The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-06-07
CHAPTER VIII.
A WIZ p'L OF

derogatory to the fair name Of Mademoi.
sclls Meyser or the inukecpeI's wife, who.
in truth, are tho same personuges. On
the contrary, do assure thee, upon my
honor as gentleman and noble, that she
is as pure from any misconduct as the
most innocent maid in the land. My cwn
acquaintance with her was prior to her
marriage. and broken by the iron. bat in.
flexible will Of her guardian, who was then
Monsieur Dalgarno. l left Paris, and
saw her no more till I beheld her here in
London. The rest thou art cognizant Of.
My surprise, when l beheld her upon the
stage, and the subsequent visit | paid 10
her when l felt sure she was identical with
Dnme Jennie, the innkeepcr's wife" said
the duke.
"But thou hast forgotten in this plaus-
ible tale, to say that you were present some
little time previous at this same little inn,
when my Lords Derby and Mordaunt, and
myself were amid the number, and that
then thou must bave observed this limo.
cent q lanllady who had the honor Of
waiting upon us mobiles :" exclaimed Lord
Dunbarton iu tones which showed that he
thought he had another good charge
sgainst his guest.
May, had not forgotten this; but
though | then was strangely affected at
sight Of the landlaly, ye, could not feel
certain that it was her; for knew not of
her marriage with the honest landlord,
aud, consequently, was half-inclined to
doubt the fact that it could be my former
acquaintance. Madelnoisclle Jennie Dali
garno, whom 1 had known in France"
replied the duke.
"And so, though thou vast soi fully
persuaded twas her, yet thou didst take
= good care to seem in love with the girl
Margery, rather than the mistress!" still
pursued Lord Dunbarton in ironical tones.
LET It pass, Lord Dunbarton. Igrew
fearful that thou shouldst become too
deeply interested in Dame Jennie, and 80
endeavored to turn your thoughts away by
comparing her with Nlargcry. then set It
down to my desire to protect the lady
from your notice. But have seen how l
havs failed in that endeavor; ald SO now,
you Ind me here, pleading that thou wilt
10. prosecute her farther by your inten-
tions. which can only bring her harm, as
they are dishouorable in tho beginning !"
said the duke in voice he rendered pleas.
ant and entrea,iug by strong effort Of
will.
"And thou shalt sec. full soon, how
signal this visit has proved failure; for
I assure thee, Duke de Bridgenorth, that
! am not one to be lightly turned aside
from my purposes, when once l have made
resolve to perform anything desire for
my pleasure or qualification. You have
my reply to your request, and, therefore,
need not give yourself any more uncasi-
Ness concerning the subject. my good but
mistaken friend, I" said Lord Dunbarton in
reply as he rose from bis scat aud walked
across the apartment, siguifyipg by this.
that he was fatigued with the matter aud
desired no further controversy.
"And this is thy fual decision, Lord
Dunbarton q questioned his visitor. Us he
also rose and took few steps toward the
door.
"Yes, yes. Why needst thou bother
thyself, Duke de Bridgenorth, concerning
matters which are naught to thee? If
thou hast had thy trial Of friendly rela-
tons with the actress, and have been re-.
pulsed by her aud the uncle, BY one or
both, it matters not, SO that tue end has
proven the same, why need'st thou NEEDLE
with my Intentions now? Better remain
as thou hast been in tho past, my friend
and companion. and find yourself some
lady to visit, the girl Margery for in-
stance, who is certainly remarkably fair,
and then our acquaintance can continue as
II has been heretofore concluded Lord
Dunbar.on in significant but somewhat up.
pealing language.
May! That can never be! But
since thou hast declared thy plans, then
know that the Duke de Bridgenorth will
endeavor, by every means within biz
power, to thwart your w;c';ed desigus.
exclaimed the young duke as he new op.
.ned the door and stepped from the pres.
euce Of Lord Dunbarton, aud crossing the
long corridor Of the latter's house, soon
swung back the street door and passed gu,
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