La Fayette’s Death Chamber.
La Fayette’s Death Chamber.
La Fayette’s Death Chamber.
But having been exposed to a severe thunder-storm, La Fayette returned home wet and exhausted, and wasobliged again to take to his bed. His symptoms from time to time became more alarming, but in every interval of comparative freedom from the severity of his sufferings he was cheerful and hopeful. One morning, upon the arrival of his physician, La Fayette greeted him with a smile, and exclaimed: “TheSwiss Gazettehas just killed me, and yet you knew nothing of the matter! Nay, more: that I might die in due form, the celebrated Doctor ——, whom I hardly know, has been consulted.” He then handed the paper to the surgeon, saying, “After that, believe the public journals if you can.” The family of La Fayette were desirous of having a consultation of physicians about his case; but upon consulting him, he said: “To what purpose? Have I not entire confidence in you, and can any addition be made to the care which you take of me, and to the interest which you feel in my welfare?”
One of his physicians replied: “We think we have done what is best in your case; but were there only a single remedy that might escape us, it is our duty to seek it. We wish to restore you as soon as possible to health, for we are responsible for your situation towards your family, your friends, and the French nation, of whom you are the father.”
“Yes, their father,” answered La Fayette, with a meaning smile, “on condition that they never follow a syllable of my advice.”
But his days upon earth were numbered. The valiant Knight of Liberty must forever sheathe his brave sword, and the clarion tones of his faithful voice would never again be heard in defence of the rights of his fellow-men. His last years were passed in peace crowned with the undying lustre of well-merited fame, and his self-sacrificing devotion in the cause of truth and liberty received its just remuneration in the adoring love of the people of two continents, united by his patriotic zeal in a brotherhood sworn to defend the glorious rights of freedom and humanity. Few men have been so universally idolized and so universally respected. His glory did not blaze with the dazzling brilliancy of Napoleon’s fame, nor can it be said to have equalled that of Washington; but in some respects his career is unparalleled in history; and as the champion of human liberty, irrespective of any clime and any color, unbiassed by any influence of rank, or wealth, or power; true as the magnet to the pole, in his stanch adherence to his avowed principles, La Fayette stands alone in the annals of the world as the chivalrous Knight of Liberty, wearing the colors of the goddess of freedom and waving his sword in dauntless defiance against the despotisms of the nations.
On the 20th of May, 1834, as the first blush of dawnwas seen in the east, and the black curtains of the night were lifted, and the promise of a new day glowed in the distant horizon; as the birds chanted their morning matins of praise, and the earth, thrilled by the touch of nature, awoke to renewed beauty,—the vail which shrouds the unknown beyond was parted by unseen fingers, and the soul of La Fayette was wafted by ministering spirits into the presence of the Almighty Monarch of heaven and earth, whose Word had gone forth to all the world, “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.”
In the quiet Picpus Cemetery, in France, in a small enclosure, the green grass is growing over the headless trunks of more than one thousand illustrious victims guillotined at the Barrière du Trône, during the Reign of Terror, and thrown together in this common grave, called theCimetière des Guillotinés. Near by this memorable spot is La Fayette’s tomb, and by his side sleeps his heroic wife. No grand monument rears its stately head over their remains; nor is it needed. In letters of gold are inscribed upon the black marble tablet, which marks the last resting-place of Liberty’s Knight, the appropriate motto: “Requiescat in Pace.”
As the blackness of the marble is illumined by the gleaming letters of golden light, pronouncing a benediction upon the illustrious sleeper beneath, they become the symbol of the shining example of his self-sacrificing life, consecrated to the holy endeavor of dispelling the black shadows of oppression, that Liberty’s luminous light might flood the world with refulgent splendor.
La Fayette!Liberty!andLaw!are the three shining words written upon the page of history by this heroic life.
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Transcriber’s NoteFrench diacritical marks were largely absent, and, with a few exceptions, noted below, have not been added.On p.379, the paragraph beginning “After other business...”, appears in quotation marks, but it seems to be in the author’s voice. The punctuation is, however, retained here.Several words occur only once, with a non-standard spelling, by 21st century standards: villany (p.76), malecontents (p.295), vail (p.472). They are retained as printed.Errors deemed most likely to be the printer’s have been corrected, and are noted here. The references are to the page and line in the original. The following issues should be noted, along with the resolutions.24.6and con[s]cious of their mistakeInserted.120.30the Cimmerian darkness which envel[l]oped the peopleRemoved.154.17in the H[o/ô]tel de NôaillesReplaced.155.24le roi vous accord[s/e] les grandes entreesReplaced.187.12[“]Though placed within the same castleRemoved.189.32to attempt at all risks to themselves his releasesic: missing word195.25[“]The constitution having been acceptedAdded.202.14could free her from the engag[e]mentInserted.284.1you will give me your blessing[”/’]Replaced.373.32manage its own concerns[,] provide forInserted.378.10your sincere and obliged friend,[”]Removed.416.10The general then went to[ to] the presidentRemoved.446.15she presents a laurel branch to La Fayett[t]e.Removed.
Transcriber’s Note
Transcriber’s Note
Transcriber’s Note
French diacritical marks were largely absent, and, with a few exceptions, noted below, have not been added.
On p.379, the paragraph beginning “After other business...”, appears in quotation marks, but it seems to be in the author’s voice. The punctuation is, however, retained here.
Several words occur only once, with a non-standard spelling, by 21st century standards: villany (p.76), malecontents (p.295), vail (p.472). They are retained as printed.
Errors deemed most likely to be the printer’s have been corrected, and are noted here. The references are to the page and line in the original. The following issues should be noted, along with the resolutions.