The Litchfield County post., 1828-04-03
ANY VERNON.

inc Queen was prllgdutty uiututhdtSu . and a somewhat large assembly Surround- ed the form of their sovereign, who stood at the upper end of the room. She was listening attenlively to the account Ot a young and noble female, who had that day submitted to she torture, rather than abe iure the tenets of the religion, which her own heart and the examples of the holy martyrs, who had suffered at the stake, aS- sured her was most acceptable Tn the eyes of her Creator.
 When the recital was concluded, the Queen cast an appalling glance on those near her, saying :--'Methinks, my lords, we have allowed these most unhoiy and wretched heretics to remain unwatched too long in this, our country active measures must be used, or the land will be overSpread with them. could have bourne 1t pa tiently, had they been of low degree; but now our dungeons throng with iilustrious prisoners, who publicly avow the cursed opinions of those whose names would mad den me to mention.' Exhausted by the rapidity of her utteranCe, she leant tor a while against the marble pillars of the chamber, and the deepening frown on her brow told of the rage that held dominion within. Presently she spoke again :-- And now, most noble gentleman, 1 bid ye say how we shall deal with this errlng maiden, whose gentle birth ensures some mercy. To your care, my Lord Primate, she continued turning to Cardinal Pole, q coRsign the person of Amy Vernon ]; see that no pains be spared in your endeav- ors to lead her from her present evil course, and my gratitude will be your due. But should thy mild counsels avail nothing, let tortures of a more acute kinds be resort ed to:' and she mechanically stretched & wreathed the ermine border of her mantle, as if to represent the convulsions of suf- ferer upon the rack. The Cardinal bow ed his head lowly in obedience to her commands. Farewell, sirs,' resumed Mary 'on the morrow, at the stated hour we will meet again, when, my Lord Car dinal, I trust to hear of the success of your labors.' She walked slowly to an inner apartment, the tapestried curtain fell over the doorway, and the assembly instantly dispersed.
 It was now nearly two hours since the vesper bell had sounded, and the same ec- clesiastics occupied the Queens Council chamber, to adopt more rigorous punish ments to repress the heretical opinions of the venerable Cranmer, who had latel, suffered at the stake.
 'How fares my noble friend ? said Ma- ry, extending her hand graciously to Car dinal Pole, as he entered the room;Ftl l bid thee report speedily the state of the damsel Amy Vernon she has doubtless attended to thy counsels, and is willing to accept our pardon on such terms as we may determine on;--is it not so my Lord?'
 Alas! Madam he replied, 'I grieve to say she rejects all my advice, ,and has blind ly devoted herself to martyrdom, prefer ring the funeral pile, to the abandonment of her faith; unless,' he added in low tone, 'your Majesty will graciously plea- sed to pardon one whose religious opin- ion is her only fanlt.'
 And does not that fault, my Lord ,over- balance all her other virtues !' returned the Queen vehemen;ly; 'by my throne and sceptre, thopsdost amuse me by call- ing it her only fault. think l have plain- ly shown by the execution of the Lady Jane Grey, that l value not much personal beauties, nor mental accomplishments ;'- and she laughed long and loudly.
 None dared to break the silence which succeeded; even the most familiar cour- tiers feared the violent spirit of their mis- tress; and until she again spoke, an unbro- ken stiffness prevailed the room.
 q crave your pardon my Lord said Mary who cared not to offend the Card- nal, my speech was prompted by the sud- den ebullition of my rage, nor thought l, or intended to displease you.'
 Nay, Madam he replied, it is not meet for me to listen to your apologies ; it would i'll become servant of royalty not to bear the anger of his Sovereign, e. ven had he merited it, The last words were uttered in tone of reproach, and the blood rushed forcibly to the face of the Queen.
 1t is idle to waste more time in hear ing further particulars of Amy Vernon's unyielding obstinacy,' exclaimed Bonner, who had till now remained silent; 'if it so please your Majesty, the warrant for her execution ought presently to be signed, & speedily carried into ef1ect.'
 Your advice is both good and reasona- ble, my Lord,' said MarSand she beckon- ad tO n paUa who hnra a small ahonv ta