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,;; *V volume 1. 1 & jfamiltj Jictoanaiin: : Brfeotett to mtevatiure, Agriculture, JfUccftawics, Education, jforeisu anxi Dowc.otic tntciUflcnce, fce. j number 39. BY C. R. HANLEITER. P © E T CS Ya “ Much yet remains unsung'’ For the “ Southern Miscellany.” SONG. f. ‘Tis sad tolinper here, VVlicti Hope’s last star is clouded— To muse upon the forms, so dear, By the cold grave enshrouded — To rove at eve, where those Whom the fond heart has cherished, Rest in their last repose, Like buds that early perished. 11. But sadder ’tis to mourn O’er young affections blighted— To know the flame still burns Which once your pathway lighted ; But, that its every ray To stranger shrines is given— ’Tis this, which makes life’s way, A weary path to heaven. T^LHa For the “ Southern Miscellany.” A ROMANTIC LOVE SCRAPE, FOUNDED ON TRUTH. BY W . II . CAMPBELL. It was in the cold month of January, of the year 1839, when the story which we are about to relate, originated ; and in the town of Lebanon, Wilson County, Middle Tennessee, some thirty miles east of the city of Nashville, the scene claims its loca tion. The names of the important individ uals particularly interested, and to whom nil the prominent facts of our narrative owe their nri&in, were William Lawrence and Caroline Stewart. Had the scene been located at some oth er place, less remote from home, any where within the limits of our own native Geor gia—as it is almost invariably the case, that local prejudices have their acknowledged influence, and almost all individuals possess inherent partialities for the place that gave them birth, or entertain feelings of acquired predilection in favor of their own native land—perhaps our readers would have been much better pleased with the particulars, and more delighted with the amusing facts incorporated in our story, perused its lines with feelings of deeper interests, curiosity, and anxiety, and then felt themselves bet ter prepared to place a more proper esti mate upon the character of its romantic peculiarities. But as time ever onward moves in its rapid tide, regulated by its own self-directed course, irrespective of men, places, or circumstances, the peculiarities of our story, the manner in which it originated, the doubts and fears that attended its prose cution, and the exciting causes that led to its untimely termination, will more than re store the loss of beauty, interest, or worth, sustained from the fact, that the scene was located in the State of Tennessee. The writer having been personally ac quainted with the parties concerned, having a correct knowledge of all the leading facts of the affair, and having been present at the time and place where the circumstances transpired, can freely, and with unrestrain ed liberty, attempt a minute detail of the matter, with much confidence as to the cer tainty of the facts, and correctness of the statements which wc are now about to af firm. William Lawrence was a native resident of Georgia, a matt rather below the middle stature, five feet six and a half inches high, a few months in the advance of twenty-five years, rather small, and apparently delicate, yet vigorous and active. His head was the largest proportion of his person, and tojudge from the length, breadth, and general con figuration of his cranium, together with the character of his temperament, one would readily suppose, he possessed great energy and activity, but not much decision of char acter. Honorable, generous, companiona ble, mirthful, and communicative in his dis position ; easily approached, but difficult to understand. Warm, ardent, and enthusias tic in his feelings; passionately fond of fe male society, and whenever thus situated, or placed in the company of ladies, gentle manly, courteous, and polite. When excit ed, ho was rash, fearless, impatient, and precipitate; but under circumstances of a calm and more .quiet character, cool, cal culating, and deliberate ; more given to re flection than fancy, and evidently more gift ed to the discrimination of human charac ter, than the mere observation of things. Amidst the tumult and noise of crowds, or commotion of agitated circumstances, or the busy scenes of active life, frequently so completely absorbed in reflection, or abstract thought, that his friendsoften remarked that he must be greatly given to absent minded ness. These apparent marks of abstrac tion, and inattention to surrounding objects, however, were not at all attributable to ab sent miudedness ; but evidently owing to his extraordinary concentration of thought and feeling. His manners, conversation, and general deportment, indicated a man of uniform habits, and good moral character. His physiognomy never offered any corro borative proof of extraordinary genius—no strong expressions of intellect were imprint ed upon his countenance—no highly color ed tracos of an inventive mind wore impress- ed upon his face—no brilliant manifestations of remarkable vivacity sparkled from his eyes—no vivid demonstrations of an exliu berant imagination rested upon his brow— no deeply indented lines of argumentative powers, or great reasoning capacities were legibly written upon the surface of his fore head. His hair was black, his eyes