The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1853-08-23
THE CARDINAL,
Or the Goldsmith's Apprentice.

Master Roullard would not have lost his tenn
per. / should be still his foreman, and per-
haps one day might have become the husband
of my Jeanne.
This consideration seemed to add to his ha-
tired for the Piima Minister. mechanically no
undid parcel and began to turn over tho
pamphlets it contained. They consisted of
menorandums relative to the affairs of Spain,
against Mesdames Mancini, MAJ
arms neices, and lastly, satirical biography
of tho Cardinal
Julian read over this letter with careless in
differences; but suddenly started with an exca-
nation of surprise. He had just read the fol-
lowing paragraph:
previously to taking orders the Cardinal
had served In tho army; he commanded
regiment in 1925, and the generals of tho Pope,
Cont and Dagesl, gave him mission to the
Marquis of Coeuvres. His Eminence followed
him to Greenoble, where he spent two months
under the name of Captain Juliano.'
The young artisan read and ro-read this pas
sage with tremor of delight scarcely to be
expressed. The names, dates and places left
no doubt
The Captain mentioned in the pamphlet
must of necessity be the individual who stood
sponsor for him at his baptism. Julian was no
less personage than the godson of his Emf
nence!
He jumped up in ecstacy, tossing his hat in
the air, loudly shouting, the Cardinal is my
godfather! the Cardinal is my godfatherY
Casting all his papers to the wind save that
which furnished him with this valuable in,eli-
gence no set off at run toward Maitre Roul-
lards, TO acquaint him and his niece with this
unexpected discovery; but suddenly he recol-
lected himself The goldsmith might not
choose TO listen to him, or might refuse to be-
lieve him, and turn him out Of doors the Sec
ond time. Beside, the first business was to es.
tabish his right; and then, once under tho pro-
lection of his godfather, he thought himself
pretty sure of the good will of Ma,rie Roul-
lard, who seldom refused his friendship to the
rich and powerful
So he changed his mind, and after having
run to the little garret he occupied near tho
Palais do Justice for his baptismal certificate,
he proceeded full speed to the Cardinals Pal
ace.
On reaching his destnation he asked for
countryman of his named Pierre Chottart, who
occupied tho important post of head scuion
in the Cardinals kitchen
Differences in political opinion bad kept
these two worthios apart for several years, and
Cho,tart scarcely recognized his old schoolfel-
low
However, after an exchange of civilties he
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there; to which he answered he had come to
speak to the Cardinal.
The sculion naturally thought the poor fell
lows brain was turned; but, without vouchsa-
ing an explanation. Julian persisted that he
must see his Eminence at all risks.
And so you supposed you had only to send
your name up, old boy? asked Chottart ironi-
cally.
Not exactly answered Julian: but relied
upon yon 10 help me to what wanted
We'll, what you want seems very simple,
and is soon said. 1t is nothing more than an
| interview.
Come, Peter, you are not obliging,' said
Noiraud. Il ask you to assist me, and you OF
answer me by cracking jokes
Because | have no answer to make to such
an extravagant proposal objected Chottart.
What; Do you mean it is impossible for
me to see the Cardinal:
| Impossible, assure you. I myself. slthoh
| am one of his culinary staff, and have been sc
| | know not how many years, have never seen
SO much as the tip of his nose.
| is that possble?'
'Trdc enough: and yet, you SOC, I have tho
special charge of manufacturing his daily cul
of chocolate
'Ah!' said Julian; sand so that is the Prime
Minister'S chocolatef" as he eyed smoking
silver saucepan standing upon a hot stove.
presently" answered Chottart, 81 shall pou
it into this gilt cup, and shall ring for one o
the serving men, who will reach the apartment
of bis eminence by that stair case end will de
liver the waiter into the bands Of his own val
| et."
$50 that the latter is the only one concern
ed, who ventures 10 approach his Eminencei
"Thc only one. But, bark, there's my bell
With this, Pierce Chattart hastened to FL
the silver-gilt cup, which he placed on a ira,
of tho same metal, with all the usual accesso
ries; and while his back was turned to fetcl
the damask napkin which finished the prepa
rations Julian, struck with sudden inspra
ton, followed him with the swiftness of light
nng, locked tho door Of the inner room int
which he had just entered, whipped up the ira
and hurried up the staircase just pointed ont T.
his notice, lifted up the first portiere which pre-
senied itself, and found himself face to fac
with the minister, who was just finis ing let
ter.
The Cardinal, startled by the unusual noise
stood with his pen in his hand gazing at tn
scared and unliveried stranger.
"What is that?' at length said he, a little sur
prised, and with the Italian accent he had nov
or been able entirely to get rid Of; "what d
you want here!'
at is his Emnendel" said Noraud, droppn
rather than placing his burden on tho table
''Ah! now I'm safe. How do, god'paT
: The Cardinal drew back alarmed, and fol
, for the bell rope.
"You don't recognize NOR continued tho ga
r artizan with grin; ''thats plain enough VIII
r was only fortnight old last time you saw m
: in 1925"
{ "Whafs 1925? repeated Mazarin, who no,
, began to think he had got to deal with fello'
escaped out of lunatic asylum. "What o.
earth do you mean, and who are your
"What you haven't guessed YETI said Juliar
clapping his hands together; "why, am tn
= son Of Mrs. Noiraud."
/, The Cardinal seemed trying to recollect hin
, self.
+ "Mother Noiraud Of Grenoblc' answered Ju
, lian, "a milliner, at whose house you lodge
I when you weye Q captain. anC whose son vo