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


who resided in Conde. When he per-
ceived he was about dying, he called for
all the people at the farm, and gave me
This before them, making me swear
that | would give it to NJ. Henri de Vii
lers, ..y,.. .l,... ..-.. ISL.
And you never fulfilled this promise 2
asked the judge. sasawa .ta.. .ar
For the reason Intellectually sought
for the person named, after the procla-
nation OF peace. .-
My father i'll truth perlshed on the
same day with M. de Lescure, observed
Michael. e.. ..
And the good Lourmound had adopted
you, continued Francis. l now compre-
hend why | could not find out anything
about it. .. .-.... ... .s ....
But he from whom you received this
deposit. said the mayor, more and more
interested; you doubtless know his
name ..- ~ ~. -. ...- -....
.Surely;-it was } oung man of An,
SicIsJ Cdlltu Wlillaln. t...-' ....
Loisel made a hasty movement, and
changed countenance. B.. .t r,..
This fellow mocks us, said be. forcing
a smile; he inyents romance, in order
TO interest us, and gain time. ... 10
invent nothing, exclaimed the Roul-
ear, As true as there is God in Hea.
ven, have repeated what really occurred
I All this CAT besides be verified, objec-
led Mr.. Lelebure, whom the mayors
emotion had not escaped. Let us
at once see what this piece Of rag enfolds.
Oh !! no great thing, said Francis, with
an almost disdainful shrug of the shoul-
ders. .,,a ... ..a...
You have then been apprized yourself
of the contents observed the judge. 2
II is Gcotto kuuw what vn1 has 10
keep but as I'm Christian, M. Lefe-
bure; there is in this rag but small piece
of pewter pla}e, with scribbings on it,
which could never make out. ..
Give it to me, interrupted the master
OF FUiers, who eagerly stretched out
his hand TO seize it, But M. Leiebure
prevented him. One moment, said he,
seriously SO much precautions is not ia
ken for valueless deposit, and this, may
conceal secret. .... g. nss
Say justification, replied LoiSel.
What may be The value of this bi! of
pewter. o. ....r. s.-. 49, r.-..
1t is that we are going to find out,
said the Judge, who approached the
window ; for here are some lines traced
upon the metal. .....f ..r.a .... g.
The Mayor grew pale. and M. Lefe-
bure, with much Interruption, read as
follows :.a., rt. r.. ....~. .f.
81, the undersigned, acknowledge
having received from Lord William, the
Lion of Anglers, three hundred and tweu-
ty louis in gold, a watch mounted with
diamonds, and two valuable rings; the
whole composing dcpust confded to
me by M, Henri de VilIiers, and which
deposit | promise to remit 10 the last
ndmtu, UT 10 MS nelTS.
! Written at VerradcS, the Sd of Janua-
ry 1894" .. '."|
And the signature ! quickly demanded
Michael of the Judge, who had suddenly
ceased speaking.
The signature ought to be known to
you, said he. turning round, for it is that
Of NJ George I.oisel. "a. ".' u
The youth recoiled with smothered
cry, and the proprietor of Nviers
closed his eyes as il seized with blind
ness.
But the Rouleur, who understood it,
ETose up. ,.-... ,-,., -
George Loisel repeated he, his eyes
sparkling with Ievenge(ul joy can it be
possible ? He is our mayor. But why
did he not restore the money? ...,
This receipt is a lie, a calumny! STAN
mered Loisel. ' '''.' q ',.s'
Then why does the citizen tremble
said Francis, whose tone suddenly chan
ged from suppIcation 10 insolence. If |
have lied, il can be found out, for a far
mer OF Garquelou, who witnessed the de-
post, still lives. a.. '.''."'
The mayor moved. ''' '"i -'at p
| And in case his word is not sufficient,
added the Rouleur, there is still another
proof. '', ~ '2 .'.'h'' 9 ''' e't
A proof ! murmured Loisel, more and
more frightened '.'s.' ss. '''
| Yes-lhe second copy of the recei pt.
What do you sayl I.,-,,s
II the church Of Varades has not been
repaved, it can be found under the sew
enth stone going from the Christening
fount in giving me the piece Of pewter
plate, William told it to me.
f The proprietors of Vlvlers, felt his
limbs give way beneath him, and leaned
against the wall. ~
+ There was silence. The beggar enjoy
ed the confusion Of the, man to whom he
had vainly appealed an instant before.
Michael appeared to think himself the
sport of a dream, and M. Lefebure ob-
served him.
| He was the fist one to break the sill
ence.nd ~ tio. HNHi ad' Ui3 '&A
7 Doubts difficult in view of many
proofs, said he, withal severe gravity ;
and M. Loisel wilt act prudently by no
Il 4 A ~ Ha..FHs