The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-12-21
TRATERNAL MAGNAN1MITY.
From Mr.. Roscoe's German Norelists.

Two brothers, Barons Won Wromb, had |
both formed an attachment to distinguish
Young lady of Wrthr, without knowledge |
Of each others passion. 1t was equally (
strong in both; for in both it was first pas
sion. Unconscious Of their mutual danger, |
each gave full rein TO his affection, neither
being aware of the dreadful truth, that he
had beloved brother for his rival. They
made an early declaration of their love; and
had even proceeded to make further ar
lrangements before an unexpected occurrence
brought the secret to light
| The attachment of both had reached its
highest pitch-that state OF elevation both ol
the heart and imagination, which has pro-
duced so many fatal consequences, and which
renders even any idea of the sacrifice OF the
object Of affection almost impossible. The
| lady deeply sensible Of their painful situa-
tion. hesitated how to decide rather than in
fict the agony of disappointed passion, and
disturb the fraternal harmony subsisting be-
tween them, she generously referred the
whole affair to themselves.
Al length, having achieved an heroic con-
Iouest in this doubtful struggle between duty
and passion, a conquest so easily decided up
on by philosophical and moral writers IN
their closets, and SO seldom practised in re"
al life, the elder addressed his younger
brother as follows;
! II am aware Of your affection, strong as
my own, alas for the same lady of onr love.
7 shall observe nothing in regard to priority
of age. | wish you to remain here, while
go upon my travels, and do my utmost to
forget her. Should succeed, brother, she
will then become thine; and may Heaven
prosper your love Should however, not
succeed in my object, doubt not you will
act as l have done, and try what absence will
effect"
J. His brother asscnted and bidding fare vel
; the elder instantly left Germany for Hol,
land. but the image Of the beloved girl fol
lowed him every where. Banished from
: the paradise of his love, from the only hap
e nv and delightful scenes which he had onct
r sought with her, to which his fancy Away
!. required, and in which he seemed only t
= breathe and live. the unhappy young man
l. like a plant torn from its native soil, iron
1t the warmer bree2es and more invigoratinI
10 beams of it's eastern cline, pined and sick
ened in the new atmosphere to which h
> was consigned. He reached Amsterdam
y but it was in despair; violent fever attack
l. ed him, and he was pronounced in DANCE
,c of his life. Still the picture OF his lost low
:, haunted his delirious dreams; the onl
chance lie tlatl vi iSSoNSiy ""o ~ III P"" -
&c ion Of the lovely original herself. The ply
ly s,cians despaired of his recovery, until upo
m its being mentioned that he might live to be
:. hold her once more, from that moment h
- was gradually restored to health. Like
O. walking skeleton, the picture OF ute
en- wretchcdness, he again appeared IN his M
nd tive place. He tottcred across the thresho!
es of his unfnrgotten girl, and again pressed h
brother'shand: "You see brother, am r'
" turned. Alas what my heart foreboded IL;
is come to pass; yet, as Heaven is my Judge,
could do no more.
ye He sunk almost lifeless in the poor girl
49, arms.
'se The Younger brother now became no le
'ut determ mined to try the effect of absence, al
pi- was ready prepared within few WEEKS +
are his tour.
"Brother," said he 'syou bore your gri
10 az far as Holland. ! will endeavor to ba
,es isb myself yet farther. Do not howeve
in; lead her to the altar until you hear from !"
an. I will write. Our fraternal regard VIII
" nit of no stronger bond our word is enous
&C. Should / be more fortunate than you,
Gods name let her be thine! and may
.ty, forever bless your union Should howev
~, return, then Heaven alone may decide !
Wy tween US two. Farewell but keep II
on sealed packet: open it not, until ! shall
the far away. am going to Batavia. WI
rid. these words he sprang into the chase.