Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-10

crime. Carlan observed in one of these rum.
holes in old Marseilles a young man, about twen-
ty-fve or thirty of pale and nervous counte-
nance, with eyes of a dull green, having in the
nonchalance of his manners all the symptoms
of dread of labor, and in his look the reflec-
ton of bad passions The dress of his person
announced, under his tatterS. certain ease ac-
quired by idleneSS. Each part of his dress had
PLAYED its part in the hands of famous tailor,
at date forgotten by the Journal des Nodes.
But what above all, betrayed an extreme mis-
cry and incurable idleness, was one of those
large, coarse cravatS, whose coarse, greasy folds
so ill disguise the missing shirt
Carbon soon initiated himself, by aid of a
few glanceS, into sympathy with this man, and
it was not long before he found in him one of
those organizations almost too indolent for
crime, and which can be pushed into guilt only
| by the external influence of some ruling power
| Yet the Skillful gallev-Slaye employed several
/ days in sounding this man before he elevated
/ him into the dignity of an accomplice; and
when he believed that he might trust him, af-
| ter a few largeSscS of five-franc pieces. he un-
yelled his plans to him. From that moment
one of those two wretches was blind slave.
and the other sovereign master
/
| terprise, Cardan needed larger sum of money
| than that which he had stolen from the Secre-
| tary of Madam de Nellan. and which was be-
/ sides nearly exhausted This obstacle was soon
overcome. The money changers of Marseilles
are not quite 50 impregnable as their Partisan
coafreres; they display too carelessly. and even
within the reach of the skiIlful hand of adopts.
their Napoleons and Spanish piastres. Cardan.
| ,Vhl afn aOulA Ia
while changing two louis at one of those ex-
change offices, carried off two rolls, with all
the skill of professor Of slight of hand or an
Indian juggler With this acquisition he felt
strong enough TO conquer Peru. The accom-
plce OF Cardan was named Valentine Proghe-
re; he preserved only his surname upon becom-
| ing the valet of Cardan, who had himself be-
came VI. Albert de kerbriant The mission
which Proghere received was very difficult to
execute, notwithstanding the luminous instruc-
tions he received from the mouth of his master
| He was to repair Is fOrerunner TO the coun-
| nv seat of Madame de Mean. and adroitly to
examine the ground before he could commence
| their scheme with safety TO its author
| Proghere, clad as the confidential servant of
a good house. set ont for Toulon; and having
arrived in that city, he embarked on board of
small boat and descended before the country
seat of Madame de Mellan little before sun
set. He played his part to perfection He
announced 10 the two ladies that NJ Albert de
kerbriant had arrived at Nantes in a Mereh-
ant vessel from the Cape of Good Hope: that
| the fatigueS of the voyage had compelled him
| to obtain dismissal sooner than he had In
tended. and that he had returned from the In,
dies a simple citizen. independent OF military
service, and determined 10 fix his residence &C.
coriing to the choice Of the De MclIan family
During this interview. Proyhere stood upon
the terrace, ready 10 spring at three bounds in
TO the fields, If the least CLEAN OF miStruSr
shonld appear on the face OF the ladies Thi.
precaution was unnecessary Madame de Mel
Ian was kind woman, who had passed all hel
life in q patriarchal family in the new world
She gave him implicit faith TO all that this pre-
tended servant Of her future Son-in-law told
her. and in the extremity OF her jov she ten
derry embraced her daughter. already much
moved al the idea Of 80 precipitAtca marriage
The next day. az three in the afternoon. /
loud sound Of wheels and the cracking Of {
roStillion'S whip announced the arrival Of
posl-chaise along the main aTenRe 10 then
country >eat-
" Ii is NJ De keEbriant, nav master salt
Progherc; d. recognise his chaise"
4 voun- man clad in black. and Of the mos
distinguished mein, Spran- lightly from th,
chaiSe ugoa the terrace, and rs if >ufFosatrJi l.,
his emotion. he pressed the hand Of Nadamt
de Me.lan 70 his ilS- CaRlaR was 50 wonder
fully disguised that Prrghcre vas foG momen
alarmed. for be dal not recognise him
Tie fugitive galley-slave bowed TO Madefnoi
selle Auna aGd addressed 10 her this set speeci
which he had been preparing during his ridt
Of toarteen leagues.
:" | bless the memory Of your father. tha
generous man. who has chosen ue for his son
T,l-law: but | am happy 10 Say TO vou. mademni
Selie. thai after INV voyage around the EoEld
il Is yOa. uf al others. whom | would nav,
chosen for nly companion for life to-day
These woolS were followed by long silence
which always follows profound emotions: EhcE
they hsd given up TO SD reEnembran-es a sea
Soaable time of silent grief. their conversation
gradually assumed a gay and lively air, espe
cially al meal time CaQlan. in the eyeS OF
the ladies. manifested an excellent tact. by
speaking Cf everything except his marriage
He gave as>co1RJ> q his voyage. which he had
S,uile<i oll the egcring before m , map II lhC
world. miGglia- Wilh his rcai4l sU the BaGli
cal terms u the sailor. vhica he had found II
books uuOa Srlch subjects At the end b.
assumed melancholy attitude and accent. and
said:
a. / hare IrayeloSl over i've tho0sand leagues
| have visited az the dIif,rcnt quarters Of the
globe: have seen ali nations and have a.
ceri4i0ed. by this experience, equal 10 that ot
the aged tboCgh given 70 young usD, that
happiness, If IT exist al at, czn only be met
Eith in The midst If domestic duties. far froGr
the world, and IN q nrtired fanny, composed d
relatives and friends
Madame De Mcilan PveasseSi 1hs hands Of CIR
dan. and her T<auIoaliEe expressed The gratitait
she fels al he4rIZ- SEsch byautIfGl sentiment
from The live of hcr Ss7z-in-lA~.
By skilfully managed traasiiion, CAr,iAr