Publisher's Synopsis
This little drama had excited the curiosity of thespectators to the highest degree. Captain Leopoldd'Auverney was one of those men who, in whateverposition the chances of nature and society mayplace them, always inspire a mingled feeling ofinterest and respect. At the first glimpse there wasnothing striking in him-his manner was reserved, and his look cold. The tropical sun, though it hadbrowned his cheek, had not imparted to him thatvivacity of speech and gesture which amongst theCreoles is united to an easy carelessness ofdemeanour, in itself full of charm
