The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-02-17
GIsrnlng Star and Catholic Msssenger.
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HKW ORLEANS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY ~. 40 O.
THE BLOCK ADE:
AN EPIsopE or THE
END OF THE EMPIRE.
(COntinuod.)

= Ala not receive tho invoice, our spirits OF
wine would be at the risk OF b; Qnataya OF OF
Pezepns. aud that We need feel no anxiety
thourbt 40 too, for it seemed to me right !;
and as the French and German gates were
cloeed ut three o'clock, and nothing more
could enter the city, l supposed that InH'
was the end of the matter. and felt quite re-
lieved. 80
walked up and down the room yes LOT IL
these spirits al been sent n week sooner, we
should have made II great profit; but now,
At least, thou art relieved of great anxiety. be
content with thino old trade. Let alone ior
tbe future such harnssing undertakings:
Don't stake thine all again on one throw ana
let this be lefson to thee
Snch thoughts were in my mind, when
Abont four O'clock, heard some ono comm &
MP our stairs. 1t was a heavy step, as Oh mai
trying To find his way in the dark.
Zeffen and Srre were in the Fitchen prePar-
ing supper. Women always have something
to talk al,eHt -tLeP.aetHG4- fur nobody els,
to hear. 80 listened, and tnen opened the
door.
"Who is there 7" asked.
"Does not Mr.. Noses the wine merchant;
live here ~ asked man in II blouse ana
broad brimmed felt hat, with his W MP on his
shoulder, o wagoners figure, in short. ! turn
ed pale as heard him. and replied !: Yes, my
nsne 10 N oses. What do yon want ~
He came in, and took ont q largo leather
portfolio from under his blouse. l trembleo
As looked on.
There !" said he, giving me two papers,
the twelve pipes of three.six from Pezenas for
you ~
Yes, where are they 7"
"On the Mittelbronn hill, twenty minutes
from here" he quietly answered. "some Cas-
cooks stopped my wagons, and l had to take
off the hoIses. l hurried into the city by q
postern under the bridge"
Ny legs failed me as he spoke. sank into
my arm chair, unable to speak word.
You will pay me the portage" said the
man, "end give me receipt for the de-
livery"
Sorle Sorle I" ! cried in o despairing
voice. Aud she and ZetIen ran to me. The
wagner explained it all to them. AS for me,
L heard nothing. l had strength only to e1-
claim "Now all ia lost Now l must pay
without receiving the 'ods.
We are willing to pay, sir" said my wife,
''but the letter states that the twelve pipes
shall be delivered in the CITY"
The wagner said Il have just come from
the Justice of the peace, / wanted to find
ont before coming TO you what l had right
TO claim lie told me that You ought to pay
for every thing, even my horse and carriages.
do you understand l Embarrassed my
horses and escaped, myself, which is 30 much
the less on your accoant. WIZ you settle
Yes or no 7"
We were almost dead with fright when the
sergeant came in. He had heard loud words,
and asked "What is it, Father Moses What
is it about What does this man want "
Sorle who never lost her presence OF mind
told him the whole story, shortly and clearly
he comprehended it at once.
Twelve pipes of three-six. that makes
tWent y. four pipes of coGnac. What luck fol-
the RArrsonl what luckl'
"Yes," said |, "but it cannot come in the
city gates are shut, and the wagons are sur.
rounded by Cossncks."
"CAunot come in!' cried tho sergeant
y8isinH his shoulders. 4" Go along Do you
take the governor for o fool Is he going to
refuse twenty -foar pi pes OF good branoy, when
the garrison needs it Is ne going to leave
COARACkAI Madame
Sorie, ray the portage at once: and You
Father Moses. put ON your cap and follow me
pocket. Come along Don't loss o minute
II the Cossacks have time to put their noses in
your casks, you will hnd famous deficit.
warrant you'
yon have saved my life!" And hastened tc
:" Shall pay the portage'" asked sorle.
"Yesl pay" answered as l went down
for it was plain that the wagner could com
pol us. went down with all anxious heart.
All that l remember after this is that th,
sergeant walked before me in the snow, thai
he said o few words to the sapper on orderly
duty at the governors house, and that w
went up the grand stairway with the marble
bAiuatrAde
around it, he said to me "Be easy, Fathe
MoSesl Take out your letter, and let me d.
the talking"
He knocked softly at q door as be spoke.
8omebody said: Come in"
We went in.
Colonel Moulin, fat man in o dressing
gown and little silk cap, was smoking his pip
in front Of good fire. He WAS very red, ant
had Q cAraffe of rum and glass at its side Of
tho marble Autel-piece, where were also
olook and vases of flowers.
What is itf" he asked, turning round
Colonel this is what is the matter" re
piled the sergeant: twelve pipes of spirit
of vino have been stopped on the Mittlebron
hill, and are surrounded by Cossacks."
"Cossaoks! exclaimed the governor "Hav
they broken through our lines already -
Yes" said the sergeant, "a sudden Attsc
OF CCssacks! They have possession of tn
twelve pipes of three. six which this patrio
brought from Pe2euas to sustain the garr
son."
Some bandits, said the governor
&" thieves" !"
"Here is tie letter." said the sergeant, tai
ing it from my hand.
The colonel cast his eyes over it, and sal
hastily:
Sergeant, 50 and take twenty live men
your company. Go on the run, free the was
Ons, and put in rcquisiton horses from til
village to bring them into the olty."
And, as We were going Wait" said he
and he went to his bureau and wrote fou
Words "here is the order"
When we were once on the stairway, tn
sergeant said: "FAther Noses run to tn