A new world seemed to unfold itself before the eyes of the happy lovers, and they were completely absorbed in contemplating the future.

Furnished by nature with a disposition to study, and a memory so retentive that all who knew her were surprised at the ease with which she acquired her education and general information, Clotelle might now be termed a most accomplished lady.

After her marriage with young Devenant, they proceeded to India, where the husband's regiment was stationed.

Soomn after their arrival, however, a battle was fought with the natives, in which several officers fell, among whom was Captain Devenant.

The father of the young captain being there at the time, took his daughter-in-law and brought her back to France, where they took up their abode at the old homestead.