The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-10-02

9. have written to Helene she resumed,
and Helene has not answered.
IL have since found out that the confden-
tial valet Of the Boistrudan family has been
bought up by the viscount
Near Ellen. in white cradle, was a
beautiful angel with blue eyes.
.'Ihe next day left. with Towah,
sit is now three months since I left Amerl-
CT. have revisited my beautiful country.
Hungary. and have now been three days in
France Times have changed, and NJ. dc
Metternich is no more at Vienna. The
young emperor has restored to me my titles
aud my property"
And have you come to France expressly
to meet with Henri dc Villiers ?" Interrupt
ted the duchess.
II have come to France" answered the
Count Albert, ito see the woman who resem-
bles Ellen"
s.Do you think yourself capable of loving
her 2"
IL do love her"
There was silence, during which the duch-
ess of Rivas seemed n.using
For myself she said. while shadow OF
pallor came over her cheeks. II left Sen Fee
iipe the day after your departure. We had
relations in the South My mothers sister
received me Hospitality at Durango. The
marquis of Concha was in the city. where he
was resting from his expedition into Sonora.
He heard Of the death of the duke of Rivas.
his father, and asked my hand. had for
gotten nothing, and told him all. He kissed
my hand, and called me duchess. Three
weeks afterwards we were married, and left
FIR Rio de Janeiro. where the emperor offered
to the new duke the embassy of France"
Are you happy Carmely" asked the count.
II aoM be happy" she answered. Then
casting her eye upon magnificent cloak, she
added. Time passes. Isabelle was yesterday
with the warehouses. Since yesterday l
have kept watch over you. General 0 Brien
ran a risk of his life in entering here, and
at this hour is on the road to Germany.
..You know" she said, smiling, I'VE Span
ards use grand agencies. 1t was necessary
to have two carriages all ready in the Avenue
Gabrielle. The carriage are there. What
do you wish to do 7"
TO save myself-to avoid the assassins
posted in front OF our hotel"
"Ah y said Carmel. .'you have received
my letters. Why, then. did you Gomez"
"Because this affair must come to an ED
before the close of the day which is about to
be born"
so be it. Do you need the dukes secre-
tary?"
Only to reach the Champs Elysees."
"And what was O'Brien to do 7"
"He was to bring me a change Of custume.' =
There was soft knock at the door OF the
boudoir.
"Jean!" cried Suzanne, through the key
hole. in an ir"nical tone.
LET him enter" ordered the duchess.
Jean came to announce that the famous
landau had left. with the two donllnocs, the
ceacbman and the tootman.
.Flold. JEAN" cried the duchess. edo you
wish to be the steward ofthe grand prince Z!
And, without waiting his answer, she added
Count, this is not servant. For love
Of me, you will carry him to Hungary"
Boy you must never quit me. said Rosen
BE ready to leave this evening"
Quit my mother!' murmured Jean, with
tears in his eyes.
"My house is large. We will have your
mother"
My brothers my sister"
Your brothers and sisters. too, whatever
their number And, on my honor, you shall
be happy family"
$50, jean" concluded the duchess. edo
as We tell you
Before leaving. the boy said:
1T was the man from Montnlartre who was
on the seat"
Carmel and Albert. left alone had, both Of
them. the same thought. What new maneu
yer was covered up in the departure OF the
landau? Why remove the instruments o.
war when the assault was about to be made
II have promised NJ de Viliiers," said AL
bert. Ito show him to night the Count Albert
&c Rosen. lam going to keep my word
but. as | know the viscount to be capable q
ANYTHING, wish to use my advantage, and t(
stand out of the way Of the steel OF these as
sassins. He shall not see me except upol
equ:l grounds"
..You are going to fight the MANI" criee
Carmel.
ITO force him to repair his wrong
s.But YOU have promised not to kill him.
aWhat promised ] will strictly keep-no
thing more, nothing less. The presence O
General o Brien would have been useful tt
me in fulfilling the engagement which hae
made to show Rosen to the yiscount BY
the aid Of the dukes secretary can leave
here without risk Of being assassinated OF
the way. 1t was yourself who suggested
these precautions in your letters"
They have condemned four men: Towah
the Count Albert, Leslie and o Brien."
LAS long as they fear Roscn, they will mo-
attack George Leslie
The duchess reflected an instant. "Wha
is Towah doing tonight Y she asked.
"Towah works on hi. own account" an
swered Albert. Yesterday evening, hi
creased the leather of his moccasins, which
haI been dry for more than year"
ALBERT hear nc" said the duchess. IL
is folly and a crime to risk your life"
My belief is interrupted Rosen, "that
do not risk my life Ii this man does not as
sa-sinatc me, he can do nothing against me
You see that am doing my best to guare
against an assassination"
IF you choose, justice will satisfy ycu.'
What can justice do for Ellen Talbot
asked Rosen. '.lsesides." he added. smile
breaking out on his lips, 1--WE Magyars claim
to be the last race Of cavaliers. My father
said, pointing to his sabre. Let judges sleep.
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