The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-04-28

Adventures NJ q Masked Ball In Paris.
One Of the adventures Of the last all is
worth mentioning. The two principal ac-
tors in the scene belong to the aristocfatie
Faubourg St. German. A certain count,
availing himself of the marital privileges which
aristocrstic customs permit, left his wife At
home to 60 to the masked ball. The coun-
tess would have seen no evil in the simple
act Of going to spend an hour or two at the
ball, if she had not been informed that he
went there to encounter a piquant actress,
VIII ;, it was reported, had captivated her hus-
the ferveDt admirer.
The countess determined to discover the
intrigue, ind she therefore determined to 60
to the masked bill. To succeed in her pro-
ject, a travesty was indispensable She
took the disguise of elegent dandy. But,
young, and beautiful, as we'll as talented and
graceful, the countess would find it difficult
to deceive any one under her masculine dis
guise. She therefore employed closet fit.
ing mask, and light cloak, which corceal-
ed all her person but the foot and bottom of
the FANTASY of boy, vino wished to fl nd at
the ba double pleasure, in carrying on in
tr;gues among his friends.
but he seemed disirous of finding some one
in the assemblage, and. guided by a onfident
in his secret, who was devoted TO his proie cts
he soon found the handsome actress, and
commenced the attack from under the mask
She listened at first neg 'igently, but the con-
fident took occasion TO whisper in her ear
"That is young Russian prince of eigh-
teen years. handsome as Adonis, and i'm.
mensely rich"
Nothing more was needed to make the ac-
tress forget her word with the count. She
Unanswered SO cnnningly that she manage d
to steal away, although she had promised to
sup with him, and she went To the Cafe An
glais TO take supper with the Russian
prince.
Scarcely had they installed themselves in
cabinet, when some one knocked at the
door. No response was made, but the door
opened, and the count, appeared. He had
followed them, and the countess knew it well (;
for she had arranged everything SO that he
the knock was heard at the door, the young
man has ened TO replace his mask, and cover
his head with the hood OF bis domino.
The count made his appearance TO re-
proach the tickle actress for her deception,
who on her part was sufficiently embarrass-
ed.
"But, sir" said the young man, with a soft
sweet voice, "whai wrong do you find i'm two
friends two sisters, wishing 10 sup together.
who have subjects OF importance to talk
abouti"
"YOn will try in vain TO impose on me, sir I"
replied the count in rough tone; 81 know
that you are a man."
"And suppose am, sir!"
81 tell you that madame is engaged to sup
with me, and shall not suffer her to SUP
with another"
"But IL madame has changed her notion,
Such things occur every day"
81 shall not permit it, She shall sup with
mc-with me alone!"
"To dispose ,hus Of the wishes Of madame.
and to talk Is master-have your righis."
Yes, sir, i have rights the most positive"
replied the count, exaggerating q little the
truth in favor OF his cause.
--", "a, ~ u.auam tile countess benrd
your
"Sr, ] do not receive lessons; give them
ard you shsll render me satisfaction for your
conduct and your word.''
"A challenge
yes sir. Aud first do me the pleasuce OF
taking of your mask; it is improper To guard
it in my presence, aud have the right to see
the face Of my adversary"
"And it does not please me to show it to
you'll"
"Then ] shall pull off myself your mperti-
nent mask"
violence, eh! Hope you are satisfied!
and tho mask and the hood fell, disclosing
a SPLENDID head of blonde hair. and the
count, stupefed recognized the countess.
The actress shared his surprise, and saluted
the discovery with burst of joyous laughter,
but the count did not laugh
Cor. ". Y. Tribune.