The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-10-07
Laura could mere easily have renowned

the mercy of circumstance, like leat at The
sport OF the wind. | entered. one evening,
the cottage of nv neigh6ors, and found them
both on tears Marie weeping IN the arms OF
Laura. and saying:
"nh! my daughter, what will become Of
usl where shall We take refuge. Ii | were
aoae could drag through the few days re-
m,ining 10 me, but cannot see you sulier.
.. Do no, despair, my dear mother, SAID
Laura; am we'll. aud can work and sup
port Us both until that happy day shall come
which will restore us To our country and
rights. BE consoled, then, and do not be
unhappy about my welfare.
The scene made SO deep an impression up
on me, that was no longer master OF myself.
and eutreated them to acquaint me with their
mislortunes, and would shed my last drop
Of blood in their cause.
Laura burst into tears and exclaimed
"Soon we must part forever"
Fore, er, laura ali would rather die
hundred times. No, will only abandon
you with lie"
1T is necessary" she continued; Heaven
and man have decided. and we must separate.
We are compelled to f1y from the peaceful
country, where had jast begun 10 know
happiness. confess before God, you are
the only person here that regret leaving
At these words fell upon my knees be-
FIRE her, and pressing he hands tony lips, ex-
claimed, not knowing what | said, Laura,
I'll follow SOU yerywherr-sourd destiny shall
be mine. there swear To love you eternally.'
Stop said Marie, stepping between u,
TON, my daughter can never be yours.
The rank our family occupied in France ior'
bids il. Would 10 Heaven We had been born
in this smiling valley. whore the same for
tune, the same education, would have made
US equal But il is mol so. Laura u the
daughter Of the Count de Blanyllle. The
blond which flows in her veins is iilusirlous.
She cannot dishonnr II BY allSinS herself to
poor shepherd. MisInrtunes attendant upon
d terrible revelation have expatriated u, and
deprived us 0f our estate. NJ. de Bansille
was massacred before my eyes. and escaped
from france--not that cared fer my own
life, but TO save my daughter IRON the axe OF
the execulioner believed that in this re-
tired part Of Switzerland had secured ,
peaceful retreat, where the storm could no
longer break upon ", but ! was deceived.
A decree from the Republic Of Berne COM
mands all french emigranis to quit Switzer-
land. AND allows them but three days TO hnd
another asylum. Alas. in what part Of the
world can we find shelter from our persecu-
tors:"
At these words she burst into torrent oi
tears. approached her respectfully and
said:
1.-THE poor Tom is not worthy Of bein. the
husband Of Laura, but whatever may be the
place Of your new exile, do not forget one
who will never figet you"
left the cottage, not trusting myself q
look again al Laura. The next MOI ming al
sunrise started tor Bcrnc, where business
detained me for two DAYS. Immediately upon
.as ra,u-a . called ~ the rnftagP uf MadstBr
de Blanslllp, Ia renew my offers 81 assistance
aud 20 say farewell.
Laura looked pale and sad, but her mother
greeted me With face radiant with joy, AMI
showed me letter just received from Berne
Ii was as follows:
Madame: 1 man TO whom ven have IN
consciously rendered most important ser
wee. IA. just become apPri,el Of your crue'
situation. Permit him 10 offer you an asyiuw
IN bis country. Depart At once far London
inquire there for The residence 81 Sit Thomas
Wentworth. Ills house IS at yaur service
and sou vii there receive every attention
and respect that son can offer the dearest o
parents. au, madame, very respectfully,
THcsAs WLSrwURrn.
1, !. from Heaven cried Madame j,
Blanulle. I" ilnw could ! ever doubt IL,
gonines. of Providence: have t.ied III tair
% recall that sir Tnana. WeHtwarih. but
an sure this j. the first time ever heard ~,
name. There i. something very exiraoftlina.
~ about il. What d. yOa think u 4, Ionl
What do you advise us 70 do: :"
IL ypa Wonld drisn. Madame, 70 TAXI
counsel from shepherd. yOu will accept The
oder Il Sir Thomas Wtntwurlh. Cteun
stances are pressing and required. lie car
have % motive Ior decei,ing you, and be-
iiese him an hunes, RAN aud an honest MAJ
alaaFs regard. his PROMISES
but We Do not know him."
When YOU zee him son may recognizes
him, and Il yna have fprgatlpn ths service
so1 have rendered hin, il 5 very plain tlai
hs has not.
Daring ihi.seehs, glanced Il Laura. 81,
did hot plriake 81 the joy y hsr mOther, but
was wrapt in mrlaneanly. lspprolChtdher
and takisg her baud. said
Ooh. Laura, how happy j. Sir Thomas ,,
can 1T yO5 al asylum aud console yOl."
console ms an, Ton. Tie death u M
father and our separation are msiOrtsnes "
ahIeh can never De consulted
The IeIt Jay Madame de Blanvilie ahI
Laura LEFT tie salley. lie instant d theii
departure va. the signal llr mine. We tool
d,asrentroats.. Tbsy dared not pass lhfoOsl
France, but msde cirtsitUB. tDgr ihfUugl
Germany aud Holland. I. not tearing III
ave ol tlle eEec1iiuner, and iiesirags u return
lng a svgn a. possible. pis.ed Direct, tbroBg
France. aad ~. sgon ia Eagland. aBd await
iag Ntth an understandable ltppatisuvs tie ma
msni wbrn cosld welcome ti,e tao beng