The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-04-14


ing carriage: and running quickly to
the gate, found herself in the presence
of Napoleon. AS soon as she behcld
him. her face assumed an expression Of
great sadness.
"You find me much changed do you
not, my child ?" said he in a faint
voice.
ayes, sire, I do indeed; but l hope
that you will soon be restored to
health"
II much doubt it, he said, slnug
ging his shoulders with al air Of in
credulity. "Nevcrtheless, much wished
to pay you visit to-day, to see you
and your flowers once again
He then slowly descended from the
carriage, and lcanin on the arm OF
Bertrand, reached the cottage, When
he was seated, he Observed
"Give me u cup Of water from the
spring, my dear lIenrictte; that will
perhaps cool the fever which con.
sumes me here"-(laying his
hand on bis side,
The young girl FASTENED to fetch
some When Napoleon had partakon
of II, his oountcnancc, till Men con
tracted, became serene.
"Thanks thanks! my dear child"
said he, "this water has eased my SUI,
ngs little. If l had taken it sooner,
perhaps! =. #" added he, raising his
eyes to heaven; "but now it is too
late"
"Ah!" replied Henrictte, affecting
gaity Of manner, II an 50 happy this
water does You good will bring you
some every day, it will perhaps cure
you"
Ono my dear child, it will he use
less now; all is over. fear this will
be the last visit | shall make here.
There is settled grief here, which is
consuming me and the emperor touch
ed his siIe, and as may never see you
again, l. wish to leave you souvenir
of me. What shall ! give you?"
At these words the young girl could
contain herself no longer, but bursting
into heartfelt tears, fell at the feet Of
the Emperor, saying;
"Your blessing, sire"
Napoleon rose and blessed her with
becoming gravity; for he always had
respect for the crecds ofothers.
From this day Uenriettc did not fail
to visit Longwood regularly. She
carried water from the spring and her
customary boquet, but always returned
for each day she received
the most alarming accounts Of the
health Of the Emperor.
At the commencement Of May, 1921.
when the sun shonc more brightly
than usual, Hcnrettc was informed
that Napoleon was much better, and
that his reason had returned.
She arrived at Longwood, but alas I!
the reality was herovcrsc other hopes.
She found every one there in conster
nation This time fealng that he was
dying, and wishing to see him once
again, she desired to he admitted to
his presence. She was told that he
was too i'll, and that il was impossible.
Her applications were at firstin vain;
but at length her tears and cntrcaties
prevailed and she was admitted to his
chamber.
1t was at this moment that Napo.
Icon, surrounded by his faithful friends
and lying on his death-bcd, had re
quested them to place Tie bust Of his
son before him. He then babe affect
ing farewells to his friends, and to the
French people whom he loved so well.
His arms then contracted with con
vulsions, his eyes became fixed, while
he gasped-'France! :. My son !"
Then all was silence. Napoleon had
ceased tolvc.
Atlhesc words the flowers which the
young girl had brought dropped from
her trembling hands, she fell on her
knees by the bedside; then, making an
effort, she seized and tried to press the
hand Of Napoleon TO her lips :.
but Immediately her head fell back, her
mouth was discolorcd, her eyes fixed,
and she sunk on the hoor, buried in
that sleep which knows no waking.
Henrette was dead
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