain and suffering.
he rose quietly from his seat, and putting his
arm around the lovely intruder, led her gently
back to her apartment, without any resistance
on her part. As she was leaving the room, she
turned her eyes casually upon me; at once a
horrible suspicion darted through my brain. nv
heart beat violently, my knees shook together.
Bernhard closed the door, and resumed his seat
by me; his countensnce was troubled; he look.
ed in my face sadly, and after while he spoke.
Il asked you to come here that might give
you the explanation to which you are entitled.