Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-09-19
The sturp.Teller,
MARIE, THE BEGGAR GIRL.

During the ''Reigu of Terror" in France, there
were many deeds Of daring performed, even by
women, and many noble examples of affection ex-
hibited. =.
The very streets Of Paris were deluged with hu-
man blood, but near the guilotne it ran in gush-
ing torrents. i.5sa l,.a sa.. be-
sOne dark morning an unusual number Of the
aristocracy had been marched forth and countless
heads rolled from the block.
A gaping multitude stood by, and with shouts
rent the air Us the arstocracy were thus butchered
Among the assembled multitude, that dreary
morning, were two females. One Of them was
plainly clad, while cloak was thrown around her,
with which she kept her features nearly concealed
But a close observation would betray the fact
that the woman had been weeping.
Her eyes were inHamed and red, and she gazed
eagerly upon the platform, while shudder passed
over her frame as each shock of the gttering knife
severed the head from the body of some one who
had been unfortunate enough to fall under the ban
of the leaders. 4, s.-E -
The face of the woman was very beautiful, and
she was young certainly not more than sixteen or
eighteen years Of age. 7
The other female was quite different in character.
Her face was fair, but there was brazen express
sion about it. She was clad in.rsgs, and as each
head fell she would dance, and in various ways ex-
press her delight, and then exclaim:
seThere falls another aristocrat, who refused me
charity when / humby sued to him!''
Each expression of the kind would create laugh
from those who heard her. But any thoughtful
person must wonder how one so young could have
become so deprayed.
The first female watched this creature for few
moments, and then pressing her way to her side
she laid her hand upon the shoulder of the wretch
and whispered:
ssWould you like to become rich at once p
The female in rags turned about with look ol
surprise, burst into loud laugh, and replied:
'Of course I would.
ssFonow me, and you shall be-"
Enough. Lead OF"
It was with considerable difficulty that the fe
males extricated themselves from the crowd; bu
they did so at length, and then the first female
asked of the other:
ssWhat shall I call youP'
"Oh I'm called the BeggarG Girl, Marie"
'sYou live by begging p
'sYes; but what's your name, and what do you
want t?''
ssMy name is Marie, the same as your own"
sAre you an aristocratT'
ssIt does not matter. If you know where w
can find room, lead nae to it, and you shall have
gold"
The pauper led the way in narrow and filth!
street, and then down into cellar, and into dari
and filthy room. The other female could not bu
feel sickening sensation creep over her, but sh'
recovered herself After contemplating, for time
the apartment and what it contained, she asked
care you well known in PARISH"
eyes. Everybody knows Marie, the Beggar
Girl"
fare you known to Robespiere? Ifso, I wan
to make bargain with you.
81 am What do you wish p
ssYou see my clothing is better than your owl
and wish to exchange with you. 1 want you t
consent to remain here, and not to show yoursel
at all for short time or until come to you again
As a recompense for aiding me will give you
thousand francs, and when come back will CIV
you thousand more. As security for my return
take this ring.
The lady drew diamond ring from her finger
and gave it to the beggar girl. Then she handle
her purse containing gold.
The girl appeared little puzzled, and said:
'sWen, what are you going to do with m
dress2"
81 want to put it on and 60 where I first me
you"
"Oh! T understand now. You want to see tn
chopping go on, and you are afraid you will b
taken for an aristocrat if you wear that DRESS
You want to represent me?
s'Yes, want to look as near like you as poss
ble"
vsWen, that wont be very difficult Your ha
and eyes, and even your mouth, is like mine.-