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Brotherly Love.
" Y es , Yes , " replied the latter hurriedly . " This is no time for talking See if you cannot with my assistance reach the baggage train in the rear , where you will be attended to . " " May all the saints in the calender protect you , " exclaimed Andre , who was a Roman Catholic , as Simon helped him to rise , and supported him in the direction named . They soon reached the place were the
wounded were temporarily placed , for Andre had only received a flesh wound , and was more frightened than hurt . Having seen Andre safel y into the custody of those to whom the wounded were entrusted , Simon returned to his post , feeling grateful that he had been able to assist a fellow creature , worthless as he was . Day now brokeand revealed many manly forms stark and mangled
, , with the morning dew glistening on their rigid and distorted features . It was a sickening sight , and in his present mood of mind Simon turned from it with loathing . He lost no time in seeking out the commandingofficer of his division , to whom he related the conversation he had heard the preceding evening , together with its reference to him , and the latter promised to make inquiries after the speakers . It was ascertained that
they were officers of rank , and , on Simon making himself known to them , and expressing a wish to visit . Mons . Lefebre , they succeeded in procuring him leave of absence for a few days .
He was ready to depart the next morning , but before leaving he made some inquiries relative to Andre , whom he ascertained was recovering fast , though he was bemoaning his fate , and asserted that his wound was mortal . He learned , also , that amongst the wounded who had been removed the evenmg previous , was a young assistant-surgeon named Beaufrere , who was generally regretted . He subsequently discovered
that it was Alfred , and that he was mortally wounded . This intelli gence grieved him , for all traces of animosity to his early friend had been effaced , and he sighed to think of the untimely fate of one so gifted in person and disposition . A few days brought Simon in sight of the dwelling of his forefathers , and the broad lands which surrounded it , his future inheritance . The
mansion was castellated , and was evidently erected at a remote date . The grey battlements gleamed through the vestment of ivy that was mantling the hoary edifice ; and a feeling of pride swelled up in Simon ' s bosom , when he reflected that he was gazing on the abode of his ancestors , some of whom perhaps had been amongst the heroes of Crecy , or Agincourt , or had shed their blood on the burning plains of Palestine . As he
approached , a breeze sprang up , waving the drooping flag on the battlement , and , sweeping through the trees , played on his cheek . It seemed as if the spirit of the p lace floated forth to welcome him to the ancient home of his forefathers .
After a protracted interview with Mons . Lefebre , Simon was introduced to tlie guests who were remaining at the chateau , as the son of an old friend and relative of his , and in Madame Lefebre he recognised the early acquaintance of Ida . She treated him with great cordiality , and told him that Ida had not long left the chateau , adding , that she had mads a
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Brotherly Love.
" Y es , Yes , " replied the latter hurriedly . " This is no time for talking See if you cannot with my assistance reach the baggage train in the rear , where you will be attended to . " " May all the saints in the calender protect you , " exclaimed Andre , who was a Roman Catholic , as Simon helped him to rise , and supported him in the direction named . They soon reached the place were the
wounded were temporarily placed , for Andre had only received a flesh wound , and was more frightened than hurt . Having seen Andre safel y into the custody of those to whom the wounded were entrusted , Simon returned to his post , feeling grateful that he had been able to assist a fellow creature , worthless as he was . Day now brokeand revealed many manly forms stark and mangled
, , with the morning dew glistening on their rigid and distorted features . It was a sickening sight , and in his present mood of mind Simon turned from it with loathing . He lost no time in seeking out the commandingofficer of his division , to whom he related the conversation he had heard the preceding evening , together with its reference to him , and the latter promised to make inquiries after the speakers . It was ascertained that
they were officers of rank , and , on Simon making himself known to them , and expressing a wish to visit . Mons . Lefebre , they succeeded in procuring him leave of absence for a few days .
He was ready to depart the next morning , but before leaving he made some inquiries relative to Andre , whom he ascertained was recovering fast , though he was bemoaning his fate , and asserted that his wound was mortal . He learned , also , that amongst the wounded who had been removed the evenmg previous , was a young assistant-surgeon named Beaufrere , who was generally regretted . He subsequently discovered
that it was Alfred , and that he was mortally wounded . This intelli gence grieved him , for all traces of animosity to his early friend had been effaced , and he sighed to think of the untimely fate of one so gifted in person and disposition . A few days brought Simon in sight of the dwelling of his forefathers , and the broad lands which surrounded it , his future inheritance . The
mansion was castellated , and was evidently erected at a remote date . The grey battlements gleamed through the vestment of ivy that was mantling the hoary edifice ; and a feeling of pride swelled up in Simon ' s bosom , when he reflected that he was gazing on the abode of his ancestors , some of whom perhaps had been amongst the heroes of Crecy , or Agincourt , or had shed their blood on the burning plains of Palestine . As he
approached , a breeze sprang up , waving the drooping flag on the battlement , and , sweeping through the trees , played on his cheek . It seemed as if the spirit of the p lace floated forth to welcome him to the ancient home of his forefathers .
After a protracted interview with Mons . Lefebre , Simon was introduced to tlie guests who were remaining at the chateau , as the son of an old friend and relative of his , and in Madame Lefebre he recognised the early acquaintance of Ida . She treated him with great cordiality , and told him that Ida had not long left the chateau , adding , that she had mads a