Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-08-25

preferred the simplest faith of Luther, to
the manifold observan ;es, and debasing
superstitions of the "Holy Catholic
Church." then in its most degraded state.
The Huguenots were numerous and
powerful, numbering in their ranks, num-
bers Of the nobility, aye Royalty even and
Popo Grego'y MI fearing their growing
influence in France, sought to check their
progress, lest in the event of Charles de-
ceasing they might gain the ascendancy.
aud then farewell to one Of the jewels Of
his tiara. His emissaries had con-
cocted a plan, to destroy the Huguenots
by Simultaneous movement, and thus up
root Professionalism at one fell blow, and
only needed the saction Of Charles to car
ry it into effect. He, however, though
weak and vacillating, feared, though he
wished, to give the word. Coligny had
just returned, having conquered Florida
from the Spaniards, covered with laurels.
and his power over the masses was great,
though himself leader of the new faith
prove to me- said the King, they
plot against my life, and St. Luke, they
shall perish, dogs that they are
Adrene de Lorme, was the niece, and
ward, of Francis de Lorme, count and
general, and friend of the elder Coligny.
Her father falling on the field Of battle
while she was mere child, left her, with
his large estates, to the care of Francis
She had never known another father and
loved him with all the affection of aaugh-
ter. Although Huguenot, he had, at
brothers request, brought up Adreinne in
tho bosom ofthe church, never interfering
with her religious convictions, and allow
ing Father lgnacio, coniessor to the King,
to be her spiritual guide.
The priest had obtained information of
secret meetings of the leaders among the
Protcstants at the house of DE Lorme
and eagerly desired to obtain access, when
he thought of his penitent, and we find
him laying his snares.
Il tell thee, daughter, no harm shall be-
fall thy uncle, and thou must obey me ;
fail in this, snd on thy head will fall the
heaviest curses of our church.
a low moan and sob, was the only
response as the maiden quailed beneath
these threats.
Tonight they meet in this house; !
must be where can see, unseen, hear and
not be suspected
But my uncle
'Shall be held inviolate though their OBJ,
ject be the life of the King hi self. Nay
start not, I do not suspect this, but de,
signs against our church are rife, and we
must be forewarned. You know we arc
very mercitul to the repentant sinner
AS he spoke deviliSh sncer curled hi
lip, but the girl bowed down did not per
ceive it.
Then I will do your bidding, and per
haps my uncle may yet be saved. On
father, how glorious if | should be thu
means of bringing nay protector to the tru
fold'
Hope painted her cheek with tinge o
color, while with uncast eyes, she seemed
saint, he with ill-concealed exultant ma
: lice, appeared as a triumphant demon
with innocence at his feet.
Tonight, then, my child, when tn
curfew bell tolls l will meet You here; b
prepared
Il will. father, thy blessing
You have it, daughter yet stay, TIL
confessions of late have been wondrou
guarded. Beware keep not back tn.
most private thoughts; what, hast thou
lover yet? All, that is it, knowest tho
not, the sin consists in concealment ?
who may it be that has made thi
young heart futter, even at the thought
speak child, his name?
Indeed good padre, You do me wrong
. my heart is still my own. The young Re
mont has been much with me; but lovel
oh no.
Il see,' said he: this young springal
is hereto also; beware, daughter, guar
; well that heart, for never mayest thou we
with Armand Remont'
With a scowl he departed and hurrie
towards the palace.
y Adrienne sat on the foot stool, for som
Il moments dumb with dismay, at last 81
. murmured:
q Dear Armand hereto. I never asl
: ed his faith; unhappy me, that all low
should fall beneath the shadow of m
- church. But Father Ignacio says etern
/ torments await all who die eyond the pal
s fearful I must convert dear Armand.
/; Musing, she did not hear an approachiu
O footstep, and young cavalier bent dow
, and kissed her forehead ere she was ava
d of his presence. With start she spran
q to her feet.
6 'Oh, Armand, is it you how could yc
g steal upon ME so quietly, and dare to ste
<, a kiss. will not speak to thee for
ir week, as fit punishment.
ID With pretty pout she turned ava
l. but he, with all the assurance of favort
lie lover, stole his arm around her waist, al
S. together they strolled out in deep conver
d to the garden.
lie AS the friar passed through the street
r he meditated on his plans.
le Tonight will bring the King to th
L. meeting, and words may be perverted,
y. least some pretext found that will answe
)" And Adrienne-Charles sensual as he
rs will doubtless be enraptured-could Ipr
T. cure, he mused, that would gain his t
d. vor, it shall be-this tho crowning bio
10 to ensure success
8, Demon why did the earth not op
he and swallow this so-called minister
40 Heaven" A iend from hell would shu
1t der at thoughts over which he smiled.
Is. Charles was at tennis. when he enter
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