The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-06-07

ibg tne paiace, ana ner nedrt i6apcu Joytui-
ly when she recognized them to be tie COM
panions and attendants of her husband, who
was just returning from hunt in the for
est, aud for whose arrival she had watched
impatiently for many days.-The bearing
OF The foremost knight showed him to he of
the highest rank, and as he bounded into
the court on his spIeudidly caparlsoned
charger, displayed the graceful figure and
noble physiognomy of Francs.-IIe rode
magnificent jet black horse of the true &
rabian breed, from which the foam was fly.
ing like flakes of snow. The dexleri,y
which he evinced in the management of
the high spirited animal called forth loud
plaudls from all who attended him, and
as he stopped forward on his horses neck,
aud gave orders for the conveyance of
noble stag that had been sacrificed, there
wns something in his low, rich voice, thnt
told he was 4" less used TO sue than to com
mand."
Claude had caught every word us it was
uttered with that iinencss Of the ear which
is so quickened by the heart, and was whit
ing nnxiously with ,hrobbing breas, for
his kingly presence.
! 1t wns not long before Francis stood be-
fore her, decked in tho spendor of reful-
gent gold; for all his amusements, ever so
trivial, were converted into a pomp and u
triumph.
She received him with radiant smile,
but not with that familiarity of intercourse
which be,okens the unison of heart and
feeling. The tenderness Of her soul, how
ever, betrayed itself in her eyes when she
said, "l have wntched the moon 70 down,
dear Francis, but yet thou camest not, and
It's needless TO tell thee what images of
terror have called up before me in my wild
fears for Thy safety. But ar, thou not weary
with thy ride over bush and brake ME
thinks if thy noble barb might speak he
would so say to his master"
by the pommeI of my sword have
scarce yet tritd his metiIc in the deer fores,
--wcnry didst thou soy, queen Claude D.
such word might well shame the spirits of
the hunters of old--and ms to thy fears,
thou art ever conjuring up demons to writbe
thy soul with, when they protect us not
from danger. These are idle fears-pluck
them out and throw them from Thy breast.
II thou fearest for me 'tis pity, for fear
not for myself and why then shouldst thou"
He spoke With that carelessness Of word
and manner unmindful Of the suffering Of
the pure being whom he spurncd from his
heart, and whose love had mastered her
whole being. Her countcnance, which
a few moments before was sparkling with
animation, grew pale at once, and the pure
and eloquent blood left her check rs unsul-
lied rs before. Her voice lost its case, and
after answering in quiet md subdued
I tone ,he spoke not again till Francis broke
the silence. Unloosng the belt from hi,
waist Francis flung it with his sword on the
floor, and having extricatcd himself from the
csres,es Of large and valuable hound, and
commanded him into passivcness, he threw
him self on a richly carved chair, and after
few moments seemed lost in meditation.
Claude ronsed him not, for well she knew
the mood of her lord and that she could
expect no forbearancc from the love he bore
her.
/ AT length he started from hi, abstraction,
and looking quickly around, exclaimed sud-
denly, "Wherc is the lovely Anne have
no, been greeted by her since my ARRIVAL
methinks she tsrrys too long when aware
that Francis of France is in the palace
such homage is not due only to the queen.
But cnu soon bring her before me."-So
saying he placed letter in the hand of his
valet, Louis Brabant, and ordered il carried
to the Lady Anne Boleyn's aparmsnt--aud
, desire her to present herself before her roy
al master, as he had news Of much impor-
tance for her ear.
"The lady Anne" said Claude in con-
, ciliatory tone, "my honored king, may be
excused for no, appearing at her usual hour,
r as her .lumbers were unaccountably dis
turbed yesier-nght, and trust no blame
will be attached to her, to whom il does not
, belong. But shc comes, aud her laugh Of
. innocence will dispel any unpleasant i'm
t preston Of her want Of proper homage to
: her %iug.-The gay and spor,ive Anne sp-
: preached, "with step as eager as her mas
: ter's sword" and making graceful obei-
E saneo to the royal pair, she stepped before
:, Francis, aud kneeling on one knee weleom-
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