New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-06-18

Tie day Id short, and let all my exploits, my vic-
tories, my military glory be forever ehaoed from
the memory Of mani Only this one day, Eago, ana
i shall be quite content
asYou take advantage of my Kindness he said,
and am making foofs bargain Never M mind.
will grant you until sunset, after that III como
and fetch you.' ..-sS-.--.s
"And he quilted me Y continued the other, in a
despairing tone 'and this is the last day have
to live ~
Approaching the glass door as he spoke which
opened on the park, he cried:
Il shall no more behold this blue sky, that YER
dant lawn, those lmpid fountains / shall breathe
no more this perfunled air of early Spring. Fool
that was ? Those gifts which Heaven grants to
all, those hounties for which was SO ungratetui,
| and of which now appreciate all the immense
value! And have wasted my days IN pursuing
vain chimera for an ephemeral glory, faded even
before myself! Look look!' he wildly contin-
ued, pointing to some peasants who were trayers-
! ng the park singing.
Fl "What would not give to join in their labors
share them and their poverty even But nave
| nothing more to expect or nope Ior on eartt, hot
/ even misfortune.n
/ At that moment d ray of sunlight, o beam Of the
| month of May, shone across his pale, agitated
features. Selling my arm in a species Of dehrlum,
/ .tsee see, how beautiful the sun is, and must
leave il all! Oh, let me at least enjoy this day,
i which will not know a morrow for me "
He sprang through the open window, and darted
i across the park before could stop him. In truth,
/ / had not the strength to do so. had dropped
down on the sofa, overcome BY all l had nstened
i to and witnessed. rose, and walked about 70 be
sure that / was not dreaming At that moment
4 the door of the room opened; servant entered,
1 announcing {. Monsieur le Due de c.
! man Of about sixty, of most distinguished ap.
| pearance, came forward, offering me his hand and
begging pardon for having kept me so long waiting
81 was not at the chateau he said; /" come
| from the town, where have been to consult
physician about my younger brothers health, the
| Count de c. y
Ia he in danger II 7 asked.
| AN No monser-Heaven be praised Y replied he.
:. But in early youth ambition and dreams OF glory
acted upon an enthusiastic imagination; added to
which he has recently had severe fit OF Illness
| which nearly carried him off. These combined,
have left species of madness in his BRAIN and he
| is persuaded that he has only day to lye."
All was explained to me.
now continued the Due, alet us talk about
your own affairs, and let us see what can be done
to advance your own interests We leave at the
end Of the month for VT 3resent u
II e-s,s cote
w Ae,--. am aware Of your extreme kindness, Monsie
" le Due and come, even while expressing my des
lis gratitude to withdraw all claim to eourty favor
ly How! What DO you mean? You renoun
of your expectations ~
to :. Yes monsieur
re g But Just consider-I may say it-that with Il
us protection you will make rapid way, and that,
ill assiduity and patience in ten years time
on e Ten years lost cried.
I'd - What he exclaimed in amaZement, :" won
ch that be paying too dearly for glory, honors, al
~ fortune? Come, come, young man, we will go
sif Versailles.
rld aNo, Monsieur le Due, shall return to Brittan
lly and beg Of you again to receive the best than
81 of myself and family"
lid Why, tits madness I. cried the DUO.
an And thought of all had just listened to, Al
sst said to myself, 'Tis good sense and wisdom ey
ng though lesson taught by madman.n
ed Next day was on my road home, and wi
en- what delight did behold my chateau Of La Roc
Bernard, the old trees in the park, the beauti
st. sun Of my own Brittany! l found my yassals, i
sisters, my mother, and true happiness, which
never since deserted me, for eight days atterwar
he | married Henrette.