The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-08-06

! chosen child 10 deliver those whom he
loves, and jeans thoughts may be like the
/ pebbles in David's sling"
''Well then, Jean. as the preist wishes it
GO on but speak quickly. As for our cot
tage, it is all we have to shelter us, but /
will cheerfuiy sacrifice it, if il will do any
good at the present critical moment"
"Then, father, tear down our cottage to-
morrow night. aud rebuild il before morning
upon the top OF The church tower. 1t will
lhen-dwelling house as il is and will be-
/ higher than any other house in Dunkirk and
the city will be saved !"
burst of applause, hushed by gesture
OF the priest, hailed this bright thought.
'Sience, my children,' said he. " You
see now that Providence protects Us. And
as for you, my lad, you will be spoken of
hereafter
J It's not TO be praised that made The
plan" murmered Jean. "But love Dun
kirk, and hate the English. There it is"
"B1t you will become famous, my boy,
and your mother will be proud OF you
Now, my friends, shall we execute the
childs plan l'
eyes, yes. Once get Barfs cottage on
the top OF the tower, and we are safe .
"Nell, then, meet here Tomorrow night
at sunset. with such tools and building ma
lerial as you can conceal under your sea-
| jackets. Master Perron, here, will act "a
| foreman, and tell each one what 10 bring
And now lei Us implore a blessing upon
our deliberations, and aska continuance OF
Divine favor for 10 morrow nights work"
The next dav the priest, accompanied by
Bari, called upon Monsieur Wosty n, one Of
the richest merchants and ship owners of
the city. They found him sad and thought
fol- FOR the destruction OF the becou tower
would be the downfall of his fortunes. But
his counienance frightened up as he heard
! OF the project of little Jean Bart.
"Dunkirk is saved p he exclaimed, clap
ping his hands joyfuly. "And as if to aid
you in accomplishing your task undiscover-
eG by the English, Providence has so ordef-
ed matters lha: all the officers will pass the
night on board of The French squadron. As
for the soldiers few jngs of Dutch gin will
quit them"
"How ~ said the priest.
"Why, some strange fancy, as thought
! prompted the Count d'Estrades to offer
ball ic our late enemies, and they will thus
be all out of your way.'
After mutual congratulations, the p:iest
repaired to the church, aud CornilIe Bart 10
his cottage which Catherine was preparing
10 leave. The family were gladly received
by the neighbo;ing fishermen, and before
night the cabin was entirely demolished,
and conveyed concealed under loads of
brushwoOd, 10 the priests garden which ad-
| joined the church
Meanwhile. .all was on motion on board of
the admiral's frieate. The upper deck GOV.
cred by thick awnings, was converted into
magnificent bathroom. Flags OF all na-
tions decorated the sides, while clusters of
| firearms, highly polished, chandeliers and
mirrors, gave fairy like appearance to the
scene. Below were long supper tables,
spread with every delcacy, and full band
of manil music prompted the inspiring
dance. TIE other vessels Of the squadron
were brilliantly Illuminated, and as may
well be imagened, there was not British
Offices in Dunkrk by nine O'Clock. About
that time, too, various landlords became very
generous towards the English soldiers, and
even gave them bottles o! gin for those OF
| their comrades who were on guard at the
| citadel
Around the church al was life, yet grave
like silence reiQned. Some by ala OF The
| booms brought from theirfishing boats rig
ged derricks npon the broad platform of the
stone tower, others tempered the mortar
and the old sanctuary resembled an ant hill.
| The priest was on his knees before The altar
and The women kept watch and ward round
about. To cheer them in their toll, came
| the enlivening strains OF music from the
| squadron. Nor did they cease snti The
cottage was entirely re bnilt, a fire burned
in It's kitchen, and Catherine had her coffee
kettle on
On board the flagship, meanwhile all was
hilarity and gaiety though unlike every one
else, Mons. WosIyn appeared uneasy. Oc-
casionally he would steal out into the stern
and cast an anxious glance towards the
church-tower. The Coun' d'Estrades no
iiced that he did not dance, and after sup
per he introduced him 10 the English COM
missioner.
"Neilher of you dance, nessieurs,', said
the connt, " and you may like game of
cards, chess or dominoes."
Both bowed assent,
'sWhat shall i, be- Chess ?" said the
EngIshman.
Woeslyn said yes, though it was with diff
| 6culty that he could bring his mind 10 bear
! upon The game, and he consequently los,
several times His antagonist became elsted
with success, and jnsi as daylight shone in
through the flags, he made a bold move,