Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-26
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n found only the sexton, and the horrible fig.
ures of the saints, who regarded his agonics
with entire Indifference The Virgin De Los
Dolores, completely absorbed in her own griefs,
had no teara to shed for those of Richard so
new and go bitter He wac also tempted to
throw down the vile paintings, and trample
them under his feet but as he had to look out
for Therese without delay, he mounted his horse
again. and soon reached his home. drenched
with rain
The fury Of the storm, which would have
spoiled Madame Labedoyeres wedding robes
had she ventured abroad, enabled her to SUD-
port with some patience her detention at the
house of Richard. On his return, he found
her sitting in chair, with an air Of sociability
rather than of discomfort Her more sober
reflections had not been at all to Richards dis
advantage. Should Therese be found, NJ
Dulac was still left ; but if not, it was easy to
repair his loss by young man of so fine an ap
pearance and fresh complexion. Young passion
ate, proud, loving in the extreme he might well
compensate her for the riches and asthma Of
Nj. Dulac and if he was poor, she had more
than enough for both On the whole, before
Richard returned, she found her situation quite
supportable.
Soaked with rain and painting for breath
Richard demanded of the woman her name
and the name of the person she had married
that morning. The whole family we're called
into council and deliberated upon the informa-
tion thus received. Even the widow herself in
this emergency, descended from her pride, and
gave them the benefit of her advice. 1t was
unanimously resolved that Richard should go
to the house of NJ. Dulac, and demand his
young spouse. If given up, Madame Labe-
doyere was to be surrendered to her husband
and to liberty
This concluded upon, Richard and his father
prepared themselves for the journey, like pala-
dinS of the olden time. To the impetuous lover
how long appeared the road, and how cruel his
old father, whom nothing could induce to hurry
his pace. 1t was in vain that Richard remark
ed to him frequently that the day was declin-
ing, the road a long one, and unless he rode
faster, it would be dark before they reached
their destination. The old man replied that it
was many years now since he had been on horse
back, and he had no idea of breaking his neck
for Richards benefit. Besides he said, it would
make no difference, provided, they arrived be-
fore the night set in
At length, however they reached the house
of NJ Dulac, just at the twilight hour it was
no longer day, nor yet quite night The rain
had ceased to fall and the sky was once more
serene, The impatient young man knocked
loudly at the door. After some delay. it was
opened by an old negro, who informed the
travellers that NJ Dulac had Just retired with
his newly married wife
And what woman 90 eagerly ina uired Rich
ard"
A very handsome and noble dame, replied
the negro, " whom my master brought home
this morning"
At this answer the breath and heart of Rich
ard failed him. He had neither voice nor
courage to interrogate the negro further. His
father then took charge Of the matter The
negro answered freely. He informed them
that his new mistress was about sixteen, from
the village OF Adayes, and her name Therese
Paccard that she cried very much at first in
the parlor but afterwards at the table seemed
very contented and happy
What Richard suffered during this recital,
it is impossible to describe His French and
Spanish blood waged fierce battle in bis veins
At last his French pride triumphed Let us
go, father" he said, "let US go. l understand
the whole thing Therese has sported with
me cruelty. Let us go, father-let us GO"
The old man held back his son, and said to
the negro sternly, :" 1t is necessary that should
see your master, and at once"
1t is impossible" replied the negro our
master has forbidden US to enter his chamber,
under any pretext, before morning"
go, tell your master, you slave Of Satan"
exclaimed the old Lousianian, "go tell your
master that must see him, and that too, in
stantly"
The black went to inform NJ. Dulac. A mo-
ment afterwards he returned with message to
Richard and his father, to the effect that it
was his wedding night, that he had retired with
his new spouse, that he prayed them to excuse
him at so happy period, that he would re-
ceive chem tomorrow, and comply with ther
wishes, whatever they might be-
At every word the negro spoke, the old
herdsman swelled out at least half q foot, de-
veloping by degrees his broad shoulders, bis
brawny arms his huge fists, and the fury which
inaamed his breast. "Go, tell your master"
he exclaimed once more to the slave who had
left the inner door partly open, ego, tell NJ
Dulac that if do not see him at once, | will
overturn his house, and bury himself, his slaves.
and his wife beneath its ruins"
No sooner had he thrown out this threat,
than window in the lower story was opened,
at which a head in woolen nightcap present
ed itself; and NJ. Dulac inquired in harsh
and broken voice what the noise meant. and
what they wished with him at that unseasona-
BILE hour of the night
Richards father acted as spokesman He
explained, in few words, the object of the
visit-spokc of the exchange of the women, by
which his son had been Northumberland de-
manded, in loud voice, the wife of Richard,
offering to give up in return, the diamonds, the
dresses and the bride of NJ. Dulac.
A deep silence followed Richard held him
self ready to burst into the apartment, should
he hear shrek, or even sigh but he heard
nothing.
" You see, Messieurs," NJ Dulac then replied
with triumphant air, that there has been