South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1853-06-10
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der as evsEb tfe arms on the battlefield.
He was an Jmost universal favorite in his
regiment. He loved his country and u
maiden named Cadeline, who was con-
sidered The prettiest girl in Viseile, and
many were the hearts thst'beat with love
aud Joy when the fair Cadeline turned her
beautiful eyes upon them, and returned
their salutations with q winning smile.
There was not brave soldier in the whole
regiment but would hzvs been proud to
have shed his last drop Of blood to resent
an insult 10 the bright star Of Visellc.
Many were they who worshipped at her
shrine, but only one received any return
to his passion, and he was the gallant
Anthony .Martel.
The colonel oil the regiment to which
he belonged was a tnan OF violent passions,
insolent and overbearing in the extreme
TO his subordinates, and was as universally
detested as Martel was beloved.
On several occasions he had made infa-
nous proposals to Cad-line, which she had
resented with scorn, but still he became
more imPortunate, until, finding himself
6afiied in all his endeavors, he determined
10 adopt a new mode Of procedure hoping
to be more successful in his designs. Ac-
cordingly he called on Cadeline one eve
ming, when she was alone, and made an
apology for his former rudeness, and asked
her forgiveness, which she readily granted,
presuming that he would trouble her no
further; but in this she was disappointed,
lor he Immediately made new overlures ol
love 10 her, promising if she would listen
to his suit, he would load her with pre-
scnts and also make her his lawful bride.
Bull all these flattering inducements had
no effect upon her, Tor she was true to
first love.
"Consider, Cadcline," said he, "my rank
and station, and that your position would
be higher than the proudest lady in the
village; besides, you shall have attendants,
anu, all the luxury and refinement that
wealth can furnish"
"Ah, Colonel Lavilier, what would
these splendid gifts be without the heart q
said Cadeline.
"You will soon learn to love me.''
"No, Colonel, we can never love but
one"
"Ihen why mol love NE :"
"Becauss I already low. another" re.
turned Cadeline.
"lndeed, my fair charmer," said the CO.
lionel ironically "may be- permitted TO
ask the neme,of the cherished gallant 10
1 s,tl nthony Mattel" was.the innocent
reply: y
~. nWhat. common soIdier-a mispra-
fllIreling for rival! BY Heavens "
he exclaimed in Il terrible passion, sunless
you instantly accept my suit and reject the
beggarIy churl, will have him shot like
dog for his audacious presumption, and
will give you but moment 10 decide
his fate"
ooh, Sir '" exclaimed CadeIinr, che is
guilty Of no cIine-hr has never Injured
you.'
"Has he not dared 10 suppaat colonel
OF the French army, aud he only COM
mon soldier 2"
"Nay, Col. Lavilier i loved him ere
saw ) ou. He is generous, noble, aud
would not injure any one.''
"Do not lose time in idle words con-
sent to be mine, or ere the morning sun has
risen an hour in the heavens, his heart
shall have Ceased to beat'
"Oh, heavens! spare him :" cried Catle-
line in anguish.
"fou plead in vain"
"Give me but single day 10 decide"
"Not an hour"
AT this moment majestic form cast a
slight shadow in the doorway, but it was
not observed by either OF the parsons with
in the room,so deeply absorbed were they
in their own affairs. Stepping aside so as
TO be unseen the stranger remained silent
spectator OF all that passed.
"l imPlore you 10 let ms speak to An
thony before give you a final answer"
"Not word to him therefore, instant
" give Inc your consent 10 become my
bride, or you sign The death warrant Of
Martel."
"lnhuman monster l would rather die
thousand deaths than be your wife-cvcn
were you the proud Emperor Of France.
Anthony fears not death, and would rather
give his life than have me prove false 10
him.
"Mad girl, you are in my power, and
will use you as I please since you have so
'nsultinsly spoken"
"Nevrr. :"
"Do you dare TO defy me to my face I
Thus, then, let ms prove my words by
snatcbing breath OF lhr sweet fragrance
OF your scornlul lips"
And clasping his arms around the fair
form Of Cadeline, Col. Lavilier endeavored
TO put his threat into execution.
"HelP! mercy help" exclaimed she.
AT this moment the report Of a pistol, in
the hands Of the stranger whom we befor.
mentioned, was heard, and the bullet shat
tered the arm Of the aggressor, rendering
him owerless, but from whence the shot
came both were unable 10 tell, for no soon
tss ts was tho weapon discharged than the
iverer disappeared and Anthony Martel
/, ,.;J ;JlNnto the room by another door.
ss;d s;,. .aag Ing the wild appearance of Cade-
tIo H. CO. ipg q, from, the arms Of the Colo
,.non o o II, the OWNED the whole,
H., tI"-~ oeei~1eterful blow he laid the
NV IESs siaoS ihISwa[dYhis feet. BY this time the
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