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

marriage, when Malapiero went to old
Dapu.,e and his daughter. He found
Giovanna, her coun,enanco lighted up
with heavenly smile, forming her bridal
wreath, while her father was sitting in IA
corner Of the rponl, absorbed in deep
thought, his eyes seemingly fixed on va
cancy.. She wen, cheerfuIly up to him,
gave him her hand, and asked:
| "Are you coming to my wedding =
Will you now be my friend, as you have
ever been my Ziani's Z"
ayes, that will ever be Lovely
creature" said he, much affected. 81 am
come biiher to prove to you and Ziani
the sincerity Of my regard. But what
is the matter with you father 7" Does
your. marriage not please him 7"
"No % said tho old man "no
shudder at the wedding In my breast
there is no longer place forjoy, loaded
as it is with the consciousness Of mur-
der 20
"Oh, my unhappy father !" cried Gil
ovnnna, embracing him "wi!ingly
would | sncrifce my existence, could I
restore you to your former peace Of
mind ~
"Could you also sacrifice the wreath
you have made, yonder - asked Maa.
piero, Significantly.
Gioyannn looked ut il long, while her
eyes filled with tears, and then, said -
"Yes, could also sacrifice that 20
Malapiero now threw of VII restraint,
and candidly related to her what had
happened. He pointed out to her with
enthusiasm, that Zian; alone was capn-
Hon. hS and iat te reShss sSGhsy Gca Cad ffsrss tie ss
cred right Of requiring from him the sa.
cra6ce Of his love for Giuvanna.
elias, then, his gren. heart not space
sufficient, for his country and for me =
asked Giuvanna, trembling.
"No !" cried Dapon,e, his eyes spark
ling with unwonted animation. No !!
you mus, not be his wife The people
nro right the daughter Of u murderer
must not ascend the sncred steps of the
throne. ln the frenzy of despair,
plunged dagger in the heart of the
Doge-wilI you now, Giovanni, in the
frenzy of love, destroy the still greater
hopes of your country II
Malaplrro took advantage of the dis
position orihe old man he seized Gio-
wanna by tho hand; saying-"You would
have sacrificed your bridal wreath TO The
peace of your father; the peace your
country is now laid in your hands: here
stands the friend OF yourself and Ziani,
but likewise "A true citizen. who asks you
what you will do 7"
Giovana stood pale and trembling be-
fore him, looking fixcdly at the wild,
railing eyes of her father. She then
walked slowly up TO the, took up the
wrca,h. held Ito Mulapiero, aud snid,
in low voice, while scarcely able to
support herself: 'IIere is my sacrifice
Heaven protect my country J"
The old man cnught his fain,inc
daughter, aud laid her on Il couch. In
great agitation, he seized Malapiero,
! drew him towards Giovannu, and proud.
Iy said, "Sec. that is my daughter 7"
Giovnnnn at length recovered. Her
strength OF mind gave her courage 10
conscn, TO tie plan formed by Malapie-
70. which, was, before night to leave the
palace secretly with her father, get OF,
board vessel, and Zee to some distant
country, Maiapiero promised TO induce
his friend 10 accept the crown.
TWAS scarcely night when Ziani, Lis
heart ovcrilowing with affection and Joy,
returned % his palace with priest, who
was TO unite him to his beloved Giovan-
ma. But he found her apartments des-
erled. a piece Of paper, containing tho
following words, lay on-ihc table, beside
her bridal wreath.
"Ziani you stand between the throne
mud my bridul garland. The country is
right; you can only choose one oftliem.
The crown is offered you by thousands
Of our poor unprotected citizens, the bri.
dnl wreath is presented you by the hand
Of an insignificant, girl. Your great,
mind will ensIy distinguish which YOU
ought to accept; but, to spare you the
struggle, flec hence. If you really lovo
me, do not cndeavor to discover my rc.
treat. bot render my country bappy!"
Who can describe Ziani's feelings -
So near the moment Of fulfilling b;s
most ardent Wishes, he saw every thing
vanish before I.im, like the visions of
fancy. "Giosannn!" he cried, "Gioyau-
ma, you have not Iefi me voluntarily -
Bdt they shall not wrcst you from my
bosom! Your bridal wreath is wouI,
more to Inc than all the crowns in tho
world !"
lie called all his domcsiics together