The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1861-09-26
2rrrpshara Sonrnal.
THE TRENSM REVELATION.
AN INTERESTING sKETcu--DY LAuNcELor.
CHAPTER /.

The scene OF this story ie Paris-during
that period of the reign Of horror known as
tie French Revolution. We will not stop
to recapitu,ate all the terrible deeds enact
ed at that timc-enough has already been
told-but will proceed at onco with our
story. II is in narrow street in one of the
lowest and most vile districts Of Paris, that
it opens. A group of men, such as one
might reasonable expect from the neighbor-
hood, were conversng noisily upon the pre-
vailing topics of the day.
We'll comrades said one large brawny
follow, 4 guess we have given the royolsts
OF France their death-blow. Where is one
that breathes the air of Paris, unless thro'
the Iron bars of the Bastile?'
'Tis most unhealthy atmosphere for
themr put in another. A coarse laugh fol-
lowed this sally.
You speak truly, citizen said third,
and yet it is said that young Henri dc More
ton, son of the old Marquis, who escaped to
England, is now somewhere in the city,
What does he hereY
He was travelling in the South when he
heard of our outbreak, and came up here to
save his parents, and now he has found that
It is easier to get into Paris, than out Of it,
Well he was brave young fellow, any
how. knew him when child, and if he
Look out, Pierre" Interrupted one laugh
ing he is royalst!'
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head would not be worth sou if had him.
While this conversation was going on, a
dark figure, wrapped TO the eyes in a cloak.
with his hat drawn Gown over his eyes, was
was very dark, and deep sh d)w rested
on the sidewalk, lom the tall houses
None of the party therefore, except Pierre,
had seen the stranger, who was evidently try
ing to get by without being seen. The lat
ter had been observing him for some tine.
Desiring to escape from his companion, he
said, carelessly:
We'll, comrades, must go now, and sec
Perchcy, the fisherman. have some secret
for his car
State secret, Pierre?' laughed one.
Nay, It's proposal for tho pretty Marie,
wager
There you are all wrong. However,
must 60, though.
Pierre walked hurriedly after the dark
figure, which by this time had got some dis
tance ahead. 1t was near midnight, and the
streets were deserted. As soon as he got
some distance up, he increased his pace
The unknown, hearing him, did>the same,
but Pierre walked the fastest, and soon
overlook him.
You arc in hurry, Citizen said he.
4 have business" was the curt reply.
Pierre, in the meantime, came close up to
the stranger, trying to penetrate his dis
guise.
Citizens of the republic, have no need to
muflle themselves up, and conceal them
selves from honest mems eyes
Attend to your own business, Sir was
the stern reply 4, can managae my own af-
fairs.
Such language savors more of the days
of royalty, than now. l suspect you, Mon
s;eur. You must come with me-
'Where?
TO the Perfect of Police!'
4 Irefuse. Touch me at your pcril!'
WELL said Pierre, AN examination is
quite unnecessary, as happen to know you,
Henri dc Moreton. My comrades are with
in call, but prefer to deal with you myself.
am doing you favor, Monsieur, as any
brave man prefers the sword TO the guile
tine
One of us must die; more words are un-
necessary
Both drew their swords, aud the next in
stant they were crossed. Pierre was by
far the largest and strongest man, but the
superiority of the young noblcman in fenc-
ing was at once made manifest. His sword
curled and leaped around the other, ani
though Pierre stood only on the defensive,
and, for awhile, warded off the others
strokes skillfully, yet the rapidity with
which his opponent made play, soon con-
fused him, and he warded off at random
Under these circumstances, Henri soon
found an opening, and in an instant his
sword was driven through his opponents
body.
The clash of the steel had aroused the
people, and several were already looking
out for the cause of the disturbance. Per
res companions had also heard the unusual
noise, and were almost upon the young man
before he was aware of it. Under these
circumstances, it may he surmised he did
not long delay, but sheath!ng his sword
started away at a run. Pierre's comI anions
divining the cause, started in pursuit, yell,
ing at the top OF their voices, "a royal.st, q
royalist!
The speed Of the young nobleman threat
ened soon to distance his pursuers, and sucl
would undoubtedly have been the case had
they been unaided. But hearing the dread
cd cry, other patriotic citizens joined in the
pursuit. The young man began TO flag ii
his exertions, lis breath came thick and
hard, and his legs trembled from weakness
As last hope he darted down dark alley
which fortunately was at hand. 1t was sc
dark that they could not see him do it, anc
he was in hopes that they would be thrown
off the scent. In few minutes, with louC
yells, the leaders swept by. But soon 9th
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