The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-12-02

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nor thin, with look of power and genius.
but tinged by haughtincss. pride, and .
spirit Of insoleut domineering.
Ills Majesty the Emperor" cried NJ.
Mayer to his daughter, bowling as il he
were very much inclined to kneel, while
Katerina stood erect, respectful, but firm.
and resolved to oppose even the will Of
Napoleon. where her heart was concerned.
Monsieur Mayer" said the Emperor,
who was in one Of his moments OF good
humor. II have sent for you on matter
Of Business. Mademoiselle Katelina, DO
seated. Kate:ina curtseyed profoundly,
and seated herself; NJ. Mayer stood by her
chair.
al am informed, NJ. Mayer, that your
daughter has refused the hand of one OF
my bravest officers, Colonel Pcterman.-
Now, as all my subjects are my children,
l have sent for you to ask an explanation.
It seems incohceivabIe that the danghter
Of tradesnian should refuse the hand Of
distinguished officer who may become q
marshall -' '-ts
"Please your Imperial majesty" said
Katerina, firmly, and without note Of hest
tntion in her voice, ait is not the daughter
of an obscure shoemaker who refuses tho
hand Of Colonel Peterman, but the poetess
Clelia."1 1ai'a2it eii3 i.sh 2f-v3 si''
exclaimed NapoIcon, q flush Of
pleasure crossing his -clleeks--for a poem
on his Italian campaign had deeply graft
fed, perhaps, the sainest man the world
ever produced "you are CleIiav
II am known to the public under that
narne," said the young woman modestly.
@'Ihen 7 pardon your refusal OF Colonel
Peternan; but"-and his Majesty, the
great usurper, smiled-"ifI allow you to
reject Colonel, ! cannot a general. and
that general the commander iu-chief Of the
army in the FIRST military division"
p As he spoke. Napoleon rang. an officer
appeared, who received an order in low
tune, and disappeared.
our Majesty,n exclaimed Kateripa;
warmly, must excuse me: Not all your
mighty power, not oil the deep respect l
bear to one who is making my country il
lustrious with victory, can make me marry
where my affections are not" But. OBJ
stinate girl. where are your affections 81
said the Emperor, with provoking smile
with tile dead" replied Katrina, sadly.
|" Explain yourself" ai ,,.e,
Katerina thought moment. and then
she briefly told the story Of the past-of
Paul, Of his departure, Of theboots. .1The
commander-iu-chief Of the army Of Paris"
said an ushur. as the girl finished her story.
katetind turned around just in time 70
De caught in tho arms ofthe dashing young
general, WHO had darted towards her tho
instant he entered:
"Panl-Katerina I" were words uttered
in the same breath:
Napoleon took up letter. turned his
back on them, with q grim smile; - il he
thought them very childish; and yet had no
objection TO let them have time TO express
their feelings. Paul drew the shoemaker
AID his daughter iato the enbrasure Of the
window. and rapidly explained himself
He isd nesef forgotten them had always
lntended 70 write; but had put it on-ta-
Ken up, as ne was y ms military duties
lie nad on'y oeen .n9ee weeks 10 Earns as
Commander-'n. Chiet: a few evenings
oacE nc SO" . 'ose'y woman At pail; ask
ea "uo sue was, neard II was Mademo'-
se'lc Mayer Inc intended OF THIS Colonel
re'cfnan ana angry, ne knew not Why.
=. '.'s' 10 uso'o'u oe,ng seen oy ner:
l,e'0"s' nowesee' '"a. sue "ao reused the
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YOU settled about fbe boots ~ 4wby.