The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-16

Tried and TrHe.


opera house. Better adapted in his tastes
TO the field than the boudoir he firts but
little with the gay figures that cover the
floor, and joins but seldom in the waltz.
But at last, while standing thpd1ehtfnlly and
regarding the assembled throng with va
cant eye, his attention was suddenly aroused
by the appearance Of person in awhile
satin domino, the universaleleganceo Of whose
figure, manner, and bearing, convinced all
that her face and mind must be equal TO
her person in grace and loneliness.
Though IN 30 mixed an assembly, still
there was dignity aud reserve in the man
ner OF the white domino that rather repulsed
the idea Of a familiar address, and it was
some time before the young soldier found
courage enough 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 ma
teriallysuffered Eugene Merviile offers his
arm, and with his broad shoulders and stout
frame wards of the danger. Il was de
lightful moment; the lady spoke tile purest
French, was witty, fanciful and capti-
yating. .F2fflf. ffFf
"Ah lady, pray raise that mask, and
reveal 70 rpe the charms Of feature that must
accompany so sweet voice and so graceful
form as you possess
. .,You would perhaps, be disapE intea. =
'tAre you so very confidentpi
yes; feel that you are bcautiful--it
cannot be otherwise
Don't be too sure Of that, - said the
domino. eHave you never heard of the
Irish poet MOore's story Of the yelled
prophet OF Khorasan-how, when he dis
closed his countenance, its hideous aspect
killed his beloved one. How do you know
that ! shall not turn out q yelled prophet of
Khorasan2p
'sAh, lady, your every word convinces me
to the contrary replied the enraptured
soldier, whose heart had began TO feel as il
never felt before; he was in love-
She eludes his efforts at discovery; but
permits him to hand her to her carriage,
which drives of in the darkness, and though
he throws himself upon his feetest horse,
he Is unable to Overtake her
The young French Colonel becomes
moody; he has lost his heart and knows not
what 10 do. &c wanders hither and
thither, shuns his former places of amuse-
ment, avoids his military companions, and,
in short, is as miserable as a lover can well
be, thus disappointed Ono night, Just after
he had left his hotel on foot, figure muf-
fled up tc the very ears, stopped him
well, monsieur, what would you with
metz asked the soldier. $3.50 lf33fd8
'You would know the name Of the white
dominoip was the reply.
II would indeed, replied the officer,
hastily How can il be donelp
Follow me-
ITO the end Of the earth if it will bring
me to herr
'But you must be blindfolded."
Very we'll f4
"Step into this vehicles
II am at your command
And away ratified the youthful soldier
and his strange companion. "This may be
trick, reasoned Eugene Merville, "but
have no fear of personal violence. / am
armed with this trusty sabre, and can take
care Of myself. But there was no cause
for fear; aud he was led, blindfolded, into
-the house. Whom the bandage was re-
moved from his eyes, he found himself in a
richly furnished bourdoir, and before him
stood the white domino, Just as he had
met her at the masked ball. TO fall upon
his knees and tell her how much he thought
Of her since their separation, that his
thoughts had never left her, and that he
loved her devotcdly, was rs natural as to
breathe, and he did 50 calamity and sim
ccrely. ~
'sshall believe all You sayl'
Lady, let me prove Il By any test you
may put upon me. >
'.Know, then, that the feelings You avow
are mutal Nay, unloose your arm frommy
waist, have something more to say
Talk on forever, lady. Your voice is
music 60 my heart and ears.
.Would you marry me, knowing no more
Of me than you now doci
'sYes e you were to 50 to the very altar
maskcdl p ho replied
''Thsn I viii test you. -
How, ladyln ~ i
'sFor one year be faithfcl to the love YOU
have protested, and I win be yours LAS truly
IS heaven shall spare my life.
''Qhl cruel suspense.s
tsXou demurin ftflloif
''Nay, lady I shali falfll your injonetions
a. nroraiseli
t.If at the oxpifation Of wear yon DO not
hear from me then the contract shall be null
and void. Take this half ring. she con-
sinued. and when supply thc broken pog~
fiaa. j viii be yours.
ia kissed th6 little emblem, swore again
and h1ain % be faithful, and pressing her
banda 70 Bis lips he bsde her adicu.
lie vas conducted aUay as mysteriously
- be had been brought thither; ncr could
he bg aag possible means discover where be
had been. his companion rejecting all
blibeA and even refusing 60 answer the
simplest eto4uoos.
Non<hs roi en-. Colonel 3Icseille Is true
g his fce, and happy "a the anticipation Of
love Suddouiy BE- was Srdered on an em-
b 70 vienna, the eayosf & al the Enro-
~ c8pIIols, shout the time that Napoleon
planning 60 marry the Arch duchess
Maria Louisa The yonng Colones is hand.
s.0sn manly and n|rno.I4, 1feti rnuis1fst ~