The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-09-14
THE WHITE SATIN DOMINO.

The period of Napoleon's career,
when at its zenith, is full Of romantic
adventures as connected with the his
tory Of the officers lives that served
under the great captain. He was quick
TO observe merit and prompt to reward
II, and this it was that made his follow
ers so devoted to him, and so anxious
10 distinguish themselves by prowess in
battle, and strict soldierly conduct in
the Emperor's service.
Colonel Eugene Melville was an at
tache of Napoleon's staff. He was
soldier in the true sense Of the word
devoted to his profession, and brave as
lion. Though very handsome, and
of fine bearing, he was Of humble
bnh-a mere child Of the camp, and
had followed the drum and bugle from
boyhood. Every step in the line OF
promotion had been won by the stroke
OF his sabre; and his last promotion
from major Of cavalry was for gallant
deed which transpircd on the battle
field beneath the Emperor's own eye.
Murat, that prince of cavalry officers,
loved him like brother, and taught
him all that his own good taste and
natural instinct had not led him to ac-
quire before.
1t was the carnival season in Paris,
and young Merville found himself at
the masked ball in the French Opera
House. Better adapted in his taste TO
the field than the boudoir, he hirts but
little with the gay figures that cover
the floor, and joins but seldom in the
giddy waltz. But at last, while stand
ing thoughtfully, and regarding the as
sembled throng viii i vacant eye, his
attention was suddenly aroused by tho
appearance of person in white sat
IN domino, the universal elegance of
whose figure, manner and bearing con-
WINGED all that her face and mind must
he equal TO her person in grace and
lOvcliness.
Though in so mixed an assembly,
still there was dignity and reserve in
the manner Of the white domino that
rather repulsed the idea Of familiar
address, and il was some time before
the young soldier found courage to
speak TO her, Some alarm being Civ
en-, there was q violent rush OF the
throng toward the door, where, unless
assisted, the lady would have material
" suffered. Eugene Merville offered
his arm, and with his broad shoulders
and stout frame warded off the danger.
1t WAS a delightful moment; the lady
spoke the purest French; was witty, fan
ciiul and captivating.
"Ah! lady, pray raise that mask, and
reveal 10 me the charms of feature that
must accompany so sweet voice and
so graceful n form as you possess. "
You would perhaps be disappoint-
ed"
"No, | am sure not"
care you so very confidently
"Yes. feel that you are beautiful.
1t cannot be otherwise"
Don't be too sure of that" said tho
domino. Have you never heard Of
the Irish poet Moores story of the
yelled prophet Khorassan-how, when
he disclosed his countenance, its hid
cous aspect killed his beloved one?
| How do YOU know that | shall not turn
out yelled prophet of KhorassanP'
"Ah, lady, your every word convinc-
es me to the contrary" replied the en-
raptured soldier, whose heart began To
feel rs it had never felt before he was
already in love.
She eluded his efforts at discovery,
but permitted him to hand her to her
carriage, which drove of in the dark
ness, and though he threw himself
upon his Ileetest horse, he was unable
TO overtake her.
The young French colonel became
moody; he had lost his heart, and
knew not what TO do. He wandered
hither and thithcr, Stunned his former
places OF amusement, avoided his mill
tary companions; and, IN short, was a
miserable as a lover could well be
thus disappointed. One night, Just af
ter he he'd left his hotel on foot, ;
figure muillcd to the very ears stoppet
him.
well, monsieur what would 70,
with meP asked the soldier.
"You would know the name of th,
white dominoP" was the reply.
III would, indeed" replied tho OF
ficer, hastily. "lIow can It be donep'
Follow me-"
40 the end of the earth, IL IL will
bring me to her."
But you must be blindfolded."
Every we'll"
'Step into this vehicle"
al am at your command
And away ratified the young soldier
and his strange companion.
This may be trick" reasoned
Eugene Merville; "but have no fea
of personal violence. lam armed will
this trusty sabre, and can take care o
mvself.'
! But there was no cause for fear. sine,