Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-12-31
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/ son with Monsieur Emile dear Chic
/ tide" said Jules; but indeed. he is a
/ paragon And now that my strength
has returned, and something of my
| own spirits, assure you I shall be of
better service than you imagine"
Nay, dear Jules, I have all possible
confidence in you, and so has my IN
Gle. He told me about your generous
and heroic interference for the poor
old priest in Paris. 1 have been sad
because I could not throw off the de-
preston the lack Of his cheerful en-
ccuragement was likely enough TO in
duce, and I have been haunted with a
fear of some danger Detailing him. He
is so thoroughly acquainted with the
forest, and so accurately informed Of
the revolutionary movements, his loss
to US would be certain destruction"
1T would indeed be irreparable. I
am overwhelmed with gratitude and
admiration for him. What wonder
full man he is, No king could seem
half so grand to me-"
And you know not the half. I only
wonder that he has ever been one OF
the revolutionists."
Nay, that is the least of my won
derment. With his talents, his varied
information, his heroic nature and
great heart, 1 cannot blame him for
rising up against the oppression, for
the laws of France were horribly grind
ing upon the under classes; and that
such as he should be insulted and down
h. Tol rx-,rr1d
indeed be shameful"
Yet I am sure he is troubled and
remorseful for the part he has taken"
Yes, his sensitive nature is shock
ed by the bloody issue OF events. Had
such heroic, magnanimous natures as
his held entire control, we should have
seen quite another form of revolution.
There is General Lafayette, I know
that he believed in the overthrow Of
the throne, and the establishment of
republic. similar to that of his favorite
United States He is wOefully made
aware that he who touched the straw
with fire cannot hope to contro> the
fame"
And your sympathies. Jules, you
have not told me which way they
turn?" asked the girl.
Indeed, both ways. I may say. do
not blame the people for declaring in I
favor of equality. I cannot bear TO see |
the nobility massacred. At present /
because of this last sentiment 1 am
hunted down like a wolf, and grievous- !
ly hated by the peoples party. I sup I
pose therefore I might be called an ar /
istocrat'
You do not seem like one of the /
people" observed Felicie, thoughtfully.
4 may reiterate the remark con-
corning you. ChlOtilde. I never saw
duchess or marchioness more thorough
" aristocratic in appearance"
She blushed and answered hastily:
My associates nave all been nobly
born people"
4 should know it. 1t is the same
with your uncle. II all goes to prove
ne much vaunted aristccracy OF blood
IS all moonshine. Educate one of the
common people into the refi1ements of
wealth. and they are far nobler than
nobility, take them at their best"
F'elicie recalled some similar remark
IF her mothers and a sorrowful ex-
preston came over her face, ana she 4
sat a long time in silence, her head
irooping on her arm.
Jules. perceiving it. fastened TO find
N interesting book. ana read aloud.
After which he playfuily proposed he (
hould serve her to a lunch and TO
ivert her mind. assumed the manners
f an Arab host. and actually brought
merry smile TO her lips hyshis quaint
anguage. as he brought forward some
IS and dates from the generous store