Smyrna times., 1857-12-10

made me trip in words. But heaven has
helped me, that here | am arrived in Franc
without being aflianced, promised, or contrac
ed 10 living man. am verv muc
surprised the king should think am going
orlng him servants at the expense of my roc
fortune and against my tastes. will nevt
be an Italian; and, if | were, the last man
should choose to make me so would be the MAJ
quls Jehan- Loys--tor reasons which will giy
you when we meet, but, especially, because h
Is not, and never will be, true Frcnchman."
But in spite of this declaration, the beautifp
Madame PhllippeS remained at Lyons. unde
the charge OF this marquis, who spent twelv,
days IN making the preparations, intending t,
arrive at court in magnificent style. Wbe,
the party at length set out, their baggage wai
SO enormous, and their train so numerous, tina
SIX great boats were filled. They did all tLeil
cooking on board. WIKI them thev took band
| OF hddlers, engaged by The marquis TO alnusc
him on the river, and alleviate the ennui Of tho
lady for the loss Of her husband. They en-
barked on the Loire at Ronanne, and sent hy
land the horses and mules, which arrived a.
soon as they did at Briare
M de Fieilleville had news of their move.
ments nearly every day, by the couricrs who
passed on their way from Piedmont TO the
Court; he went out from Paris as far as Cor.
bell, with about eighty horse, on the evening
when the travellers arrived at Ersonne. lie
a al 10,
informing her ct his movements, and got ba ck
an answer not to show himself until the mex,
day, at the dinner that was 10 take place at
Juirzy. The lady appears 20 have been afraid
that if the slightest suspicion of his intention
had come TO the marquis, he would have seized
her and married he: at once.
FlellevIl!e politely kept out of the way un-
III ths dinner was over, and then rode up with
his troop There were great reverence and
and Ill those men began 10 talk
as well about the good cheer thry had enjoyed
by the road. ab,ut the adventures that ncces-
sarI'y happen in SO long journey. AT fit
nag opportunity, however, the lady slipped
away and. secretly calling the Slcr plcssis-
au-Chaf, Brc'on gentleman in her service,
ordered hIIn as soon as t!:cy reached The Porte
II. Marcean, to d:senIan9le her train from thut
0i her suite, aud move along TIE luoat, in tie
direction Of Porte st. Gagnes, where tnev we're
10 Stop whilst she bade odicu to the marquis.
Soon afterwards cvery onc mounted, ladies'
and all; and this gorgeous brilliant train ar
rived in good time al Paris. At the gate Pies.
S;s-au-Chat carried out his instructions, and
lextcrously separated the lady's people from the
)thcrs. The marquis, surprised, called out
that they mis'ook the woy. But now Madame
Ph!lIppes pulling up, sad Sir, they are 90
ing where they ought; for your lodging is in
he Hostel des Urslns, in the Cloistcr Of More
Dame, and mine is in the Hostel Saint Denys. !
le1r the Augustues. lily honor Commands me
lot to lodge IN your house, but to separate from /
you, which is why / now bid YOU adi,u;
tut not, SIR, without thanking you very hunLy
or your good company by the road. As to my
'art of the expense, have it all down in wr-
ing. Your Malstre d. IIotes and Plesss-au-
Chat VIII settle matters SO vel! together, that
Jefore week is over we shall be quits; mean
IS far as regards money; for, my obligation to
'ou will be eternal Now, beg you to con-
'ider that this separation is only bodily sepa-
'ation; | leave you my heart, which you will
'e pleased to keep" So saying, she kissed
lin and said, "Adieu, sir, we shall meet TO-
morrow at the kings lodging
The marquis was SO astonished at this sudden
;hange, that for long time he could not utter
| single word. His signs and sobs, however,
showed his anguish and his sadness. At last
lIs presence of mind returned, and looking at
he lady in anything but loving manner, he
'aid. +" Madam, your adieu gave my heart Il
Bang; but your last words, and the kiss with
which you have honored me- have somewhat
revived me, though this sudden change and
prompt resolution seem strange. Tomorrow.
as you say, we shall meet; but bear in mind
The promises you have given me. Adieu, mad.
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Then the two companions parted and Mad
Philppes joyfully took her way in liberty to the
Hotel Saint Denys. The same evening, Vie
llIeville brought TO her and introduced as a
suitor the Prince de la Rochesuryon, who was
of royal blood, being brother of the Duke of
''"I If you will believe me, make
this gentleman, as soon as possible, master of
your person and your wealth, for all delay will
be perious, said he. The prince and Madam
Philippes were pleased with one another, and
exchanged promises. er.t q. .<trt.s ..l.
Meanwhile the Marshal Dannebund, who
had succeeded Marshal Monte-Jan in his gov
ernOrshp,l bad formsd the project Of succeeding
also to his widow and property. He therefore
had written 10 the dauphine to plead bis cause,
and TO represent that by putting their revenues
togetherith might make up hundred thou
sand lvres a-year, a very rare thing in France
for any one but a prince. The dauphine came
with this proposals and strongly spoke ia favor
of Dannebund..l 81 know,' said she, that the