Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-03


have been so much favoured by nature as your
self, think have seen one who had the non,
or Of resembling you; but be this the enect OIL
memory or imagination, you now see AZ
your feet Christian, slave penetrated WIN
gratitude for your bounties with the cause OF
which he is unacquainted, and whose oniy
ambition is to merit and re4uite tneI'
"That viii not be difficult" replied oaiaolh'
"but first Of all know you this" he ADDED, snow
ing him the.vest which he had received rom
the countess. The count was troubled a' tue
sight Of this vest, but not wishing 10 ais'
own thing so dear to him, Sab! he answer,
ed, how can be ignorant OF so precious WORK!
confess il, sire, this vest was wraught by inc
hands of her to whom am united oy indlSSo,u-
BILE ties 1t was destined for me, but given ny
her, with my consent to an illustrlous stranger
for whom we both entertained singular es-
tecm." Saladin could contain himself no longer
5ut clasping him in his arms, he exclaimed, i
am the beloved count, am that stranger: re-
cognise your friend in the Sultar OF Egypt, 70
whom nothing is so affecting as his ignorance
for so kong q time of your captivity; never
should YOU have suffered it; but from this mo-
ment my gratitude and friendship are the on
ly chains which shall bind YOU.
During this discourse the count expressed
| his 10y By transport and tenderness and res
pcct. One instant made him forget all his
misfortunes, and he returned the embraces OF
| the sultan with frankncss which equalled his
own Sufficient time having been given 10
these reciprocal expressions OF friendship: re
ceive to day." said Saladin, "the reward oil the
| generosity which, without being known to YOU
experinced at your hands. give you your
liberty, but you shall not leave me until have
loaded you with wealth and honours in the pre-
sence OF my whole court" Then calling IN the
courtiers, who were waiting with Impotence
for the end of this conference, he said to them
81 present to you the Count OF Ben'lvogilo, VINO
so magnihcently entertained us in his house;
ioin with me in expressing our affection towards
him. A general reclamation followed these
words. each one endeavoured to be the first to
embrace him: and never was JOY greater or
more sincere.
| After Saladin had informed his court of the
great obligation he was under 10 the count, he
assigned him sunptuo"s equipage, mag
nifcient palace and caused him 10 be treated
| in tho most splendid manner. Il know" said
this Prince 10 him, "ths love which you profess
| for your illusrious spouse, and the affection
which you bear your amiable son, but give at
least three months to my friendship, and alter
| that period you shall depart, and will exact
nothing from you" he added, smiling" for the
price OF your ransom, except favour which II
will be very easy for you 10 grant" The coun,
would willingly have excused himself, but SO
many proofs Of friendship on the part OF a pow
erfui s dreaded Prince, did no, permit HIM 10
disobey, and although The separation from his
family was SO paInrdI 10 MIN, he yirioea 10 the
solicitations Of the sultan.
| Saladin then gave orders fort equi pmenl
r. rha rir hac and
provided with every thing necessary to render
a voyage agreeable. The momen, Of parting
tha,ing arrived the Sultan said every thing
10 ,he Count that friendship could sugges,
to a generous heart" "Now," said he, "be
loved Count, you are capable of making a
great effort? | beg il from you with all the ar
dor of friendship which sincere friend Car
feel: il is this, that after having arranged your
affairs in Italy, you will return with the Count
ess and your son, in order that may give them,
as well as you, marks Of my affection. this is
the price 81 your ransom; you Will not refuse
this favour, beloved Count, 10 prince who en-
terlains greater love for you than any 9TH
err being" The Count was enchanted with
this new instance Of generosity. and gave him
his word to comply with his request Then
Saadn informed him that he had vessel pre-.
pared, in which he had placed some presents
for the Countess and his son; "the rest is Tor
YOU" he continued, "set out tomorrow; and
may the speediness of your return correspond
10 my wishes"
The Count obeved, had fortunate voyage,
and dise mbarking. at por, of Italy, gave no.
iee Of his arrival 10 his wife, Judge Of her
JOY on receiving this intelligence. She imme-
dia,ely SET out tosrrceiye him, and their meet
ing was as tender aid affsc,ionatc as the most
sincere love on both sides could render it; the
pains Of absence were not forgotten; bu. all
melancholy ideas being dissipa,ed by the joy
Of seeing each other again, the Count only
though, of regulating his affairs and fulfilling
his word. He communicated his adventures
with Saladin 10 the Countess, who showed no
less impotence than her husband to return, in
order TO express her thanks o-this Prince for
having restored TO her him whom she mos, held
dear. Every ,hins being prepared, they en-
barked with their Son, and arrived at the cour,
Of Saladin, who received them with joy. He
treated the Coun:essas queen, and gave the
young Marquis thousand marks OF affec ton.
He made modest endeavours to induce the
Count and his family to remain with him, and