The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-08-09

ed that she was very young and lovely girl.
Taking handful Of the snow which lay on
the ground, he rubbed it on her temples and
then succeeded in putting some small bits of
ice into her mouth. By degrees she revived,
her eyelids unclosed, and she drew deep
sigh.
where am II" she murnured.
safe with friend
"it was YOU then who saved me?'
Rather it was Providence, who was pleas
ed to employ my hand"
She thanked him with look far more eio-
ouant than words; AID then with coniidng
simplicity, as she still felt weak, asked him TO
le. her lean on his arm as far as home. Il
was going TO town." she said, .to sell some
milk. when those dreadful wolves attacked me,
upset my pitcher. and bat for your timely aid
and that of your dog, would surely have de-
voured me-"
The conversation thus commenced did not
flag. Juan soon learned that Marguerite lived
in the hamlet of Campan; that she was
orphan, and had no property save small cot
tage, one COW and some hens. She managed
to support herself with the profits of these an
imals and Of her spinning. Her perfect
dor and her innocent beauty charmed the hon
est heart of Juan; he thought that he
possessed of all the treasures In the world he
would like to lay them at Marguerite's feet
4 On entering the village, the news of their ad-
venture spread quickly; and it was easy TO
see, by the consequent excitement, how much
the young girl was beloved by her neighbors
Both young and old rushed forth to meet her;
Juan was overwhelmed with thanks and prais-
es; nor was poor Caesar by any means forgot
ten.
'Adieu, Marguerite said Juan when he
had accompanied her to her cottage door
May L sometimes como to see you!
ITO whom should my door be open if not
to my deliverer?" said the young girl inno-
Gently at the same time extending her hand
to Juan. He pressed it to his lips and hast
ened away.
When he reached home he found Gertrude
very uneasy at his prolonged absence ''Oh,
nv child" she cried, where have you been,
and what are those stains of blood on your
dress?"
Juan smiled Don't be uneasy, mother;
this blood is not mine, but that of an enemy |
killed" And he told her all that had occur
red. not concealing the feelings of admiration
and love he felt for her whom he had rescued.
"Thank God. my child,'' said the old wo-
man. .'that your choice has fallen on so worthy
an object. | have often heard the beauty and
virtuous industry OF Marguerite commended.
She is called by her neghbors the Pearl of
Campan."
1t never occurred to the affectionate grand
mother that the fair girl in question could
possibly be insensible TO the attractions OF Ter
boy; and, indeed. the event proved that she
was not far wrong. Marguerite was OF too
innocent and frank nature to play the coquette
with him who had risked his life for hers. and
the preliminaries of their marriage were speed
lily arranged.
On the morning preceding that on which
their bans were to be published. the sound of
a drum was heard in the peaceful valley OF
Campan; and the perfect of the district pro-
claimed the drawing of conscripts for the ar
. my Poor Juan! his was amongst the first
, selected names and AT that moment the shock
nearly stunned him. However, he had been
taught not to shrink from his duty, and having
calmly made the needful preparations, he
drew his betrothed aside and said; ''Listen 10
, me- Marguerite. You promised to be mine;
| am going away for some years, perhaps tor
, ever: il is right you should be free-l give
, you back your VOW
..And l." said the girl, "wil not take It
, back Whether our next meeting. Juan, Will
, be here or in that better world to which, |
trust, we are both looking, will never marry
, any one but you"
, The young man pressed her hand in silence.
But my motherl' he said at length, while
> two unwonted tears rolled down his cheeks;
! '.she is old, infrm, unable to work for her
$ support
rite sis she not henceforth mine? So long as
! God gives me strength 10 work, our mother
shall not want home
And so with mutual blessings and fond
! tears they parted.
Cesar followed his master TO tie wars. and
T, Gertrude. on the day of Juans departure,
; took up her abode in Marguerite's cottage
:, The old woman managed the domestic affairs
: while the young one carried her milk, butter
eggs, and poultry to market. In the evenings
as they both sat at their spinning wheels, thei
i, conversation naturally turned TO Juan; Wher'
is he now-what is he doing while we ar
|, speaking of him?" Sometimes their anxietI
/, was asSuaged by the arrival of a letter. hllet
. with hope and tenderness; but at length on
: came which increased their sorrow. 1t Dor
the stamp Of Algeria Juan announced tina
his regiment had just landed in Africa an
was immediately to marchon To the town q
a Zaatcha, where number OF inSurgent Arab
had entrenched themselves Some sharp Egh;
!. ing was to be expected, and the rebels wer
!, known to be desperate. Under this infictin
!. intelligence. the two women found their onl
:; consolation in relgion-in committing the
dear one TO the care OF God. Every day. o
> her way TO the town. Marguerite was accu:
toned to pause for few minutes n the sp'
~ where she had first met her bctrothei, an
a. where, during the happy days OF their eour
ei snip, ne hao raised rustic sea >fc use"
IN kneel beside that nlemento and pray ferven
At ly, nor did she arise and go on her way will
ere out feeling strengthened and encouraged.
on Every evening on her return, her first que
he uoh 10 oertrude was: HAS Juan written
= And the old woman would sin,nlv shake h,
he head with de>pairins GESTURE. which SCENE
on to imply. Juan will never write to as gain.
IN One daY as Nar.zI,sr;. W. - -. e.,