Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-10-11
seated himself.
sAbout five years.

sWhere?'
AT Vienna, where the Duke first saw
her.
60 on
The Empress, as I have heard contin-
ued the notary-'swore that if she should
ever learn they were married, she would
take the lives of all who assisted at the
ceremony, should she discover them. Con-
sequeutly the boy was placed
what boy?' inquired the Count.
Their SON.
The count bounded from his chair
as though he had received an electric
stroke. Their son The son of the Duke
of Leipsic and the Princess Maria Wealth,
titles, the highest honors of the Empire
would be his could he but prove it. His
ward would be the wife of Alexander;
Alexander the emperor at Catharine's death;
for we'll he knew how deep, how deadly
would be her vengeance upon the unhappy
duke, could it be proved that he was present
ut the ceremony.
your pardon he said at length, turn
ing to the notary, who stood gazing at him
with surprise; 'but was so astonished
when heard of this that I was unable to
contain myself
Yes; bat I hope am not wrong in be.
lieving that you are his friend ?
Il am his friend,' said the count, with
emphasis-shis true and most intimate
friend
Yet it appears that he never told you of
this p
If you knew him as we'll as do said
the count, you would be aware that for
the last ten years he has placed confidence
iu no one
''Tis just as I thought said the notary,
'uor do I blame him Well, this boy must
be now ffteenyears of age. At the dukes
death, Paul took charge of him; and, to
prevent discovery, placed him with man
by the name of Saint Pierre, travelling
mountebank.'
Again de Moner started with surprise:
but recovering instantly, he requested the
other to proceed.
Il believe your are aware that the prln.
cess, his mother, was inclined to be con-
sum ptive; consequently the mountebauk
was requested to bring him up as much as
possible in the open air. The certificate Of
marriage, together with the other papers
relating thereto, was sealed up and marked
Il and NJ. the initials of the unhappy pair,
aud placed for safe keeping in Paul's pos
session and | have now come to take the
lad
The door opened and Pietro entered.
My lord,' he said, the young man you
spoke to ME about just now, Henri
i will attend to him instantly said de
Moner quickly. bid him watt and he
waved his hand as sign to Pietro to leave
the room.
SO you have come to take charge of the
boy?' he inquired.
Il have. my lord, replied the notary, sin
obedience to letter which I received from
Paul few weeks since The boy will en-
ter into rich possession, larger by far than
many of the petty dukedoms of Germany
did Paul sign the certificate of marriage
as witness?
He did, and so did l, as we'll as his see
retary'
But why did you not 90 to Paul at once
when you arrived here, instead of coming
to me ? inquired the count.
i did 90 to the palace several times, re.
piled the notary, 'but was denied admit
tance. Knowing that you we're his friend,
I came to you, believing that you had ac-
cess to him at all hours, and that you would
take me to him.
why did you not send up your card to
him?'
The servants refused to take it. They
said the empress was dangerously i'll, aud
that the grand.du was in constant atten.
dance upon her. Hearing to-day that he
was about to leave the city, came to you
at once
you should have called before, said the
count. He left an hour ago.
lis it possible! What am to do then p
Follow him.
Follow him. repeated the notary
Yes, tits the only way
'He will spend tie night at Jarno, which
is about FIVE leagues distant
But it will be dark in two hours
"A good horse will carry you there in
less time than that. will lend you one
of mine, if you wish. Have you dined?'
NO, my lord
sAllow me to offer you some refreshment.
Petrol The attendant entered. is din.
ner ready?'
almost, my lord
sNay, l can't wait, said the notary
Every moment is precious. When will
the luke return?'
'tI'he day after Tomorrow was the un-
blushing reply.
Il must see him to night. With your
leave, | shall depart at once
You had better take some refreshments,
said the count
Thank you, my lord, for the offer; but
I would rather 60
CAS- you will. .Pietro, order horse to
be saddled instantly. Do you wish quiet
animal, sir?'
Il should think so, seeing that I seldom
ride, replied the notary.
Farewell then,' said the count Give
my best love and respects to the grand duke,
should vou see him. The attendant OPEN