Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-06-03

tations and all those men began to talk as
well about the good cheer they had enjoyed by
the road, as about the adventures that necessa-
riy happen in so long a journey At fitting
opportunity, however, the lady slipped away
and, secretly calling the Sieur Piesss-au Chat,
a Breton gentleman in her service, ordered him
as soon as they reached the Porte st. Marceau,
to disentangle her train from that of her suite,
and move along the moat, in the direction Of
Porte St ages why 'hey1's, tis.stop whist
$40 Dstde udieu to the marquis
Soon afterwards every one mounted, ladies
and all and this gorgeous brilliant train arri-
we'd in good time at Paris, At the gate Plessis-
au-Chat carried out his instructions, and dex-
teropsly separated the ladys people from the
others. The marquis surprised, called out that
they mistook the way But now Madame Phil
lippes pulling up, said g Sir, they are going
where they ought for your lodging is in the
Hotel des Ursinse in the Cloister of Notre Dame
and mine is in the Hotel Saint Denys, near the
Augustines. My honor commands me not to
lodge in your house but to seperate myself from
you, which is why now bid you adieu: but
not, sir, without thanking you very humbly for
your good company by the road AS to my
part of the expense, have it all down in wr-
ting. Your Maistre d'Ilotes and Plessis-au
Chat will settle matters SO well together, that
before week is over we shall be quits mean
as far as regards money; for, my obligation to
you will be eternal. Now, beg you consider
that this separation is only bodily separation:
| leave you my heart which you will be please
to keep So saying, she kissed him and said,
Adieu, sir, we shall meet tomorrow at the
king S lodging"
The marquis was SO astonished at this sudden
change, that for long time he could not utter
a single word. His sighs and sobs, however,
showed his anguish and his sadness. At last his
presence of mind returned, and, looking at the
lady in anything but a loving manner, he said
Madam, your adeu gave my heart pang
but your last words, and the kiss with which
yOu hdNO iUlOICu Ult, nave SUultWudb GOFlftu
me, though this sudden change and prompt res
olution seem strange. Tomorrow, as you say,
we shall meet but bear IN mind the promises
you have given me. Adieu, madam ~
Then the two companions parted and Mad
anne Ph Wipes .jsyfully took her way in liberty
to the Hotel Saint Denys. The same evening,
Vieillevlle brought to her and introduced as u
suiter the Prince de la Rochesuryon, who was
Of royal blood, being brother of the duke of
Montpensier. -" If you will believe me, make
this gentleman, as soon as possible, master of
your person and your wealth, for all delay will
be perlous,' said he. The prince and Madam
Phillippes were pleased with one another, and
exchanged promises.
Meanwhile the Marshall Dannebund, who had
succeeded Marshall Monte Jan in his governor
ship, had formed the project Of succeeding also
to his widow and property. He therefore had
written to the dauphipe to plead his cause, and
to represent that by putting their revenues to-
gether they might make hundred thousand
livres year, very rare thing in France tol
any one but prince. The dauphine came with
this proposal, and strongly spoke in favor Of
Dannebund. Il know" said she, " that the
Marquis of Saluces is three times as rich, bu
his position is more uncertain. Besides, he il
very disagreeabie in person, with big belly
fat, dirty, swarthy, and awkward Whereas
my candidate, as you know is very presenta
BILE fellow
To this, Madame Phillippes replied confirm
ing her engagements with the prince, and tn
; dauphi1e accordingly withdrew her proposal
: and recommended her to marry as fast as posi-
bic, because the king laid great stress on the al
lance, and might exercise his absolute au
thority.
. The marquis never passed a day without call
u ing to see his mistress instead of finding he
alone, he always met the Prince de la Roches
u u ryon, who thus became a very thorn in his side
~ By no means whatever could he obtain q tete-a
u tete interview. So at last, unable to put u
., with his annoying position any longer, he sue
u denly began legal action, and arraigned tn
IL lady before the parliament of Paris. This h
+ did by express command Of the king, who ha
!" the marriage very much at heart, though he di
not like to use his own authority against the IL
. terests of prince of his own blood.
Madame Philippes was much disturbed b
y the prospect Of being forced to ally herself wit
her obstinate suitor; and we may be sure, thel
were anxious consultations at the Hotel Sail
''- Denys. When the day of trial came, she al
IL peared, accompanied by M. de Vieilleyille, an
'e many other lords and gentlemen, ladies an
10 madens. Every one expected a long and seal
ne dalous discussion. The First President bega
81 50 the proceedings by telling Madame Phillip
'A to raise her hand and swear to tell the trutl
ILL one then asked her if she had not promisl
u marriage to Monsieur lie Marquis Jehan-Lo
10 de Saluccs, then present. The lady, forgettir
I'll all her hints and inuendoes, replied, on h
~ faith, No The President was about to exam
oy her closely, and the grcfher had taken up h
as pen, when the fair defendent stepped forwar
and in u firm voice uttered the following speec
Te- Messleurs, this is the first time | have ev
no been before a court of justice; and therefore
rt; ain afraid that timidity may make me contr
'th diet myself in my answers. But, to cut she
en- all the subtleties in which you are 50 profcier
| now say and declare, before you, gentlem
in and all present, that | swear to God and {
an king-to God on the eternal damnation of /
W, soul-to the king on the confscaton of 1
zy, honor and my ife-that never gave any pl
the mise of marriage to Monsieur lie Marquis Jeha
to Loys ofSaluces and what is more never thoue
az Of doing so in my life. And if any one 50