East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-04-26
EAST SAGINAW, MICHIGAN APRIL 26, 1860.

Of Fort Moultrie, and walk OF some
two miles brought us to the hut. 1t was
about three in the afternoon when we ar
rived. Legrand had been awaiting us in
eager expectation. He grasped my hand
with a nervous empressement which
alarmed me and strengthened the suspic-
ions already entertained. His countenance
was pale, even to ghastiness, and his deep
set eyes glared with unnatural luster.
Aftersome inquiries respecting his shealth,
| asked him, not knowing what better to
say, if he had vet obtained the ScaraJGHs
from Lieut. C..
'Oh, yes he replied, coloring violently,
Il got it from him the next moining.-
Nothing should tempt me to part with
that scdraJems. Do you know that Jupi-
ter is quite right about itY'
In what way?' l asked, with sad
foreboding at heart.
I'm supposing it to be bug Of real
gold He said this with an air Of pro-
found seriousness, and / felt inexpressibly
shocked.
'This bug is to make my fortune, he
continued with triumphant smile, Ito re-
nstate me in my family possessions. Is
it any wonder, then, that l prize it?
Since Fortune has thought fit to bestow
it upon me, l have only to use it properly
and | shall arrive at the gold of which it
is the index. Jupiter, bring me that
scdraJeasr
What dc bug, massa? I'd rudder
not 90 for to trouble dat bug-you must
git him for your own SELF Hereupon
Legrand arose, with grave and stately
air, and brought me the beetle from a
glass case in which it was inclosed. 1t
was a beautiful scaraJGas, and, at that
time, unknown to naturalists-of course
a great prize in scientific point of view.
There were two round black spots near
one extremity of the back, and longer
one near the other. The scales were eX-
ceedingly hard and glossy, with all the
appearance of FURNISHED gold. The
weight of the insect was very remarka.
bic, and, taking all things into considera-
tion, could hardly blame Jupiter for
his opinion respecting it; but what to
make of Legrand's concordance with that
opinion, | could not, for the life of me,
tell.
Il sent for you,' said he, in grandilo-
quent tone, when / had completed my
examination Of the beetle, Il sent for you
that might have your counsel and as
sistance in furthering the views of Fate
and the bug
My dear Legrand, / cried, interrupt
ing him, you are certainly unwell, and
had better use some little precautions
You shall 90 to bed, and | will remain
with you few days, until you get over
this. You are feverish and
Feel my pulse, said he.
l felt it, and, to say the truth, found
not the slightest indication of fever.
But you may be i'll and yet have no
fever. Allow me, this once, to prescribe
for you. In the first place, go to bed. In
the next
You are mistaken he intcrposed, l
am as well as | can expect to be under
the excitement which, Il suffer. If you
really wish me well you will relieve this
excitement
And how is this to be done|
very easily. Jupiter and myself are
going upon an expedition into the hills
upon the main land, and, lii thSs expedi-
ton, we shall need the aid of soDlr person
in whom we can confide. You are the
only person we can trust. Whether we
succeed or fail, the excitement which you
now perceive in me will be equally al
layed.'
i am anxious to obligc you in any
way replied but lo you mean to say
that this internal beetle has any connec-
tion with your expedition into the hills?
1t has,
Then, Legrand, / can become party
to no such absurd proceedings
Il am sorry--very sorry--for we shall
have to try it by ourselves
TRY it by yourselves. The man is
surely mad--but stayl--how long do you
propose to be abscntH
Probably all night. We shall start
Immediately, and be hack, at all events,
by sunrise,
'And WI you promise me, upon your
honor, that when this freak of yours is
over, and the bug business (good God J
settled to your satisfaction, you will then
return home and follow my advice i'm
pioitly, as that of your physician?
'Yes; / promise; and now let us be oil,
for we have no tune TO lose
With heavy heart | accompanied my
friend. We started about four o'clock
Legrand, Jupiter, the dog, and myself
Jupiter had with him the scythe and
spades-the whole of which he insisted
upon carrying-more through fear, it
seemed to me, of trusting either of the
implements within reach of his master,
than from any excess Of industry or COM
plaisance. His demeanor was dogged in
the extreme, and dat d--n bug were the
sole words which escaped his lips during
the journey. For my own part, / had
charge Of couple Of dark lanterns, while
Legraud contented himself with the
searabew, which he carried attached to
the end of whip-cord, twirling it to and
fro, with the air of conjuror, as he went.
When observed this last plain evidence
Of my friends alteration, could scarcely
refrain from tears. L thought 1t best,
however, to humor his fancy, at least for
the present, or until / could adopt some
more energetic measures with chance
of success. In the meantime / had en-
deavored, but all in vain, in regard to tho
object Of the expedition. Having sue
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