Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-10-26
YERNONT PHOENIX.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING. ny
VIM. Il. RYTHER.
THE voW-.A NORTHERN TAI,E
From The German of Frederick Baron de la
Mofte Fouone

In the ancient neHthen tines OF the Sax
ons, there happened once great war with
the Danes. Adnlbero, Duke of Saxonv.
who had counsellcd il, now, in the hour Of
earnest conflict, stood at the head of his peo.
ple There few the arrows and the iave.
Ems there glanced many valiant blades on
both sides, sad there shone many bright
gold shields through the dark fight. But,
HE Saxons. at every attack, were repulsed,
Ind were already so far driven back, that
buly the storming Of steep height could
teIivcr the army and the country, dispense
Pc enemy, and change n ruinois aud de-
ructive 6gh. into decisive victory
4 Adalbero conducted the attack. But in
J an he forced his fiery charger before the
&buadron; in vain he shouted through the
<ed the sacred words, Freedom aud
falherland 7 in vain streamed his warm
ood, and the blood ofihe foe, over his res
endent armor. The ponderous mass gave
%ay and the enemy. secure on the height,
&joced IN their decided victory. Again
Pshed Adalbero on with few gallant war
prs again the faint-hear,ed fell behind !;
ID again the enemy rejoiced
4 Is Il ettime." said Adalbero; and again
shouted. =" Eni ward / ...d ;r .,,A connnA.-
NOW 10 the gods, to set fire 10 the four cor
& rs of my castle, and il shall blaze forth one
hight funeral pile, in honor of our victory
Id Of our deliveIance."
n Again was the attack renewed but again
i be Saxous fled. and the enemy sent forth
bouts of JOY.
Id Then cries Adalbero aloud before the
hole army. II we return victorious from
bis charge, we gods, devote myself 10 you
solemn sacrifice ~
A Shuddering the warriors fastened after
m,-but fortune was still against them .
Ne boldest fell-the bravest fed. Then
ia hero, in deep affection. rallied the scat.
red band, and all that remained of the great
obles collected round him. and spake thus;
Thou art our ruin for thou hast coun-
Flied this war"
Adalbero replied, My castle and my
elf | have devoted to the gods for victory
nd what can more ?"
The sad multitude called only the more TO
4 lin, Thou art our ruin; for thou hast
d ounseled this war"
Then Adabero tore open his bosom, and
q mpleted the Mighty God of Thunder ie
ahierce il with a thunderbolt, or to give the
0sVic,ory 10 his army. But there came nc
=, kol, from Heaven; and the squadron stood
aNimid, and followed not the call
4 In boundless despair, Adalbero at las
Maid There remains only that which !:
: most dear TO me- Wife and child | otter t'
hee, thou God of armies, for victory. M.
Meautiful blooming wife-my only heart
u owed chid,-lhey belong 10 thee, Grea
Ruler in Asgard with my own hand WI
III sacrifice them to thee; but implore thet
kTe me the victory u
M Scarcely were these words uttered, VINE
"a rarful thunderings rolled over the heid
battle and clouds gathered round the con
a, aants; and the Saxons, with fearful erie
n houled. as with one voice, The gods al
ea With us p With invincibe courage 10
n yard rushed the hos, the height. was ca
lied By storm and Adalbero, with suddt
o % hudder, saw the enemy flying through Il
o' ed.
sod The conoueror returned home in trump
d d ind in all parts of delivered Saxony, eau
wives and children forth, and. with OF
ReG stretched arms, greeted their husbands al
ahers But Adalbero knew what await
:, bin; and every smile of an aifections
n I;,h wile, pierced, as with poisoned dart,
b th| ngushed heart. A, last they came oeie
- his magnificent castle. He was not ape
ldge OOk up, as the beautiful Simlide met MN
he gate, with her daughter ia her MAJ
l@ while the little one always leaped and cri
y, Father, father beloved father y
m Adalbero looked round on his people
,trc prdrr to strengthen himself; even there
mex net quivering eyeids and bitter tears
tn' MOng his warriors, many had heard
lallO horrible vow. He dismissed them TO u
= l, e; antilles, feeling what happy men, me-
o ossss most unhappy, was sending to their HON
Brat hen rode into the castle, and sending the
nestics away. under various pre'en
Reg Fprung from his horse, closed the gates
laundering sound, secured them careful
I bnd pressed his beloved wife and chl'c to
- y, heart shedding over them torrent oil te,
', What is the matter husbandT said
3TpW( astonished Similde
IS, Fl why do you weep, father :" stamina
July The little one
oa A" We will first prepare an offering io'
s : na gods" replied Adalbero; and then
e m relate every thing to you. Come 70
bIoOd soon, TO the hearth" :.
will kindle the fame, and fetch, i
rM aePnlme, the implements fol. sacr'hce'
! agea The sweet SimIde, and the little one crle'
4 non Tapping her hands, -, :,
analuI " | also will help; ! also will be the
Pnd skipped away with her mother
y, These words, . also will help !
urao' wlll be there" the hero repeated, as, dis
ssos. . in grief, he stood by the flaming pile
'iies ., Ms drawn sword in his trembling hal
.u'Hf lie lamented aloud over the joyful Inn
s. 1.a child. and the oracefnl obedient wife,