Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-11-09
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TRANSLATED FRosr THE gNEScH OF
ALEXANDER DUMAS.
CHAPTER VIII.
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ries US; and the proof is, that had bct.os not.
come here at all this evening.
At this moment we crossed .. again.
= My dear friend, said | TO him, have
changed my mind.
- Then you will be one of rs
- Yes.
- All, good. However, must make you
acquainted with one circumstance.
= What is it,
- 1t is that. whoever takes supper with Us
tonight, will have 10 again the night after to-
morrow.
- BY virtue of what law
= Ia compliance with wager made with
Cbateau-Renaud.
felt Louis, whose arm. v.ds passed under
mine. tremble. l turned round, but although
he was paler than a moment before, his face
was impossible.
- And what wager is that? asked |.
- On. it is too long to tell here. Moreo-
yer, there is person interested in it, who
might make him lose II If she would hear Of 1t.
- Very well. at three o'clock.
- Al three O'Clock.
We separated again; passing before the
clock, | glanced upon the dial; It was thirty
five minutes past two O'Clock.
- Do YOU know Mr.. de Chattau-Renaud
asked Louis, with voice, the emotion OF
which he vainly tined TO conceal
- By sight, only; have sometimes met
with him in the world.
- Then he is not one Of your friends
- He is not even a simple acquaintance.
- So much the better, said Louis.
- Whv so
- @. for nothing.
- But YOU Yourself do you know him J
= Indirectly.
( In spite Of this evasive answer, II was easy
for me TO perceive that there existed between
Mr. de Franchi and Mr.. de Chateau-Renaud,
one of those mysterious relations, Of which,
a woman Is the conductor. An instructive
sentiment made me feel that II would be best
for my companion, if we both Were 70 return
home.
= Tenez. Mr.. de Franchi, said /, viii you
follow my advice
- Let us hear!
- Let us not 90 to supper with d.
- Whatforl Does he not expect US. or
rather, did you not tell him you were to bring
hjm i guestl
= Certainly, bat that's not the reason.
- And why then2
- Because simply believe it would be
best not to 90.
- However You have some reason dor
changing vour mind Just now you insisted
on bringing me there. almost against nay will
- We might meet there Mr.. de- Chateau
Reneaud.
= So much the better; he is said to be We
~ amiable. and ] should be pleased 10 make
more ample acquaintance with him.
- Wen then. be it SO, rcjoined I. Let Us
go. since you wish Il.
We descended to take our overcoats. ID.
lived only few yards from the Opera; the
weather was fine. ! thought the fresh air
might somewhat calm my companions mind
and proposed TO walk the distance. He ac-
ceptcd,
In the parlor we found several ofrny friends;
besides, as ] expected, some Two or three
dominns unInasked, holding their bouquets in
their hands, waiting for the nomenit 10 plant
them into the decantegs.
presented Mr.. Louis de Franchi. He
was graciously received by all.
Ten minutes after, d. arrived IN bis turn,
bringing with him his bouquet Of gagosvtis,
who unInasked with an ease and iacility in
dicatlye Of the pretty woman, as well as the
woman used to such parties.
( presented Alr. de Franchi TO d.
- Now, said Mr.. de g., if all presenta-
tons have been made, | move that we set
down to supper.
= All the presentations are made but all
the guests have not yet arrived, answered Du-
jarrier.
- And who is wanting yeti
- Chateau-Renaud.
- All, that's just! is there not wager
asked V.
- Yes, a wager for Il supper Of twelve per
sons. that he shall not bring us here a certain
lady. whom ne has pledged himself TO bring
along with hun.
= And who may the lady be, asked the
bouquet Of myosotis, that Is 50 austere as to
cause gagers to be engaged on her account!
/ looked at de FraHchi; lie was Gala in APP
! pearance, but pale as death.
- .'la fai, answered d., l do not appre-
/ bend that there IS any great indlscrction to
name the mask, the more so as IN all proba-
b.iiy you don't know her. il Is Madame
/ Louis pat his hand on D's arm.
( - Sir, said he, in honor Of our new ac-
quaintance, grant Ine favor.
- y Alch
- Do not name the person who IS to come
with Mr.. Chateau-Renaud you know that
sh is a married woman
- Yes, but whose husband Is at Smyrna,
in the East Indies, in Mexico, | know not
where. Ii one has husband so far away, It
/ Is just, you know, as II she had none.
= Her husband will be back IN few days;
I know him; lac IS gallant man, and wish,
if possible, 10 spare him the chagTia. 50 hear
at his return that ais wife has been guilty u
such an lmprudence.
In that case. excuse me. said D. was
ignorant Of your being acquainted with thJ
lady, neither did know for certain that sbt
was married but since you know her, since
you know her husband
- do know him.
= We shall act with the greatest Giscfs
ton. Ladies and gentlemen: whether Cha
teau-Renaud comes or not. whether he comes
alone or accompanied, whether he lose or gait
his wager, / ask your secret Of this adventure
The secret was promised unanimously, no
probably from profound sentiment Of sofia
decency. but rather because all were hungary
and were consequently in hurry to 81 dew
to the table.
= Thanks, sir, said de Franchi to d.
stretching out his hand. | assure VOC TIA
you have just now acted the gallant NAV.
We passed into the dining room, and eacf
one took his seat. Two seats were LEFT va