The Wilmingtonian., 1823-06-26
SAN PIETRD AND WANNA.
A TALE.

! tyrants. With their mothers milk the Corsi- |
cans lmbibed the most mortal hatred against |
their oppressnrs. San Pietro, the son Of a SOL
dier, destitute of the advantages of fortune had
| likewise sworn in his tenderest infancy to de-
liver his country, and had taken up arms against
! the Genoese as soon as he was able to carry
| them. His inyeteracy and his courage render
ed him the terror OF his enemies; and the re-
port OF his achievements spread far and wide
The females Of those days were won by deeds
Of hardihood, and willingly gave their hands to
enterprising corquerors. Vanina Urnano the
rich heiress and daughter of the Viceray of
Corsica. fell IN love with San petro, Brave
San Pietro," she addressed him in letter, :" if
your sensibilty is equal to your courage, you
cannot but be fattered by the reward which |
offer you. The vulgar can only present laurels
| to deverer, but those who have heart are
| convinced that laurels are not sufficient. You
know my name and rank but these are despl-
sed by hero'' $50. Josepho" said she to her
attendant, seek out the bfavest Of the brave !;
give him this letter. Have occasion to name
him !? 1t is San Pietro.n
Josepho, instead Of obeyng the commands of
his mistress, ran to the uncle of Nanna, and
acquainted him wtlrhthe whole affair. The
uncle was vexed that his niece should harbour
a design to throw herself away in such man
| nPIs He uctiiiru lttttIJ uuu IttulHGu ~
himself to Vanina. "This billet is not for me-
said he, sand | have brought il back to you; /;
read it aud blushed. What Vanina, would
YOU marry Il soldier p What signifies his
birth? Has he not avenged the republic, and
does lie not surpass you all in yalorT' " But re-
fleet how great distance there is between him
and you"---" Truly, prodiglous, uncle; but all
the advantage is on his side, who by his genius
scared beyond the narrow sphere to which for
tune attempted 10 confne him. San Pietro is
far more illustrous than | am and it is he who
couiers honour by accepting my hand" " And
what will people sayF' "'That Vanina knew
how 70 appreciate great man" NO, never
will give my consent TO this degrading match"
Then San Pietro will find means to extort it.
Josepho, | forgive your first indiscretion, but
your life shall pay for second. Carry this
billet, open as it -, 60 San pietro."
The warrior received the billet. He knew
Vanina; she possessed beauty, and he was flat
tered BY the offer OF her hand. He returned this
answers Fair lady, am delighted with your
proposal. In eight days | shall be your husband;
in eight days | hope to love you more than at
present. This night you Shall behold me at
your feet. Your letter was broken open"
Towards evening he repaired to the palace,
the residence Vanina, who awaited his arrival
in her most magnificent attire. San Pietto aI-
peared in his ordinary dress; his bravery was
his only ornament, his reputation constituted
all his splendour. g am not come" said he,
sto speak the language of the titled lovers who
court your favour; San pietro never learned it.
The son Of a soldier, and a soldier himself,
living almost always upon an element which
excludes him from tile intercourse with the rest
OF mankind, his manners have acquired rough
ness which is i'll adapted to the tender accents
of love; but | have examined my heart, and
there think have discovered your image
San Pietr0 will love you my character has told
you the rest. ] know not if shall ever be iea-
i; ous, but il so San Pietro will be tiger. Now
7, examine yourself and decide"
Vanina resembled the tender dove which
humbles herself before the sparr0whawk, and
strives by gentleness to soften his ferocity
That fatal sentiment; What is not t0pe capable
Of efftctiag? proved the ruin of Nanina. She
v, attrred herself that she should be able to tame
his savage disposition but what power have
the charms Of beauty over soul constituted
like that Of San Petro?
Yanina's uncle resolved to take public mea.
sures to prevent the piarrlage. San Petrn held
9. all legal interference in profound contempt.-
With a drawn sabre he entered the apartment
of the naughty relative, aud threw upon the ta
Bile parchment upon which was written the
marrape contract Subscribe this" cried he
g or YOU are lead man." San Pietro had NJ
other method Of terminating his affairs. He be
came the husband of Vanina; and in the even
ing Of the day on which they were united, h
received intelligence that the Genoese gallie
had appeared off Corsica. lie instantly quitte'
he his bride, hastened on board of his galley, ans
a. WANNA saw him administer an oath to the sea
men and soldiers, to fight, to conquer or to die
ny He then sailed alone to meet hls numerous enc
To- mics. The Genoese were put to light and tn
d. victor returned to port, where he was receives
rs; with loud acciamat!ons.
IA The party of the Genoese continued to ga
ho ground in Corsica, till San Pietro at lengt
ow found himself obliged to take refuge in Franco
the His reputation had preceded him; the cour
pi- accepted his services. 1t had at that time oe
!. casinn for men with arms Of steel, and souls