The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-05-13
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The Masked Lady.

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of the great Napoleon's staH, who had
won his way TO distinction with his own
saber, found himself at the masked ball T
in the French Opera House. Better I
adapted in his taste to the field than TO +
the bondoir. he firts but little with the /
CAV figures that cover the floor, and Joins /
but seldom in the giddy waltz. But at /
last, while standing thoughtfully, and /
regarding the assembled throng with a |
vacant eye, his attention was suddenly |
aroused by the appearance OF a person in
q white domino, the universal elegance
of whose figure, manner and bearing |
convinced all that her face and mind !
must be equal to her person in grace and
loyeliness.
Though In SO mixed an assembly, still
there was dignity and reserve in the
manner of the white domino that rather
repulsed the idea OF familiar address,
and 1T was some time before the young
soldier found courage to SPEAK to her.
Some alarm being given there was
violent rush of the throng towards the
door, where, unless assisted, the lady
would have materially suffered. Eugene
Mersille offers his services, and with his
broad shoulders and stout frame wards
of the danger. twas e delightful mo-
mcnt the lady spoke the purest French,
was witty, fanciful and captivating.
aAh, lady, pray raise that mask, and
must accompany SO sweet voice and so
graceful form as You possess"
'sYou would, perhaps, be disappoint-
ed"
aNo, am sure not
ssAre you SO very confident Z"
sYes. I feel that you are beautiful
It cannot be otherwise
ssDon't be too sure of that said the
domino. aHave you never heard of the
Irish poet Moore's story of the Yelled
Prophet of Khorassan-how, when he
disclosed his counfenance, its hideous as
pect killed his beloved one? How do you
know that shall not turn out yeiled
prophet of Khorassan ?.'
ssAh, lady. your every word convinces
me to the contrary, replied the enrap-
tured soldier, whose heart began to feel
as it had never felt before; he was al
ready in love.
She eludes his efforts at discovery, but
permits him to hand her to her carriage
which drives off in the darkness, and tho
he throws himself upon his feetest horse
ne Is unalIe to oyertake her.
The young French Colonel becomes
moody; ne has lost his heart, and knows
4 not what to do He wanders hilher and
thither, shuns his farmer places osamuse-
Enent, avoids his military companions,
and IN short, Is as miserable as a lover
can well be, thus disappointed. Oue
night, just after he had left his hotel on
foot. a figure, matf1ed to the very ears
stopped him.
ssWeli, monsieur, what would you with
me?" asked the soldier.
stY ou would know the name of the
white domino p was the reply.
81 would, indeed, . replied the officer.
"How can it be done
"Follow me-"
ssTo the end Of the earth if il will
bring me to her."
sBut you muss, be blinffolded'
"yery well. .
"Step into this vehicle"
81 am at your command.
And away ratified the youthful soldiel
and his strange companion. This ma,
be trick" reasoned Eugene Aeryiiie
"but I have no fear of personal violence
] am armed with this trusiy saber, ant
5 can take care Of myself" But there wa
no cause for fear, since he soon founs
the vehicle stopped, and he was lee
bhndfolded, into the house. When tn,
baudage was removed from his eyes, b.
found himself in q richly furnished bou
doir, and before him stood the domino
Just as he met her at the masked ball
To fall upon his knees and tell ker hoy
much he thought of her since their sep
aration, that his thoughts had never lef
her, that he loved her deyotedly, was a.
natural as to breathe, and he did SO
CALAMITY and sincerely.
"Shall believe all yon say"
"Lady, let me prove it by any test 20,
may put upon me-.
tsKnow. then. that the feelings yo,