The Van Buren press., 1870-04-26
MISCELLANY.
The Beggar Girl Of Paris.
A Tale of the French Revolution.

During the "Reign of Terror il
France there were many deeds of daring
performed, even by woman, and many
examples of affection exhibited. Th'
very streets of Paris were deluged with
human blood, but near the gullotinc il
ran in rushing torrents. One dark morn
inc an unusual number OF aristocracy
had been marched forth, and counties:
heads rolled from the block. A gaping
multitude stood by, and with shouts rcnt
the air as the aristocracy were thus butch
cred.
Among the assembled multitude, thai
dreary morning, were two females. One
of them was plainly clad, while cloak
was thrown around her, with which she
kept her features nearly concealed. But
close observation would betray the
fact the woman had been weeping. Hel
eyes were infamed and red, and she gaz-
ed eagerly upon the platform, while 9
shock Of the glittering knife severed the
head from the body of some one who
had been unfortunate enough to fall un.
der tho ban Of the two leaders. The
face Of the woman was very beautiful
and she was young-certainly not more
than sixteen or eighteen years of age
The other female was quite different il
character. Her face was fair, but there
was brazen expression about it. She
WIS clad IN rags, ana as each head Tel
she would dance, and in various ways
express her delight, and exclaim:
"There falls another aristocrat, who
refused me charity when | humbly sued
him !"
Each expression of the kind would
create a laugh from those who heard he1
But any thoughtful person must wondel
how one so young could have been so de
PRAYED. The first female watched thi.
creature for few moments, and ther
pressing her hand to her side she laid hel
hand on the shoulder of the wretch, an(
whispered:
"Would you like to become rich a
once 2"
The female in rags turned about will
a look of surprise, burst into louC
laugh, and then replied:
Ofcourse, would"
"Follow me, and you shall be-"
+" Enough. Lead on"
1t was with considerable difficulty tina
the females extricated themselves from
the crowd; but they did so at length, an(
then the first female asked of the other
"What shall call your"
"Oh am called the Beggar Girl Ma
rie."
" You live by begging!"
Yes, but what your name, and wha
do you want?"
"My name is Marie, the same rs you
own"
"Are you an aristocrat p
"lt does not matter. If you know
where We can find a room, lead me to it
and you shall have gold"
The pauper led the way into n narrow
filthy street, and then down into cellar
and into dark and filthy room. Th
other female could not but feel sicken
ing sensation creep over her, but she re
covered herself After contomplatin.
for time the apartment, and what it con
tanned, she asked;
care you well known in Paris? p
"Yes. Everybody knows Marie, th'
Beggar Girl"
"Are you known to Robespierre? /
SO want to make bargain with YOU
~ am. What do you wish 2"
"lou see my clothing is better thai
,-opr. aud I wich IN oxohops sro with xn,,
l want you to consent to remain here, ,ant
not show yourself at all for short time
or until l come to you again. As rec
ompcnse for aiding me will give you {
thousand francs, and when l come bacl
/ will give you thousand more. As SC
curity for my return take this ring"
The lady drew diamond ring from
her finger and gave it to the bcggar girl
Then handing her purse containing
gold, The girl appeared little puzzlet
and asked:
"Well, what are you going to do will
my dress ?"
81 want to put it on. and 60 where
first met you
"Oh, understand now. You wan
to see the chopping going on, and yo,
are afraid that you will be taken for NJ
aristocrat ii you wear that dress. ioi
want to represent me y
"Yes. want to look rs near like yol
as possible"
"Well, that won't be difficult. You
hair and eyes, even your mouth is lil'
mine. Your face is too white, though
But you can alter that with little dirt.
They exchanged dresses, and soon th
young, rich and noble Marie dc Mantle
was clad in the rags OF Marie, the Bcgga
Girl Of Paris. The history of Marie d