Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 429 - Volume 17, New Series, March 20, 1852 by Various
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has any right to suffer for the errors of your father. I made the
acquaintance of your sister at my aunt's school in St Omer. I loved her; and before I started on this journey, I had from her a half-promise, which I now call upon her to fulfil.' 'What say you, Madeleine?' said Jacques gravely. 'That I can never give my hand to a man whom I love too well to dishonour.' 'Madeleine, you are right, and you are a noble girl!' replied her brother. 'Children,' said the old man, with a groan, 'I see my crime now in its full hideousness; but I can at least repair part of the evil done. Now, listen to me. Let me see you follow the bent of your hearts, and be happy, and I will go where you will, for you will have forgiven your father. Refuse to do so, and I remain here--once a wrecker, always a wrecker. Come, decide!' Madeleine held out her hand to Edouard, and Jacques to Leonie, his friend's sister, returning from the colony where her parents had died. The old man shut his eyes, and remained silent the rest of the evening. Next day, conveyances were obtained from a neighbouring town, and the crew and passengers departed. The reunited friends remained at Montreaux, awaiting the recovery of Pierre, Jacques excepted, he being forced to go to Havre, to explain events to his owners. In ten days he returned. Old Sandeau was now able to be removed; and the whole party |
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