New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-16
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ard with the eve Of Hngust who decyphers
palimpsest, the quantity OF chaos which still reuains
IN nature. In this revere, he sometimes let slip
strange expressions. One morning, be was in hls
garden, he thought he alone but bis sister was
walking behind him, without bis seeing her; all at
once, he stopped and looked at something on the
ground; it was big SPIDER black, harry, noriiDie.
His sister heard him gay, Poor creature IL Is hot
your fault" Why should not speak OF THESE al,
most divine puerilities Of goodnessl Puerliitles
BE it so-bu these sublime puerili;es are those OF
st. Francis of Assist of Marcus Aureiius. One day,
he sprained his ankle in trying not to crush IN ant
Thus lived this just man. Sometimes he fell asleep
in bis garden and then nothing could be seen more
venerable.
A prominent figure in the story is the re-
leased convict, already alluded to, who, after
his departure from the gaileys, meets with the
direst rebuffis on every side, and is constantly
turned away from every house to which he
applies for shelter. He at last, in despair,
knocks at the door Of the bishop.
A man entered. We know already who he is. II
is the traveller that We have just seen In search OF
lodging.
He entered; leaving the door open behind him.
He had bis sack on bis shoulder, his rude stall IN
bis hand, with expression, coarse, bold, weary,
and violent in bis eyes. The fire on the hearth
ehone upon him. lie Was hideous. IL was tlnis'
ter appariiiOn
Madame Magloire had not even strength to cry
out. She trembled, and stood with mouth open.
Mademoiselle BaptstiDe lthe sister turned round
saw the man who was coming IN, and $1,000 nall
frightened to death, then, gradually turning her
head toward the fireplace, looked at her brother,
and her face at once became calm and serene.
The bishop xed tranquil eye on the man.
As he opened Lis mouth, doub lees to ask the new
comer what he wanted, the man rested both hands
on his staff, directed his eyes by turns to the old
nan end the two women, and without waiting for
the bishop to speak, said with loud voice:
Look here l sm called Jean ValJesn. am
convict. | have passed nineteen years at the gal
leys. was released four days ago, and am on my
way TO Pontartier, where / belong. have been
walking four days from Toulon. l have Travelled
twelve leagues foot to-day. On coming to THIS
place in the evening, went to an inn. They sent
me away on account of the yellow passport which
had shown to the Mayor. l went to another inn.
They bid me 20 away. Nobody wanted Inc.
went to the prison; the turnkey would not open for
me- went to the kennel OF dog. The dog bit
az me, and drove me of, as If be mad been man.
You would have said that he knew who was.
went into the field to sleep in the open air. The sky
was cloudy. / thought il would rain, and returned
to the CITY to End the shelter of doorway. was
there going 10 sleep en- q stone, when woman
showed me your house, and told me TO knock at H.
knocked. What have you here! Il 1t an Inn L
have money my savings. hundred and nihe
Gal e, by my labor in nineteen years. 4 will pay.
What will YOU do for me! have money. am
very tired; a dozen leagues on foot. am very hun
gry. Are you willing should rest
Madam Magloire, said the bishop, set another piae
on the table,
lamp. Stop said he, as if be had not heard right
| bid Won understand am a convict. j come from
the cnlleys. He took large leaf of yellow paper
from lis pocket, which he unfoided Here is my
passport Yellow as yOI rec n IhlS makes inel3
| can read myself. | learned at the galleys There
! ia n school there for those who wish. Stop, see
what is on the passport. Jean Valjean-a
released convict, native OF - 30 matter
10 YOU" has remained nineteen years at the
gaileys. Five years for theft with vio-
lence. Foureen Years Tor attempt TO escape four
times This man is very dangerous" There it is
Everybody has cast me out. Are you willing TO
lei me inf IL this Il tavern VIII you give me
somethug to eat and place 10 sleep IN Have you
stable
Madam Mag9ire, said the bishop, put clean sheets
ON the bed in the alcOye. She went out to execute
the order.
The bishop turned toward the man.
Monsieur, sit down and warm yourself. We shall
have supper in moment, and they Will make your
bed while you are at supper.
Here the man understood everything at once. The
EXPRESSION OF hls face until then sombre and severe
wac marked with stupefaction, with doubt, with
10Y, aud became eAtTAorunary' he oeBan W nAu'
ter like q crazy man.
True What You keep me You not drive
me away A convict You call me Monsieur
You do nj say, " Get ont you dog, as they have
always said do believe you will drive me away.
But told you at once who was. oh, that nice
woman who directed me here ! TO have supper
bed with mattress aud sheets like other folks a
he'd il is nineteen years since have slept in bed
YOU don't want to drive me out. You are very hne
people But have got money. l Will pay WELL
beg your pardon, Monsieur landlord, what's your
name will pay whatever you please. lou are q
nice man. You are a tavern keeper, are you not !
lam priest tad the bishop, who lives here.
A priestl said the man. Oh, hnc man OF
priestl then you will not ask LIE Tor money The
eurate. is il not The curste OF this big church
II l, true how stupid am did not see your cap.
A he talked on he laid his sack and bis staff in
corner nut his passport back into lis pocket and sat
down. Mademoisele Baptistine looked kindly AT
You are good, Monsieur curate you don't despise
ANYBODY. A good thing il goodpriest, 1t is Then
YOU don't want l should pay you.
No. said the bishop, keep your money. How much
have you Dad you not cay huhored anu niho
francs
Fifteen sous, added the man.
hundred and nine francs fifteen SOUS. Aud how
long were you in earning that
Nineteen years.
Nineteen years
The Bishop gave deep sigh.
A very considerable portion of this volume is
made up of scenes like the preceding, with no
immediate connection with the progress OF the
story. but as the narrative draws to close,
the plot assumes a more consecutive character,
and ultimately becomes profoundly interesting.
The volumes now issued form the first part
of the whole work, but have certain CON-
pleteness in themselves. Four other parts are
announced for immediate publication, and IN