The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-20
SELECTED TALES.
THERESA.


mere are lnuitiuuals doomed 10 ulslor-
tune, aud such is my destiny. There must
he among the general i'll luck, some one
who is the unluckiest of them all; I am
that one.
To be banished from Vienna before the
new ballet, and simply for being absent
from my quarters without leave-what l
have done fifty times before with impuniIy
And now for Col. Rasaki-as though he
had boarded all the malice of his life for n
moment-to hold forth on the necessity Of
strict discipline, and TO awaken me from
the prettiest allegory of the West wind sud-
denly being personi6cd by Mademoiselle
Angeline, with an order from the Emperor
to try the air of this old castle---as if | were
ghosl or rat, and could possibly be the
better for, dust, rust, damp and darkness!
Coun: Adolbert walked up and down
the gloomy chamber which had been pre-
pared for his reception. The high and
narrow windows had been built as if quite
unconscious Of their proper destination, and
excluded the light and air as much ns pos
sible, still many Of the panes having been
broken, little streams of the rain now beat
ing against them came driving in, and a
variety of small zephyrs, in the shape OF
draughts, did any thing but add TO the
Counts comfort. Half tree would not
have sufliced 10 fill the ample hearth, on
which could just be perceived Pickering
flame, almost lost in the immense Volumes
of smoke that rolled into the room like
waves on beach; until Adalbert rushed
in despair into the outward hall, which was
inhabited by the one or two antique seryi-
tors who still remained in the large but
runous building.
Like most other young men, Count
Adalbert had relations who conceived they
knew better what was good for him thnn
he did himself; and his uncle-whose cx-
perience was certainly very cfiicacious ms q
warning, and who believed that an error
was easier 10 be prevented than remeded--
on perceiving the young Counts predilcc-
ton for the pret,iest dancer that had ever
illuminated the horizon of Vienna, deemed
that some rOuledu, and even diamond
necklace, would be saved by his nephew
being introduced to the historical. records oil
his family, in which the old Castle of
Aremberg occupied distinguished place.
Advantage was accordingly taken Of a
slight breach of military observance, and
the delinquent forced to leave Vienna at q
quarter Of an hours notice-quite unsus-
picous how active his uncle hnd been for
his good. Had Adalber, been aware OF
this most fatherly act, il is most probable
his guardian would have more than shared
the execraiions which the exile lavisbed in
his inmost heart on fate, Col. Rasaki, noy,
even on the august person of the EmPer-
ior.
A long ride had completely faiigued
him, and he resolved to postpone his dis
contents.
Il shall have time enough to grumble
thought he, as he followed the lighted pine
splinter-the only taper the place afforded
to the state chamber. The moths flew
out Of the tapestry as he entered-tbey had
half deyoured the court Of Solomon, nc
more in all his glory;' the green velve
hangings of the enormous bed had sharec
the same fate and Adalbert was agar
driven to the hall, where he fell nsleeI
thinking Of suicide, and awoke dreaming o
Angeline, whose image, however, instantly
took flight before the melancholy reality o
the old castle.
Yet, week had not elapsed before Adal.
bert thought the said castle very well for q
change, and the neighborhood delightful.
The truth is, lie had fallen in love--a
pleasant method Of passing time in the
country as any young gentleman could de-
wise.
Wandering in search Of the beauties ol
nsture-(people who have nothing else to
do, become picturesque in self-defeDce)-
be met with one of her beauties indeed, the
lovliest peasant girl that ever made sun
shine 10 shady place. A scarlet cloth
cap, trimmed with fu.. partly covered Q
profusion Of fair hair, which was parted or
the soft forehead, ond fell in bright and
natural ringlets on her neck--her dress
was of gray serge, and short enough Il
show foot and ancle such ns not even the
rude country shoes could disguise hel
cheek had the bright beaming crimson o
early youth and morning exercise and
her deep blue eyes sbone with the vivacity
OF uncurbed gaiety and unbroken spirits
She came along, hearing a willow baske,
Of wood Strawberries and wild blossoms
with dancing step and lively song on
her lip, singing in The very gladness Of her
heart.
The strawberries led to an acquaintance
-Adslber was thirsty, and Theresa, for
such was her nsmel generous she divided
her fruit with the stranger, eagerly pressing
the best upon him, in oil The frank and
earnest. good nature ofa child. She wa.
too simple, and too much accustomed
to meet with kindness from every one, 10
be bashful.
They arrived at the cottage, where
Tberesa's mother made Adalber, rs well
come rs herself; and in a few days, wbetl.
er seated by her side as she turned her
spinning wheel Of an evening, or with her
when wandering iB search Of wild flower.