The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-12-21
Singular Revenge.

singular Revenge.
An accident is related in our latest Par
isian files, which could have taken place
nowhere else but in France. Mons. P
an old military ofiicer~-a man of harsh d
unbending character, had resolved to mar
ry his son to the daughter of one of his
brother officers The young man had
formed other projects-had dreamed of
another union; but, being of an exceedingly
timid dirposition, dared not openly resist
his fathers wishes. His first words of
dissent having been answered by tor
rent of abuse on the part of the old gen
tlcman, poor Arthur permitted the month
of betrothal to pass without further oppo-
sition; whilst his. flames, Mile, L, mis-
took his sighs-his mclancholy-forp proofs
positive of his passion to her, and consid7
cred herself in duty bound to adore him.
The wedding day having arrived, the
.fanees, with their attendants, presented
themselves at the Mayoraity. Arthur
was gloomy ana reserved, and seemed to
have his mind made up to some desperate
resolve. The countcnancc of Ennna was
radian. with happiness.
The pleliminaries having been arranged
the Mayor put to the groom the usual
question-"Arhu p, will YOU take
this woman, Emma D-,fo for your wife,"
etc.
Arthur slowly raised his head, ana in a
trembling, yet clear, emphatic tone an
swcrcd-'No!
OF course, then followed Il scene, to the
portrayal. of which we cannot hope to do
Justice All was confusion. The party
separated in disordcr-the relatives of the
interested bride Indignantly demanding an
explanation of Mons. P, senior, who
looked the picture of pctrifaction. AS for
Arthur, he had already escaped, and start
ed directly for Paris.
b; A few days subsequent to this extraor-
dinary occurrence, young girl was seen
rapidly ascending the stairs of hotel gdrni
in Rue s.. Honore. She had learned from
the porter that Mons. Arthur P-arrv
ed the preceding night. 1t was Emma G
-, came with her father and intended
father -in-law, in search of the fugitive f.
aaee, who had so cruelty insulted her
But she was now alone. She tapped at
the door of No. II, and entered without
waiting for an answer. The young man
was reclining in bed, reading anewspaper.
Emma walked straight to the bedside, and
, drawing from under her shawl an enor-
NOUS horse-pistol, which doubtless she
had procured from her father
'Sir!' said she to Arthur, her eyes flash
ing with anger, 'you have grossly insnlted
me, and / demand reparation! Refuse
this reparation at the peril of your lifel-
Let us return at once to the Mayorality of
c., both in marriage costume. When
the customary question is pnt to you, you
will answer Yes and shall answer No
when my honor will be satisfied
Emma seconded her persuasive elo-
qucnc by brandishiug her pistol with both
hands. 1t was powerful argument.
After all she was right, or nearly So
at least such was Arthur's opinion. He
: promised, and set out the sans day with
his father, who ground his teeth during
the journey, but uttered not word.
Finally they presented themselves again
at the Mayorality, before the same magis-
trate. Arthur bravely answered yes,
as arranged; and prepared his countenance
to express the proper degree ofindignaiion
when he should hear the reply OF his be-
tlo.hed. 1H1 N
The Mayor resumcd-sEmma c.,
do you consent?' etc. YES answered
Emma, in tina most natural tone possible.
Mons, P. senior was delighted he
declared that this union, commenced un-
der such auspices, would end lik the fairy
tales. And they are now actually living
tornfher as the davs are lonot