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Show 5 f CHAPTER VII. T the words their, companion lighted the little lantern hanging at his belt, whose round reflect-- r threw the ghostly the circle upon around. He held It up so that the pale light revealed to him her eager, earnest face in all Its girlish loveliness, and gave to her his pale, noble countenance, with those deep, luminous eyes, that broad, Intellectual sweep of the forehead, and those sadly wistful eyes. Sweet Image of the past! what can you know of Emile! exclaimed he. My mother lias told me; and, ah, I admire, I respect you so much; and I i repugnance to her marriage with the marquis. You do not approve, then, of these unions which consult only fortune and title. Lady Felicie? observed Emile, as they slowly left the wood. I abhor them! returned she, with fervor. And what says the countess? That it is cruel to excite repugnance to a destiny you know la inevitable. But the system is aa detestable to me aa to any one. It is to last but a frail moment longer!" ejaculated Emile. "O, France! at what a terrible carnival of frightful passions Is your purification to come! They hud now reached the opn meadow from which the roof and chimneys of the chateau could be plainly seen. Do not accompany ns farther; there Is no occasion for it, and your time is wish "What do you wish, Innocent one? valuable, said the countMa. He turned at once. That I could comfort you! was Felicie's fervent answer. Then I wish you He seized her hand and kissed it pasThe ladies waited till the woods hid sionately. She was almost sure that a his figure from them, then went slowly shower of hot tears accompanied the toward the chateau, from whose bougood-night- caress. "Be satisfied; you have comforted me! Countess, this is the sweetest moment I have known for years. "Heaven will reward you, sometime, Emile. I can never for a moment doubt it. As for me, I am powerless to express my gratitude for your disinterested devotion. He turned the light slowly upon her face, and was evidently shocked at the traces of care and time. "So changed!" murmured he; ah, wear deepest. my lady, heart-grieYou had scarcely have been more worn had you become a peasant's wife. The countess made a deprecating gesfs ture. Hush, Emile, do not allude to the past. I am a faded, careworn woman, and I am the Countess Languedoc. Both should prevent you from recalling any other knowledge of me. I am thankful to see you still in the very pride of manly strength; and I am deeply grateful for your kindness. His eye had again turned upon Fe-lici- e. The past years seem but a day when I look upon her. It seems that I once more behold the Lady Violante of my youthful dreams, murmured he, in a dreamy tone. The countess watched him uneasily. My daughter is betrothed to the young Marquis De Berrl. The marriage is to take place at once. I know, answered Emile, with a grave smile; he is a noble youth, and is worthy of her. Though these be scarcely the times for marrying or giving in marriage, may prosperity and peace attend them! It should be so, if my poor will were law. And now to return to the danger which surrounds you. It is imperative that I return to Paris immediately, but I shall make no tarrying there. I only go to perfect arrangements for your future safety. I do not believe there will be any disturbance during my absence. At all events, you have this retreat in case of operative need. I shall work on the tub'erranean chamber the rest of the digat, and leave it habitable, though ot as comfortable as I intend to leave Jt. I think you will see the count in fro days at the longest. Of course, ou will not need my caution to keep ill that you have witnessed Entirely to yourselves. By all means try to appear before this wretched Overseer as If you had still faith in his ionesty. We shall fortunately be spared the eed of dissembling. He is aware how Ittle respect we bear him. That Is well. Now we must arrange jome signal, whereby I may acquaint ou with my presence here. What shall be? A bunch of wild flowers thrown on jhe rocky bridge of the meadow. I will Jook for them myself, every morning, tried Felicle, eagerly. Some one might pick them up. the countess. Oh, no; for I shall he before them till," answered Felicie. So be it then. And now I will you through the woods into light of the chateau. Pray extinguish your lantern, cried ifelicie, archly. "I shall have no fancy Jot the uncanny company of a ghost. "Where are your fears, Felicie? In fiew of all we have heard and seen, I exported you would need all my to keep calm. "Ah! but I did not know in the beginning that Emile was to be our ht ed per-iuasl- pro-iecto- on r! cried "Sweet, ingenuous child! Heaven give me the power .Emile; llo deserve your charming confidence. I cannot resist the influence. Countess Viol ante, I must thank you for teach-- I ig yoir daughter to have such kindly entiments for m." I told her the story, Emile, to ex-- I lain irhy I had kept her in such strict i lUrement, and because of her girlish i ." doir windows, as they approached near, they saw the cheerful lights streaming forth like a beckoning star. said Lady Felicie. I Oh. mamma, wonder so much at you! Title nor fortune, nor forty fathers should have separated me from Emile, so grand and heroic as he is! The countess paused suddenly, and leaning heavily against her daughter, burst Into a perfect passion of tears. The stern pent