The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-07-26
From the T. $. Review and Literary Gazette.
THE DUKE OF ALVA'S BREAKFAST.
Translated from The German of SckiAer.

THE DUKE or ALVA'S BREAKFAST.
Translated f5oa, The German Of Sckiler.
In reading an old chronicle of the six
teenth century, says Schiller, met with
he following anecdote, which, for many l'ea-
SONS, deserves TO be preserved. have since
found it confirmed from other sources.
German lady. descended from family
which was always famous tor heroic spirit,
and had seen one Of its sons oil the imperial
throne, once,made the dreaded Duke of Al
va trembe hy display of masculine reso-
luton. In the wear 1547, when Charles V.
was passing with his army through Thurin-
gia, Cathaiine, widow of the Earl Of
Schwartzburg, by 5irth princess of Henne
berg, obtained from him letter of protec-
tion for her subjects, forbdding the Spanish
forces to do them any injury. In return,
she bound herself to furnish bread, beer,
and other necessaries Of life, at reasonable
rate, to the troops, at the place where they
crossed the river Sdal. She had the pru-
dence, however, to remove the bridges
which stood near the town, and erect others
At distance, for fear the neighborhood OF
wealth might tempt too strongly the soldiers
appetite for plumber. She sent orders, like
wise, to the inhabitants of the villages in the
army's line of march. TO bring their most val
uabe effects TO her own castle of Rudolstadt
In the mean time the Spanish general ap.
preached the town, accompanied by Duke
Nenry Of Brunswick with his sons, and sent
message TO the lady, expressing his wish
90 breakfast with her in the castle. Such a
request for man with an army at his back,
could not well be refused. He should be
welcome, was the answer if his excellency
could be satisfied with what the house at
rded AT the same time he was reminded
Of The letter Of protection, and requested to
obs We it scrupu.ously.
A friendly greeting, and we'll furnished
"a e, saluted the Duke OH his arrival. He
must confess, he said, that the ladies' of
Fhurina understood the management Of a
kitchen and the duties of hospitality. The
company hadnot yet sat down to table when
a messenger GATED the lady out Of the room
and informed her, that, in certain villages,
the Spanish soldiers had violently driven off
the cattle OF the peasants. Catharine was
the mother Of her subjects, and felt wrong
done to the meancst among them as per-
sonal injury. Greatly irritated at this breach
OF faith, but still retaining her presence ot
mind, She ordered al her vassals to arm
themselves quietly aud speedily, and bal
the gates o! the castle. Meanwhile she
herself returned into the parlor, where her
guests were seated at the table, and com.
planned in the most moving terms, Of the
wrong which had been done her, and Of the
contempt with which the pl;ghted faith ot
the emperor was treated. She was answer
ed with laughter. She was told that it was
one Of the usages Of war ene of the little &C
cilents which always attend the march Q
an army, and could not be prevented. "Iha
we viii see" exclaimed she glowing witt
indignation, my poor subjects shall hav;
their property restored, or by heaven
princes blood shall pay for oxeu's blood
This said, she lett the apartment, which, il
q few moments was flied with armed men
who placed them selves, sword in nand, bu
with respectful looks, behind the chairs o
the mobiles, ready to wait on them durin,
their meal. At the entrance OF this MARTA
troop, the Duke Of Alva changed color. am
his companions locked at him in mute aston
ishmeht.--Cut of froln his army, surround
"a by superior force of determined men
what remained for him but patiently to sub
NIT to any u. ms which the offended dam
might impose. Henry of Brunswick frs
resumed his courage, ard broke out into
loud laugh. tie adopted the judcious cours
Uf treating the whole scene as a joke, an
pronounced panegvric upon the lady to
her maternal care Of her subjects, and tn
resolute spirit which she had manifested
He begged her not to trouble herscifat wha
had happened, and undertook to obtain tn
Duke OF .AlNa.s consent to any thing whic
justice required. The Duke, agrecably
his request. Immediately sent orders to b
camp TO have the cattle restored wthol
delay. As soon as the lady learned that III
order had been obeyed, she thanked h,
guests in the most obliging terms, and the
with great show Of courtesy took their leay
The French Woollen Manufacturers 81,
the most trouble as rivals. From their CD
in selecting the wool, excellence of dye, al
beauty of finish, assisted by fashion al
t9ste, French superfnes will often bring
dollars yard in our markets when excele
British and American superfnes may be hi
for $40.
TO FARMERS.