Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-01-28

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He was then at an age when the spirit o
mischief is supposed to predomnate. Tur
rene rose in the morning, and going to the
trunk of the deceased Chevalier, the key:
of which Dupaty had given him previoustc tc
his unhappy catastrophe, he examined the
contents and taking the letters and the bag
containing the five hundred crowns, sallies
forth for the house of Monsieur st. George
having given previous orders for the burial
of his friend. 1t may be here necessary to
mention. that, by the regulations of Paris,
every one was required to be buried within
twelve hours after their decease.
On coming to the house of Monsieur ST.
George, Turrene ordered the porter to an
nounce his arrival to his master.
"Who am | to annouce, slr," said the
porter.
"The Chevalier Dupaty."
The porter had not lived in the family for
nothing; he knew the family secrets as
we'll as Monsieur st. George himself. He
eagerly, therefore, fastened to announce
what he knew to be most agreeable intel.
ligence. :,
In the meantime Turrene, left by himself
in large parlor, had leisure to look around
him he found himself in one ofthose hous-
es, or rather palaces, which belonged to the
higher order of merchants. Every thing
bespoke the wealth of its owner. His rev.
erie was interrupted by the entrance ofthe
old gentleman, who approaching in haste,
precipitated himself into the arms OF Tur-
rene. Turrene returned his embraces with
equal warmth. The old gentleman was en-
raptured at the figure Of his intended SON.
in-law. He overwhelmed HIM with family
questions, to all of which the candid COM
munication of his deceased friend had en-
abled him TO return most satisfactory an
swers. Turrene delivered his letters. The
old gentleman read them.
you have brought them," said he, "the
FIVE hundred crowns which your father has
mentioned in his letter"'
Turrene replied to his interrogatory by
putting the bag into hands of the ole
gentleman.
"Good my young friend" replied the wor,
thy Monsieur St. George. "Your father,
perceive is as much man of business as
myself. You will soon learn that my for.
tune, and what | shall give my daughter
did not require the addition Of five hndreo
crowns,but was willing that your father
should have some share in the happiness o.
setting you going. | am plain man, young
gentleman, your father has done his part s
| shall now do mine."
With these words he rang bell and
upon the entrance of servant, commanded
him to summon priest by certain hour
| in the same evening. 'lli the mean time
you shall go and see my wife and daughter
| 1t is fit that a young man should become ac
quainted with his wife,
TuYene was accordingly conducted t
the drawing room, and introduced to
a matronly woman, and young girl o
great beauty, the wife and daughter of th'
worthy merchant who, after the ceremo
nv of introduction, left the young Cheya
lier to recommend himself.
In this Turrene so effectually succeeded
that bv the hour of dinner, the ladies hat
become more than commonly satisfied will
their new acquaintance. The good matrol
looked with pride upon the elegant figure
manly accomplishments other intended son
and til young lady blushed with more mean
ing. but with equal satisfaction.
Turrene equally recommended hlmsel
during the dinner and dessert. The mer
chant almost crossed himself with surprise
how his old friend, the citizen of Bloise, VIII
was proverb of niggardly economy, coul'
have given his son so brilliant an educa
ton.
II was now becoming late; the priest wa
expected. Turrene, upon sudden, arose
assumed look of solemnity, and beckone'
the merchant to follow him. The merchant
in some SURPRISE obeyed.
Turene descended the stairs, and enter
ed the street. The merchant inquired
whittier he was going? Turrene waved HI
hand. The merchant more astonished, ,con
tinusd to follow him.
# was the month Of December. and, there
fore though the hour was eight in the eve
ming, it was foggy and dark as midnight
Turrene, holding the merchant by the arm
insensibly led him into the cloisters OF IN
Monastery of the Benedlctines, when, sud
denly stopping, "My frisnd,' said he. 81
is enough, / have discharged that tor whlcl
it was permitted me to be absent, and mus
now return. Behold in me the spirit OF the
Young Chevalier Dupaty. l arrived in Pa
ris at the Hotel de Pont Matre, at SIX o,
clock yesterday evening, and died OF ciloi
ic about half an hour after my arrival.
need not tell you that my father had en-
trusted to my care bag OF five hunde'
crowns. My senses survived my speech
s. made me anxious, that as the match coul'
not be concluded from the circumstance o
nv DEATH the money might return safe IN
to the hands of my father. must not de
clare further the secrets of the grave-suf
flee it that the last wish of my life was th'
first of my death. The permission was grant
ed me. The thing is done, and the money
safe. must now return to be buried. Thl
very hour is the time appointed for me tt
enter the grave. Farewell"
With these words, whilst the merchan
was fixed in motionless astonishment, Tur
rene disappeared, availing himself of th'
darkness of the night, and an obscure turf
\ in The cloisters.
N After some moments of mute surprise
the merchant, rubbing his eyes, looked a
bout him. Turrene, as we have said, hat
disappeared. The merchant called ; M
one answered. In word, the merchan
became horror struck, and recovered him
self only TO hurry home and relate the ter
ribe adventure to his wife and daughter.
Terror has quick steps he soon regainet
his own door,. and knocked for entrance
with unusual violence.
Before the door was opened, cart with
trunks came up to it, The merchant de-