Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-12-17


wsfd, until he reached q large, open htding. He
|nppsdI gently twice, andtis door opened? Aser
want in rich livery appeared, who made way for
the party and passing on, With the theatre Of the
palace to their right they turned around and en-
tered the real psASe of the TuiAeries Of which
they had hitherto only visited the wing. rr'9
Presently the aid-de-camp paused.
~ IMouneur H1iilf be kind enough to wait one mo-
ment, ,he said, az they entered the ute-chamber
II wil precede youj and return in an instant =
rtWhere are we goingg' asked Katetina Of her
father, in whisper. - >.,' y TO. >a'".
81 don't know, but my head begins to grow diz-
y;'I begin to suspect that we must give way to
circumstances N 1s+,4@t ~ i"%.a ...i' nr!a.E'
'tNs7erl'' exclaimed the girl, firmly. u M
leWMSo,f walk imp said the aid de camp, re-
turning and standing with the door in one hand
and his hat in the other. ~
NJ. Mayer and Katerina obeyed mechanically.
They advanced with eyes dimmed by excitement !;
with singing in their ears; with fainting at the
heart a doubt, fear, . dread that left them, a
minute later, standing in;the middle of small
room, unconscious whether they were in the pres
ence Of the Emperor Of China, the Khan of Tar
tary, or the Grand Lama of Thibet. 80 ~ -. ..
swell Monsieur Mayer, said q somewhat gem
tie voice .'aSi - -
NJ. Mayer and Katenna now saw that they were
in the famous private cabinet Of the Emperor Ma
poleonAwbo had just been crowned-with its rich
ornaments, its maps or charts, and its splendid
furniture. By the fire stood, with his back turned
to Il, man Of middle height, neither stont nor
thin, with look Of power and genius but tinged
by haughtness pride, and spirit Of insolent DOM
ineering.n E'H-s', '..' 80 ,.' 1',.' -. :.
his majesty, the emperor, cried NJ. Mayer to
his daughter, bowing, as if he were very much IN
clined to kneel while Katerina stood erect----re-
spectful but firm and resolved to oppose even the
wil Of Napoleon, where her heart was concerned.
Monsieur Mayer" said the emperor, who was
in one Of his moments Of good humor,"l have
sent for you on matter Of business, Mademoi-
selle Katerina, be seated"
Katerina curtesyed and seated herself M. May
er stood by her chair. .,..-..-
II am informed, NJ. Mayer, that your daughter
has refused the hand Of one Of my bravest officers,
Colonel Peterman. y Now, as all my subjects are
nv children, Ihave sent for you TO ask an expla-
nation. It seems inconceivable to me that the
daughter of atradesman should refuse the handoi
4 distinguished officer who may become a mar
shaN "s7 ''!1'f i: '.|'.2r 2i.';"-,l1 -, 1899
M Please your imperial majesty, +" said Katerina,
firmly and without note of hesitation in her voice,
ct IS not the daughter of the obscure tradesnan
who refuses the Hand Of Colonel Peterman, but the
poetess Celia p'it'.ai DtE 1'r.. '',''.':t ..''"i
=
"Oh!' exclaimed Napoleon, flush of pleasure
crossing his cheeks-for poem on his campaign
had deeply gratifed, perhaps, the vainest man
that the world has ever produced; 'syou are Gle
iaI 1":a...
II am known to the public under that name, "
said the young woman, modestly.
'Then pardon you your refusal Of Colone
Peterman nut" and his majesty, the great u
surper, smiled allowed you TO reject colo
nell I cannot a general and that general the com
mander-in-chief of the army in the first military
division" ...... .-.... ....,.,....-
As he spoke Napoleon rang, an officer appeared
who received an order and disappeared.
"Your majesty" exclaimed Katerina, warmly
'must excuse me. Not all your mighty power
nor all the deep respect that l bear to one who i
j making my COuuCIy luusulouo Will fioeoty, Soi
make me marry where my affections are not"
seBut, obstinate girl, where are your affectionsP
said the emperor, with a provoking smile. .
@"With the dead" exclaimed Katerina sadly.
'Expiain yourself" ~
Katerina thought a moment, and then brief.
told the story Of the past Of Paul, his departure
and of the boots, -.... d
HsThe commander;in-chief of the army Of Paris, '
said an usher, as the girl finished her story. -
Katerina turned around just in time to b'
caught in the arms Of the dashing young general
who had darted toward her the instant that he en-
tered. -, -, ....., -
atPaulr' ''Katerina!" were the words uttered
in the same breath. ,.....-..-.,
Napoleon took up a letter, and turned his bael
upon them, with grim smile, as If he though
them children, and yet had no objections to LET
! ting them have time to express Their feelings
Paul drew the shoemaker and his daughter int
tile embrasure Of the window, and rapidly explain
|. ed himself. He had never forgotten the. .:hat
always intended to write but had put it ofEtakel
up US as he was by his military duties Heh ont!
been three weeks in Paris as commando ln-chief
! "a few evenings since be saw lovely woman at
,thsaU and asking who she was learned that she va