blue, his complexion fair and interwoven with strong expressions of humor, good nature, and much love of innocent, playful mischief. Passably handsome, and the most of ladies would call him quite a good-looking young man. Caroline Stewart was evidently the coun terpart, if not the superior of this character; perhaps destined, and, to say the least, cer tainly worthy the companionship of his bo som. She was a native resident of Tennes see, a lady rather above the ordinary size, twenty-one years of age, and just then fully possessed of all the developments of mature womanhood. She was a descendent of the Pennsylvania Dutch, of a highly respectablo parentage, always moved in the highest cir cles of cultivated society; gay, sprightly, and intelligent. Her education evinced a thorough acquaintance with all the branches usually taught in the schools of the west. Her manners were easy, affable, and digni fied ; her voice soft, persuasive, and affec tionate, and when raised to the high tone and harmony of music, fraught with a spirit of sweetness, and all the beauty of enchant ing melody. Devotional in her feelings, warm in her friendships, ardent in her affec tions, confiding and unsuspecting in a line with the approbation herfrierids; but when opposed in her will, unbending as to the execution of settled purpose. Naturally rtf a sensitive disposition, but having been long disciplined by the voice of modesty, and di rected well by the hand of prudence, she was amiable, generous, and forgiving. Her hair was colored light, and textured fine ; her fore-head broad, elevated, and indica tive of much native mind ; her brow form ed for observation, and quickness of percep tion ; her eyes deep blue, and as physiog nomists say, expressive of much softness of feeling, sweetness of temper, and a heart fitly prepared for the indwelling of inno cence, simplicity, and all the feelings of well-studied propriety. Her features, coun tenance, foim, and general personal charms, were highly intellectual, strongly expressive of candor and determination, symetrically proportioned, and such as were well calcina ted to give commanding tone, and lorig-felt influence to female character. Thus William and Caroline were consti tuted, and thus they met in the town of Le banon. But now to a more particular de tail of the facts that gave existence and im portance to our love scrape. Two weeks previous to the'twenty-secoud of January, of the year ’39—about which time wo shall speak more particularly to wards the close ofour narrative— William and Caroline had never seVn. nor even heard of each other. During William’s peregrina tions throngh the western country he had occasion to visit Lebanon, the place of Ca roline’s residence, and from some circum stances that transpired there, was induced to remain some days longer than he first in tended. On more than one occasion during his stay, anterior to any personal acquain tance, Caroline was permitted to see him, and witness many exhibitions of his charac ter and mental attainments, well calculated to recommend him, not only to her good graces, hut to the approbation of all, who witnessed these displays of his accomplish ments. No sooner had she seen and wit nessed these high manifestations of moral and intellectual culture, than a thorough wrought change rushed rapidly over her feelings, dashed fearlessly through her sen timents, quickly thrilled the latent energies of her finer sensihilies, and gently played along the court of fancy’s painted stream, rapidly winding its way around her affec tions, in direction to the point where it soon took possession of her unsuspecting heart, then richly clad in all its native innocence and purity. Never, until then, had she the slightest acquaintance with the language of experimental love, and which in a moment seemed to result in heart-felt, involuntary devotion for a William. This might be called fulling in love at the first sight; some, however, would question the possibility of such an occurrence, hut I am bound to believe that such is the fact in many instances. Now in possession of these newly-born, devotional feelings for William, the first in quiry that seemed to present itself to Caro line’s mind was the manner and means by which toobtain his acquaintance. On Thurs day, the seventeenth of January, a select uarty of gentlemen and ladies convened at the hotel where William was boarding.— Caroline was one of the number, and he was thus afforded an opportunity of spend ing a few pleasant hours in her society. No particular conversation passed be tween them during that evening. William, however, occasionally engaged her attention for a moment in the way of talking, and as often caught her eye fixed upon him with some degree of apparent admiration, but nothing calculated to excite suspicion in his bosom as to the certainty, or even probabil ity of the fact that her object was to secure more effectually his acquaintance, and then the ultimate possession of his heart. If such were her motive, it was happily con cealed from his observation on that occa MADISON, MORGAN COUNTY, GEORGIA, SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 24, 1842. sion. The evening passed pleasantly away, and about ten o'clock the company dis