emotion once finding vent, it seemed that she would never grow calm again. Felicie was deeply alarmed. She passed both arms around the reeling figure, kissed her frantically. called her by every endearing name, and besought her to recover composure. Nothing seemed to avail, until suddenly theldea occurred to the daughter to feign alarm. "Hark! exclaimed she. Oh, mamma. is not that M. Pierre, yonder?" One great shudder shook the countess, and seizing Felicie by the hand, she dragged her into the shelter of a cluster of mulberry trees. She listened anxiously for several moments, then cautiously resumed their approach to the chateau. The little ruse had been successful. They reached the balcony in safety; stealthily followed the unused corridor and gained the boudoir. Hastily removing their wraps, and putting them out of sight, the pair sat down, and assumed an attitude of careless indolence, as though they had remained there through the whole evening. We must show them that we are here. Open a book, Felicie, as though you were reading, and then ring the bell and order a flask of wine. I am deathly faint. Give the order yourself, for I fancy I could not steady my tones yet." She leaned back in the chair, her face as pale as marble. Lady Felicie hastily obeyed her wish. The maid hastily obeyed the command, then said, timidly: Oh, my lady, have you looked out on the lawn this evening? Jaques declared there were dark shapes flitting about; though, to be sure, they had no spades nor lights. We are all so frightened! "Foolish things go say your prayers and you will be safe, answered Lady Felicie, to save her mother the occasion to speak. The girl went off wondering at the courage of the noble ladles, and quite innocently told a very broad falsehood to her mates in the servants hall. Only think, theres my lady and Lady Felicie as quiet and still as two mice; theyve been reading all the evening ns if no such things as ghosts ever walked. CHAPTER VIII. OTHER and daughter sat In the luxurious boudoir in silence. profound The minds of both were teeming with earnest thought, but neither dared give language to them. The wine had evidently revived the countess; the color had returned to her lips, although her face was still pale. But she remained with her head supported by one arm, her eyes drooping to the floor. Felicie crept to her side, and nestled her hand into the chilly, IIbIIcm fingers that hung over the arm of the easy chair. They elosed fondly over hers. Still the girl dared not speak. At length the countess turned and fixed her mournful eyes upon the wistful, girlish face. My child, said she, "circumstances so peculiar and delicate make it very embarrassing to speak plainly with you, yet I cannot endure that you shduld Judge wrongfully of your mother's motives. I may have erred; I njay have lacked the courage to brave every thing for the truth and the right; hat it is certain I have acted as 1 believed was my duty then now alwajs! Heaven knows I have struggled fiercely and suffered bitterly; that I have meant It should only be myself to lie immolated. Circumstances have cruelly hemmed me in. I have only had tlio power given me to make the boat of them. My conscience sustains me. Too well I know how llLlle account I give to wealth or title. 1 count them both more empty and valueless than the froth of the sea. I am assured it is a prouder thing to be the beloved and loving wife of a peasant than the neglected, pari tier of a throne. And yet, there are some duties higher than thoee of love. So. at least, it seems to me. Hill. Felicie, I no longer urge upon you this the marquis. You shall Judge for you yourself; whatever your may rely upon my support anil countenance, even against your father's anger." "But his anger will be terrible, sighed Felicie. I fear so; but It will be no worse than I have endured, even before disobedience. It really seems tu me th.it you could not help yourself if you tried; but this strange state of affairs in France is in your favor. 41- niy child, you have sat in Judgment upon your mother; see if you can avail yourself of far more propitious circumstances. Bear, dear mamma, cried Felicie, 1 spoke through a flood of tears, to hint I never meant thoughtlessly; that I believed you anything but thu angel you are!" She flung herself upon her mother's breast, and they mingled their tears together. After this they were both comforted. They shared the same rom-that night, and long after Lady Felicia had fallen into the sweet slumbers of innocence and youth, the pale mother brnt above her, whispering softly: Oh, my beloved one, may Heaven spare you the bitter trials of your hopeless mother. At least, though your warm, womanly devotion be not aroused, may ybu find a husband you can respect and honor, and not a tyrannical master, who crushes your most strenuous sfforts tc fulfil your duties loyally. In two days longer, as Emile had prophesied, the count arrived with his noble friend. If the servants marveled at his quiet entrance, his freedom from the accustomed retinue of attendants, they stood too much in awe of him to comment upon it. He greeted the count-eswith his usual stately courtesy, but he clasped his daughter to his heart ere he presented her to the marquis. It was true, that she was the dearest thing in the world to him, except his pride and hlg selfishness. He loved her as deeply as his narrow nature would allow. This. De Berrl, is