The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-11-05
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THE FISHERMAN'S DAUGHTER.
EY HENDRICK CONSCIENCE.
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Joseph. who during all this time had not
uttered word, sprang suddenly to his feet, and
doubling bis 6st, advanced to the captain:
"Where is NJ de MilvRl 7" he asked rcd With
anger. 81 will liberate hmp
"You, Josephf' said Louis Stock, with cad
smile; "yon know not what you say"
I'VE will see, Louis only show me- hia
prison, tell me where to find himw
would you dot"
what would 1 do BY myself, or by the aid
OF some courageous companions, would take
this young man by force from his prison, and I
vessels"
"Wiid sohemesl He is guarded by q bat
TALON Of valiant men. A hundred balls wouId
pierce you before You could even approach the
place."
"Tbst makes no difference. I wish to make
the attempt; instead of one victim, they will
have two.h
Happily for you, Joseph, q few hours viii
close his earthly career. Could your desperate
designsSbe carried out, you would aud the
prison empty. Therefore, my friend, be re-
signed"
Captain Stock approached Bella, took hee
hand and, pressing it affectionately, said:
Ny dear niece, you think me meroilesg.
You are mistaken; 1 not only sympathjKs in
your sorrow. but pity M. de Miivai with All
my heart. Were there the least hope of saving
risk my own life to accomplish it; bus the
thing is impossible. Be consoled by the reHec-
ton that we are oil mortal, and, in our turn,
we too must die. This is decree of ProyidoncS
against which man would contend In vain.
have seen NJ de Milval in his prison. He Ak
least is reasonable and courageous; death hes
no terIors for him; on the contrary, he well
comes it As deliverer, and he is happy in the
thought of being united to his beloved parenta
in another world. Rouse yourself, my child:
have pity on your father, and conquer yoar
your grief; you will find strength and consola-
tion in the reflection that you have left nothing
undone to save his life"
The blind man and Joseph entreAted her in
like manner to control herself; az frat their
words had no effect, bot by degrees she became
calmer, although her tears still flowed freely.
At last, having mastered the violence Of her
emotion, she arose and said:
IF such be the will of God, / must submit.
resign myself to his impenetrSble DEGREES.
But, dear uncle. You will not refuse the last
favor l implore OF your
"What do you wish, my child l will grant
you anything in my power to bestow," said the
captain, delighted to see the SUCCESS of bis
,forts to restore her to tranquility.
II wish to see d. dc MiIvaI once more before
10 dies"
" oh, Bella Danish this foolish desired Vow
would be wholly unable to conquer your emo
ion seeing him. He 10 now calm and
courageous. Why disturb the peace of the
Unfortunate young man Why embitter his last
Ia mercy to him, spare him this
'ainful ordeal"
"No, will not weep" replied Bella "Dear
nole, if you love me, grant me this grace, and
Will forever bless your name"
" But, Bella"
" l cppiure yOu by the love you bear my
ather, do not re fdee me"
ID you still madIy hope to save himT
SIX ed the captain, struck by the fervor of her
etitiOn.
~ wish to console him." she said, without
ms " eriug the q 1estioD. Far from disturbing
1e tranquility, will render it stronger than
cath. God has made use of me so long and so
ften to protect him-wky should l not DO
nth full to my mission even TO the end !"
You are O wonderful girl" mutteFed Louis
took "a moment ago over helmed by sorrow,
nd now esigned and courageous"
1.-THE future will not be void of pain, uncle.
onR will / bewsil my inability to avert his
I'd fate but the thought that my sorrow
light cause him 81 offering will give me strength
, SEQ him without betrSyiuR, even by my
oice the grief which breaks my heart Will
,u not, then, let me see him, unclef'
Tho captain reflected q moment.
" You CONSENT know i'll" exclaimed Bella,
yonsly.
81 Yes l consent" said the captain, sternly,
but remember your promise. II l see you
ed one tear-if you lose courage, cut short
q interview, and all your entreaties will find
, inexorAbIe. fear you will be unequal to
q task"
Il You may rely opon my strength Of will,
Gle.
Then follow me. Fortunately, the COM
lndant of the guard is one of my best friends.
her wise I would not dare risk an attempt 30
il of peril TO all"
rhey left the farmhouse, and, guided by the
plain, entered the camp.
The soldiers regarded them with assonish-
mt, and remarked upon the lefty stature of
g fisherman and the beauty Of the young girl.
they soon reached the farmhouse in the rear
tho camp, and the captain, pointing TO is
: The prisoners are there. Bat for the alb
zee Of the General, they vould have alrsady
sed their eyes 60 she thiHg9 Of thia Wo2lA.