The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-08-19
THE mIDxIGHT RENDEZVOUS,
ROMANCE OF TIE rnEscH aErvvrso-

BY most women to be almost irresis-
table. and his successes IN Paris hao
been legion in number.
returning one evening from
ball be heard steps following hin
down the Rue l'Universite. and be
fore be turned his head be was seized
by three men, who briefly but polite
" aceosted him.
"Are you Monsieur Armand de
Bierges -
Il most certainly am.
In that case | arrest you IN the
name Of the law, nor Go | suppose
YOU viii offer resistance ?"
Certainly not, but even q Repub-
lie must, in It's laws, be subject to
certain forms necessary to render an
arrest Legal" responded de Bierges.
1--WE are not in the habit Of dis
eussing their affairs, and it viii suffice
YOU to know that ne have 90 official
order; therefore follow us"
Where to ?"
"You will see"
- would like to inform nv father
of what has transpired, as be VIII be
anxious respecting me, should | not
return to my home
The stranger bowed silently. Dur
ing this colloquy carriage had driv.
en- up to the curb. Into this Armand
was thrust rapidly, and only one man
the speaker, followed him. The dool
was closed, and the vehicle rolled
away quickly
you viii now remain perfectly
quiet, monsieur, and make 10 etfort
to escape, said the stranger, setting
himself beside de Bierges
Where are you taking me toE
inquired Armand Il am no male
factor"
you viii know shortly; in tbs
meanwhile be silent
The carriage ratified on It's way foi
about twenty minutes, and then halt
ed suddenly. De Bierges was re
quested to alight, and having done
so. be was conducted through a Ions
avenue to a door which opened mys
teriously. All be could perceise be
vond was dark vestibnle, which, as
directed, be entered Slldenly hii
arm was seized, and he was conduct
ed up a winding staircase
Where the devil am l - question
ed the young man, who was more
surprised than pleased.
Hush !" whispered the same man
sternly. "Yonder you see a light
go towards it.
"And you,n inquired de B!erges
are YOU not coming with me -
"No: will remain without, that
may not hear the conversation tina
will pass between yourself and tht
person who awaits YOU"
Armand, after a moments thought
walked bravely towards the light
and found himself in an apartmen
Iurhished with exquisite taste. NJ
one was present, and at first be dc
not know what course TO pursue
whether to seat himself or to remain
standing; but as a comfortable chai
stood invitingly near be sank into it
soft depths. wondering what be haC
done to cause bis arrest. He haC
never conspired, had not wronge'
any husband-at least none that knew
it-and his greatest error had per
haps been in speaking lightly OF tn,
Republic. In turning to assume {
more comfortable position be saw
maguifcently embroidered skirt clos
behind him; it lay upon the carpet
and raising it be was about TO plac
il on the sofa, when tie door openel
and a woman appeared, shading he
ewes from the bright glare Of th
light she held. Her hair was brown
ond hung in loose waves upon be
shoulders, which cleaned white an
full beneath the transparent folds q
her peignor, which was her only coz
ering. She instantly recognized th
young man. and both having me
/ constantly in society. the recognitio
was mutual. For an Instant she st00
amazed aud trembling. aud be, doubt
ing almost his ewn existence, gaze
at her 10 silent admiration Bef)r
either bad time t. utter more Than a
exclamation the door opened agair
and the husband Of the lady, a Ru:
sian Prince. named NohFatzin. enter
ed in travelling costume.
any compliments to you, madam,
I be exclaimed.
What does this mean z" replie
the trembling woman
Prince, where am | ?" inquire
Armand.
Il exceedingly regret TO be th
cause of embarrassment TO either {
you,n responded the Russian, Il sin
ply wished to see, and l have seen.
What What have you seen ?
questioned the Princess. "Do 70
understand the meaning Of this ? A
for myself. l feel ike the victim Of
frightful dream.
Are YOU not here in your on
boudoirl" :"
Yes
"The door Of your own bedelian
Der open ?"
True
Again / question. Are you n,
in your night dress and is not this
singular costume in which TO receiy
a visitor, | may say a ceremonior
call, for this gentleman is in ball a
tire ?"
Il do not deny the fact"
"Nor can you deny that it is thrl
O'Clock in the morning; stran.
time to receive a guest-aa ordind1
guest"
The lady shuddered with sudd,
fear.
Il sm paying 10 visit to the Pri
cess; | have not indeed, the honor
her acquaintance, 4" exclaimed de Bic
ges.
Your ingenuity may, perhaT
suggest further eivility of speech
replied the Prince, with a sneer;
yon do not know the lady, why, the