Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-01

to say of this date which 1t bears. Fol-
lowing these are the words value received
Now, my notary tells me that these words
make this absolutely safe, 50 that l know
what 1t means in coin to me at this day, or
a year from now. Is it not so, Monsieur
Frasltn?"
The Jew reached out his hand, took the
note and peered over 1t in close scrutiny.
.''Tis no wonder. Monsieur lie Prince
said he, presently, that orders have been
given by the government to receive this
note without discount for the payment Of
the general taxes. Upon my reputation
must say to you that these notes will pass
current better than your uncertain coin.
The specie of the king has been changed
twice In value by the kings orders. Yet
this bases itself upon a specie value which
Is not subject to any change. Therein lies
its own value
1T is indeed true" broke in Varenne.
Not day goes by at this new bank but
persons come to us and demand our notes
rather than coin of the realm of France"
Yes, yes" broke in the prince, I'VE are
agreed as to all this, but there Is much
talk about further plans of this Monsieur
Las. He has the ear of his grace the re-
gent. surely Now, sir, tell us what you
know of these future AFFAIRS
THE rumor Is, as I understand It." an
swered Varenne. THAT he Is to take over
control Of the Company of the West-to
succeed, In short to the shoes Of Anthony
Crozat There come curious stories Of this
province of louisiana"
"Of COURSE" resumed the prince, with
easy wisdom. I'VE all Of us know Of the
voyage Of L'Huiliier. who, with his four
ships, went up this great river Messasebe,
and who, as Is well known, found that river
OF blue earth, described by early writers
as Astounding in gold and gems"
aye, ana there comes the strange part
OF 1t. and this is what I would lay before
your lordships, as bearing upon the value
or the shares of this new bank since II js
taking over the charter of the Company of
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the street. The story goes that the half
has not been told Of the wealth Of these
provinces.
Now, as you say. L'Huillier had with
| him four ships. and 1t is well known that
his gentlemen had with them certain ladies
OF distinction, among these a mysterious
dame reported to have earlier Travelled in
portions of New France. The name of
this mysterious female is not known. save
that she Is reported to have been a good
friend Of sous-lieutenant Of the regiment
Carignan, sometime dweller at Quebec and
Montreal, and who later became a lieu.
tenant under LHuiilier. 1t is said that
this same mysterious fair. having returned
from America and having cast aside her
lieutenant, has come under protection of
no less person than his grace Philippe Of
Orleans. the regent Now, as you know, the
bank Is the best friend Of the regent and
this mysterious dame, as we are advised
by servants Of his grace's household, hath
told his grace such stories OF the wealth
OF the MeSsasebe that he has secretly and
quickly made over the control Of the trade
of those provinces to this new bank. There
is story also that his grace himself will
not lack profit in this movement
The hand OF Cont smote hard upon the
table by heayenl 1t were strange thing"
said he. '1f this foreign traveller should
prove the same mysterious beauty Philippe
70 reported to have kept in hiding. My
faith. Ii 1t indeed true that we are come
upon time OF miracles?'
'Listen!' broken In again varenne, his
ardor overcoming his obseQuiousness. these
are some OF the tales brought back-and
reported privately, can assure you. gem
tlemen. now for the flrst time and to your
selves. The people Of this country are said
to be clad In beauteous raiment. made of
skins. OF grasses, and OF the barks OF trees
Their ornaments are made Of pure. yellow
gold. and Of precious gems whicfl thsy PICK
up from the banks Of the streams, a. CONF
Cqn az pebbles here in France The climate
" s4 u ta'ines grow In the most un-