Lady Felicia. You see she has quite outgrown the little said the father, girl you remember, proudly. The old marquis bowed gallantly over the trembling little hand extended to him. I greet the Lady Felicie with a great deal of pleasure, and no little admiration. But I shall allow a younger voice to describe the effect of such fresh loveliness upon our dull, Parisian eyes." Your son has not accompanied you? observed the countess, to spare her agitated daughter the necessity of reply. Not yet, my dear madam. He took a more circuitous route. You are doubtless aware of the revolutionary state of the whole country. He was imprudent enough to express his indignation at the brutal insolence of the mob toward her gracious majesty, the queen, and very nearly paid the penalty of his boldness. I shall not feel quite easy till he reaches ub." I have heard very little from Paris. You know our extreme Isolation, and the count prohibited intercourse with Fejus. I hope you do not apprehend serious results? "One cannot say what will happen It had grown a little quieter, but the leaders are subtile now: they have but to touch a spring, and the mine is fired. Heaven help all who come in the way of the explosion. The countess looked anxiously over to her husband. "Have you any fears of this Insubordinate spirit reaching Fejus? asked she. "Pshaw!" said the count, testily, what do women know of such things. I must go and talk with M. Pierre, and see how affairs have gone on. Stay," interposed the countess, "had yon not better listen to my account first? I assure you it will be wiser." With his accustomed perverslty.'from the paltry desire to show that he was lord and master over this woman of twire his intellect and force of character, the count replied, contemptuously: Your account, indeed! I would as soon question one of the servant girls. lf for I should have to allow to my Pierre, worthy antipathy your and the other half to your ignorance of all business matters, and then where would my result be?" The countess colored deeply, whils Felicie's eyes flashed Indignantly. cold-heart- Point Pleasant, he led his raw aoldlcra to a dashing victory. Boon after this the Seventh Virginia was ordered to Join Washington's A STRIKING FIGURE IN INDIcommand at Middlcbrook, N. J, It ANA'S HISTORY. readied the main army in tlie spring of 1777. About this time a rifle corps till Military Hearing anil Personal was being raised, to lie composed of In Ilia the llo wit of tlie coinlnental army. ('Imrin .4 I.lnulriiaut-ColonKevolulloii Au lutreild KulUier The gallant Daniel Mongun was to ha y was chosen us capits colonel. Indiana. LIEUT.-GO- el - Sub-iIuIu- k Pii.-e- tain (Hanover, Ind., Letter.) HE early history of Indiana during rial the period and the first ycur of statehood terrlto ed is w ill) replete c hlctciiieius of those da ring w hn pioneers crossed tlie t he a muri-lugi-wit- dceb-.Um- , - TOSEY. V. Allr-gliuni- es mil in the wild, uiiroiiqiit-rci- l region north of the Ohio river found a field of action which suited ihclr adventurous nature. Among those who achieved renown and secured high public positions was Thomas Posey, lieuienani-culouin the Revolutionary war, afterward brigadier and l, speaker of the Kentucky senate and finally territorial governor of Indiana until the territory was admitted into the union in 1S16. Gov. Iusey was a Virginian hy liirth. On the 9 th of July, 1750, he first opened his eyes upon the broad Potomac, near Washingtons home. Ills father was a farmer, and duriug his boyhood Posey worked on a farm, but managed At the to obtain a fair education. age of eighteen he removpd to the western border of Virginia, drawn thither, perhaps, by the stories of the wonderful opportunities that were open to young tneu of energy and resource. It is also probable that the prospect of an Inil'an war appealed rather strongly to a young man of ar- el major-genera- narrow-- minded, B one-ha- (TO BB COMTISD.I LIEUT.-GO- V. POSEY. dent temperament and military lean- ing. was only a few years until an opportunity came for young Posey to lead a soldier's life. A general war had broken out along the entire western border, and in 1774 two expeditions, one under command of the British colonial governor of Virginia, Lord Dun more, and the other under Gen. Andrew Lewis, a veteran Indian fighter, were sent against the Shawnees, who had been waging a relentless warfare upon the scattering settlements of Virginia and Pennsylvania. Posey was to the comattached ps quarter-maste- r mand of Gen. Lewis. The plan of campaign contemplated a union of the two forces at the mouth of the KenaWlia river. Dunmore was to lead his force of Virginia militia to Pittsburg and then to proceed down the Ohio to the mouth of the Gen. Lewis was ordered to lead his army from the Virginia frontier across the Alleghanles, 200 miles through a trackless forest, to the Junction of the Kenawha with the Ohio, and from there a crushing blow was to be dealt to tlie Iuclian tribes north of the great river. Lewis and his men surmounted all the obstacles of the way and in due time reached the point of rendezvous. But Dunmore was not there. The 'story of his vasclllating course, how lie safely reached Pittsburg, ami. Instead of descending the Ohio, had marched Into the Indians' country and there made peace with the savages, while Lewi, with less than a thousand ratv recruits, from sunrise till dark, fou Pat the terrific battle