persed. During Friday and Saturday nothing transpired that gave existence to any im portant feature in the character of our love scrape. On Sunday evening about 2 o’clock, as was usual in almost every section of the country for families to visit on that day, Caroline’s mother and Mrs. Hines, her sis ter, unaccompanied by Caroline, visited the family with whom William was boarding, and in whose society he spent a pleasant Sabbath afternoon. During the progress of the evening various topics were introduced, and anecdotes related, calculated to interest for the time being, and among the rest the subject of love. Whilst discoursing with regard to the little innocent Cupid, William took occasion to inform the ladies that he belonged to the unfortunate, ill-fated frater nity, denominated old bachelors. With some surprise Mrs. Stewart received this intelligence, and then hastilydemanded why he had never married. William replied in his usual good-natured way, he had never found any lady willing to link her destiny with his for life, and as such was compelled to remain in a cold and insipid state of sin gle blessedness. “ What kind of a lady would suit you, Mr. Lawrence 1” rejoined Mrs. Hines. The interrogation received William’s re sponse, and the description of the lady giv en answered the character and personal ac complishments to which Miss Stewart was entitled. Mrs. Ilines then forthwith re marked, “ Caroline is a youngs lady whose quali ties, attainments and personal accomplish ments would suit you.” William readily sanctioned all that was said, and at lire same time observed lie had never seen Miss Caroline more than once, hut would be happy to see her again, arid form a more cultivated acquaintance with her. This communicated intelligence of acknowledged paitiality for Caroline in a moment dashed rapidly over the counten ance of the ladies, who, with one united voice in the language of looks well pleased, expressed a decided willingness that he should be favored with her society. The evening then had well nigh passed, and in a moment the ladies bid William good even ing, and repaired homeward. Immediately after tea of the same even ing Mrs. Hines, accompanied by Caroline and a few others, revisited the family with whom William was boarding; forwhatpur posc the writer never knew, unless to afford hint an opportunity of devoting an hour or two to the enjoyment of Caroline’s society. At any rate, so soon as he had been inform ed of their return he repaired to the parlor, politely approached Caroline who was sit ting upon the sofa, and presumed to take his seat close by her side. This was the second time he had ever seen her, and the first time he had ventured to approach her. Caroline seemed infinitely more interesting than on the former occasion. Her looks, manners, conversation, and general personal charms were altogether engaging, and well calculated to command the affections of him whose heart before had never felt the influ ence of love, nor evinced a willingness to acknowledge himself the mere play-thing of woman’s power. Nor was he ignorant of the character and extent of that influence which he exerted over her, by constituting himself the object of her affections. For indications of her devetedness and deep seated regard for him were told out ir. eve ry look. Her smiles, manners, and conver sation, all conspired to exhibit that recipro city of feeling, unanimity of sentiment, and congeniality of soul, which should ever characterize the affections of those whose hearts ate united in view of the ultimate consummation of their conjugal union. It was on this occasion, by way of elicit ing a more decisive expression of her es- ; teem for him among the many propositions ■ and suggestions made, that William inform- j ed Caroline of his contemplated visit to j Kentucky to be absent for several months, and perhaps never to return. “ When will you leave 1” asked she. “ To-morrow,” he replied, in a tone cal culated to awaken melancholy feelings in the heart of any lady when in the act of shaking the parting hand, in view of leaving the object of her affections, and that per haps forever. This intelligence produced an excitement in her countenance radically averse to his intention, arid a change in her looks demon strative of her decided disapprobation to such a course: to which she added in the most persuasive and conciliatoiy manner, “ You must not go; stay with us a few days longer ; perhaps you could spend your time as pleasantly in Lebanon as you would elsewhere.” “ William readily admitted the reasona bleness of her conjecture, and then appris ed her of his determination to abandon that cold and misanthropic state of single bless edness in which he had lingered out twen ty-five years of his l : fe, and engage in the more substantial pleasures, and higher, so cial, and more companionable enjoyments of life, so soon as he could find any worthy one of the opposite sex willing to link her destiny with his, “ It is altogether possible, I presume,” said she, “ for you to find such a being even in this section of the country; some worthy uue to whom you might intrust your affec- tions with perfect safety, and with whom enjoy that amount of happiness looked for in a married state.” “ Do you now