Year: 1859

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Paris, and from the chaos that ensued the
follower Of the Cheshire hounds had be-
come the Emperor Of France Squire
- had never forgotten the meeting with
the imam of destiny,n on whom all eyes
were turned. During all the long yeas
that had elapsed since that OCCASION the
squire never heard from the Prince. He
supposed that, in the whirlwind Of politics
and government, the Prince had failed TO
remember even the knowledge Of his exist
ance but a strange impulse over which he
had no control, and for which he could not
account, prompted him to seek once again
the present occupier Of the Tuileries, and
he determined TO set ont for Paris without
delay. He arrived in that gay capital one
summers morning, and after a substantial
breakfast at Maurice's hotel, he took his
way to the palace, where he left bis card
and his address with an aid-de-camp, who
was on duty in the vestibule He had not
long got back to his apartments when
knock came to the door, and an orderly of.
6cer walked in. He said he was requested
by the Emperor to present his compliments
to Monsieur, and to request that be would
return with him to the Tulleries.


carriage was at the door which would
convey Monsieur without inconvenence.-.
The fact of an arrival of member Of the
Emperor's household at Maurices hotel,
had created quite sensation among the in
mates Of that very pleasant establishments,
and when Squire - and his military
friend descended the staircase they were
the objects of general attention aud numer-
Gus inquiries. Another crowd awaited
them at the door, when they drove eff a.
mid the applause of the curious multitude.


Squire - felt himself becoming ner-
vous. On they ratified through the streets,
every one turning round or standing to gaze
at them, and it was not long before they
arrived at the gates of the palace, and were
ascending the grand staircase. Squire
- felt himself becoming still more nervous
and when the folding doors of the saloon
were thrown open, he had some difficulty
in maintaining bis equilibrium The room
was filled with numerous personages, inclu-
ding many military officers The squire
gazed timidly around the apartment, bat
no where could he see his old friend Of the
Cheshire hunt.


At last the crowd gradually opened, and
from the midst of gay aud handsome uni.
forms the Emperor advanced and came
up w NhOlO bnS onuAC was DbdIu~
ing !; and seeing that he hesitated to take
his hand, he grasped his with both, and
shook him warmly ALI eyes were now
turned on the trembling squire, which
only added to his perpIexity.


Gentlemen" said the Emperor, turning
to his suite, "allow me to introduce to your
notice Monsleur-, very old friend
of mine, when your Emperor stood in need
of friends" si fiaia5


Every one now moved toward them, and
when the squire was presented severalIy to
Field Marshal That Count This, and Gen
eral So and So, the climax of his position
had arrived, and had it not been for the
support of the Emperor's arm, who was
leading him up the saloon, he must certain
ly have measured his length upon the pol
| ished floor. After making the tour of the
room, the Emperor dismissed his attendants,
and led his friend the squire to his private
cabinet


Here the memories of days gone past
were revived, and in the affabIe. pleasant
conversation Of the Emperor, the squire for
got his embarrassment, and was himself
again. At length he rose to take his leave.


''By the, by" said the Emperor, where
are you staying 7"


The squire gave his address, and the EN-
peror raug the bell which was quickly an.
swered by magnificent specimen of the
plush family, who was ordered to send for
Monseur's things and prepare room for
him in the palace.


The squire looked aghast, and said he
could not think OF such a thing.


my dear sir" said the Emperor, ''you
must oblige me in this instance it is the
only way have of returning the many fa-
vors received while in England"


Again the squire expostulated, bat the
Emperor would take no denial, and the
squire was shown to his apartment.


For three weeks did he occupy the same,
and during the whole Of this time the squire
has been heard to say it was a whirlwind
ofpleasure. What with banquets, the balls,
reviews, and all the devices of luxurious
courts, the squire was beginning to forget
his friends in England, aud even the geo.
graphical position of the island.


But business must be attended to, and
one day the squire mentioned to the Emper-
or that ne ''realy must go back"


Nonsense" said bis Majesty, spray don't
entertain the idea for an instant"


"Your Majesty overwheIms me with Kind.
ness, but | must really go home," replied
the squire.


OF course the Emperor would not insist
upon bis remaining if business was in the
way "but," said he, laughing, "mnd you,
it is only temporary leave Of absencey


During the whole Of these pleasant three
weeks not word had been spoken about
the GlOO the squire had lent bis imperial
friend but on the morning Of his departure
the comptroller Of the royal household call.
ed him into his bureau, and said that lie
had directions from the Emperor to hand
Monsieur eheque. The squire looked up
surprised, for he had entirely forgotten the
transaction. But there was the cheque for
the veritable amount dated from that me-
morable day of the Cheshire hunt to the
present time.


The moment Of departure came, and ths
Emperor, taking him by she arm, led the
squire to the carriage himself Before drIy-
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