The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-11-05
HBeenlng Star and Catholic Messenger.
INV ,IRTRANs, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 1876

He conducted his companions 10 the EohE VI
the house, where q score of soldiers were
mounting guard.
BY order of the captain, they called the com
mandant, and after q short conversation in 9
low voice between the officers, the fishermen |
were introduced into 9 private room;
SNOW, Bella, be firm" said Louis Stock The
10 coming
The young girl turned pale and trembled, but
abe recovered herself by q violent effort, and
her expression, although sad, was resigned.
Mlval entered. Lonis Stock closed tho door. |
"Can IL be possible :" exclaimed the young |
man. "You, B.llaf Oh, what happiness to
meet you againr
He took both her hands in his, and, in
tone of supreme joy, said: |
"Tbauks Bella you are an angel f vo OF conn nn
he added, turning towards the old man and en- |
brscing him, " let me clasp once more to my |
heart the generous protector OF the poor
He embraced Joseph in like manner calling |
him his friend and deliverer; then going again |
70 Bella, he said. with bright smile
"Bslla, my good, my cherished friend, see |
how happy / am! Mans thoughts ct the ap: |
Proach OF death embrace impossibilities.
begged Of Almighty GOD. with scarcely hope
more. He grants me this supreme consolation.
"May his holy name be blessed" murmured
"You are sad, Bella. You pity me-" resumed
the young man. bot why are you afflicted,
my frsendS My life has been one of sorroT.
> Were spared, would be an exile from my
Wherein to lay my head. What s death to me .
A blessing from heaven-a deliyerance from
evil. My soul already looks on high and be-
holds from heaven NY father and mother
smilingly extend their arms to receive their
beloved son. Now that God in his goodness
has granted me to bid you q last adieu, sadness
viii not obscure my dying moments. Look up.
Bella, let me meet sgain the sweet smile which
has 80 often inspired ma with confidence"
piled the youns girl ie an NJ altered tone You
were unhappy here! You have nothing to
regret"
press her grief, and tears were denied her, for
she fear Of being removed from the room gave
. superhuman power to her will, so that she
almost stilled the beatings of her heart.
II have nothing to regret, Bella 7" said M.
de Mlval, repeating the last words of the
young girl. Eyes. my friend. wrote you what
is my inability to CONFEDERATE my life to yoaf
happiness and that of your father. but in
heaven will offer the sorrows and sufferin gs
for you. God himself will repay the debt
owe you. Keep my mothers nj iature, Bella,
wear it on your heart, and pray for her and for
me-"
81 will pray for you az long as live" re-
keep my will ALSO" resumed M. de Milval.
at is without value at the present moment,
bat the time may come when you will be rich
and happy in the chateau where was born"
3. Bella suddenly looked up to tho young noble
as il aroused by some remembrance of the past,
I'M. do. Milv al You have q secreteFhich you
wrote me would die with you. Confde it to
me, implore you perhaps may have power
TO soften even that sarrow."
The young man turned pale on hearing the
the question, and cast upon Bella glance &c
penetrating that her eye fell beneath his.
"This secret must be buried with me-" he
replied in q ubdued voice.
Bat Bella had read his soul che sobbed
aloud, and covered her face with her hands.
The captain was advancing to put an end tc
tie interview he was Interrupted by the en-
trance of the oommandant of the guard who
saying few hurried words, left Immediately
1.-THE General has arrived in the camp; the
fatal order may be issued ct any moment. YOU
must part ct once
Belle cast herself before M. de Milval, as i
70 protect him sginSt the soldiers. whom, il
imagination, she already saw leading him t
an. de Milval, it is Your duty to give an ex
ample Of courage in this trying hour" said th'
captain. "In mercy to my niece, abridGe thi
The young noble extern ded his trembling
hAnds to the blind man and TO Joseph, aud saic
to them:
friend. We shall meet again in heaven. Bella
let me go; do not force mo to make use of 1
painful violence"
"My God, my God p che exclaimed, in .he
despair, Il have until now hoped in Thy
mercy. Alas, Thou hast abandoned him to biz
e1ecutoners. They come to put him to death !
chair, with her eyes fxed upon the door, out
side of which was heard the noise of heavy
ateps and the ringing of arms.
The door opened and admitted n man, evi
IDENTIFY a superior ofao ser, for bis coat was GOV
cred with gold embroidery, ard above his cal
waved . rich plume.
''You have been wounded, my brave captain,
no said TO Stock. 81 am pleased, however, Il
find You have recovered"
"The generalin chefI" exclaimed LoOi
Stock, with surprise and terror.
He had hardly uttered these Words wher
Bella was kueeing at the Generars feet. Sht
lifted her hands in application to him, and ii
touching RCcentO cried out:
"GOneral, General, G cd Himself has sent yot
hither! Oh, grant him life He has already
suffered SO much on earth. will ever bless
your name. 1 will pray for you. Hear m!
prayer; do not reject me. Oh, be merciful
Pardon. pardon, for him"
The General was moved, and regarded thu
sorrowing young girl with pity; then gently
disengaging himself from her, he spoke feV
words IF consolation Bella did not comprehend
What he said, bnt she arose aud stood befor