The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-08-06
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The King smiled grimly, but said nothing
The Count placed the ring upon the hnger
OF bis bride, but be did not salute her, and
when the ceremony was over he turned his
back upon her, took the hAnkerchie rom his
eyes, and walked deliberately out oil the
chapel.
Lydonie pouted her pretty lips, and was
almost ready TO cry with ysxatlon.
Tie King took her in charge, escorted her
to her carriage, and they were conveyed to
the hotel her husband occupied.
"Here you are INV DEAR" said the King
conducting her through the apartments he
had expressly furnished for her reception;
"here you are at home"
"But where's my husband?" asked Lyon
ie.
"Silly boy!'' muttered the King, looking
very much annoyed. "Never mind my dear
he is your husband; the rest Will come In
| time "
"What is the use Of having husband If
he will not look at you?"
"IIe shall look at you, or I'll send him to
| the Bastile."
"Oh, no." cried Lydonie, do not force him
| to look at me. 1.-The has not curiosity enough
to see what kind of wife he has got, Pm
sure | do not wish him to look at me. see
how it is" she continued, sad expression
stealing over her countenance. "Sire you
have forced the Count into this union"
The King coughed and looked guilty.
"Oh!" cried LydonIe, with anguish, "he
never loved me then--he will never love me
now!"
"Why should you care?" .--s ,
"Because love him." answered Lydonie,
innosently.
"Love him?"
"Oh. SO dearly, that IS why married him.
: l bad loved him from the moment first be.
held him. And now am his wife, he will
5 rot look at me-
Lydonie burst into tears, and sank upon 8
sofa. -
The King pitied her sincerely, but what
. could he do? lie had forced his son to marry
her, but he could not force him to love her
"Well, WELL" he said, ''you are his vile,
will make him duke, and | dare say you
will fird him home before morning" s
" th these words the King withdrew.
Lydonie was LEFT alone with her sorrow.
But she was not one to drocp long. Sh'
soon dried her tears and looked all the bet
= ter for them, like rose alter shower.
$ Her old nurse came in, and together the
;, inspected her new home, which Lydonl
|, found entirely to her satisfaction.
The Count did not come home that nigh
:. A week passed by ond he did not appear
Lydonie came to the conclusion that be nsve
would come.
She knew it was useless to appeal to th
king. He had made made Franche Comp
; te a Duke, but he could do nothing further.
- She determined to ascertain what he
husband was about.
She dispatched trusty servant for inte
ligence, and like all wives who place a sp
, upon their husbands movements, she wa
ID not at all pleased with the news she recei'
ed. #
The Duke was plunging into all kinds
dissipation lie was making love TO all IL
pretty daughters of the shopkcepers in II
Rue St. Antonio.
In fact, for newly married man, his cor
duct was shameful.
;. "To leave me to run after such canaviRe
exclaimed LydoDie. ...... -. .,
k, She paused suddenly. An idea bad ente
ed her brane. She determined to act upc
it.
~ While she is mediateing upon it, let US ST
> what the Duke was about.
One night, about eight days after his ma
- rage, the Duke, plainly attired and mutiit
'n in cloak roamed through the Fauborg 5
Antonio, as was his want in quest OF advel
" lures. .....-. ...,.. ,.,r.. ..s
AS he turned the corner Of one OF tho'
narrow lanes that interSected the quarter
that period, piercing shrek burst upon h
ear mingled with suffocating cries for ASST
re tance. r$R
The Dukes sword was out in an instar
,st Fl was brave TO rashness. Without . IN
ment's thought he plunged into the lane.
lie behed female struggling in the gra
Of man.
The man fed precipitately at his appaae
and the girl sank into his arms, canvulsive
, exclaiming:
IN, ''Save me, oh, save me-"
ed The Duke sheathed his sword and endea
IL ored to calm her fears.
ne He led her beneath the lamp that swu
y at the corner.
r "Why, you are a perfect little beauty
he cried rapturouSly, and in surprise.
vas The girl cast down her eyes and blushl
5eo deeply and the duke felt the little ha
trembe, but she did not feel displeased.
o. ADO you reside in Parls?"
ley ayes; but we have only been here 4 sh'
On time-we came from Bellyelle-mother a
l."
age From the country, eh? Where do J
i ich live my pretty blossom! .s
jul In the Rue St. Helence.'
sWhy, that is some distance from here
OF Will you permit me to escort you hoi
These streets are dangerous, as you hi
MS found, to one as beautiful as you are II
er Il would like very much to have you
had n,o -;f-----v u rrgg sFs''v ~
my She paused and appeared confused.
If what? inquired the duke eagerly.
ich- If you will be so good-as to promise
IN Toto try--to--kiss me again-if you plei
SIR replied the girl ihnocently. ..s
wing The Duke was charmed. There wa
nao freshness about the young girl that plea
!, him. .'a
uGa i give my word as gentleman he S
her. frankly, that no action of mine Shall
sne please you if you except OF my escort
MS She came to his side and took his |
p'eu with confidence.
L am not afraid OF you, she said, v
pte' sweet simplicity, 4 know you are too goo
rep injure me- ao. .sy,1 i.
The Duke blushed for the first time
re- he could not remember how many yeal
be knew he was receiving better chara
'ner than he deserved.
0 no What isyour nameT he asked, as
:, proceeded on their way.
Tue 'Bergeronette,' she rerlied.
'What pretty name And so you
your here in Paris all alone with your mother
tN' 'Yes.' .g~ e
SAID dare say you have plenty Of sweethea
No hayn't one.'
race 'What, no one that loves your
sne 'None,' replied Bergeronette, rather sa
as Would you like sweetheart?'
m Perhaps
You must be particular in your choic
you would have had swee theart be
now. What kind Of one would you
ooie' now?'