The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-08-03


s Anthony Martel was as brave young
soldier as ever bore arms on the battle
field. He was an almost universal favor.
ite in hisregiment. He loved his country
and maiden named Cadeline, who was
considered the prettiest girl in Viselle, ,and
many were the hearts that beat with love
and 10Y when the fair Cadeline turned her
beautiful eyes upon them, and returned
their salutations with winning smile
There was not brave soldier in the
whole regiment but would have been proud
10 have shed his last drop of blood to re-
sent an insult to the bright star Of Viselle.
Many were they who worshipped at her
shrine, but only one received any return
to his passion, and he was the gallant An
thony Martel.
The colonel Of the regiment to which he
belonged was man Of violent passions.
insoient and overbearing in the extreme to
his subordmates, and was as universally
Setested as Martel was beloved.
On several occasions he had made infa-
nous proposals the Cadeline, which she
had resented with scorn, but still he be-
came more importunate. until finding him.
self baff1ed in all his endeayors, he deter
mined TO adopt new mode ofprocedure,
hoping to be more successful in his de,
signs. Accordingly Ire called on Cadelne
one evening when she was alone, and
made an apology for his former rudeness,
and asked her forgiveness, which she read
lily erapted, presuming that he would trou-
BILE her no flrther; but in this she was dis
appointed for he Immediately made new
oyertures Of love to her, promising if she
would listen to his suit, he would load her
with presents and also make her his law
ful bride. But all these hattering induce.
ments had no effect upon her, fol she was
true TO her first love.
s.Copsider. Cadeline,' said he "my
rank and station, and that your position
would be higher than the proudestl lady in
your village; beside, you shall have atsen,
dants. and all the luxury and refinement
that ealth can furnish"
"Ah, Colonel Lavilier, what would these
splendid gifts be without the heartl" said
Cadeline.
You would soon learn to love me-"
"No, Colonel, we can never love bu
one."
Then why not love me?"
ssBecause already love another" re-
turned Cadeline.
.sIndeed, my fair charmer," said ths
colonel ironically "may / be permitted
10 ask the name Of the cherished gallant!'
s.Anthony Martel,' was the innocent re
ply.
..Whet! common soldier-a misera
bic hireling for rival2 By Heayens!" h,
exclaimed, in q terrible passion, "unles
you instantly accept my suit and reiec
the beggarly churl. | will have him sho
like dog for his audacious presumption
and win give you but moment to de
eide his fate. -
ssOh, sir!'' exclaimed Cadeline, she i
guilty OF no crime; he has never injuret
you" ...s,.sz.
Has he not dared to supplant colon
el Of the French army, and he only a com
mon soldier?'' essS
sNay, Colonel Layilier-I loved hin
ere saw you. He is generous, noble
and would not injure any one.
ssDo not lose time in idle words; consen
to be mine, or ere the morning sun ha
risen an hour in the heavens, his hear
shall have ceased to beat
.Oh. heavens! spare him!'' cried Cade
line IS anguish.
aYou plead in vain"
s.Give me but single day to decide.
s.Not an hour
At this moment majestic form cast
slight shadow in the door way, but it wa
not observed BY either Of the persons with
in the room, so deeply absorbed were the