Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-06-11
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ANTHONY MARTEL,
OR
T H E DE t H w A R. R A N T
BY WIN. r. HAYDEN.

Anthony Martel was brave young SOL
dier as ever bore arps on the battle field.
He was an almost universal favorite in his
regiment. He loved his country and a
maiden named Cadelnc, who was consid-
cred the preitiest girl in Viselle, and many
were the hearts that beat with love and Joy
when the fair Cadelne turned her beauti-
ful eyes upon them, and returned their
salutations with a winning smile. There
was not brave soldier in the whole rigi-
ment but would have been proud 10 have
shed his last drop of blood to resent an in
suit 10 the bright star Of Viselle. Many
were they who worshipped at her shrine,
but only one received any return 10 his
passion, and he was the gallant Anthony
Martel.
The colonel Of The regiment to which
he belonged was man OF violent passions,
insolent and overbearing IN the extreme to
his subordnates, and was as universally de-
tested as Marte was beloved.
On several occasions he had made irfa-
nous proposals 10 Cadelne, which she
had resented with scorn, but still he be-
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self 5afiled in all his endeavors, he deter
mined to adopt new mode OF procedure,
hoping to be more successful in his designs
Accordingly he called on Cadeline one
evening 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 nc
further; but in this she was Disappointed
for he Immediately made new overtures OF
love to her, promising if she would listen
to his suit, he would load her with pre-.
sents and also make her his lawful bride
But all these flattering inducements had
no effect upon her, for she was true 10 hel
first love.
'Consiaer, Cadelne,' said he, 'my rank
and station, and then your position would
be higher than the proudest lady in oul
Village; besides, you shall have attend.
ants, and 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 would soon learn TO love me-
'No, Colonel, we can never love bu'
one.'
'Then why not love mep
because | already love another,' re.
turned Cadeline.
'Indeed my fair charmer,' said the Col
ironically; may be permitted 10 ask the
name Of that gallant!
Anthony Martel,' was the innocent re-
ply.
What! common soldier-a miserabl,
hlrelins for a rival1 BY Heavenp ht
exclaimed, in terrible passion, sunles
you instantly accept my suit and rejec
me beggarly churl, will have him sho
I, IKE dog for his audacous presumption
eide his fate.' "
: ooh, sir" exclaimed Cadeline. she F;
guilty of no crime he has never iniure
), you.
l. 'Has he not CARED 10 supplant Colone
mon soldierp YOU
'Nay, Colonel Lavilier--I loved hi,
ere l saw you. He is generous. nobl
r' ,e and would not injure. any one,
ct 'Do not lose time in idle words IN,
o. sent to be mine, or ere the morninu 8,
has risen an hour in the heavens. his bea
shall have ceased 10 beats
,se ooh, heavens! spare him' cried Cad
re line in anguish.
'You plead in vain.'
'Give me but single day to decide.'
sNot an hour.'
q cat this moment majestic form cas-
iv slight. shadow in the doorway, but il v
not observed by either of the pers
within the room, SO deeply absorbed W