Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-08-14
ISSABFL OF ANGOULESME.
BY Miss r IyGntM.
Les femmes doirem serrir Dieu,
Far ieur patience e'ieur submission.

Les femmes doirent serrir Difu,
Far lear patience e.! leuf SUBMISSION.
MADAME Coffin.
II had been a fetc ,lay in Guicnne; for 1t was
the wear 1890. and King John of England, had III
the morning received oalhs of fealiy from vari-
Gus counts amongst whom were those OF Angou-
iaeme and La Marchc. 1t was now near evening";
end the soft clear breeze had tempted forth the
numerous inhabitants of the fancy villas that dot
ted the woods and hills high up the bank oppo-
site to the rich town of Bordeaux: the latter frown-
Inv on them in all her pride of wealth. and ma
leslie beauty, whilst casting her broad shadows
over the smooth bosom Of the Garonne; on which.
too. sported many gaily decked skill filed with
light hearts and still lighter spirits. Amongst
those the king Johns shoue pre-emInent in fan
CIV. With its crimson curtains and CAV liyered at
PENDANTS. reposne on rather than cutting through,
The sunny eemen, Boailalter boat came up with.
and shot past it, as scarcely touching aueht save
the soft tanning vapor that swept over the fairy
world # flowers. OF the banks by which they pass
ed. till al! had disappeared: vet still the idle
monarch reclined on its velvet cushioned seats.
watching the playful flies, which as they danced
over the mrrory purple in fantastic circles. now
basking in the full glory of the west. then skim
ming along the wave. sent glittering lines cream
inu around him. For once he was admlrlng ma
turc in the hour when she most d,sposes the mind
to peace with all around; and he had long been
left alone in the watery world. when the soft
sound Of lutte came on his ear. and presently
a boat decorated with the purest white. came
quickly up with them. The owner. "a tall martial
ike Young man, rose and DOTTED his cap to the
monarch, while his companion, lovely cir! scarce
in the first bloom of womanhood, laid down her
l. ho,, IN VOL mr. clnSoIy
round her. also rose and gracefully returned
Johns gracious bend of the neck; he had re-
cognized in the elegant man before him. the Young
Count de la Marche. They then passed on. and
as the lutte was resumed, many a truant breeze
bore its strains to the apparently absorbed mon
arch.
Suddenly, however. turning to his gentleman.
he demanded, Know you if La Marche is mar
rieds
Sire. answered the attendant, :the count has
since childhood been bctrothed to the lovely Is
abel of Angouicsmc. he lady thou sawest with
him. and Tomorrow Bordeaux Will make merry
at their nuptlais.'
Betrohed, exclaimed John. only betrothed
tomorrow TO consumae their nuptials. sayest
observation-disclosures
The attendants. aware bv his earneStness of
manner. that some hasty resolve had Just been
taken by their capricious mas,er, instantly order
ed the rowers to speed, and a very few minutes
landed aud found them safe within the GATES d!
Bordeaux.
Tn the meantime the Count de la Narche had
landed at his chateau with his beloved Isabel
TailleAer; who as Johns informant had stated,
had long been betrohed TO him. and for some
months had been placed under his protection by
her father, the Count IF Augoulesme; but their
nuptals had not yet taken pace. on account OF
her extreme youth. They proceeded TO the long
hall, where the servants had prepared the light
evening meal: and as they sat side bv side, and La
Marches lip touched her cheek. she thought not
enough of heaHen.
A pedlar stands at the gate, my Lord. and
though have told him the lady Isabel is well
prepared, he insists upon ii he has head-wreath
no bride would refuse to buy.' said female at
tendant entering with GREATNESS haste.
Nav, GIRL interrupted the Count, and he
smiled on his young bride. the lady Isabel and
are indebted to the pedar for his attention. We
will sec this magic wreath-let him enter
The maid retired well pleased with the order,
for her surdon If she brought successful mes
sage, was no less consideration than tempt
Ing new piece-one of the novel coin JUS issued
and an old mark, would have won the sly ABB
gail 70 have undertaken far greater achiey
than that of winning her lords consent to admit
one Who bore present worthy of purchase for
the bride he doated OH. Twas true she had made
many objections to the mission. bat then. each
newiyraised objection brought tempting prom
Use OF future presents, till 'Methinks old man.
thy conscience might trouble thee:- wonder
thou art not ashamed to put such profits on thy
ware as will enable thee to make such presents
~ timid maidens, said the girl.