The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-04-06
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wore an luXlCUS, lEOuUlcu AOOk, 1AG Wdo
ceedingly pale.
This letter is from the curate Of my ma
tive village; it announces that my mother is
dying" The words were spoken abruptly
and his voice was even harsh as he added:
Il desire to leave" Colonel St. 10 was
about to speak angrily, annoyed by the i'm
portunity; but seeing the young mans evi-
dent distress, he rose and grasped his hand
kindly,
lie Preux,' he said, sit cannot be; the
orders have come, and the campaign opens
Immediately; leaveyour mother to the care
Of God. Courage, my friend, your country
calls for duty"
The young man was about 10 speak, but
the words died upon his lips. Having re-
ceiyed hasty instructions, withdrew.
That night the regiment left Strasbourg.
The following morning it was founl. to
The establishment Of all, that lie Preux had
deserted. The fact was generally deplored
IS Jules was beloved and respected by all.
That solne powerful incentive actuated him
none doubted, fo- he had borne the heat Of
many battles and the raking FIRE Of the Gu
e2ly 100 often not 10 have won for himself 4
reputation for courage, and"Le Braye,' as
he was called, was missed and regretted.
Search was made, but az it was Of neces-
sity limited, the fugitive escaped. The sue
c~essive victories Of Eckmuhl and Essing fol
lowed Vienna was taken, and ca the 9th
OF July the great victory at "agram was
gained. Napoleon then dictated q peace
called the peace of Vienna.
Tnree months after, the grand army hav-
ing repeated u harvest Oh glory, made u
%trIunphal entry into S,rasbu e. On the
same day y wan, weary-looking mar passed
through the gate, and inquired for the Eea0-
quarters Of St. 10, who had been promoted
| to the grade Of general Having found his
way into the presence Of St. 10, he briefly
informed him that he was Jules lie Preux,
and desired to be placed under arrest for
having deserted.
General 81. 10 recognized him immediate
", and, altogether much astonished at the,
! request, complied. lie pruex was instantly
put under arrest, and having been tried III
a court-lnartial, was convicted and senten cea
10 be SHOT.
During the trial Jules made no attempt to-
exculpate himself, freely admitting his iault.
Having been addressed by the presiding Of
tlcer, he replied calmly, but with ~ shade
| Of b~avado, II deserted, but | do not repent
OF having done so. If it was to DO again l
would no, :iinch. | merit death. and ac
cep, my sentence as simple justice" Those
present were impressed by the dignity o:
his bearing, az with folded arms. he follow
! cd his guards from the room.
lie Braves" conduct had always been 50
exemplary, his obedience 50 perfect, that
ms t4te awakened keen sympathy The OF
scers belonging to his regiment who had
been spared Il The. hot strife az Wagram i'm
1 y1a-ap hfFn Ia pnfntan fnr rarinpe lint ms
resoluoly refused, nor did he offer any so
lu,.on Of the mystery that yelled his coniuc;
70 feeling Of regret or desire Tor life seemed
h disturb his tranquility.
Il was the night prior to the day fixed
for lis execution. Having made his final
preparations. and takia5 leave Of one Of t~o
friends, IL prcux threw himself upon The
rude couch - his cell ana ga soon III j
deep sleep.
The cathedral clock ual struck the houI
Of miluixat, rrllr l,.s were softly
drawn, aai i man, t. rt in the uniform
Of an uDder officer. e4tcIol. The marrow
room was lighted by the A4lte meonbean,
hat stole tarough the barred window an,
rested care!es>ly upon the sleeper.
The officer advanced cautiously stan
dang beside the bed, be bent over tne con
, - - ~.
'tN''y 'oF some moi","'s' ne 'oucne' "li
gent! 2. II '"e arm Ie fFeuA oFenei o.
yes.
, elias The tne come he iuqu.rea. rs
my.
mo. Is,es. the hour his 40, g. IN but
VIII soon strike, was the reply.
~Whsf. then, do yoa desire s.a. juiss
= seating hsnself.
You y NOT know, my friend continue
the stranger, ~disregardlng the prisoner
words. i saw you at the battle q Az
%terlItS, where you fought bravely and ~
ne Crae, q . Honor. Since the fneaorab!
9th OF November have entertained Tor 80
Z sincere esteem. In the army you have Zee
s hea ~ q d0i.tul soldier "a eaterin
Stra>ooafs / heard OF your CRIME 4a3 con
demu.tioa. The Jailor OF the prso2 oe.n
" interview. Those about to Dig otten rsgr'
. that there : not some friend near :; VINO
F" they can eonide there las wishes ""'
can | 80 Tor you