Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-04-27
LITERARY MISCELLANY.
For the National Era
LEONARD WRAY.
a R0MAHCx OF MODEM HISTORY

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BIZ the assthor If /" 7zs Chronieles Of The Basi, !
Z The Embassy," The Ynh Log" /" P"ihp o.
LafefiG," &C.
CHAPTER I--Concluded
Leonard did not appear altogether to relish
returning 70 his lodging with his friend, who,
though not SO inebristed as to deprive him OF
the mower of straight locomotion, was sufficient
" oif his balance to to excite remark, and per
hans 10 be 4 somewhat troublesome walking
companion wherefore, not desiring to appear
ill-natured, he allowed him to link an arm into
his, but without making an immediate attempt
to move from the spot The effect OF tins act
was to bring Zach round with swing, causing
him to catch ut the balustrade with his dlscn
gagged hand, 30 that they both once more stood
with their faces towards the water. They then
became aware that third person had become
q party to their recent conversation.
The new. conner was man of middle height,
spare IN form, but Of elegant figure, and clad
in close fitting surtout, buttoned close up to
his throat He wore q small gold cross, sus-
pended by a red ribbon from the second but
ton hole Of his outer garment, and kept hia
right hand thrust into his bosom, whilst his
left rested on the small Of his back. heavy,
dark mustache covered his mouth, and thick
imperial ornamented hia chin !, the rest Of his
face was closely shayen These appendages i'm
parted an extremely sinister expression to conn-
tenance that was by no means naturally pre-
possessing and which q str0ngly-defined aqni-
line nose, somewhat enlarged and fieshy at the
nostril, and pair Of small, deeply -sunken eyes,
did not improve Leonard noted all these Inca
ments at glance, nor needed o second to re
mind him Of the presence OF another acquaint-
ance. Tho stranger ON whose face the full
light Of the moon fell, also seemed to have rec
oenised an old friend, though he made no I'D.
vance towards him, but retained for few mo-
ments tho peculiar and somewhat constrained
attitude into which no had thrown himself
wher, unpercsived by Leonard and his com
rade he had come up to them, and discovered
into whose company he had unexpectedly been
thrown.
Zach was already hurting out some inco-
hcrent gibberish, when he was cut short In the
midst Of it by Leonard, who, advancing step
or two towards the stranger, said, addressing
him in English, and gracefully saluting him as
he spoke
"a strange meeting this Prince, and much
such another night AZ that on which we parted
at the Niagara Falls"
Gan agreeable one to me, believe me-" re-
piled, in the Same language but with marked
foreign accent the individual addressed as the
Prince, returning, with much dignity, LeonarPs
salute. But you have there droll Of . com.
panion"
IA oountryman, Prince responded Leon
ard, into whose company have been thrown
10 various parts Of the world in manner that
leads me to begin to believe in your own favor
lite theory of fate or destiny. and that he is to
be in seme manner como cited with my own.
have got his neck out Of the halter twice !
nnoe saved him from tar and feathers twice
stood between him and revolvers and bowie
knives, and vet have ever been dragged into
mischief myself through him, without his hav-
ing it in his power to help me out of my diff
culties Six months ago | left him in Wash
ington JAIL in which he got incarcerated for
his zeal on behalf Of niger that was getting
somewhat roughly handled for local misde-
meanor; gave him up after that freak, as
lost beyond redemption, and came over to
Europe. have not been in this city many
hours, yet who should tho first person be that
runs NO against me, but this never dying hang
dog, Zachsriah Grit, singing Yankee Doodle
and growing Ike An old chuck. But believe
thu fellow has few rare good qualities, despite
his many failingsp
81 guess thans about AZ true word you
said then - ever rix man's dandor," remark
Cd Zach al can do almost as many things
right and wrong, az any other two men, or
women either, this side O tho Alleghanies ;
and they re long way of jest this minute !!
What's moro, I'm at homo in any country, and
though know that country's honest for me
that treats me best | won't turn my back on
any man for patriotism, or for true, thorough
going. straightup republicanism - no, sir,
that's fact.n
q would advise your friend to be careful
mot TO express his political opinions too freely,
e least 10 French,D observed the Prince,
gr4vsly, directing his remark to Leonard. al
will 20 even further, and counsel him TO keep
them altogether TO himself We live in dan
gerous times; and Paris ct this particular
crisis, Il mot the city where republican opinions
find the most coneenial atmosphere, or attain
to tho most vigorous growth
g Your ADVICE Prince, ID, fear, cast away
upon him, though it is kindly MEANT respond
Cd Leonard He has far more bluntne@ than
discretion, aud ~ altogether reckless Of the
consequences cf anything he may say or do.
offon think he has mad streak in him for
that 10 the bts' excuse can find for some OF
tho freak&in which he is wont to indulge"
Tho warning is one which need not i'm
press upon Monsieur Wray," resumed the
Prinoa, slightly inclining his head.
~ have no acquaintances in Paris" said
Leonard " and therefore am not likely TO in
dules in politics. Besides, oven il my own per-
sonsl safety did not concern me, have that Of
my sister to care for, and for her sake should
Be on my guard
"Ah Mademoiselle Mildred Wray is with
you ~ exclaimed the Prince. III hope we may
have the happiness. OF soon seeing her. My
charming cousn, who does admirably the hon.
o. Of our hotel, will be delighted to see and to
show Mi@ Wray some attention. We receive
evsry week. IL you will favor me with your
direction, win send you cards Of invitation
Meanwhile, permit mo -
SO saying the Prince took out small case,
and selecting : card, wrote line upon it, in
peooil By the light Of the moon; then handed
~ card ~ Leonard, resuming--
Thin viii admit you TO so me, at any hour
when ! Am ~ home, and dissngsged. Make
- Of Il should you feel disposed, or require