recollect such an one, any where within the extent of your knowl edge 1” inquired William, with some seem ing anxiety. Caroline smiled with a modest blush that gently spread the ’appearance of excited love over the surface of her brightened countenance, indicative of hope hold in high exertion in view of the golden scenes of happiness that lay hid in the bosom of the prospective future, which would soon cul minate in brightest realities, and spiead themselves out wide extended o’er the bliss ful fields of joy at her command ; os if the personal pronoun found in the nominative case first person singular number were the definite one embraced in her allusion ; and yet all the time she remained profoundly taciturn. “Would you exert your influence in my favor, were I to attempt the prosecution of such an enterprise 1” “ Most assuredly, sir, to the extent of mv ability.” William then gave her his obligations not to leave, pressed and kissed her hand, hade her good evening, and promised to see her again on to-morrow. During the following day, to prevent sus picion as to what existed between them, William secured the services of the land lord’s daughter, Musidora Morgan, a sweet, red-faced, black-eycd, little girl, about sev enteen years of age, whose soul was as full of love and magnanimity as her body was of blood, to visit Caroline, and induce her to come and spend that evening with her, by saying, “ Mr. Lawrence wishes to see you,” which Musidora accomplished more effectu ally than he anticipated. The lovers met in the parlor at the ap pointed hour, each greeted the other with looks of mutual gladness, as if months had measured their absence, and, after the com mon courtesies had passed, seated them selves together upon the sofa, side by side, in close proximity, to devote the evening to the enjoyment of such pleasures as general ly distinguish associations of that character. A recapitulation of what had passed be tween them, however, occupied the most of the afternoon, and of course but little was said in reference to the either realized pres ent, or prospective future. After supper Caroline and Musidora, ac companied by William, called to see Mrs. Hines at her residence, where they remain ed until ten o'clock. During the time ma ny delightful pleasures were added to the entertainments of the evening, and various amusemetits placed at their command ; and, among the rest, Mrs. Hines performed sev eral interesting airs in accordance with the science of music; after which William re quested Caroline to take a seat at the piano, and, for his special benefit, play “I’ll freely give my heart for thine,” and “ We now de clare our love.” Witli this request she rea dily complied, when William took his seat in close approach to her, in front of the piano, and asked if she could adoptthe sen timents contained in what she had just sung and played. She answered in the affirma tive. He then made a positive declaration of his love to her, and, by the authority of what she had just said, claimed a candid ex position of her feelings towards him. To which she gave the following response : “ I always make it a point of honor to obey my word, or fulfil any promise of mine involving in the slightest degree any princi ple of moral obligation. lint it seems to me that a gentleman of your discrimination and judgment of female character, might easily secure the sentiments of a lady, and thereby determine the character of her feelings to wards him, indejiendent of any direct verbal communication. You will, therefore, per mit actions to control your judgment in re ference to the character and extent of my j feelings towards you.” This, William assured her was satisfneto ’ ry, and in connection with such solicitied permission to apjuoach her upon the all-ab sorbing subject at issue in view of marriage connexion with her, to which she replied in the most unpretending manner, “ In this land of liberty, and age of moral enlightenment, it is a gentleman’s undispu ted and discretionary prerogative to act, or not act, with perfect impunity in reference to such.” The evening being now far advanced, they returned to the hotel. Soon after they were seated around the fireside in the par lor, Musidora left the room, and, of course, they were then alone. Sitting at, a conveni ent distnnee he kissed her hand as he solt ly pressed it in his, displaced herrings from her fingers, and then asked if her regard for him was sufficient to authorize her to place one of them upon his left foi e-finger, as a solemn pledge of their mutual love in pros pective view of a speedy consummation of marriage engagement between them ? “ My attachment to you, Mr. Lawrence,” said Caroline, “ although prematurely form ed, is sufficient to justify a willingness on my part to entourage such an enquiry, but our acquaintance is certainly too limited to warrant decisive action just now. I can, however, place the ring upon your finger, and you may retain it until our next inter view.” “ To-morrow evening at two o’clock,” said William, “ I will call at your father’s residence, and give you my history. You may confidently trust from the most solemn assurances, that what I tell then, explanato ry of my life, will he told in the strictest re ference to truth and