of Point Pleasant, is now familiar history. Am the result was that the suspicion of British duplicity was confirmed in the colonial mind, for while Dunmore had won the good will of the savages, they cherished with a growing hatred tin? memory of the dead left ou the field of Point Pleasant. The next year was 1775. and Posey entered with enthusiasm into preparations for war. He was appointed a captain in the regular service, and soon raised a company, which was incorporated into the Seventh Virginia regiment. An agreeable service was in store for this company. Lord taking advantage nf the disturbed condition of the country, was laying waste the fruitful plantations of the coast counties, and. gaining strength, made a stand and fortified Gwyns Island. Gen. Lewis was railed to the command of the colonists, and. with the same energy and emirage which had held Cornstalk at bay at It- - Kcn-awh- a. Dun-mor- e, or one of the companies of this command. On Feh. 27. ISIS. President Madison nominated Thomas Posey for governor of Indiana terriiory. The nomination was eon tinned by tlie senate oil the 2d of Ma rib. Gov. Posey proceeded to Vincennes, the old capital, and entered upon the discharge of his duties on tlie LT.th of May, l.M;i. Tim duties or governor nf tliia extensive territory were particularly trying at that lime. At tlie breaking nut of hostilities between tlie United Slates anil England a great majority of the Indians hail taken up arms in tlie British cause, and by their constant attacks upon the exposed and defenseless settlements of Indiana, spread destruction and terror throughout the territory. Posey had no sooner reached his new location than he took active measures to subdue or drive from the boundaries of Indiana these cruel foes. In June. 1813, an expedition, under command of Cid. Joseph Bartholomew, n arter another led hy Col. William Russell, marched into the Indian country and laid waste the fields and villages of the Minmls. One column of the latter expedition was commanded by MaJ. Z. Taylor. These prompt measures had the desired effect, and the white settlements were not molested again that year. By an s.t which was approved Marrh 11, ISIS, the seat of government of Indiana territory was declared to he fixed at Corydon, from and after the 1st day of May." Accordingly, on the Gth of December, 1813, Gov. Posey delivered his first message to the general assembly at the new capital. He referred to the crisis whlrh then confronted the country, and dwelt upon the necessity for a heroic stand for its rights, which had been assailed. The reply of the assembly contains some interesting reading, showing the apprehension then felt In the north that the seat of power was slowly shifting, southward. It says: "We are astonished at the mistaken and obstinate policy of the. New England states In opposing the junction of the Canadas to the Union. It would 'Mid weight and influence to the northern states in the councils of the nation would check the progress of the seat of government toward the Isthmus of Darien, and more fairly balance the two great interests of our country, the commercial and agriculanil-sin- . tural. The year 1814 brought improvement in the conditions in the new Territory. The sir cesses of the army under General Harrison in the latter part of 1813 had discouraged the Indian allies of the British, and early in the spring of 1814 several of the stronger tribes Bued for peace. This was accomplished at a great camp-fir- e at Greenville, O., In which Generals Harrison and Cass were the white commissioners. This removed the dangers of massacre, and the Territory began to fill up with Immigrants from eastern states and Kentucky. In the primp of his life Posey was remarkable for his handsome appearance. He was tall, graceful anil prepossessing. His army life had given him a military bearing which distinguished him, and the healthy exuberance of his nature won him friendship and admiration. 8ACRED THREADS. Worn I ho linthnmnii and I ha I a men Iiiillnim Mrctlrlue Curilu," The sacred thread of the Brahmans is well known; it is a caste dis'lm.-lioassumed at an curly age, and never lijr I'f rti-- with, says Chambers' Journal. It must lie made by a Brahman, and should consist of three strands, each of a different culnr, forty-eigyards in length, doubled and twisted together tube, the ends tied In knots. It must be worn next the skin, over the left shoulder, hanging down to the thigh on the right side. The three castes of the Hindoos are distinguished by the material of these threads cotton for the Brahmans, hemp for the warriors nnd wool for the artisans. The Parsecs also wear the sacred thread, and Imivs ir 7 to 9 are Invested with it, the threads used being made always of fibers of the sum tree. Monier Williams describes the sacred girdle of the Parsecs ns made or seventy-twwoolen threads, forming a flat hand, which is twined three times nroun the body, and tied in two peculiar knots, the secret of which is known only to the Pursers. The use of niedl.ine eoids is common tin; North American Indians. Mr. Bonrke dc.vrllicj those worn by tb- - Apaches. These consist of one, two, three and four strunds, to which are ultachcd shells, feathers, heads, rock crystal, sacred green stones, and other artlcies.iloubilessly employed symbolically. ht o 1 an.-oi- g The girl who paints her Ups has poor at least the man who kis.-e- s her thinks so. laste-- or |