Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-04-10
WARREN, oHIo wEDNEsDAY APRIL

! wife who cannot see her husband? What
is a mother who cannot look upon her
children? OH Monsieur Rene, | have too
J much friendship for you to encourage your
earnest vows" rt 1 i.I
80 "The blind wife cannot see her husband,
you say, mademOiselle, but he can see and
watch ever her, and thus one pair of
eyes will sgfice for both. She cannot
look upon her children, but she can en-
brace them. uourish and love them! As
to this imperfectiOn you dwell so much up
on. mademoiselle--do you. then. forget
that if you are blind, am .hunchback2''
"Your affection is ingenious in smooth
ing difficulties, Monsieur Rene, but what
ever may be the result f this interview.
belieYe me that the generous offer you have
Just made me win never be efaced from
my mind. Louise will ever greatfully re-
member the friendship you have showed
her, the attachment you have promised
q her. and far or near, will pray for your
happiness. And now leave me Monsieur.
Rene. and return to the ch teau. where
your duties call yOu. Alone 1 came here.
alone can return. Adieu. and may God
. bless you
Rerc withdrew, but when he was at
some distance. he saw the young girl pix
up the broken lily which had escaped from
her hands and conceal it in her bosom.
.2e Il am loved" thought he "Well. It's
day of happiness for me, It's the bright
day of my life. since have gathered lit
tie glory and much love- Heuceforth I
shall date my life from the day of Neer-
winden." ~ .s-
He entered the apartment of the mar
shall The hero of NeerNinden. fatigued
as he was with the events of the day,
seemed calm and composed. The young
page approached to unlace the generals
cuirass. ~ ...--- p. 10
Monsieur. said Luxembourg. gently
repulsing him. Il can no longer avail my
self of your services" ..s7
G. How, my lordl' cried Rene in amaze
ment; shave l had the misfortune to in
eur your displcasure?' 5H r,
"No. Rene de MOwbray, no, replied
Luxembourg, smiling "but marshal of
France though l be, cannot retain in the
number of my pages captain of grena- 6
diers in the intrepid regiment of Navarro"
"a captain in the regiment ofNavarrei"
cried Rene; 81, my lord, |, Rene de Now
bray" .ss III 3 rs.-s s,
Yes you" continued Luxembourg. "and
it is in the kings name that confer this
rank upon you. Tomorrow you will be
in this quality atthe head of !
the regiment, which | am certain viii ap-
plaud the kings choi and mine. You
have gained this step by your intrepidity.
and you are worthy of the honor which
has been conferred upon you. Captain ,
Rene" he added, uncOycring, 81 salute /
you" - #..- s..-
''But, my lord" replied Rene. over +,
RhelIned with joy, II am a hunchback"' ,
$50 am l, replied Luxembourg '.but 4
{ has not prevented me from becoming !
marshal of France. and gaining the battle !
# Necrwinden." r. rr ~ !
o - $50 C
Through the night the surgeons of the j
MARSHAL bestowed their utmost attention a
Ipon poor Guymond Deshourval but he C
vas beyond human skill Finding his
nd approaching. he entreated the marshal, 7
he Baroness of Ramures Rene de Now f
,ray, and Louise to visit him In his cham d
cr. The dying man. collecting all his re- Q
laiuing strength, first addressed the mar
hal in t,:ese words Il could not die. my v
ear and illuStriiaus master. without wish c
lg to see yeu for the last time. During q
,Ore than twenty years have had the q
onor of being attached to your service; y
nd during the twenty years-l attest it u
ere upon the he'd of death--none has been j.
lore afectionate and more devoted to your
erson. On your eide you havs testified q
D thousand occasions a consideration,
nd | will dare to say. friendship. Of is
hich | haW constantly striyen to render n
Iyself worthy. Receive then. here, my 2
'rd. with my Gdie1lr. the expression If TO
latitude which will only expire with me-" m
The marshal. greatly moved. took the be
and of the dying man in both his own. an
Friend Rene" continued Guymond, to
a tone which grew weaker and weaker, ca
You have replaced yourself in the ranks su
your ancestors. Heaven be praised -
am aware that the marshal has worthily tn
in the name of the king. your
tIepid conduct on the field: but you are
R.,,o Ill
me twenty thousand livres-which will
ace you in a position suitable to your
nix, and enable you to marry according tel
your taste. Accept my dear Rene. this lie
# of your old friend, and accept it with tel
t remorse, for leave neither children sr-
II relatives behind me" SSI SSi
Rene expressed his gratitude to the Sis
od Desbourval, who after few mo-
snts of repose, addressed the baroness in
tone scarcely audible. Madam" he
id. "you have here. without knowing it, fer
chaps an angelic creature. whom it has liy
eased Gcd to afiict with blinduess- tor
ne de Mowbray loves her. and will render "a,
r happy upon earth. l demand the NJ;
nd Of Mademoiselle Louise for my friend, bcl
d as dying man l implOre you to ac- ed
I'd it to him" an,
"It is a sorry legacy that you would St;
Ike to your friend. {" replied the baroness. dr.,
dly. Louise is without fortune. with the
hopes she is blind. have brought an,
: up for charity; have obeyed my hus-
nd intentions. shall do nothing be- val
I'd that" -. .s-s. ...r.- E-a SEN
BE it SO" said Guymond; I'VE accept dire
II neiee, such as she is. Is it not so, era
1e! - rec
Yes, yes. a hundred times yes!" cried for
he, taking the hand of Louise, who tioI
pit with joy. wht
Very well then" replied the baroness; of
accord my neice.. Louise, to Monsieur If !
lie de Mowbray'' tbe
And l." said the Marshal de Luxem. ~ -