The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-10-25

Blanche, growing deadly pale, and clinging
to a chair for support; marry her while low
ing me-
..Yes, yes,.' responded Mire. '.but we
have not a moment to lose Retire to that
room and change dresses with Jeanne :
AS he said to Jeanne and addressed her in
low tone. Nile de Ia Ckesnaye.s strength
seemed forsaking her. Jeanne left The
room quickly.
Have courage. whispered Mire. ''My
marriage with this young girl will save you.
| For to-day, perhaps, but tomorrow
"You will remain here with us. You
will be thought to be Jeanne, and as long
as the danger exists you bear her name.
When all is over you will leave us, leave us
forever
But tell ME Mire, does Jeanne love you.'.
Yes responded the musician.
.sAnd you, do you love hers
II respect her: she is good and pure
'.But do you love herr
Il love but one: but although my soul is
held bound to her in absolute worship, our
lives must remain divided
'sAnd yet you will accept marriage with
another!.'
"Yes, your heart has told you who
love; in life or death | am yours; but 60.
there is not moment to lose. Hereafter
remember how well love you.''
As he ceased speaking, Mire turned away;
for an instant Mademoislle de Ia Oh esnaye
stood irresolute, and then quickly passed
into the adjoining apartment. As she dis
appeared a sans-culotte entered the room.
is there nothing to drink here?'' in
quired the man.
.Water responded the musician.
ioinder "What else have you to offer, cit
lZen...
Nothing. said Mire, calmly. am a
poor man..
"A poor fool, if such be your beverage :.
At this instant Curtius appeared, adorned
: with his scarf. and followed by a man car
rying the register; alse, several sans-cu-
lottes. 49,.
well. have you decided? If SO, where
is the bride!:' inquired Curtus
In that room,'. replied Mire. ''Jeanne
is arranging her VEIL.
, As he spoke, the two young girls re-en-
tered the room. Jeanne was attired in the
dress previously worn by Mademoiselle de
la Chesnaye, and a viel hid her face. Wear
ing the clothes of the peasant, her head
bowed, and handkerchief raised TO her
' face Blanche stood close beside the bride.
..Citizen, | have news to give you Of your
father,'' said Curtius.
5 ''You have seen him.. responded Blanche
without raising her head.
! es: at present he is our prisoner.
have, however, promised his liberty as soon
. as you are married, provided he gave his
consent.
What did he say to this marriagcs''
=, Simply that he thought Mire rascal
= but that if his daughter could stoop SO low
:, he would not interfere.
: ..Stoop so low - mnrmured Mademoisell'
;. de la Chesnaye, glancing at Jeanne.
: "Approach,.. continued Curtius. com
\ mandingly. Before US, Brutus Agricols
Egalite Curtius, representative of the SOW
ercgn people, and in presence Of these
witnesses, Mire. born Of unknown parents
; cspouscs Blanche Cidevant Countess de |;
Chesnaye? Citizen Mire Do you accept a.
e your wife Blanche de la Chesnaye.''
..Yes, replied Mire, in 4 low sad tone.
Citizen Blanche de la Chesnaye, do 20,
/ accept Mre, the u.usician?.
II ''Yes,'' responded clear. firm voice; q
;, do accept Mre as my husband. As sh
said these words, Mdlle. de Ia Chesnay'
!. took her place beside the musician. .'Citi
zen Curtius. you are deceived; this woman
is not Blanche de Ia Chesnaye. | am thu
a daughter of the ex-count de Ia Chcsnnye-
7 will not witness the abnegation Of this tru
: and good man. take the place Of Jeanne
9 and here. in the presence of all. acknowl
: edged that | accept Mre my husband. :
..Bu. refuse responded the musician
= II refuse to permit the sacrifice
Your refusal comes too late,s reptile,
: Cur;ius. removing his scarf; .'you are al
:. ready man and wife,
Mlre was silent. With his arms folde'
upon his breast he watched each witness a
:, he signed the certificate Of his marriage t
: the Countess de la Chesnaye, now GALES
:. Citizen Blanche Mire. Jeanne inscribe
:, her name with the rest Pale and tremb
ling, the young girl seemed scarcely to re
alize the full import Of all that had trans
PRED, and with bowed head. she nurrie
- from the room.
Each man as he signed the paper retired
20 and soon Mirc and Blanche stood alone
: For some moments the musician RENAME
!" in mute contemplation of the beautiful VIC
&c man before him. then. taking his hat an
violin. his sole treasure, he moved towar
l. the door As he reached the threshold b
y paused.
&c ..In the future, when the thought Of thi
N present time is recalled. remember that
i'd loved you... he said; ..loTed you better tina
life or happiness. and now, farewell.
~ ..You are leaving me-. responded Blanch
a in a tone Of surprise, ..leaving me alone.
" on have nothing to fear: my name vi
r protect you, will guard You from all barn
es and almost within the hour your father vi
be restored to liberty.
OF You have no right TO go without me,
OF replied his listener.
You will forgive me, if, perhaps, on
e, day return :.
Il do not understand.
"a Listen. then We will meet again whe
~ am worthy Of you, when I at least ma
Id offer you fame.
1t Worthy OF me-. exclaimed Maiemo
u ellie de Ia Chesnaye.
Yes, worthy Of you. Our country
II the scene OF strife. I,.too, win fight f
Is the cause 9.
Your wife is in DANGER re=ponde
g. Blanche. ..WiIl vou forsake me even Fl