The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-09-24

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doubt not that he will recover; am going
| to awaken him."
Suddenly the young man moved and opened
| his eyes. He regarded the physician with q
bewildered air, and asked, in extreme astonsh-
ment:
"where am II Who are your
As he glanced around the room, bis eyes fell
upon Bella. He uttered a cry of joy, and
called:
Isabel! Isabel~
Then, as if restored to perfect consciousness
terrific fear, and covering his eyes with his
hands, he exclaimed:
Yes, yes,a - !, know, kpow,-my poor father
There was SO much of agony in the tone of
his voice, that Bella trembled with pity; and
when she saw his tears flowing, she could no
longer control herself, but she wept with him.
The physician turned to the family, and
said:
my friends, leave the room. A patient
should not be excited in any manner besides,
main to aid me. Bs of good heart he is de-
cidedly better"
They left the room, and the surgeon closed
the door.
"If this man be Bosacq,' said Joseph,
thoughtfully, " we must ackno " ledge that he
has not the appearance of an assassin"
"The vagrant of the strand must have mis-
informed you, Joseph" observed Father Stock.
I" the stranger grieves as though he actually
saw his father exposed to imminent danger.
What association of ideas could exist between
ID
with gendGrmesf'
"Perhaps the father of BosaOq was present
at the c. contest"
Bat" objected the young girl, he is con-
tinuaily calling upon his sister her name is
Isabel. When he iriaGiues himself to be
speaking to her, there is tenderness in his
voice which would touch d heart of stone.
That man an assassin,-it is impossi BILE"
Indeed" said Joseph, cit is scarcely pro-
bable that Bosacq should have a sister aiding
his band Icanno5 find clue to the affair.
His speech would seem to Indicate that te was
from Western Flanders"
BAT he speaks French also. When we dis
covered him we thought he WAS a Frenchman."
" He is French, my child" said the old man
his accent proves him to be from Dunkirk. i
am certain that he is q native of French
Flanders"
LISTEN" said Bella, =" he is speaking now,
it is his voice we hear. Probable he is Inform
ing the doctor who he is; but the tone is SO
low, cannot make out what he says"
For long time, the murmur of voices in the
adjoinin room reached their ears; the phys-
clan was apparently iuterrogating the wounded
man, wi hose replies were intercepted by sOb5.
Deeply moved by a curiosity which arose
from tender compassion, they awaited impa
tiently the doctors return.
AS soon he entered he took his hat and
cane, as if eager to leave Immediately.
Unhappy young man ~ he said. ' His is q
sad history. How strange, in the designs of
Providence, thas snch cruelties should be per-
mitted! He will recover; but quiet is abso-
lntely necessary for him to-day. DO not, there
fore, disturb him uselessly. i have not time
now to impart to you what l know of the
wounded man. Aunt Clara will tell you all.
She is n woman of good sense, and has u warm
heart. Follow my directions. l will call again
o-morrow. Unless something unforeseen
curs may hope for his recovery"
As the doctor left the house, Aunt Clara
entered the room. Tears were in her eyes, and
she making the greatest eifJrt to control
her emotion. Bella aud Joseph ran to meet
her, overwhelming her with questions. The
old woman was silent for a moment; then, as
if she had gained courage, she said, as she
seated herself near the table:
MAKE no noise. Should his unhappy lot
cause you to weep let him not hear it,"
"You know who he is 7" asked Bella, in q
tremulous tone.
ais it really Bosacq ?" demanded Joseph.
"Bosacq, indeed! You will find that state.
ment to be false. The young gentleman is q
French nobleman."
"a noklsman - they all exclaimed, without
thinking of lowering their voices
Yes; and more than that, he has never
harmed any one in his life On the contrary,
he is the innocent victim of the events by
which France is now agitated."
"Ah !" said the young girl, signing, how
happy this makes mel"
Hush, Bslla he will hear you"
"He is then rich =" continued Joseph.
Erich |" repeated Aunt Clara he lives in q
chateau between Bergues and Dunkirk"
We must give information to his parents,
that they may send for him."
. " Hush Joseph; you always talk foolshly."
Bot. sister, relate what you have discover
ed" interrupted the old man otherwise W
shall never know the circumstances of the
case"
Father is right" added Bella, in tone of
application.
II will tell you, if Joseph will stop talking.
Listen attentively, for must speak in a whis-
per. AS l mentioned, this young gentleman
lives in chateau near Bergues. His name is
Edmund de Mval."
Edmund de Milval-whst pretty name"
said Bella.
His father was Royslist. He was accused
of conspring against the Government, and ar
rested. As they were engaged in searching for
other conspirators in the neighbor hood they
imprisoned him in the town hall of the village.
The following morning all were to be brough
before the tribunal Mad from excessive grief,
and excited to frenzy by the anguish of his
mother aud sister, NJ. de Milval resolved to
make an attempt to rescue his father and fly
with him to Flanders. Aided by some peasants,
he attacked the town.hall and succeeded in
liberating his father. They travelled towards
the frontier with all possible speed, in the
darkness of the night and rough by-paths.
Bnt they were pursued by men mounted on
fleet horses. just as they reached the frontier
and were about to enter the Flemish downs,
rejoicing in their escape, they were suddenly
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