The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-10-08

Will uob hpSbk worn uuIll you Iob III
go. l was about to give yon the proofs yo
ask, but have no idea of losing my life in or
| der to tell you truth which You do not wis.,
| to hear. II you do not love Bella snficlentl
to listen calmly when the happiness of bsr Hf
| is at stake, 1t would be useless for me to at
tempt to open yonr eyes. Let me go!'
| WE'LL said Joseph, looseniug his grasl
upon Kos arm, tell me quickly what proc
| yon can produce
Ko cast q glance towards the downs to seel
path by which to escape, then he said in
| whisper
81 have had many proofs which chance Ions
| since threw 10 my way ; but 1 Will .elate only
| what has just passed under my eyes
Aoont half an hour ago, was crossing The
| beach. Suddenly l saw III. de MIlval seat 90
| IN sheltered spot, and near him was your
cousin weeping. The sight filled with
| anxiety, al il naturally should, loving Bella a.
sincerely do. l concealed myself, for
was convinced l was about to learn painful
secret. Do you know what 1 saw, Joseph I
saw NJ. de Milval take Bsllas hand and clasp
| 1t passionstely."
"Well, what does that signifyf Is that all
you known"
"What! does that not prove that tney love
| each otherf then saw NJ de Milval pass his
arm around your Cousins waist and press her
to his heart" added the vsgrant, as he ran
swiftly down the path to avoid the effect of
Joseph's anger. But Joseph stunned by the
com nicaUion, 81 emed O forget Ko entirely.
After remaining motionless for a few mo-
ments, he reused himself, shook his head aud
walked briskly on the road leading to Adinkerk
How stupid am to believe the calumnie
of that viper! What folly NJ de MllvRl has
a noble heart. He would not thus repay the
great kindness OF my cousin it is Il falseh God
Invented by the Nagrant of the Beach TO III Ike
me unhappy. He snail not succeed; laug h
at his malice. Would that had him now in
my grasp Come. come, l will think more
OF tue matter" Joseph walked with rapidity
as If endeavorIng to escape the thoughts which
pursued him. By degrees he sackened his
pace, then stopped; his eyes were hsggard, his
lace pale. He muttered, shaking his head
Bat love, love blinds the mind. l do uot
believe the vagrsnt, and yet caunot shake OF
this terrible anxiety and kuow how truly
love Bella My heart seems held by burning
pincers'
He stamped his foot violently, and tossed
his arms; and thus on the way to Adinkerk
he stopped from time to time TO reflect and
talk to himself. At last he became more calm,
and walked on quiesy, without giving vent
exterlorly to any violent emotion.
AS he entered the prime pal street of the city
he was surprised to before the gate of
Saint Sebastian n crowd of men aud women
who seemed TO be depioring great misfortune.
he supposed some accident had happened, but
he could not understand the eageruess with
which people were rushing, laden with packa-
ges ont of their houses If they had been in
uiucS.
TIE fisherman approached the principal
.:r'uo, aud calling one OF his acqu1iatsnces,
demanded:
john, ray friend. What bag happenedf -
What Joseph, do You not know that the
=
soldiers and canops. The sohooimaste7 has
just returned and brings the news"
Joseph entered the tavern; be heard tbs
eaCher relating that the French had gained g
battle over the allied armies in the neishbor-
hood of F.enrns Eear Charleroy. He added that
in all probability the FreEch we're at th at time
in session of BTusse;5.
Joseph became contracted in thought; he
colnprehended at ouce how dangerous this
event WAS 10 n. de Mlval but Ko Smell had
deposited IN his heart a seed of hatred, and
Joseph was interrogating himself whether be
were obliged to have any consideration for. q
man W no selfshly disregaIded the happiness of
those who had been 80 devoted to his interests.
However, Joseph's natural generosity soon
gained the asceudency. He drove from his
mind all these evil thoughts, and commenced
carefully interrogsting those around him that
he might learn the exact state of affairs. His
intention was, after obtaining all possible IN
formation, TO execute speedily the com missi o 8
given HIM by Auut Clara and Bella, then to
return to the house, notify NJ. de Mi!vsl and
aid him, if necessary, in making his escape,
While he was still speeklng, the street re-
sounded with cries of distress. aud the people
rushed pell nell into the tavern, eXcalmlnE
Fly fly The FieL CD! They co55e~
Add the greater part ran precp'LatelY out of
the opposite door to regain tEelr dwellings
| throngn by-sSreets. A f,w only remained IN
| the hall OF the Saint Sebastian and gazed stu-
| petieG thrC uSh tne windows.
| A. this moment two French soldiers Appeared
i'll the street; they were fine military looking
! caps. pistols were in their belts, aud by their
! 7ia,- hang sw0ras il steel scsbbards. a trl-
! CO cred scarf around the waist indicated tn at
| they were oit GERS. One was older aud taller
| than the other; the manner and appearance OF
| the younger were marked by haugutiness.
"ATe these Tustics fools 7" SAID The latter to
his companion, a, they passed before SI,nJ
| Sebastian. They ruu like dock of sheep al
| the bare sight OF d French soldier. ID taey
| suppose US to be cauni balls I"
Ard disdaiuful suile cnrlcd his lip.
"Their simplicity makes them fearful" re-
| Piled the other " because they do not know our
| intentions"
"Say rather that they are the psrtisans of
tyrsnts aud they cauAot endure our presence !;
| and yet France contends against combined
| Europe to give to such creatures liberty they
reject!
"You think go" said the elder, with smile
| of joyous pride; :" bot you are mistaken. No
people III the world have sacrificed more in the
cause of liberty than the inhabitants of this
country. Its whole history is one long heroic
struggle for the preservation of liberty; but
| long since it was overpo cred by numbers and
lost its Independence. Therefore. rest assured
that If they believed We brought them Freedom,
the people would receive with open arms
but they mlstrust u.s. because they suppose we
| merely seek ~ aud CDnuupst