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and breakfssted with the family. All were in
better spirits than usual. They conversed of
the latest rumors from Paris, and Judged
there would soon be a reaction, in public
opinion. Breakfast concluded, Garcinier went
to Mother Nicholet's cottage to see if he
could learn anything concerning her. The
little rooms no longer looked neat and cozy.
The furniture was broken and scattered about,
and the house rfed of everything of value.
He looked in vain for Therese, and returned
home in as much doubt respecting her fate as
before.
lie had scarcely finished the simple narra-
lion of the dpsolation Of the good woman's
coiagc, wllen, up"u casually turning his eyes
toward windp~, he p"rceived armed men
Surrounding TIC h"use. Fleurlan had gone
to iie yaul, fox him they felt little anxiety.
rhe door veg bu,a; opss, and the wretches,
caliir: tLelnsnlvcs ''soldiess " tae Republic" !"
rusL ed in.
"To the cellsr-t, tic CELLAR !'' cried the
leader. who wore the Uniform Of sergeant.
F." s lamp--a iamp!' he added, turning fierce
IL toward Garcinicr.
Cecile hastened TO get one, and actually
lighted it for the vile horde.
"Come with me-" said the leader, looking
at Garcinier aud Mademoisclle. If we find
him, it will be the signal for your arrest"
Father and daughter, with affected indll-
ference obeyed this impcrious mandate.
When Cecile saw the soldiers examining the
walls, thrusting their bayonet' between the
stones, she could not but feel the liveliest ap'
p-ehensons. Others struck upon the stones
with the butts of their muskets to test their
irmness, and to judge by their resonance If
there was an open space behind them. This
WAS a more trying scrutiny than they had ex-
peetcd Every moment was fraught with the
most painful suspense. They gradually ap-
preached the entrance to the vault.
"Hold up the lsmp!" said the sergeant,
pausius before the fat stone, and passing the
point Ct his sword into the intcrsticcs around
it. "Ah, what is here! Men, pry out this
stone. ! think We shall unearth the fox !"
M.denoiselle's face became white with pal
lor. The timely support of her fathers arm
prevented her from falling. For some min
utes the stone resisted the endeavors OF the
searchers, but finally yielded. The vault was
revealed to view.
"See in what holes these conSpirstors bury
themselves u exclaimed the sergeant.
With shouts on savage JOY they dragged
Fleuran from the retreat where he valnly
thought to find security.
Cecile was nearly oyerpowed by the vio-
lence of her emotions bat the voice OF Paul,
calling 10 her to be firm, revived her courage.
"Be brave!' said Fleurian. Do not let
these miscreants sec your fortitude shaken.
Do not think OF ME. am going to death, 1t
is true; but though it may separate US now:
it will ultimately unite us forever"
"Poor consolation for one SO young and
handsomo!" said the sergeant, with an un"
feeling laugh, while others Of the party made
coarse and brutal remarks.
"Come, citizen; and you, pretty Mademol,
sele, are also wanted before the Commission"
added the sergeant, addressing Garciner and
Cecie
"Wkot," exclaimed Fleurian, for the first
time manifesting alarm, {" have brought
misfortune upon you, also p
The Young man covered his face with his
hands, and shed tears.
This is a true love affair! 1t is pity to
interrupt it," said one, which sally called
forth other jcss of similar nature.
These worthy and heroic people were hur'
ricd to prison, without being allowed mo-
ment to make preparations for such an event.
Persons convcrsant with the history OF the
Reipn of Terror need not be told of the hor-
rorS of French prison during that troubled
period. Such will form tolerably correct
idea Of the place where Madcmoselie Gar-
cinicr was incarcerated on being torn from
home aud its comforts. The three occupied
separate cells; a circumstance that was par
ticularly painful to CeciIe, who wished to be
near her father, during the few hours OF exis
teuce that might be allowed them.
A very singular surprise was reserved lor
her; which was the appearance oil Monsieur
Sautcrvillc, sbort time after her imprlson,-
mont. BE entered the compartment in which
she was immured. She could not suppress an
exclamation of astonishment.
Monsieur Sauterville! Do indeed be-
hold you here? hoped you were lar from
Nantes"
81 assured you that 1 had friends who
were interesting themselves ior my escape
One of them has much iuGuence over Jean
Baptiste Carrier; and lie has cxerted himself
SO earnestly in my behalf, that ! can now
walk the streets of N.ntss without fear.
can, q you psrcsivo, esn e1aus even to this
vretclred grisou,n be eiisusraa. :,
esnsisrr, you ars sT'hhsSy fortunate,
Cecile replied.
81 ought to be grateful to God," returned
Sante;viIle, piously. 81 should be grateful
to you also | expect to prove that l am.
have come here burning with desire to save
you and YOUR friends. Mademoiselle, there
is but one method of cfectng iny purpose
This is not time 10 practice ceremony, or tc
let scruples Of delicacy deter one from doing
everything in his power to save life. Carrier
has promised my fricHd--who, as have in
formed YOU, is ll.powerul-to protect my
family. Said lie, TELL Citizen Santervllt
that his family shall not be molssted' DC
may send for them 10 come to Nantes when.
ever he wishes. This pledge has suggested
plan of saving you. Maderaoiselle, become
nv wife, and the liberation of your fsther an1
Fieurian you may consider certain"
That replied Cecile blushing, "is i'm.
possible. If should live te be wife, Pau
E,curisn will be my husband"
aPaul Fleutap," responded Santerville
with slight contraction of his brows and
decided voice, &" will die tonight. The order
is already signed for his execution: To-mor
row. the waters Of the Loire will roll ovel
him. This shocks your sensibii!ies. l. L
grieves me, also, to announce the iatai .ruti
but truth alone must be spoken here"
"oh, I am sure, can never be your wife 7
cried Cecile, wrnging her hands. Santervill
appeared to reflect seriously, walking the lit
tie compartment with bent and meditatiy
aI have another expcdicnt, Mademoiselle,
he said, pausing before her. :" 10 save you
I will submit to mock marriage, by which
shall have no legal claim upon you. The il
Iegal forms gone through with, you and you
friends shall be furnished with the means Q
escape from Nantes. | can devise nothinl
better. If this does not meet your approva
= - o,orIoss IN savn vnu MademOisell