Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-10-19
NUMBER 80.

me, when have never seen yoa or heard of
you, and to-day insult you and call you the
hardest names, and you draw backl'
My moderation at least ought to satisfy
YOU
But Arthur had worked himself into per-
feet rage, his blood boiled; he did not know
himself
.Shall infiet upon you Che last insultg
he exclaimed, at the same time raising his
hand.
Had Arthur been in his right senses, he
would have observed the tremulous shudder
which ran through the body of Mr. jerome, at
the sight of the upraised hand. The paIor Of
his face, the FIRE which glistened from his eyes,
all indicated violent emotions which we're re-
volving in the heart Of the man thus insulIed.
Mr. Jerome, however, making an effort to re-
strain himself quietly replied
"A philosopher, the authority of whom yeu
cannot deny, has placed the Gospel above all
other books, and its divine moral above all
other morals, and the divine book says-sIf
man smite thee upon one cheek, turn the 9TH
er also Strike then, sir, strike. but forgive
my past offences. Twice have committed a
crime, the forgiveness of which / must obtain,
before my slumbers can be peaceful
! And thus speaking. Mr. Jerome humbled
himself before the young man. who hooked at
him with contemptuous glance saying, as he
turned away
| This fool must have turned monks
| Soon, however, the marriage, till then kept
a secret became publicly known, and prepaTa-
tons were made for the happy day. The night
previous, Arthur spent the evening with the
family of his bride, and related to them all
that had passed during the last two months.
He confessed the wrongs he had done to his
betrothed and related the duels which had ta-
ken place betweenhim and Mr. jerome
sHe is most singular man. said he. i
must confess that Lowe him my life, which he
spared twice; but the third time he refused
to accept my challenge. He has shown the
greatest courage and the greatest cowardice'
i who is he, pray You p
One of your relations, suppose Iexpect-
ed to have met him here, this evening
'Mr. Jerome did you say? inquired Mad
anne Dnport.
Yes, jerome. That is the name lie gave
i me-
Ido'not know him; we have no friends nor
relations Of that nanle2
1 Truly 2
Upon my word
u We'll it is strange indeed.
4 The next day after this conversation; at ten
O'Clock in the morning. the marriage contract
> of Arthur Raymond and Engine Duport WAS
) signed in the presence of the friends Of the
family.
/ Now. said he. as soon as these pfelimina.
t ries were terminated. LET us be off for the
{ church,
The whole wedding party started in carria-
ges, and soon we're driving at fall speed before
f the modest parish
: Stop cried Arthur to the driver, when he
perceived that he was going through.
i Let him go on my dear son, said Madame
/ Dupork he has his orders
Arthur holding in his the hand of Eugeniss
was perfectly reeonciled. She, Bhom he low
!; ed was his. according TO the laws of God he s
$ attached but little consequence to the ceTemo-
ny which was yet to be performed, and which
= could not add any thing to his rights Itwas
only when he perceived that the carriage was
r crossing the gates of. magnificent park that
he inquired of his mother where she was TAX
ing them.
FTo get married, MY children replied the
good mother. 8
The carriage stopped. and the party hav-s
:, ing allighted, proceeded through an avenue of
? ancient trees, towards chapel, the doors of
II which stood widely open; the sanctuary was
b ghttering with a thousand lights and upon the
a stepsn front of the altar stood priest, wait
b ing for the bridal party.
) Arthur led his wife by the hand, and scarcely j
e had he thrown bis eyes upon the officiating
) ministers than he exclaimed-
a 'Mr. Jerome! s.
:, What IS the matter !? inquired Engehie-
Nothing, my dear. Only tell me. this min= {
+ lister whois goingto marry us, is be also your ?
c confessor . 10
t Who? Mr.. Dufresnoy? Not in the least.
But what are you talking about Mr.. Jerome?'
y I 4
mistaken
G The ceremony was performed with proper
solemnity. After the uuptial bcncdiciiun, Mr..
}, Dufresnoy addressed TO the happy pair few
L remarks full of paternal tenderness.
It His voice was soft and melodious; he spoke
OF peace, charity and mutual love. He was
y trembling with emotion, and his eyes seemed
d filed with tears, although his countenance re-
manned calm and peaceful.
e Mr. Dufrcsnoy was noble looking man; his
: manner was imposing and dignifcd, and Ar
l thur noticed upon his breast the cross OF the
legion Of honor.
r. L am mistaken thought the young man.
d 1t is not he-but the likeness is striking.
# They soon left the chapel and while waiting
It for a Sumptuohs breakfast which Mr. Dufres-
!, noy had prepared for the party, they strollcd
o about through the park and garden.
While Arthur and his bride were admiring
: the exquisite taste displayed by the owner Of
n this magnificent habitation, they found them
j. selves suddenly at thc corner of an avenue face
to face With the Abbe Dufreshoy.
1t Madame, said lie in gallant tone to the
d bushing BRIDE 'be so kind rs 10 give up your
husband to me for a few moments
II Eugenic nodded her assent with smile, and
e the Able taking the arm Of Arthur
e 'What do you think, said he; 'of man of
e peace Of a minister Of the Lord Ike me, who
s. vice raised an hoIneidal arm against his fell
,c low creature? All! sir, you hIust think me a
y a great critnina!'
i tliu!.' replied Arthur, whose doubts now