The Industrious Moth; Or, the Perplexity of Monsieur Victor. a Comedy in Three Acts. from the French (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1871 Excerpt: ...bye, Therese. Ther Same. Good bye, Henri. Good bye.-Goes up weeping. Henri exits back. Adm Observing them. There is no need of my asking, madame, the nature of your projects for Henri. Marq So, you understand? Adm Thoroughly and pray heaven your generosity and confidence may not be repaid by falsehood and ingratitude, nor that you nor Henri will ever have cause to repent your great kindness. Marq Have no fear, Admiral; I fully appreciate the treasure I am about to give away. But why do you go to America? Adm The old story. Marq What, of your first attachment Adm My only attachment. You remember the union my family tried to effect? They were too late; I already loved where I had sworn to marry. Marq It was through no fault of yours you broke that oath. Adm Heaven pardon those who were at fault When they discovered why I refused their brilliant projects they employed the most cunning measures to thwart me. The Minister of Marine was urged by them to send me away on an important mission; I was absent six months; on my return they told me my child was dead, and that her mother, her murderess, imprisioned and condemned, had soon followed the little one to the grave; I was shown the proofs. To-day I learn, for the first time, that though the child perished, the mother still lives. Marq Still lives? Adm I learn that for years she has been a convict in America. Marq Is this your reason for departing? Adm Yes, I must see her, and should she not confess her crime, in spite of judges, proofs and condemnation, I will believe her innocent. Marq I appreciate your feelings, heartily. Go, my friend, and heaven grant you do not find a sad conviction in that far-off land. Adm Is it possible for me to be more unhappy Marq Well, then, good-bye, Admiral; good-bye, my frien...