The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-11-27

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hees Turkish horse soidierS) The cler-
gyman made some objections, but was
obliged to yield. The carriage deposited
them at the foot Of a staircase Of a very
fine hotel, where they were received by
footmen. There was a grand ball that
night, and the saloon was filed with per
sons who appeared to Nh Ito belong
to the best society Of Paris; for that mat
ter he might be convinced on hearing the
names Of the guests as announced by the
Wallets.
He was presented to the mistress of the
house, Madame la Comtesse de F., who
received him very graciousiy. He con
versed a great part Of the evening with .'
son, and retired at an advanced hour with
out having discovered anything.
Another week passed.
The following Saturday be went to tie
ball again at the same house. NJ de F..
the son Of the mistress Of the house, caBe
at once to converse with him, and drew
him behind the large curtains Of a window
Of the saloon.
Mr.. l. soon heard the voice Of the
agent Of Police-vho was in citizens Dire
in conversation with another person.
They talked Of the chase. Atar som.
minutes conversation, during which Count
r kept his eyes fixed on Mr.. l.,
who remained impossible, the couple went
away. A moment after he heard thesouud
of the agents voice again.
"Ah here YOU are at last, N. d Bo-,,'
said he; "it's a long time since we have
seen your
The person addressed had no sooner
pronounced the first word Of his phrase
than Mi bounded in bis place behind
the curtain.
1T is him it IS him. it is the unknown
of Roucn" he exclaimed.
"Be STILL" said N. de F., ''or your
imprudence viii spoil all"
An instant afterward they were Joined
by the agent Of the police. .
"WelI:' said he
Mr.. l. tremJled in all his members.
q have heard him. said he, shiyering-"it
is hinl-l recognized bis voice.
at may be mistake; you will remain
here without stirring until al! Of the guests
enter the dining saloon. You see that
door by the side Of those curtains; through
that door each one will come with lady
on his arm Scrutenize each countenance
atteutiyely, and above all make no move
ment."
One o'clock in the morning struck at
last. Mr. L parted the curtain lit
tie, and his eye Of fire was fixed upon the
door Of the dining saloon His whole
body trembled as if trayersel by an elec-
trio shock. All at once his cri~ped hand
directed itself involuDtarily toward a man
who was conyersing with a young lady: it
was indeed the stranger of Rouen. The
agent Of police was obliged to seize Z
around the body, He wished to unmask
the assassin.
The next morning The agent came early
to find hnn.
"You must call on Mr. de Bo--."
LET US 90 on the instant"
Il will conduct YOU to the door, and YOU
will 90 up alone. 1t IS necessary for YOU
to speak to him tete a-tete,"
NJ de Bo--lived in the rue Saint
Honore. When the clergyman. pale as
death, rarg at the door, N. de Bo--,
who was putting on his gloves and prepar-
ing to go out came to open it himself.
He turned pale in spite Of himself on
seeing the English minister. But he re-
covered himself at once.
pardon, Monsieur, what Is the object Of
your vIsit.'
You ask me that, wretch. :" cried 1Ir. .
l., furiously
''You me mad " said N. De Bo-.|
Struggling bis shoulders, aud drawing his
.nterIocutor into his study.
"Now what do you want said he. look
ing at Bim fxedIy.
Mr. l. then allowed his INDIGNATION
to speak; he assured him that he should
attach himself to his person until the police
lis crime.
Il shall succeed in unmaskine YOU"
said he at the end.
You are deceived, my brave man" said
N. de Bo--, taking a pistol from the
table, and placing the muzz.e against the
forehead Of the clergyman. He fired, and
.he minister fell backward.
But he was Ily stunned. When he
opened his eyes again he saw M de Bo--1
between two policemen The police had /.
1ribed the servants of IT. de Boz, TAX
ug the balls from his pistols, and were
concealed in the apartment when Mr.
L-- presented himself. N. de Bo-.
whom they could not pursue as the assas-
in Of the demoiselle, was now guilty of an
attempt at Assassination. He was con-
lemned to twenty years hard labor.
One should hear this extraordinary story
rom Mr.. Edward l. himself. re- /
member to have shiYered often at the re-