The Irish standard., 1890-06-14

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half, and he found himself surrounded
by friends of both sexes, anxious to
show kindness to one who had cheered
their sick and wounded in the hospital
and gained the love and confidence Of
that brave General, now no more. Espe-
cially was he welcome at the house OF
Nine. Chevreul, whose generous nature
was touched by the manly bearing and
eheerfulness of the captive. She kept
open house and her rooms were crowded
every night by her gay countrymen as
eager for pleasure as for fame, like the
troubadour Of old who went forth to
battle sword in hand with his wild
harp slung behind him."
Lemourier, exasperated by General
Montcalm's rebuke, and Nine. Chew
reuls naughty demeanor, was still more
enraged by the GOODNESS with which the
army officers regarded him. He had
outraged their sense of honor by an act
which even the plea of drunkenness
could not excuse. He ground his teeth
in inpotent wrath. He could not even
challenge one of the offenders without
the certainty of court martial, and
while he writhed under the silent scorn
of his fellows he perceived that his
rival had gained by his gallantry exact
ly in proportion to what he had cost, and
eli that was base and ungenerous in his
nature goaded him on to vengeance.
Mile. Destain, in whose mind Lemon
rier's act had caused d strong revolution
of feeling, at length decided on step
which cost her pride severe trial, but
which She felt was due to the honor of
her family not less than to her own.
She wrote letter to her fance, declar-
ing her resolution to cancel the mar
riage contract unless he should agree to
certain conditions, the first of which.
was that he offer an ample apology to
M De Barzac for his inexcusable attack
on him; and, secondly, that he endeavor
to regain by honorable conduct and
sober life the respect which he had for
feited by his violence.
When De Barzac and his friend called
at Nine. Chevreul's house in the even
ing they were graciously received by
that lady, who presented the latter to
her niece with words of compliment
which brought a. flush to the cheek of
the young man.
De Barzao, from a sentiment of deli
cacy, avoided the young lady and Joined
a group of officers who were talking
about army affairs, and among whom
was Major Chevreul.
:sHa! De Barzac! Where is thy Co.
1iah, oh! son of Jesse? And why didst
thou not cut off his head whilst thou
vast about it?" asked one.
"Unfcrtunately, the provost marshal
interfered at the critical moment" said
another; $'but he regrets it-~ah, yes, he
can not forgive himself for his preclpi
fancy, and he declares that he will be
more prudent in future
ssWhat was it all about, De Barzac?"
asked another.
''Did the ogre want thee for his sup
per, or YVES he jealous of the interest
thou hast excited in the bosoms of the
fair ones who are ready to die for a
wounded hero if he be young and hand
some"
'sYou are all wrong" INTERCEPTED an
other. "Lemourier was ma0Stre dc arnaes
in past days, and he wished to give De
Barzac lesson in fence gratis and to
keep himself in practice-that is all,
messeurs; the mystery is explained.
Major Chevreul drew the young man
aside.
BE on your guard. my friend" he
said irnpressively, "Lemourier dare not
attack you again, but he has agents,
secret and sure, among the Indians,
T suspect him Of many dark deeds,
which, could they be brought to light,
would consign him to infamy, if not
to the executioner. My wife shares
my anxiety and babe me caution
YOU. Lemourier will march to-mor-