Litchfield enquirer., 1862-06-12
WHOLE NO. 1884.

might have been cut with knife, so to speak, satisfied with. .. .. ,..., -. - ''-'-'7
 At last we entered an underground place, that seemed to be a large crypt, as hastily surveyed lt ny the light of hambeau that masked iag- ure held in his hand. The other masked figures all ID black gowns, or dominos, were standing beside them, and glance at my guide showed him habited and masked in the same manner.-- The girl was not present.
 Monsieur le chirurgeon,' said stern voice, aloud, swear by your honor as gentleman, you will never reveal aught of this nights adventure, of what you have seen or shall see, of what yol have heard or shall hear, of what you now know or shall know
 T swear never to make the slightest rsvela- tion while remain in France replied. .s
 Enough. Secret assassination will Do tho penalty if you break your oatE Now follow us.' .is.ia ,a } - .tte. tsr I4ss
 was conducted up stairs, two or three fights, into small and elegantly furnished apartment, in one corner of which was Q bed, and on tho bed young man, with face as white as sheet, and grooming at every breath. One of my mys- terious companions turned down the coverlet, and showed me leg completely shattered at the knee, evidently by pistol or nusket ball.
 Well, monsieurr said an anxious voice.
 'There is no help for 1.-the leg must come off, replied, by this time completely sobered.
 Monsieur will take it of, them .l z, I.s '
 have not my implements with me-
 Here is all monsieur can need'
 A complete and beautiful set was produced. Without another word I took off my coat, rolled up my sleeves, and proceeded to my work, the masks assisting me. The poor sufferer tainted under the painful operation. When all was fins, is shod nf ho kA sn a fnvv u<r| ious tone: Will he survive?'
 With careful attention and nursing. think he will' Thanks. Monsieur le docteur will write down all necessary instruction ....
 Pen, ink and paper being furnished me, this proceeded to do. When all was completed, q heavy purse was placed in my hand and the mask sad
 Monsieur le docteur will net forget his oath.'
 Not very likely to, with assassination in prospect said I. .....s
 Enough. Comep ....... ...a,4
 followed my conductor down into the crypt again, and then in total darkness, was led through succession of long, narrow passages, alternat. ing with stairs the same as before-but not end ing where began-for door was at last thrown open, and I suddenly found myself in dark street. I heard slight click behind me, and on looking round was greatly surprised te find my self standing alone, beside church, and only Q blank wall where l expected to see Q door at least. The stones were all alike, as far as I could see, and nothing to indicate an opening of any kind. And yet I had either come through that wal or else I was dreaming. Was dream ing? was not quite sure, though the purse that had been put into my hand felt very heavy.
 We'll, thought I, this will do for one night, at any rate; and now, like the Dutch burgomaster in the play, will go home and think.
 was some distance from the Seine but soon found the river, and, in less than half m hour after, my lodgings also, which just reaeh- ed just as the day was breaking
 went to bed and went to sleep, and slept till noon, and then got up and counted my money
 We'll said l, if my last nights adventure was dream, Ionly hope and pray may keep on dreaming so every night"
 But what was all this mystery what could it mean? Pshaw why trouble my brain aboutit, since probably should never know! .....-..
 On taking my breakfast-or dinner if you choose-at the Cafe de Tortoni looked over the columns of Le Moniteur Universel, and soon found myself deeply interested in the detail of the astounding assassination of Madam -,a well known favorite of the king of the French. Her apartments had been entered by a band of masked assassins, and the lady stabbed in her bed. Her dying screams had brought assistance, but not sufficient to secure the ruffans, all of whom had escaped, though one had been shot and carried off by his companions. One hundred thousand francs reward was offered for tho ap- prehension and conviction of the ruffians, or any of them.
 Ono ? said I to myself, think Iknow soms- thingp
 But said it only to myself. Neither the king of the French, nor any of his subjects, was ever made wiser of my knowledge. never heard that either of the assassins was ever ar rested; but to this day believe I was made fifty napoleons the richer for shortening the leg of one of them.