Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-16

moment, then turned away, she buried her
face in her hands. After silence Of
some moments, Henriette looked up. She
was still deadly pale, but an air Of firm
determination rested upon her face. II
am ,oitiing,' said she, in a very low but
calm Voice.
Napoleon looked at her with surprise
as If he had not expected SO ready an ac-
quiescence in his proposal.
will see you again. said he. sln the
mean time accept such apartment for your
accommodation as shall direct
So saying, the Emperor himself escort
ed her TO the door, and whispering in the
ear Of DE Merville, resigned her TO his
care.
Henrie,te stood alone in a spacious,
magnificent apartment. Hours passed un-
observed so intensely was she absorbed
in reverie. A small folded paper was
tightly grasped in one hand. On it was
traced these words-'A deserter is con-
deuned by the laws Of the army to suffer
death. II you wish Louis Delamarre re-
stored 10 liberty, the means are in your
power. Ere morning dawns, he may be
on his way to join his mother, whom he
so much loves
'Ah,' murmured Henriette, do l not
love him too?' Pressing her hand upon
her heart, as if 10 hush its tnmul,uous
bea,ing>, she paced the apartment. The
door opened and the Chevaler de Mer-
Vile entered. He paused ere he articu-
lated, 'Mademoiselle.'
i am ready replied the high-minded
Henrie,,e. My decision is made
De Merville appeared to comprehend
the import OF her words. He looked upon
her in reverence as well as admiration, as
she stood with the high resolve Impress
ed upon her beautiful brow.
Follow me Mademoiselle," said he.
They traversed long corridors and nu-
merous suits o! superb apartments, and
descending staircase, quickly reached an
outer court communicating with the guard
house. Entering this. Henre,te was
ushered by her guide into small unten-
anted room, where she was soen left TO
herself She looked around. Ona chair
was flung uniform Of the regiment to
which Louis belonged. On table lay a
plumed cap. Henriet,e comprehenaed it
in moment. Quickly habi,ing herselfin
the uniform, she stood before the small
mirror, and gathering up her beautiful
brown tresses in a knot, placed the cap
upon her head. She almost uttered cry
. OF ioy at the success Of her transformation.
A little below the stature of Louis, the
cap added to her height, while its long
black plume sweeping over her face, et-
fec,ually concealed it from view. She
knew that lie was 10 be led 10 the fatal
! ground a. the morrow's dawn. The bull
ls, which would have struck Louis to the
| earth, would pierce her heart. but she
shrunk not back. Love triumphed over
| the tin;d woa.an's nature. Louis moth
er will bless me in her heart she whis-
pered. Louis himself viii never forget
me! Alb, often has he sworn that he
loved me better than all things else be-
sides Drawing lock of raven hair
| from her bosom. she pressed tito her lips,
then breathed prayer TO Heaven.
Mornin: dawned. The sound Of FOOT.
steps aroused Henrielte. She started up
rasping the band Of hair, awaiting the
summons. The door opened, and the two
soldiers entered; repeating the name o
Louis Delamarre, they silently led he1
forth to die. The large courtyard, ever
at this early hour, was filled with sol
diers, the comrades of Louis, assembled
10 witness the punishment o! de>ertion.-
Henriet,e camly took her place on th'
spot assigned TO her, her face bent to
ward The ground. No one suspected sh
was other than Louis Delamarre, the dc
ser,er. Blu, he was ye, in distant par
of the guard-house, happily ignorant q
what was transpiring, ignorant OF the de
votedness Of her he loved so well. Th,
, soldiers, whose bullets were intended t
pierce the heart of Louis. had taken thei
proper distances, and only awaited th
word Of command from the Emperor, VIII
was stationed al a window commanding
view Of the whole scene.
'Oh!' cried Josephine; who stood b
him, but concealed by The window dra
, perry from the view of those below
oh! Sire, can endure il no longer
; seems TOO much like dreadful! reality
$ Mark the devoted girl! No shrinkin
! back. She is calmly awaiting the fat;
, om~nt.'
'S,op!' cried the Emperor from III
window. Louis Delamarre is pardoned
| revoke his sentence
A loud burst Of applause from the lip
: Of the soldiers followed this announcement
No one but loved and respected thei
, comrade. The next moment, ere the
|, could press around to congratulate I'll
supposed Louis, DE Mervlle had esgerl
: drawn the bewildered Henrie,te back I
the cell, whence she had emerged but
D few moments before.
e Resume your dress again, Maaemo
selle,' hurriedly whispered he. Lose n
r time. The Emperor wishes TO see 20.
e | will return soon.'
lienriette was like one in dream b,
: CLEAN Of delicious hope thrilled her sou
j. she fel, the dawning> OF happiness brea
upon her heart. De Mervile re-appeal
4 ed and led her 10 the audience room
n the Emperor, and as the door swur
= open, she beheld Louis An exclamatit
e Of Joy burs. from the lips Of each, as the
d rushed into each others arms.