without the slightest exaggeration of facts.” Musidora now returned, and found Wil liam standing by Caroline's side, with her hand affectionately grasped in his. and in appearance anxiously wishing to kiss her animated cheek ; hut modesty forbade. The clock struck twelve. Propriety now taught retirement, but sleepless love plead hard for a longer stay. William, however, hade the ladies good night with his heart deposited in Caroline’s possession, his best wishes with Musidora, and then retired to his lodg ing chamber. The night to him was a long, dreamless night that slowly glided away, with the sleepless current of wakefulness and restless anxiety for the approach of day: when the long wished dawn, Aurora, slow ly came and with her brought the icy morn of a cold winter’s freezing day, whose airy breath and chilly winds that keenly blew, and swiftly spiead o’er all the earth the twi light dawning of a gloomy day ; hut behind it stood the prospects bright of better days, and times more joyous, portending good and fraught with the hope of bliss, and smiles of joy that lay not far distant in the approach ing blissful future. This was the twenty-second of January of the year ’39, about which time we prom ised our readers to speak more particularly towards the close of our narrative. Two o’clock came, and found William, in com pliance with his obligations, at Caroline’s residence. So soon os the intelligence of his arrival had greeted the ears of the fami ly, he was met by Mrs. Stewart with evident coidiality, and marks of warmest friendship, who politely escorted him to the parloi al ready prepared for the reception, and en tertainment ofhis expected company. Leav ing him here he was soon greeted by the appearance of Caroline who suddenly enter ed the parlor, locking the door as she pass ed it by. Each approached and gladly shook the others hand, and after the usual saluta tions had passed, they together—happy two j —with gladsome hearts and bouyatit spirits in view of Hymen’s tales of love’s delighted Jiour, seated themselves around the cheerful fireside, and after the elapse of a few mo ments devoted to thought!ullness and unin terrupted silence, William thus approached her— “ I presume, Caroline, your expectations are heightened in reference to a knowledge of my life and character 1” “ Your promise, sir,” she said, ‘‘is to that effect.” William then proceeded to give her a his tory of Lis life, embracing his nativity, pa rentage, residence, moral character, pecuni ary worth, personal standing, and profession al avocation. At the conclusion of which, he asked if she reposed confidence in what he had said ? “Os the most implicit character,” was her answer. “ I assure you, Caroline,” continued he, “ what I have just asserted explanatory of my life is strictly true, and now in point of fact you are as well acquainted with me as my most intimate friends in Georgia, except that your acquaintance is not of so long a standing.” Havfng now secured her entire confidence as to his moral honesty, and removed all doubt and fear as to the character of her ac quaintance with him, ho ventured to ap proach her again in the following manner: “In view of all that I have just told you, of what you now see, and the many untold uncertainties of an unknown future which ever stand clustered dark and thick around the brightest of human prospects, are you willing, Caroline, to link vonr destiny witli mine for life and become the wife of him who loves you dearest of all on cartli 1” Caroline sat in profound silence for sev eral moments, as if shocked into that twi light state of being or insensibility, where consciousness is not permitted to play upon surrounding objects, and reason dethroned leaves hernative seat to wander wild through the tracless range of misdirected fancy, and he forever lost in the labyrinthian mazes, and frantic workings of heated imagination. He again attempted to elicit an acknowl edgement of her approbation, or disappro bation in favor or against the suggestions laid before her, hut without success. He urged his claims, he pressed his suit, he ap pealed to her reason, her common sense, I and then to the throne of love, where Cupid reigns ami rules, with absolute sway over all held subject to his power, hut no response was made. Nothing hut the noiseless sound of the lisplcss voice of silence was heard to whisper senseless tones, ami mutter doubt ful sighs in the language of unmeaning looks; the correct interpretation of which, the most discriminating mind could not have given. In a few moments more, Mr. Lawrence the third time endeavored to secure an express ion of her determination witli regard to the matter, but failed in the effort. Her trem bling lips, her busy eyes, her agitated looks, and palid cheeks, “together with an excite ment that rushed rapidly over her colorless countenance,extendingfrom her snow white temples down to her yet whiter, softer, sweeter breast, told out that her mind was then laboring under the influence of strong est emotions, and that her heart possessed feelings (pa deep for human utterance.