The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1863-07-23


toned that he was Partisan, Of good family, |
and although gay, thoughtless, and fond OF |
frolic had, nevertheless, Il nice sense OF honor,
coupled with real refinement Of character.
DO YOU know" said he, ''that feel re-
preached about our neighbor opposite? Here
is Ralaiguer, who swears that as soon as Bern
hardi goes to the lecture he will run over and
make love to his mistress now | know the
5ete will do her some violence, aud it is all
owing to the foolish stories ] have told OF my
seeing her in the garden; thought but to
have some fun with my comrade to tell you
the truth, the girl was beautiful, but there
was something in the looks Of both that has
made my heart ache ever since Believe me,
it is not as we suppose; and yet my jokes
have set on this cogptn. What shall DO"
''Iou are a noble fellow" Iexciaimed, in
voluntarily,
The young Frenchman took my hand and
pressed it to his heart. The impulsiye words
were appreciated.
eve will step at once said /, 'to Baial-
guer. He must not think of such a thing.
We do not want to quarrel with him; but
We" at &.
Fear nobody" interrupted the young
Frencllman. .'I4ot us go"
Accordingly, we proceeded to the apart
ment Of the Marsailose. 1t wanted but ten
minutes to eleven If / made any delay
should lose even tolerable seat III the lecture
room, SO came at once to the point Under
other circumstances | might have been less
direct --1
''Balaiguer," said J, .'our friend here in
forms me that we arc altogether on the"rong
scent as to Rernhardi and that there IS MOTH
ing over the way to excite your curiosity or
repay your gaIlantry. We hope, therefore,
you, viii let our neighbor rest III peace"
BAH" said Balaiguer at the same time
putting his forefnger Of his right hand under
his eye, and pulling down the lower I'D, he
exclaimed, in jeering tone, A" d'Gatrea!''
II suppose | understand you" continued.
| ''Now look you, Monsieur Balaiguer, we stu
dents love fair play | am no infomer, but |
give Won notice that shall warn Bernhard Of
What YOU would be at Good morning
''You could not do Inc q greater favor,
shouted the MarsailIese, as the young French
man and passed from the room. "leil the
Dutchlnan to hurry, for I shall make short
work of it,"
We descended to the street, hoping to see
Bernhard Us he came from his room. We
were too late. Our cOarirsgcnforncd rs that
he saw Monsieur leave his house nearly five
minutes before we came down.
H'IIasten after him. said the young French
man. Il will not go to the lecture; will
remain in my room. li0a DjeH! am qaite
nervous"
had nearly half annie to walk, or rather
to run, for believe | ran all the way. AS
anticipated, the room was crowded. The lee
ture had commenced, for Majendic was pune
tllal, and he had much ground to go over. A
goose, which was TO be dissected alive, III the
course of his remarks, stood upon the tabie,ln
charge Of favorite student, and, as | enter
I'd, the familiar "lom UYencz-roN$' Of the lee
turer iell upon my ear heard nothing more
glanced anxiously up and down, over and
across the room, but could not see the object
of my search.
''NThat the devil IS the matter with you;'
said my friend D., taking hold Of me.
''Nothing | want to find Bernhardi."
''Ihere he is, away in that corner Don't
you see him ?"
| tool, a direct course for the corner, some
times over a students back, sometimes over
the benches. and laidIny hand upon his shout
der.
You had better go home" | whispered in
his ear.
Swift as thought the German sprang to his
feet His face became livid, his eyes started
from their sockets.
Quick !" said |.
Bernhard had DISAPPEARED.
do not know how sat out the lecture.
have some recoIlection Of seeing the poor goose
struggle, or try to struggle, and OF the com
paceut air of the lecturer, as he mingled his
''Eatcade2 eoua ? Eli jien ! coys- r0us p with
the cries Of the suffering creature, while he
deliberately cut away muscle and nerve and
tendon, in the gradual illustration OF his
subject.
BIT my thoughts were elsewhere / saw
in my mind Bernhard and the Marseiese.-
pictured every conceivable catastrophe; and
so engrossed did become in this, that the
first hint had OF the completion Of the lee
ture was the general uproar consequent upon
clearing the hall | hurried out by myself
and FASTENED to the rue @E.j6r
Going up the staircase saw few drops
Of blood scattered along. At that moment the
Young Frenchman opened the door of his room
and drew Inc into it. Ills mirthtuI c0nnto-
nance at once relieved me.
Come Income M he exclaimed; Il
have been watching for you Baliaiguer mas
caught it,
Then he began laughing imnoderatcIy.
''Dont laugh any more, for heavens SAX e,
till | know what it is at -
Whereupon, in few words the young
Frenchman informed me that, very soon after
left, Balaiguer crossed over to Bernhardi's
quarters; that he stationed himself at an
open window to watch the movements that
after the lapse of some five minutes he heard
q violent scream and was about running
across to protect the party assaiIcd, when
Bernhard came tearing down the street like
a 1nadman, and rushed into the house and
up the stairs, and III less than q minute the
AIarscilcse was seen rolling from the
ton to the bot tom that he picked himself up
ard skuIked back into his ROOM bleeding, but
as my companion feared, not much hurt.
After expressing our mutual delight at the
termination of the affair, l went to my own
room | took it for granted that the matter
was ended, for / knew that Balaiguer had not
courage to push it further, and | supposed
that Bernhard would rest satisfied with the
chastisement he had already inflicted. | was
mistaken; for in few minutes knock was
heard at my door, and Bernhard entered
He was pale as death his eyes glistened with
intense hate and desperation; his soul ap
pcared narrowed by the most violent emotions
but when he spoke, his words fell slowly, and
were articulated naturally.
II am under an obligation to you, for that
reason l come here. ! would be stilldeep-
er in your debt VIII you go for me to the
wretcf and demand immediate satisfaction?
I say jamedjate!"
''Are you not carrying the matter too far
said soothingly ; has he not been sufficiently
punished"
Punished" said Bernhardi, fercely; 'do
You know what he attempted p
| shook my head.
Then it shall forever remain unknown.
Punished!-one short minute, and / should
have been too late Hear you that? VIII
you act for me now? VIII you see that we
meet forthwith?