True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-03

he at all events. it is not this which is
the question at present.
Pardon sir, replied the judge; l am
You have come, interrupted Loisel,
whose trouble threw him into a passion /;
to arrest thief. ~
Two thieves cried Francis, there are
two of us, mayor the small thief, who
took fruit in order to prevent him from
dying ofhunger, and the great thief, who
took louis. for the purpose of becoming
landholder. hs. :
M. Loisel made violent motion. Oh I!
| no longer fear you, continued the Roul-
eur, who had forgotten his wounds in the
pleasures of revenge. ask nothing bet.
ter than to be brought to justice, provi.
ded we go in company. All he is with.
out for poor sinners, and he does worse
than they; he talks about the penal law
for others, when he ought to fear it for
himself he wants to take the law-well,
well in good time but NJ. Michael will
also take the law. II was with his fathers
money that Uviers was bought all that
is here belongs to him-the mayor will
be ruined, and put in prison. Alb ah
ah Write it down, M. Lelebure, write
it down! No pity for robbers ! One
must make an example
This time Loisel remained mute, his
pride had bent beneath so many unfor,
seen blows ; he fell upon chair motion.
less, and with his head bowed. As to NJ,
Lefebure, he had retired with Michael, and
both conversed eagerly with hushed
voices; at length they approached togeth-
er.
NJ. Loisel now pcrceives l was right
said the first, with an accent in which
sadness tempered severity. Every one
has need of indulgence, and above all we
must recall the words of Christ" Do
unto others as ye would they do unto
YOU" If Michael had also " the penal
law for his Gospel" he could vigorously J
demand his rights. .' V .'
Ali do not fear, interrupted the young
man, addressing NJ. Loisel ; nothing in
the world could induce me to afflct Mad
anne Darcy nor Mademoiselle Rosine,
Which proves, added The Judge, will
meaning, that certain persons love better
to pardon fault than toreAecL the pun.
ishment of the innocent. ...'
| also nope, said Michael, that all can
be arranged without scandal. ......
Provided the mayor shows himself
to be accommodating, answered the
judge. i.-"'-.. H.
Loisel raised his head. and his looks
eagerly questioned those ofhis Two inter-
rogators. What do you wish !
You are not ignorant of M. de Villiers
affection for your niece, said the judge ;
a marriage will connect the interests Of
the two families, and render useless all
going over the past, 1'y b. .
Loisel appeared to hesitate. Think
what will become Of your fortune and
your honor, said NJ. Lefebure. The
proofs furnished by the Ro,Jeur are too
evident not to convince the Judge, if the
suit begins between you and NJ. de Vii
lers prevent SO dangerous strife by a
consent which will give joy to your sis
ter and her daughter. Good actions are
Nalso sometimes good calculations. 1n .
Whether from shame, or from emotion,
NJ. Loisei could not reply but with his
hand he signed his consent, and rushed
out of the cabin. 5a.@ "'Hi ~ "
The instructions commenced against
the Rouleur were not followed up. Mich
aele ede Villiers, a month afterwards, mar
RED Mademolselle Darcy, who brought
him, as dover. an important part in the
revenue of NiOierS. .a .It g. 81
The public admired LoisePs generosi-
ty, and Michael let him enjoy all the
glory, keeping silence as to the deposit
confded by William But he never for
got the service rendered him by Flancis ;
and, thanks to him, the latter could fin
ish his days without being exposed
anew to the fearful temptations Of power
ty. ,a. p.