True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-11-26
...Gpoa Storp.
[Translated from the French.
TRUST. & s...- @.t b..
BY MRS. A. F. LAW.


The explorers of la Sdrthe, may have
remarked at short distance from Allen
con, town called Saint Paterne, situated
on the edge of a. wood, and at about Two
gunshots from this town one Of the mod
ern edifces Of a large plantation, whose
grounds extend towards FresLaye. This
rural improvement, which from its excel
lent culture, could pass for model farm,
was, some years since, The property of a
rich and intelligent man, but one who
was sngularly dreaded throughout the
country, whose name was LDisel. En-
gagged when | 5 years old, in the first in.
surrection Of Vandee, he had survived
the disasters of his party, and had estab.
llshed himself in Sarlhe, where he had
acquired considerable properly. Although
he was sixty years old. lhe master of vi.
viers, this was the name Of his domain, J
bad lost none of his ardor in The augnen-
talon Of his possessions. lmplacably
revenging the least intrusion upon lps
rights he inclined, in all things to the
most rigorous justice; consequently, he
was almost as much hated as he was
feared. ,.,.,.... ...g. ........... .
Day break commenced to tinge the
roofs Of the farm houses, while the bull
ding were still plunged in darkness no
noise could be heard, and the two wl,ell
dogs themselves slept, with their heads
supported on The edge of the cask which
served them as Z. kennel. The walls, OF
the garden were vaguely defined in thy
dawn their tops garnshed with vine,--
when anoise was heard in tue wide
path which extended around them. l.g
Two women advanced leisurely, ac.
companied by a young man who walked
with bis head bowed low, and as if over.
GONE by profound s9rrow, The eldest
lady holding the hand Of the young girl
who seemed as much afflicted as theil
companion, endeavorel to console her by
Kind wordsJf .....,... g. ........., ,
Courage, Rosine, courage! said she
this is not an eternal separation; Michael
will return TO US. "a. ,...s..,5-
The young girl shook her head, You
know " hat my uncle SAID, murmured she
in. broken tones. ,,1 g,a .,. a..
Yes, continued Michael. with bitter
ness, long as Mr.. Loissl believed
me the son Of the farmer who, adopted
and brought me UP after the destruction
9f my family, i had nothing to complain
Of; Ge was to me what he is TO you,-7
seuerelg, Just, But since The day when
in accordance with your counsel, and in
Ihe hope Of exciting his Interest conf
led 10 bm my true name, | have appear.
ed 80 become odious to him Always
occupied in fndIng fault with me, he
only seemed to wait for an opportunity
to dismiss me from the farm; the discov.
cry Of my love served him as sufficient
pretext for so doing, Ia, F,,..,o ....
b.' 'Say-lhe cause, Michael, replied the
mother sorrowtfulIy,t Alas my brother
has the malsdy arising frequently from
riches, he desplses the poor but what is
that 70 you, now that there is no longer
occasion for you to receiye bis, orders.
Liie, opens before lou! Wha. hnders
you from pursuing ypurroad as well as
others! Has not God endowed you
with intelligence, and health You
have hencelorth, besides an end to attain ;
and never loose sight Of ibis, my friend !;
d true attachment is not proved by giving
way 70 despair, anI by sustained ellpgts ;
work lyith perseverance, la9pd ny ny adaagh'
.teT will await you, l,s,sw tA,I, Ss.,o :,
o,J, Yen promise this, Madame Darcy, said
Michael, who bad stopped, y ei5,,,. !,
,,ll oIPromise IL, repoeled the elder
lady; With a grave and softened ascent
.Reasops-whose importance You have
appreciated do mol al present permit this
marriage. TO my brother / owe. Ros
ines education, and all the comfort which
she and Ihsve enjoyed during ten years ;
30 many obligations impose submission
70 the wishes Of Me-. Loissl. Good sense,
besides, offers obstacles 70 the immediate
Accomplishment Of this union, Rosine
has no fortune, and you are without
means /. work must give as srrance for
The, future. &c, to Alencon, my friend
sndeayor 10 merit the confidence Of the
worthy manufacturer You ale 10 engage
with, and i; will not be long, / trust be.
fore you assume for yourself q sufficient
position for me 70 c0nfde TO you The care
Of my child. a,.s,..gs a,,..'s,
Michael, whose eyes were filed with
tears, pressed Madame Dsrcy's hand in
his. They had arrived at the extremity
sef. u .Ihs walk which they had until now now
followed. " t,.s s,..y',,e sis..a sls
! The elder lady. embraced the, young
man, and said with q trembling voice,
le. us seperRte here; we have nothing
more to say, apl il Is useless 70 ,ptoIong
the sadness Of parting. Your horse
awaits yop al The lille gate go then, my
friend, and think Of as. '-'e''y M, "sS'e
Michael s,ammersd some broken words,