The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1854-03-24

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bears for him. said the empress. M.
"Ahw 'eiurned hc, II have mind 20
subject this love to a severe test. Much
J doubt whether she will give her life fot
lin. Nevertheless l will see."
"Sure," cried Josephine, "you are moi
serious; Louis, certainly can be pardoned
wilhou! the death Of Henrietie.n y N.
II Nat7teon drew her near tho window,
and they eonversad in low voice, Il,
Henristte stood alone in q magnificent
opar'taen,. HouIs passed unobserved
so intensely MAS she absorbed in reve-
rie; a small folded paper vas tightly
grasped in her small! hand. On ii were
traced the following words: "a deserier
is condemned by The laws OF the army 10
suffer death. II you wish Delamarre re-
stored 10 liberty, the means are in your
power Ere day dawns he may be on
bis way to join his mother, whom he so
much loves" ...
"Ah!" murmused TIenriette, "do not
| 1--we him ioom
| Pressing her hands upon her heart. as
nc TO still its tumuliuous beatings, she
paced the apartment. The door opened,
and the Chevalier dc Merville en,ered.-
He paused ere he articulale3 "Madem-
oiselle.n 1- III
81 am ready" replied Henrie,ie; ''my
decision is made" ...l,.,,@ osi h
De Nerville appeared 10 comprehend
the import Of her words. He looked ups
on her with reverence as well as admi-
rhion, as she stood with the high resolve
Impressed upon her beautiful brow
"Follow me, Mademoisele," said he.-
They traversed long corridors and numeT-
GUS suits of superb apartments, and de-
scending a stair case quickly reached an
outer court communicating with the guard
house. Entering this Henrieite was ush-
cred by her guide into small apartment,
where she was soon left 10 herself
On a chair was hung uniform Of The
regiment to which Louis belonged. On
table lay large plumed cap. Henri-
cite comprehended all in momeni.-
Quickly habitihg herself in the uniform,
she stood before the mirror, and gather
ing up her beautiful brown ireshes in a
knot, placed the cap on her head. She
almost uttered cry fjoy at the success
of her transformation. She knew that
she was TO be led 10 the fatal ground at
the mornings dawn. Tho bulIe, which
would have struck Louis 10 the heart, yves
10 be the messenger Of death to her own,
but she sbrunk not back. Love triamh-
ed over tile ,imid woman's nature.--
Louis mother will bless me in her
heart," she whispered. "Louis himself
will never forgeime, and has often sworn
that he loved mo better than all else be-
side" drawing alock Of raven hair from
her bosom, she pressed il 10 her lips and
then breathed prayer TO heaven. .su
NOTHING dawned. The sound Of foot.
men aroused Hentist.e. She star,ed UP,
grasped the, band Of hair, awaiting the
summons. The door opened and two
soldiers entered repeating the name Of
Louis Delamarre; they suddenly led her
forth TO die. The soldiers whose bullets
were 20 pierce the heart Of Louis had ia
ken their stand and only awaiting the
word Of command from the Emperor, who
was stationed al the window, c6mtnand>
| ing vie% Of the whole scene. .d1sam.
"Ohp cited Josephine; who stood by
him, but Concealed BY the, window dra>
perry ffot the view Of these below, 80,
sire, can endure il no longer; 1t seems
100 much like dreadful reality. Mark
the devoted girl! No shrinking back! i
See, shs ssetns calmly awaiting the fatal
nnsei." s..,, q gt;.',s.1 --s e.5.
"s,op!'' cried the emperor from the
window. "Louis OelamatEe 10 pardsned
I revoke bis sentence. +" "a. G1a
A loud burst Of applause fioui the SOL
diers foloAed this announcement. Not
one Of them but loved and respected their
comrade. The next moment, ere they
could press round TO congratulate the
supposed Louis, De Mertille had eagerly
drawn the bewiidered Henfietis through
the crowd, back 10 the cell, from which
she had etnetged bu, few minutes be-
fore. s,.,
"Resume four dress again, Mademeis-
ellie; lose no sine; the emperor wishes to
see YOU. I will reiurn soon.'' ..,.
/ Henrielie was like one in dteaffl, but
"a CLEAN Of delicious hope thrilled her
soul; /; she fel, the drawings Of happiness
break upon her hearl. Soon again resu-
ming her rustic habllimsnis, De Merville
re.aPpeared; and otice again she irod the
audience room Of lhe emperor. Lifting
her eyes from the ground as the lofty door
swung open, she beheld Louis. An ex>
clamalion Of joy burst from the lips Of
both, as regardless Of others, they rushed
into each others arms.
Napoleon stepped forward. "Louis
Delamsfre, said he, "you have just heard
from my lips the tale Of this lovely girls
devotion and courage. Do you love her
as she desersesi''
II could die for her," proudly answer-
cd Louis. a@., -issuH
"Well. wells cried the emperor, "the
severe les. Of one will suffice. So du,i.
fol son, So faithful lover, will doubt.
lessI make the best OF husbsnds. Yoo.d
= M A. III