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Erom The Hreneh; jita soilVmifK's loVk. “Franco.” I remarked one evening to my friend DepaiUe when, as usual, I had been lis tening to him about dueling— “ France in those days had wild beasts among its inhabitants.” “You mean the professional duelists? Ah, truly, my friend, they were worse than beasts ; they had no bowels of compas sion. Only one instance can I recall to my mind of a bravo who forbore to kill his prey.” “Indeed I That should make an interesting story,” I said. “That I leave to your skill, my friend, but you have the facts. The scene of this story was Lyons, where some years after the death of the atrocious De Magny came Achille Emaux He was rather young, and little was known of him. lie seemed possessed of means, and was ex ceedingly foppish. He took a fine house in the principal ..quarter, and had a valet, who attended his master everywhere. “A most discreet servant was Joseph ; when questioned about his master’s antecedents, with apparent simplicity he would tell you a wonderful and circum stantial story But the next who questioned him would have an- ; other fine story, which bore not the sligtest resemblance to the ; first, and in a week a score of i accounts of Emaux’s career were < in circulation, all alike fictitious. Thus it was that some believed I him to be a Swiss inkeeper’s < son, while others maintained he was the cadet of a noble house, cast off by his family. In a short time Emaux found his first victim in the son of one < of the chief merchants, whom < Emaux accused of insulting him by laughing at him in the thea tre. Young Pelouse went light hearted into the affair, knowing nothing of his antagonist. A few passes with swords ensued, a u matter to be measured in seconds e and he fell mortally wounded, e The affair created a painful sen- [ sation, and afterwards it became I known that the survivor had 1 lived fcr some time in Paris, 1 and had there added, as a Red i Indian would say, two scalps to i his girdle, His skill with the I sword was unsurpassable, and i he killed his man with the air i of a dancing master. ‘•The following week he had another victim, and the city awoke to the fact that once more a scourge was visiting it. Never theless, Emaux was received into some of the best sets of so ciety in the city after being pres ent at a ball given by one of the leading silk manufacturers. It was said he wrote to the manu facturer, saying that he had not MILLIONS GIVEN AWAY. It is certainly gratifying to the public to know of one con cern in the land who are not afraid to be generous to the needy and suffering. 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The poor, corpulent ball giver, who was not fashion ed in the heroic fnould, almost swooned in fear, and the result was Emaux appeared at the ball and was introduced to the com pany by the host as his very dear friend, Monsier Emaux. “By degrees Emaux, who dressed exquisitely, and who could assume a well-bred air, became a leader of well-to-do but dissipated young fellows, who considered it an honor to be called his friends. He strutted about the city with insolent as surance, and with his friends indulged in wild escapades that were a scandal to sober citizens. “It was when he was present one evening with his friends at the principal case chantant that I he and Jules Souvestre fell foul i of each other, Souyestre was the son of the proprietor of Le Ma in i the chief newspaper of the city. Souvestre pere was very weal thy, and Jules, whom he idoliz- < ed, was his only son. He was a very gifted young i fellow, his artistic talent being especially remarkable and if he had been obliged to earn his bread he would doubtless have made a name in the world. Due : his father indulged him, and, consequently, the young fellow only labored spasmodically. “He professed to be a journal ist, and now and again would write the art or dramatique in the Matin. But his fit of work only lasted a day or two, and he got into mischief through ennui. He was a jovial, cultur ed young fellow and extremely popular, and it was hoped that his marriage to Mademoiselle Ladouner would steady him. Mademoiselle was one ot the most beautiful and refined girls in the province, but she was barely eighteen, and her widow ed mother had stipulated that the marriage should not take place until her daughter had reached her nineteenth birth day. “On this particular evening Souvester also went to the case chantant, after dining with two of his friends. Some excellent champagne had been drunk,and Souvestre, while far from intox icated, was flushed and excited, and in a fit state to act rashly. “Emaux and his friends came in late, seated themselves in tin most prominent position near the stage, and almost immedi ately began to be rowdy. The) stamped in time to the music, criticized some of the performers in a loud voice,and, as a climax, after a song from one of the la dies, Emaux stood up. “ ‘Sing it again, mademoi selle,’ he cried, amid the laugh ter of his followers; ‘you are a little fiat at times, I noticed.’ “To interrupt performances by audible criticism was one o ' • the common amusements o' Emaux and his followers, but it was the first time they had gone to such lengths. ‘Turn bi n out!’ came from all quarters, but the manager feared him t>o much to make n ore than a very mile protest. 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Turn him out there I” “Emaux stood up and turned towards Souvestre. ‘Do you mean me, monsieur?’ he called out, amid perfect silence. “ ‘Certainly,’ said Souvestre. «• <Th»..k you, monsieur; my friends shall wait upon yours at the conclusion of the perform ance,’ he said, with a sweeping bow. “ ‘As you like,’ retorted Sou vestre, calmly; ‘but I assure you if you interrupt again I willcall upon all ‘.he brave lads in the louse to assist me in puting you out.’ “Cries of ‘Vive Souvesre’ were raised, but he waved his hand for silence, and the icr formance proceeded, and jas not again interrupted by Emifx. “As it happened, Madenki selle Ladouner was present wih her uncle. She knew Einau s reputation, and when the nji she loved interferred her belt seemed as though it would stb beating, and when her woi fears were realized, and si heard the challenge given an accepted, she was within an ad 1 as fainting. V Her uncle was too interested in the scene to notice her condu condition, and feeling she could bear it no longer, she quietlj slipped from his side and mad< her way out. “Jules, whom she loved with! 1 her whole heart and soul, would! be a corpse before an other day I nad passed ! That was the one ' thought that Jfilled her brain, I md for a time in her distress •.nd agony she was almost de mented. But by degrees she 'orced herself to be calm. “At whatever cost her lover must be saved ; some way must be found. Her first thought was co go to Jules and beseech him, by the love he bore her, to take >ity on her and refuse to meet nis terrible antagonist. But she was a French girl and knew it was impossible; even his love for her at such a ti me would be secondary to his honor; he could not render himself a social out cast to quiet her fears. “ ‘Her mind persisted in pic turing the ghastly encounter, aud Jules dying m a pool of bis life’s blood, till she was almost demented again. She went home, made the excuse to her mother that the heat of the the atre had made her feel ill, and went at once to her room. “But not to sleep. She pacod i up and down, thinking, think ing, til! she suddenly came to a resolution. She blushed at the impropriety of the course she 1 had decided to adopt, but love for Jules overrode everything else. “Half an hour before mid night, when her mother had re tired, she quietly stole out and made her wav as furtively as a thief to Emaux’s residence. Her joy was great; the house was well lighted, and the duelist was probably within. “The valet, Joseph, opened the door to her. His master, he said, had not yet returned; she could leave a message and call on the morrow. “ ‘I must see him,’ she said; ‘it is absolutely necessary. I will come in and await his re turn.’ “ ‘Had mademoiselle an ap pointment with him?’ asked Joseph. “ ‘Yes,’ she said boldly, hop ing the lie would be forgiven her. “ ‘Monsieur left me no in structions,’said Joseph, doubt fully;‘but if that is so, I will take the responsibility. This way please.’ “Midnight struck and he had not cone, then the half hour chimed, and Lucille was in an agony. Suppose he had not come because the duel was then being fought! Even now her dear Jules might be lying dead, and agaiu she nearly fainted at her imag- 1 iugs. “It was nearly Ijo’clock when at last the bravo came in, hum ming a funeral march, as was his custom on the eve of a duel. “ ‘wood evening, mademoi- . selle,’ he said, as she rose on his i entrance. ‘This is an unexpected pleasure, though I regret to say Ido not recognize you, and my man did not catch your name. Pray, be seated, mademoiselle and tell me what I can do for you.’ “She obeyed, and he seated himself opposite her. She was trembling and quivering, and her throat was so dry that she could scarcely speak. But at the sight of him sitting there, gay, careless, and smiling, and yet to be in a few hours the butcher of her beloved, a tempest of pas sion shook her, and her tongue was loosed. “ ‘Monsieur,’ she cried, rising a £ a iu> ‘you are infamous, a ibeast—nay, that is an insult to the poor beasts. I loathe you ; frou defile the earth. Pah ! you Iraell of blood ! Even a beast is merciful at times; but you—you 4-you— ’ 1 “Emaux was utterly taken by irprise, but he still preserved lunrufiled front. ‘Mademoi |le,’ he said, ‘you are ver; Id to come at this hour to pay I compliments. What have I le to deserve them?’ I ‘Done,’ she cried. ‘ What ar ' labout to do, hound? Jules Mestre is my betrothed, an I jtnsult and intend to murder It shall not be, I say. Se ! 1 fight you iu his stead. Get Pls, and we will stand on ei side of the room. I have i'4‘d you; I insultyou again. w’e viler than any living ci’Le. Come!’ leelly glitter came in his e Y« he still, smiled I aui truly Horlr you made inoiselle. But 'h«l insulted me pulicly ami we, lfight at dawn . fted you? He could not, iue>i|. But you shall fight me. at once, if you are not s a coward. t “He still smiled. ‘I do not fight t women mademoiselle—l love them r |l am truly sorry, but unless you Jean persuade him to an i pology at I public as the insult, there is noth | ing more to he said It i- late, made* j ■ mois>>||e, I will see vou out. I “Y >u shall fi »ht me. rulfi m “He shook his head with an ‘.amused smile. .Mademoiselle’s ’ j best weapon is her tongue, and 3 that fortunately, does not kill. ) “She looked at him with terri j fied eyes. *Dc you mean to kill him, monsieur?’ “’Yes,’ he said, curtly. “She fell back into her chair I with a strangled cry, horr.tr in her eyes i For a moment she sat thus, then she flung herself on her knees jat his feet. Monsieur, she cried, ’.have pity! have pity! I love him, 1 Monsieur yen will kill both ol us! Pity ! pitv !' she gasp d. “•Rise, mademoiselle. I beg of ! you,’he said. ‘You have just told me I have no pity ’ “‘Have you no heart, monsieur? she moaned. ‘“None, when a man has public ly insulted me. And,’ he went on, in a cynical tone, ‘who knows but 1 may do madetnooiselle a favor. Men swear their vows as lovers, but they soon forget them. I may poasioly save m idemoiselie form a life of misery,’ “She flushed in momentary heat at that. ‘You do not know him,’ she cried. ’His love is as great as the sea. Can you exhaust the sea? His your heart never known love, monsieur?’ “He frowned It recalled a time ten years before “‘Ah I see it has.’ she said, i quickly. ’By that love, monsieur, havi i ity. You shall have my grati tude aud prayers every day; as long as I live I shall remember you and ask mercy for you, even as you had mercy on me. ’ * “He did not answer, but gazed 'on her beautiful, pleading face. It was a girl, a little younger than this one and quite as beautiful, who had die 1 ten years ago, aud all good influence had died with her. “ Madem >iselle, ’ he jsaid, ‘you called me wle just now.’ “Oh, monsieur, forget. I was mad, I am mad. Have pity 1 “ You have overcome, madem-, oiselle,’he said. ‘He shall live four your sake on one condition. But, first—your lovir did not send you here?’ “ ‘Monsieur,’ she said, drawing herself up, ‘do you think he would have allowed me to come?’ “ ‘lf you will give me one kiss, mademoiselle, he shall live.’ “She blushed, hotly. ‘ls is there no other way, monsieur?’ she fa ter»d . “ ‘None,’ he said. “ You swear to spare him. monsieur?’ “ I swear.’ •‘•Then, for Jules’ sake’ she ’ said, and rising, she kissed him lightly on the cheek. And then she burst in’o a fit of weeping. “ ‘Be comforted in idem uselle. ’ she said. ‘I meant to kill him, but hi shall live. We shall fight at , dawn, but he shall not die. Come. 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Good uizbt and fear nothing. ’ “But she did tear. When she reached home it seemed to her al»i most impossible to believe that man with such a ruthless reputa-,’) tiou would forbear to kill the maoj who had insulted h ; m. She wenth to bed, but she could not rest, an<U soon got up again, and towards o’clock stole towards the »po».< where the duel would take From behind a shrub bery, m whAj state of mind may be she saw both parties arrive on t'Aj field, she saw the formalities no r ■ through, but she lost canscim ’JH s ness for a minute when they etr 1 pistol in hand facing one anotl 1 When she recovered and co ■ raise her eyes the doct. r was bi t ing up the arin of h»r In 111 1 Ernanx’s builet had b fl.ct*< . jsupmfiei.J fl sh wound, v.JB Emaux Win apologiz ng to trier ds. lb had been drinknif B > mud) wine, he sat I. , t 1 “Not till years afterwards, I Jules know what his wife had, l» ■ for him. 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