— William then offered her his hand, and with it made the following request — W. T. THOMPSON, EDITOR. “ If you are determined Caroline, to iden tify ycur interest, and prospects with mine for life, by reason of marriage association, you will now let me know it, by giving me yom right hand ; but if not, you will mani fest it, by refusing to comply with this re quest.” Caroline immediately gave him her hand, as an evidence of her detcimmation to ac cecd to his proposition, and which in a mo ment seemed to release her from that men tal embarrassment, and oppression of feel ing which invariably attend the excitement of blushing modesty in the character of a lady ; and in which, in fact, are incorported all the native elements of woman’s moial worth. ’J hey then talked the matter over together, and a mutual understanding was agreed upon as to the time appointed for the consummation of the marriage nuptials— which was the evening of the following Thursday, hut two days subsequent to the date of their engagement. In view of the accomplishment of any im portant object, involving the creative causes and prospective assurances of human hap piness, the hope of reward flings gaiety and gladness, around the buoyant heart, and bids the expectant man rejoice amidst the merry scenes of earth. But the fear of dis appointment, fraught with uncertainty and blind suspense, darkens the character of his prospects, spreads the mantle of gloom over his brightest expectations, and stifles fatally the spirit ofhis anticipated enjoyments. 1 he hour for tea had now arrived ; soon after which the light hearted couple repair ed to the parlor, and conversed freely with regard to the propriety of consulting paren tal authority in relation to the consumma tion of their connubial connection. About nine o’clock, from an invitation by Caroline, Mrs. Stewart entered the parlor, when William informed her of the determi nation upon which Caroline and himself had settled, in reference to their future expecta tions, and wished to know if she could and would consent to a marriage union between them. Mrs. Stewart answered by saying, “ Caroline and yourself, Mr. Lawrence, are almost entire strangers, and your knowl edge of each other is certainly too unculti vated to elicit with propriety my approba tion in favor of such a union at present. I will, however, see Caroline,” continued Mrs. Stewart, who had just left the room, “and if she should express the same sentiments, and contend for the execution of the same purpose which you do, then I shall he bet ter prepared to give you my views in rela tion to the matter, than what I am just now,” Mrs. Stewart had an interview with Car oline, who assmed her she was not only sin cere in her pretentions, but entirely willing, and even determined to unite her destiny with his for life, come weal or woe, or let the result he what it might. Now being satisfied with regard to that determination, and sincerity of that love which professedly existed between the two congenial spirits, Mrs. Stewart forthwith in formed her husband, and they consulted to gether in relation to the matter, when the old man declared in the most uncompromis ing manner that no such union should take place. Caroline learning the result of pa rental consultation, returned to the pallor, possessed William of the facts, and then said, “ I assure you, Mr. Lawrence, it is per fect folly to say any thing more to my pa rents, for they have positively fi-rbid our union, and are determined to employ all possible means, right or wrong, to prevent its existence.” The unkind manner in which they were opposed in their marriage, and violence with which such unjust opposition was urged, not only inspired them with feelings of mingled disgust, regret, and indignation, but an un yielding determination to execute their de signs regardless of all consequences, and all parental disapprobation to the contrary not withstanding. The scene upon which they were now about to enter was of the most solemn, and impressive character. The awfulnes9 of Caroline’s feelings, the agita tion of her looks, and tears from deep seat ed grief that rolled down her palid cheeks, told that her hope was gone, her heart was sad, and she resembled the picture ofwretch edtiess and despair, when she communica ted the sad intelligence to William, that all was lost, and buried forever in the unfeeling bosom of parental authority, unless some more effectual plan should he speedily adop ted to arie9t the violence evinced in the op position thrown before them, and secure to them the enjoyment of the right of choice exercised in the consummation of their mat rimonial engagement. William’s heart now melting beneath the influence of mingled anger, revenge, sym pathy, and devotion, he knew not what course to pursue, nor plan best to suggest. He thought of this, that, and the other plan; hut finally, amidst the wreck ofhis hopes, and convulsion of his feelings, he proposed an elopement, unpermitted by her father, and unknown to her mother, as the last and only alternative, to which Caroline readily consented. Here blended the strongest feelings, and deepest sympathies oft wo con genial souls into one common sentimental idetitily. Here they looked with anxious care, with deep toned sighs, each upon the other gazed with flowing tears, and os she wept he pressed his lips to her pensive cheek* and said, “ Caroline, we met in Lcbattou as strong.