South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1853-06-10

guns as idli. l know tllat you VIII not
suffer my ashes 10 Fest unavengrL. Let
not your hands trembIc, but with firm,
steady aim, level your pi"c.s a, my breast,
when | give The word, .jire, for would
have the mark Of every man if you love
me. Comrades, farewell, and ma we all
meet where the warrior rests from lis
battles and victories"
Th. soldiers brought their pieces to
their shoulders, but stopped suddenly as
the frantic Cadrlinc rushed into the arms
Of her lover.
"Ch, Anthony, Anthony, you musl
net die. Colonel LaviIer will have mer-
cy he canno. be SO cruel is to murder
yon."
"Cadelinc, there is no hopP. had pre-
pared to die, but this meeting unnrrvrS
me. l could have wished you had been
spared this scene but calm yourself, and
do not weep when am gone. You will
not wan! for defenders. 70: my regiment
will protect you, and i! will go hard with
him who darcs Offer an insult to Cad.Iiue,
br his rank what it may
sCommandant," said Col. Lavili"r, in
, an impatient tone, "it is past the time or
dered for the execution have them part
ed and perform your duty"
With great difficulty CadeIine was torn
from the embrace of Martel and conveyed
to distance from the spot.
The word "READY" was given, and quick
ly followed by the second command, "pre-
sent.'
CAM" and the fourth and last fatal
word, "riEE," was on the lips of the COM
mandant, when stern voice from a per-
son who stood short distance apart, anu
! closely muiiled Up, gave the command TO
"REcovEn Arms"
So sudden and abrupt was this order.
that every eye was turned on the person
who had dared thus uncereinouiously coun-
tcrinand an order On SO important all oc-
casion.
"Order that man under arrest" said Col
Lavilier, as the person approached rapidly
to where he stood, throwing his cloak from
his face, the astonish-d officers beheld in
him-FlELp Marshal MAcDoNALD.
'Will Col. Lavi!ier inform me for what
crime the culprit sutltrs!'
'For an attempt on my life with pis-
tol,' was the answer.
'Are You sure tha, he is lha guilty one =
.ics.'
'Will you not pardon him p
'lt has been decided by the court mar
tial that he shall die
Still you have the power TO pardon
| him.
q decline all interference in the course
Of jnstiCe,' replied The colonel.
Il do not said Mac Donn:d, 'and there
fore Sop III. execution. anthony Mar
tel is mol guilty.
'Alay then ask your rxcri!rncy who
is - enquired Laviiirr, with al uneasy uir.
Il am said Mac Donald.
'Wiil you please explain tins mystery !"
Yes; having business OF Importance
with you on The evening Of the assault.
called at your quarters, but found you mol.
On inquiry, | learned the direction YOU
had taken, and followed in pursuit. Find
ing that yon had entered Cadci,nc's cot
tage arrived just in ilar 10 Be the uno,-
served witness of your viilainv, and the
ball which shattered your arm was fred
by me, ami had il not been for rnGanger-
ing the life Of the fair girl ii should have
reached your heart. Colonel Martel,
greet you in behalf Of the Emperor, to
whom l have related your case, and who
has been pleased 10 confer this honor and
title upon you. Colonel Laviiier, your
sword, hencrfortI you are 10 longer all
officer in the grand army, and now take
hlartePS place, and receive the fire Of those
guns which few minutes since were aim
ed at the breast of all innocent man.
Every heart beat with Joy at this sud-
den change. Poor Lavilicr, trembling
with fear and shame, was led to the red
flag; again were the fearful orders given,
but the heart Of The culprit sunk within
him, and he inplorsd for mercy.
How can you ask for that which but a
few moments since you refused to an in.
nocent man =
Il own my fault was the reply.
Then refer you 10 Col. Mart.l, vino
has full power 10 pardon you or not, as he
shall think proper said Mac Donald
Col. Martel,' said the disgraced officer,
'dsre hope for mercy"
Il grant YOU full and unconditional
pardon. You are at liberty was the
willing reply Of Martel, and do not for
get TO show mercy, that you may receive
The came
BY this time Cadeline had heard the
gladstone tding, which spread with rapid
ity throughout the camp, and hastily re-
turning she was c!asped in his warm cm.
brace. That day was a glorious one 10
the regiment and grand celebration was
given in honor Of Field Marshal Mac
Donald aud Col. Marlpl.
In th" coutsc Of few weeks after this
event, the old church at Nisrlo was over
flowed 10y those who assembled to witness
the nuplials Of Col. Martrl and his lovely
bride, Cadeline Dupey, and many were
the little presents aud keep-sakes that the
happy pair received from the regiment,
who loved their generous and brave COM
rnander.
Because you flourish III worldly affairs.
Dont bc naughty aud put on airs.