The Louisiana cotton-boll. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], Attakapas, La.) 1872-1883, 1875-08-25
the FLOWER OF REMEMBRANCE.
BY T. P.

THE FLOWER OF REMEMBRANCE.
BY P. P.
Ii Was ID the spring Of 1909. Napo-
I,op Ind decided to lead hisgrand army
M the heart of Germany. Among
M officers garrisoned OF Strasbourg
~ Colonel ST. Lo. Under the COM
nmd Of St. Lo vas q captain named
jaes lie Preux. Young in year, LIE
ptsaz was, nevertheless, q veteran in
n service of the emperor. having
s1 part In the battles of Aasterltz,
EyIan, and Freidland, in all of
vldth be had displayed great bravery.
IL Prsuz rose by degrees TO the rank
dcsptain and wns well beloved by his
mmbaniobs. Although he had passed
through the campaigns mentioned, and
lad often Joined in tle fervent cry of
Iong live the Emperor !" he had
never seen the great man whose migl ty
,fi seemed at will to sweep all Europe,
Ma who was destined to leave to pos
tsiEy an immortal name and crown of
Victories, the glory and brightness of
which not even the folly Of his nephew
could dim.
One morning Colonel st. Lo had
dvea orders that he should not be dis
iutbel. He was engaged in writing,
when his attention was attracted by
hearing The corporal on guard warmly
apcstulating with some one, and, re-
nsubering the directions he had given,
ia ia1ging 1t best to discover the
muss he listened attentively. He soon
recognized the voice Of Captain LIE
Pranz, and, rising, bade him enter.
You desired to see me?" inquired
81 L0, as he teated himself before the
abeOnEhiCh lay official papers.
'tges, colonel, replied the officer,
viii embarrassment.
We'll, well be quick, my friend.
Important matters demand my atten-
hon was the impatient reply.
q wish 10 obtain leave of absence--a
month, no more. have just received
llesser from my mother, telling me she
bill, ! cannot rest withoub seeing
Aa The words were uttered alb
mpty
III is quite impossible, LIE Preux,"
replied Tie colonel, with look OF sur
Prise. 'fYou know / would willingly
grant your request, but we are awaiting
ofdars and may move at any moment. "
The captain bowed submissively,
ND, seeing the audience concluded,
Hilfed.
Ten days elapsed, when Jules again
lssanted himself ab headquarters.
lily iaCe wore an anxious, troubled look,
md vas exceedingly pale.
"Ihis letter is from the curate Of my
aatye gillage; il announces that nay
n5lAet iB dying" The words were
FOken abruptly, and his voice was
even harsh as he added, 'I desire to
eaFa. Colonel 81. Lo was about to
answer angrily, annoyed by the impor-
unity but seeing the young mans
evident distress, he rose and grasped
ala hand kindly.
Le Preux," he said, cit cannot be;
sae orders have come, and tho cam-
paiEn opens immediately, leave your
lQsheE " the care of God. Uourage,
isiaaa your country calls for
ihe yoang man was about to speak,
eat the words died upon;his lips. Hav.
us received hasty instructions, he with
les That night the regiment left
saaabourg. The following morning it
w found, to the astonishment Of all,
.lsl Le Preuz had deserted. The fact
VI generally deplored, as Jules was
osloEed and respected by all. That
s.ha powerful incentive had actuated
W. none doubted, for he had borne
,ao aeat Of many battles and the raking
W. " the enemy too often not TO have
aoaior himself reputation for courage,
sa Le Brave, rs he was called, was
missed and regretted.
aeasea was made, but as 1t wus Of
%Soslty limited, the fugitive escaped.
w successive victories Of Eckmuhl
Nh Esaing followed. Vienna was
aHd on che 9Th Of July the great
sy " Wagram was gained. Ma.
olsel then dictated q peace called the
teacs ri Vienna,
t..iee safee months after, the grand army,
ssg s4sng EeaPed harvest Of glory, made
n A'all'nal entry into Strasbourg. On
s4iae day wan, weary-looking
a passed through the gate. and IN.
alago N.Y. 5or the headquarters 81 81. Lo,
sssllS Nv A;a peen promoted to the grade OF
- Having found his way into
sasr,pg psse,ae5eea Of st. lao, be briefly in
ss'usa M se nm That be was jules De Preux.
N hssslfed 70 be placed under arrest
y olaYing deserted.
Msasfal st Lo recognized him i'm.
aAas, aad, although much astoniRhed
iSs,..ss t aest, complied. lie preuz was
placed under arrest, and.
W lsen tried by court-mnrtial,
ssllsieted and sentenced to be shot.
tho trial Jules made 40
aanitis.. N exoulpate himself, freely
alsssss ~ fault Having been cd
l5nFss X ne presiding officer. he
havss. 0sslsly but with no shade 81
tapart n deserted, bus 4 do not
o sss;s LAYING done 60. II &c was TO
asst 4 would not finch. / merit
smnls slo accept nv gentanee ~
i4gspesss s9ll9s Those present were
a,siss w n sbe dignity oi his bearing,
guar ,,.. .a!asd arms, he followed lis
niave's" conduet had alwavs
Paiea ta1s.ulplary, his obedience SO
upssbv go ~ ais fate awakened keen
h hia Fesi.tl re few officers belonging
ae hol 80 l5;Sels who had beer spared ii
oRsilicp N, Wagram implored him
yssiuss5 ~ pardon but he resolute-
'he mysl s.os sad he offer any solution
60 sseliss w mat vailed his conduct.
eEaaa hsSFet OK desire for life
d 81 atb bis tranquility.
alcr M aishs prior. 70 the day
w gnal sssoaiaon. Having made
d VS. oParafions, ana taking