Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-01-22
~ Adieu, Mademoisellcl i Adien, Monsieurp'

terville passed the night at Garcinier's, Cecilt
and ner taLLer were discussing, with sup
PRESSED voices. the terrible events that dis
gfaced the .ame of huGan nature n,lI9S
There was hurried knocking at the door
TIE, Ia;her and daughter exchanged looks o
Arm. ,,=...
It.ss sisral might be requisition from the
.-:';'c-s jean Baptiste Carrier, whose enormi
t;ees wcre iepopulating Nantes. 80 ~.
- XII 90" said Garcinier.a
No. permit me. 1t may be Paul" .'ss
- ec,lo fastened to the door, A young
mn entered, pale and excited. ...n fis.i ..
it is Paul Fleurian, father" answered
{ c.c, tne momeat she had closed the door
Come III, Paul. What news ? What
,g;=e rcws? Alas!it is the same story
OF atroc;ty. rhe same, did I'say2 Let me
i,.3,,ey il. IL is more aggravated. A fiend in
,ranau shape is among us. Yesterday the
"a. .n,; 4ier died of horror. Carrier cannot
r:ni nurderers enough to satisfy his unnatu-
rspacity for blood. And to what dreadful e1-
peiient has he now resorted? He is drown.
ing his victims by boat-loads in the Loire.
He commenced the fearful work last night?''
"lo what mist ries are we reduced! With
er shall we fly for safety? ?" cried Gardiner.
g /" Learning from one of the creatures OF
Carrier what was going to take place, L Sc.
cro,ea ryscli upon The banks of the river"
resumed Flcurian. San hundred priests
were brought from prison, stripped of their
clothing, and cast into the waters ofthe Loire.
Butchers armed with sabres cleft the heads OF
those who struggled to the surface or swan
to the shore. l did not see what farther cruel.
ties were enacted. Twas discovered and driven
away with threats ard terrible imprccations.
If Twas recognized by the ruf6ans, my name,
ere this, is on the fatal list" 81 ---ss-
You must hide yourself from the ven
geance of the miscreants. Father, where
shall we find him place Of concealmentT'
said Cecile, trembling with alarm. ssr5.ii
Before Monsieur Garcinier had time to re-
ply, woman's step was heard in tue CUISINE.
1t was Mother Theresc Nicholet, who had en-
tered by the back door. She lived but short
distance from Garcinier's. Mother Nichoet
had the reputation Of being sibyl, and "as
sought after and consulted by those curious in
such matters.
Mere Nicholet, come in," said Cecile.
A woman not very far advanced in years,
with a figure still upright, and features by no
means ugly, appeared. Her eyes were dark
and penetrating. She seated herself without
ceremony.
"Mother Theresc, do you know what cru,
elites are being perpetrated in Nantes q
Garcinier ire caired.
"My friend, the cruelties are but begun.
Wait, and .h;ngs will take place which you
ne .scould have thought possible 'she an
swe;ed.
aSome one knocks.!n said Cecile, starting
from her seat in much perturbation.
"Open the door, child. The danger is not
vet at the threshold. But it is near" said
Mother Nicholet. @ @
Paul Flcurian made movement as if to
leave the dwelling BY the back way, but The
rcse made an imperious gesture for him 10 re
maiu. Cecile returned, followed by Monsieur
Santerville. lie shook hands with Garcinier
and bowed to Paul FIeurian and Mother
Nicholet.
Citizen Garcinicr, was passing your
honse but could not resist the temptation tc
call ai.i rest myself few minutes beneath
vour friendly roof. trut fad you and your
amiabe daughter welI?" he said, blandiy.'
Monsieur, you are very kind. We are in
rool bodily health, brt will confess thai ouI
I.anouilitv of mind is disturbed BY the tragl
c:.l cvznts that da..iy and hourly occur in un
happy Nantes be replied.
Perhaps Your sympathies are with the
rov. ..lis.s?'' returned Santeryille, looking al
Pen' FIeurian.
:sav. r..her, that our sympathies are will
humanity, WHICH is shockingly outraged" In
-..rp :se1 ,s,-damoiselic Garcinier
'OD, YOU 40 not approve of the acts O
ne Revolutionary Commission z" reJolneo
Sint-rvIlle. quietly.
sRav1la,ionary Commission Citizen
,,,ra $ ~ Revolutionary Commission at Nan
g.; i is ignored; its functions are usurpet
1fLrd. Inc commission did not murder
49,, enough TO crafty the horrible appetite o
lean Ban isle Carricr!o exclaimed Ceclle.
Santervile s.roked his beard and avertet
MS Eyes.
My daughter, entreat Of you to be oru
'is.!.!t,. said Garciuier.
:" BE under no apprehcnsions. There or
none but freuds here, suppose. l shall no
,sra iniorlner. Ii this infamous Carrier'-h
c.sphassct tho word Infamous" whom yo'
- heartily dctest, wishes for information r.: re
specting your sentiments, he-he must cult
vate your acquaintance" Santerville an
swcred, with smile.
"Heayen spare US the sight of such mon
ster!n Ceciic retorted.
/" Here is Mere Nicholet" said Gardiner
desirous to divert the conversation into anoth
or caannel Citizen Santerville, you ma
have heard of her. She is the oracle Of Mar
tes. Perhaps she will be kind enough to Gu
tcrtain US with. her art" = 80
That of all things would be most agree:
bic. Good woman, allow me to Join my solH
itations 10 Citizen Garcinier said Santel
vile, with more earnestneSs than ne had u
'evinced.
"What do you wish to know" aske
Mother Nicholet, fixing her dark eyes on Sar
tervlle. .,....., ....,...,... :. g
GLOW long shall i live?n he demanded.
Mother Nicholet closed her eyes and va
silent few seconds.
Citizen, you will die in l794," she sail
calmly.
That is giving me but q short tim
What will belthe method Of my deathE'f}
Santervile proposed this question, with
.incrcdulous smile. -,
Mother Nichoet closed her eyes again; b,
opening them presently and looking searcl
ingly at Santerville, replied: ,-aQt's; fsla
The guillotine !" ,.,7sqaT .;,,,ige y -
/ @Oh, the gnillotine," he repeated, sneerin
ly. /" Perhaps you can tell me on what day
shall sufer?" he added. 81 Ys ass. z.e
"Your fate is intimately connected Wi
QUE whose name Is now terrible in Nantt
You will die on the day that the head Of Jes
Baptiste Carrier falls into the basket OF Il
guillotine. - 80 re Il. = 3.
Santervills's manner changed. He start'
{, from his seat; then, ashamed of his wea
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