Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-30


been unsuccessful Many desperate con
conflicts ensued in which both parties suf
fered dreadfully. Alfred lie Brun took
an active part against the troops he was
prescribed and a large reward offered for
his apprehension Unspeakable were the
feelings of Julie when she first saw the
troops quartered in the neighborhood-
But the simplicity of herself and mother
secured them from ali molestation and
both officers and men spent much of their
time IN visiting her cabaret
Notwithstanding the vicinity of the
troops, Alfred could often visit his mis-
tress in the dead of night The ground
was so well known to him that he could
elude the sentinels without danger 1t
was at these meetings that he learned
much of the situation and number of men
comprising the posts, and various other
particulars, which enabled him. with
small band Of soldiers to defeat IN detail
the regular troops Whatever Julie heard
in the day, she would relate at night to
her lover
This had been carried on for some time.
when 1t became dangerous for Alfred to
continue his visits except at long inter
walls
There was quartered at Jules carabet.
a young officer of gyenadiers He was a
very handsome man, of polished manners
and easy address He had scarce mum.
bered two and twenty years, and yet he
commanded a company with great credit.
and had received marks of appreciation
from his superior officer on more than one
occasion
At the cabaret, Paul Dessein, for such
was his name. vas constantly in the pres
ence of Julie, and as constantly did he
pay homage to her singular beauty, which
the young captain could not fail to observe.
At first, this was excessively annoving
to julie, but she became familiarized to
it, and it soon ceased to excite any emo
tlon. As We have before observed the Of
ficer was far from disagreeable, either in
person or manners and Julie soon began
to feel pleasure in his company. But.
since he had been in the house, she had
not been able to see her lover often.
This was an irksome AFFAIR." it preyed upon
her spirits. Dessein perceived there was
something on her mind, and knowing
the connection the peasantry had natural
iy with such places as these, he resolved
to discover what appeared to him to be
secret of Importance Could it be posi-
bic that she held any secret communica-
ton with the insurgents2 She might
have lovers among them, for aught he
knew, and yet her apparent simplicity
was, he thought, evidence against such
supposition.
But. Oh what would not woman do for
her lover lie knew that in all ages the /
most gentle and beautiful creatures be- /.
came very hcroines to serve those thev@
were tied to by the ties of love "Itmust (
be so, he thought; then how was he to /.
proceed That was the difficulty To (
question her at once, would be to place T
her upon her guard, and instantly to de I.
feat his object
At length he hit upon plan, to win her /.
esteem and love. and, in some moment /.
when her woman's passion triumphed ov-
ar reason, draw from her the coveted Sc
eret He had some compuuctions of con /
science as to the course he was about to (
pursue, but he thought his duty euioined /.
to prosecute the solution Of the mystery. I
and added to which, there was much to
tempt him
In the prosecution of this purpose, he /
became more than ever attentive to Julie, (
and couvcrsed with her in such a strain /
as to leave an impression on her mind /
that he was struggling with his own feel /
lngs, which were strongly excited in her I
favor Indeed, she became convinced /
that he was ia love with her, but that va
rious circumstances compelled him to re
main silent when he would gladly have
acknowledged his passion for her
Under this Impression the thought oft !
en- crossed her Imagination how she could /
have given her promises to Alfred. who /
was now with his whole family iusurgent
aud beggered Desseiu was So muca su-
perior to Alfred in every respect mental
ly. personally. and in respect to rank aud /
station
These thoughts were continually pass
ing aud repasslng before her mind. and I
this. together with the constant presence +
Of the young officer, gave very soon the /
ascendeucy to the latter Dcssein was /
not slow to perceive this, and resolved to
break the lee, which he did In a very
manner, by declaring his love /
for her to be pure aud honorable, and that I
he was prevented by pecuuiary embar
easements from marrying her but that /
at the first favorable occurrence, such as
the capture of any iusurgent leaders. lie /
should mend his fortune. and be promot-
ed, at which time he would offer his hand /
to hcr-for she already possessed his /
leart-f she would accept it.
Numerous Establishments he used and /.
his constant presence gave him a complete
control over her actions He was the !
protector over herself aud mother. prom /
lsing to insure the happiness Of the latter /
for life These and other acts Of q simi- /
lar nature, completely efaced all impress
ion Of Alfred from the mind of Julie. and /
she confessed that she loved Dessein ten /
Derby. To do Paul justice, he really loved (
her, and the thought frequently passed /
across his mind that it was possible to
make her his wife: and if he should be /
enabled to capture any of the insurgent /
leaders through her means, it would be a /
merit that r1irbt balance her want Of birth (