New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-07-09
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the first time, lie Iaareaa Blanc of Monsieur de
NOtaire While he was thus agreeably occupied
the door violently thrown open and the Count
heated ana excited, burst into the ROOM
Marquis he said, utterly regardless OF any
who might hear let me beg of you to get 70 horse
at once aud come with me- | have positive nfOrma-
ton that my daughter Is at this moment giving
interview 10 that young scOundrel on one OF the
terraces in the wood. While speak they NAV he
planning an eloDement-nay, even carrying 1t INTO
effect. l. & me beg of you to come at once!
The Marquis laid down his book, crossed one
knee over the other. and leaning back in his char
looked the Count steadily III the face for second
or two, who should say. This man will be too
much for me shall have to press forward the nup-
tals see, in self-defence Then he sighed deeply
and rose from his seat.
Very well, my dear Coust,' he said. l will be
as quick as possible. Pierre, see that they bring
some horses round; come into my closet yourself.
and send Charles and AlphOnse and all the men
here at once: will make haste, my dear Count
indeed WILL
Whether the MARQUIS did make haste as he said
or whether the number of Wallets impeded each 9TH
er. il Is certain that il a long time before he
descended to the court OF the chateau, where he
found the Count pacing up and down. tuning aud
curslng his delay They got 10 horse
possible, and rode down the forest road, but the
Marquis refined his horse III otten and made such
Inappropriate remarks upon the beauty OF the
morning and of the view, that the Count could bear
Monsieur lie Marquis.' he said. L am sorry I
have disturbed You much; | am very anxious 10
press forward but viii not hurry you VIII ride
forward at once
said the other; shall rejoin you anon!
The Count put spurs his horse, and followed by
his servants, was lost to sight behind the windIngs
The moment he disappeared the Marquis drew
his and turning 70 his valet said tone per-
fectly different from that which he had hitherto
used
On the north terrace do Won sayr
Yes. No iseur lie Marquis replied the man,
with smile; on the north terrace 10 the left
not on the Old terrace as the Count Is wrongly al
vsed. Iney have been there a long time / should
think they must be- about parting
The Marquis turned ms horse and followed by
! his meu. rctraced his steps until they reached
scarcely perceptible pat which. their right
| hand found It's way down INFO the road Here he
| dIsInOuuted aud. taxing lis ridng-wmp with hun
! in place of cane, began lesurely 10 ascend the
path. When he had gone yard or two, however,
| be turned TO his valet and said:
Wait here WITH the horses and shOuld Monsieur
| e Comte return, say TO HIM that | have taken the
opportunity OF The ine morning 10 ENJOY one OF the
numerous, views his delightful estate. Say that
! to him, neither more nor less
! When the Marquis reached tho head of the path
| he found himself at the cod OF a long and grassy
terrace. from which the path was screened 10y thick
| bushes Standing for "A moment 80 concealed, he
bec1me CONSCIOUS Of the presence OF the two young
| lovers whom he had met some few days ago IN the
forest. Again he could see the lace OF the Young
Cir and again he was moved by the sight. lie
waited till they had reached the other END OF the
terrace aud then came forward, 50 as not 10 starte
them by Ills sudden appearance. Hey met nall
way
lam sorry once again said the Marquis, speak
inc SIMPLY and without anectdilon to intercept
Mad mOi-elle. especlauy as tins tlme nave no *
| cuse but have acted with prepense. Monsieur lie
Comte your father Is ridden our IN hot haste and
temper upon some mlschleNOus Information he has
! received concerning MademOi>ee and Monsieur lie
| Chevdlier. | did what | could 10 delay him. and
finally left him. having better Information, 1t APP
! pears than he had. But ne VIII be here anon. i
was compelled 20 leave my horses IN the road be-
| low aud when he returns from his tuitless quest
he Will doubtless follow me here. Monsieur le
Chevalier Will doubtless see the propriety OF avoid
inc an unpleasant meeting.
NJ have 10 thank you, Monsieur le Marquis
said the young man, whose manner seemed COM
pounded OF an intense dislike aud sense that po-
likeness was due To one who under singular clrcum-
stances had behaved IN more friendly manner
than could have been looked for; nave to thank
you for previous courtesy, and tor have no doubt
much consideration to-day. l Will not Hnger any
! more
lie took the girl in his arms and imprinted kiss
upon her lips which, under the circumstances, was
nrrhaps scarcely courteous; then, giOOully bowling
10 the Marquis, he plunged iutO the tnlcAest Of the
wood ana disappeared.
leave-taking. but. having his nding-whip and hat
IN one hand he offered the other arm 10 the glrl,
If Mademoisellc will honor by taking turn
upon the before her fathers arrival shall
esteem favor, as 1t Will give me The opportunity
The rTl TOOK his arm willingly and she did 50
| She said with a winning and conidng gesture:
Monsieur lie MARQUIS thInA you are tue Dcst
| and kindest OF men.
L wish to put before Mademosee,' said the
| Marquis speaking gently but very grdVely, one
| ar TWO conslderai ions and | could wish that il
were poss Die tor her TO regard II the advice of
| an absolutely impartial friend. The first Is one Of
which hesitate TO speak, because 1t seems to cast
| slur in some manner upon the Character OF Mon
| sleur lie ChevaeT. But man Is very weak, especial
ly when exposed TO such temptation "a. fortunately
| tor HIN. rarely IN tins world crosses his path.
| These shady groves and grassy banks are the
places where the deceltlul god delights to
| work his mischief mischief which Is never
| repaired l know, of rourse, that there
| lightly and who even view these howery but
| dangerous paths with appreciation; but cannot
think that MademOIselle would tread them without
violating the biease dace which alone makes LIE toll
| cradle or taInting the purity oil those iustrOus
ranks of which she VIII DG tAe oIIsnlcso sIdr.
mass &C once, to another thought when IL Is not
impossible Monsieur lie ChevalIer has already sug-
gested He paused as the tren0r oi the gIrl name
| nuon his arm showed that ne was not speaking IN
min mean be continued the project of seek
ing in another land that happiness winch iear
Could see any permanent prospect Of happiness IN
such "A course / would not shrink, QulAOtic as III
might SEEM from advisng you TO adopt IT, But there
aupear 10 me insuperaDle objections 10 such
course | do not see how IL Is possible ior Made
molse 30 10 eude the aiiectOnate sOlcitude OF her
family As 10 obtain mere than couple oil houIs
start Couriers swift horses WouId De sent 10
e. I,tcydIufs of the provinces, to the posGmasters
on the great roads, and 10 the Ohcors on Tue IIou-
tiers After experiencing tor ana harusulPs winch
il Is ptiful to think of, Mademoiseiie would pioD-
LII he nv ertaken before she reached the frontier.
Bnt supposing that such was not Tue case suPpos
ing that she succeeded by the SAN VI ~
Chevaier and the swlftness OF MS hOTses III Teacn-
inc foreig IA land the Chevalier IS sworn servant
| Of the King of France. lie would be arrested IN
anv court and city OF Europe; he would NC Drought
| lax In france and the Bastle, or some inferior
PRISON would be his home for life. When | add to
TINS tue hardshDs of life IN foreign land, Oh tne
rnpture OF family ties of hatred and anlmoslty
where there should be nothing but serenity Oh the
failure of family schemes and hopes ana OF the te
which binds persons OF our rank all over tue H9rIu
to discountenance actions when are reSaaueu . a.
snbvers We of family order and even lte-I cannot,
saw when think of such certain hardship OF sueh
poss bic disgrace and mlsery-I cahhoI auNlso 1iI
Ia adj "A Inc certainty