The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-09-11

w hist the warriors Of ZIani's feet
were rejoicing and shooting, he stood
thoughtful and melancholy on the deck
of his vessel, looking down silently on
the sea Malapiero drew near him. and,
seizing his hand, said--"My Ziani, are
you now satisfied with your fate %
Zinni looked mt him mpurnfully; 81
am "he answered-"bu. do you know
what day this il 7"
1t was the feast Of the Assumption, the
same day on which, two years before,
Gioyanna had buri ,d herself in the
waves. "See," continued Ziani, "wc
shall soon reach the sacred spot where
the angelic girl sought refuge in tho
arms of death, from the wild frenzy of
my passion, and now, without any bridal
wreath, adorned onIy with The cold laurel.
| arf passing like stormy cloud over
the watery couch ofmy beloved Giovan.
ma. who lies slumberng there. the sleep
ofeternal rest J"
Malapicro endeavored to divert his
MUD, by conversing with him on the i'm
portant advantages Of the victory, and
venturel TO mention the name Of the
beautiful Duchess Valdradu. But Ziani
shook his head calmly, and sail ;"i
plainly sec that you are all calculating
falsely My heart, filed with the eter-
nally beloved and sacred i,nnge Of my
Gioyanna. end love for my country, finds
no place for any other feeling"
They now perceived, ut u distance.
the splendcdly adorned vessels, which.
were conducting the Pope and his mag
nlsicent suite to meet the conque7ors.
The mariners mutually saluied cach 9th
er with shouts Of joy, and ms the vessels
drcS up together. the Pope went on
hoard the Dogs's galley, whore he en-
hracsd him before all tho people.
"You are the greatest hero of your
time, said Alexander, "the pride Of your
country, add the support Of the church.
! am come TO bring you blessings aud
thanks ~
Ziani sunk on his knee before him,
but the Pope, after placing his hsnss up
on hun. rnised him up, aud coniinaed
"But bring you, also, my son, the
promised reward; receive from my hand
yaldrnda's betro;hing ring; she will sa-
lutte the victor rs his BRIDE" On saying
which, be presenss4 sp clegoul gold ring
20 the Doge.
Z,ani toeh it, hut his hand tremL'ed,
and his eyes which were raised towards
Heaven. kned with tears. "Do you
know this spot in the sea 7" Le asked his
friend in IA whisper. Malapiero answer.
ed by mour,ifuf inclination Of the head,
for The ships were now stationary. OK
nctlg OH that part where tho waves had
closed over the luyely form -of Ciovsnaa.
Ziani al ieng,h recescTrk kinseff, and.
turning To the Pope, said e'The reward
you eficr me, holy father, is far greater
than merit, but / am already bviroshed
hero hes my bride! permit me, III
your presence. 10 uflinnce myself once
more 10 her," And SO saying he dropped
the ring into the sea, and looked snxous--
y uftsr it as it disappeared amid tho
lightly curling wnres, and supk bcpcatis
to his bride. who had found nuptiaf
couch in the vast depths Of the ocean.
But the Pope. who put different cea-
s!rnction on Ziani's words, replied;
swell said. noble Duke The sea shall
henceforih be your bride, you have gained
herby furce ofarms. la remembrance of
Ibis great day, command that you and
you. successors shall annually on the
fvasl ofths A sumption, wed yourselves
in this manner Va. the seu,ns IA testimony
pour sovereignty over her, which I
here conccdc To you."
The Veterans shouted with apptsuss
at :hc institution Of this fcnst, which So
much fai,ered their pride; but Nani,
with look Of deep melancholy, pressed
the hand Of his friend, who had alone un-
derstood him.
After they had entered Venice in tri-
umrh, Zian sent HE prisoner, Prince
Otto, as messenger oi paace To his af-
flicted father, and Venice had soon the
pleasure Of seeing the Emperor and the
Pope brought TO reconciliation within
its walls, by the mediation oftheir great
Dodge.
Ziaui remained unmarried, and cele.
bra'ed several times the fcnst instituted
by himself and the Pope, ON the day Of
the Assumption ;bu: ever with the son,i-
ment of sacred unalterable love for
Giovnnna. and he cast down the bc,roth-
ing ring as testimony that lie remained
true TO her til! death.
Ninety one Doges have asccnded the du-
cal throne since Zian. During the space Of
six hundred years they have ceIc5ratcd the
feast Of the marriage with tho Sea. But
none were acquainted with the deep and
londnr eon,;rnans uhtrh IN nod fha cnnnAar