Delaware patriot & American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1828, 1828-05-13

man IL nonor Give the lie, then TO tins witness
Then he showed Vlaroza the translation of TIL
opera song. yiaroza knew what it was, and
smiling, said is this the cause of your anger lhi
is translation from the Italian, Dona Matlld
made, and gave me, tina. mi.ht Judge of her pro
gress in that language. Gonzao paused, bn
Immediately added, this is weak artliicc Iln
paper written for you, and speaks OF me-
confess. Gonzaln, you have some reason to appro
pirate these lines as you have done; in truth. the,
contain but fiction Icannot. Viilaroza, believ'
that chance produced such combination OF noel,
adjusted circumstances. Hear me- GonZaio, cal
easily prove what assert. Go and examine thu
music of Dona Matilda, and YOU will find the ltal
ian air. Of which this is exact translation. Thouef
this satisfactory proof is in your power, trust rattle
the word of a man of worth. Think you il aspl
red to Matilda, would SO frankly dlsclaim al
pretension? No. Gonzalo, if loved her and wa
favored, there lives not the WHO could tear he
from me. | hope yet to assist at your wedding
and may you be happy with Matilda.
Cardenas was put completely out OF countc
nance by this discourse, and BY the calm and cor
fdent tone Of Villaroza. IT, said Gonzalo. ynl
indeed wish tn see me happy, if this paper Is a
translation, it. in truth, you only aspire TO NATL
da's friendship, give me this proof Of yur SINGER
ity- pledge YOUR honor that you will not visit
Matilda till she is my BRIDE. This will not do
SO long as the Duchess and her daughter condo
scend to admit my visits none shall rob me o this
honor. If you only wish her friendship, why tor
ment me with your presence during the few days
before my nuptias? If my presence will tor.
ment ,ou, after my explanation, it is a torment
from which will not relieve YOU. ] pitled your
error, and thought it not debasing to disslpate it.
butt when you require compiances, alike desra
ding Matilda, myself and you, you ask in vain
Do you wish that by suddenly renqushing her
society | should awaken suspicion against her
pure and generous heart, that should expose
your jealousy to the world, and declare (or this
would be the effect Of what you nsk) that my word
failed to dissipate fears, nothing could remove
but tie puerile expedent Of hreakng with aresrcc-
table family, having strong claims on my gratitude
But, Marquis, cannot be tranquil when | see
you by Matilda's side-your merit throws me into
the shade--my genius covers beneath your tower
ing intellect Il marks If preference she contin-
ually gives you. fill me with despair.
These are illusions OF diseased imagination
you are preferred as the lover. and III tew days
will be master Of her hand. only ask you to
withdraw from her society for these few DAYS.
via not submit TO this ndgnty for day--an
hout--a moment. Marquis. tortured a, am,
cannat answer for myself, and if. after this find
you with Matilda, aud She appear to prefer YOU to
ne. in her presence my hand shall
~ Nuu III 'ut ltd~A uull dGt MHlllNu ulHillf VI
my honor viii ehastise your insolence Whs
Marquis, rroong useless and ridiculous CONVEX
saton, come Nith me- and see who will prove VIC
Tor al, said Nlilar0za, have no sword. Choose
ou,. 81 mine. never fight with any but my own
Send. then, for yours. You will force me to fight
Gonzaio. II is now TOO late. ! will expect YOU
at ~ house to morrow. cume ct ten. and will
give ample satisfaction. Gonzalo did nothing
but Count the moments during the time that in.
teryened. He burst not visit Matilda, fearin. lie
could not hide his di,qnietude.
The Maquis went instantly 10 the Dutchess
and Matilda and though he suppressed IN his re
latiun all that could degrade Gonzaio in thei
opnon. he told enough to convince them il was
necessary 10 remove his fears Alter much de-
liberation. they determined what course TO take.
The next day. precisely at ten. Gonzalo entered
NillaroZa's apartment. tie found him aone.-
~ come" said he = that YOU may fulfil your pro-
mise Y is there no other iemedy.n "No-we1
cannot both be happy at once. cannot even be so
BY your death, but sou may by mine' !" so'' sal,
silaroza, /" to yet my sword, excuse me mo
ment.' GGnzalo waited for him impahentl,
but. great was his establishment, when he saw VII
laroza RETURN IN lew moments, leading bona
Matilda, followed by the Dntchess. Confused, he
knes not what TO think. The Marquis approach
ed him, took his hand, Joined it with Matlldaa
and said s this is the sword with which conquer
you'-are you satisiieda
Gon2ao cast himself at Matilda's feet. The
Dntche>s mingled her maternal tears wits those
Of the lovers. explanations followed, anG general
reconciliation ensned. Tie wedding took place
on Chn tmas day. Natoza attended as the
friend q Ga'deuas, and, after gracang the mar
riase te-.iNlty few DAYS with his presence,
returned to itli to aa'ter new laurels.
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