The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-01-03

/" Mighty hue; said the fair Monthoren-
ci, suddenly recovering her vivac,y and
smiling, through her tears, and so you
have the vanity to expect that | am TO re-
verse the order of things, and play the
wooer to you, for your more perfect sn,is-
faction, after you have informed me of your
obliging intention of cancelliug our contract
of betrothment."
!" Ali, Charloue il you did but know
how much have suffered before ] could
resolve to resign the happiness of calling
you mine J"
We'll, If you are resolved, I have no
more to say" rejoined Charlotte proudly
exiricatng herself from his arms.
I" But have" said Conde, taking her
by both her hands, which he retained in
spite Of one or two perverse attempts To
withdraw them. " Fie, this is childish
peiulance !" cried he, pressing them TO his
lips (; but my sweet Charlotte, the mo-
men, is past for ,.h,ng ON either side.
These coque,res might have cost us both
only too dear" His lip quivered with
strong emotion, us he spoke, aud the large
tears stole from under the downcast lashcs
of MaJemoiselle de Montmorenci. (" We
have caused each other much pain for
want of n little cnndor," pursued he.
"Why, then, did you not tell me that you
loved me I" whispered Charlotte.
Because dared not resign my hea IT
into your keeping before | WINS assured,
that might trust you with my honor."
"Oh, heavens !" exclaimed Charlotte,
becoming very pale "and is it possible
TINT you could doubt 7"
"Charotir, was too well acquainted
with the kings character Ia behold the un-
disguised manifestations of his passion for
my affianced bride with Indifference. The
Intentions Of royal lover were na,lering,
perceived, To the vanity Of young hnd
beautiful woman. The complaeency with
which they were, nj times, received, aud my
knowledge of the motives which induced
the king to break your first engagement
with Bassompierre were snflicien, TO alirrn
man Of honor" said Conde with dark
eniug bow.
"Yon nre talking in enigmes. Henri de
Condc," rcjoined Mademoisellc de Mont.
mnrepci. a.
"If you are ignorant of the fact, thn
Henri Of Frnnce separated you from his
handsome fav0rite, because lie feared thai
snch husband would he formidable
rival to himself, no one else is; for Bns-
sompicrre has made the particulars Of his
.overeign's conversation with him on that
subject too public for il To rcmnins a matter
Of doubt You look incrednlous, Charlotte,
hut you shall hear the very words in which
the king made this audacious decIarntion--
I am, myself" said he to Bnssompierrc,
" mady in love with your beautiful Mont
morcnc."
Ha. did he, n married man, dare to
make such nn acknowledgement.
"Yes, Charlo,ie and moreover, impu-
IDENTITY added-" If she loves you, | shall
detest you. You must give up either her
or me-. You will not of course risk the
loss of my favor. shall marry her 10 my
cousin Conde." Yes, Charlotte, tho plain
" shy hoy of Conde," ms he general styles
me, was designed for the honor Of bring
this husband of convenience; but had l
known his guiIeful project at the time,
when he required me to sign the contract.
not all the power Of France, nor even the
influence of your charms, should have
bribed me TO subscribe that paper"
"It is not now irrevocabIe," said Char
lote proudly.
81 is if you are willing 10 nccede TO the
conditions on which am ready TO join in
its fulhImenr."
Name them"
"You must see the king no more after
our marriage"
"That will he no sacrifice (; and. after
your communication, could not look upon
him without indignation. How lille did j
imagine that such basensss could sully the
glory of him whom fume has spoken such
bright things J"
Charlotte, it is his prevailing foible.
The sin that was unchecked in youth, gain
ed strength in middle age, and now amounts
to madness. There will he no security for
our welded happiness if we remain in his
dominions hut can ask you to forsake
friends aud country for me I" said Conde.
shall not find all these things, and
more also, in the husband Of my heart =
returned Charlotte. tcnderly.
.' All, Charlo,ie cnn you forgive my
uDgenile doubts 2" said Conde, throwing
himself at her feet.
Yes. for they are proofs ofthe sincerity
Of your affection aud had you been lest
jeaIoi, Of my honor, should not have loved
you so WE'LL" said she. From this I'ouI
we are as one; aud it will be the happines'
Of my life 10 resign myself to your guid-
ancr."
"Tben. my sweet Charlotte. must, for
the sake Of The fading roses on those fai'
checks, dismiss you to yonr pillow, without
farther parlonce," returned Conde. They
exchanged n mute caress, aud pared.
The marrisge was celebrated with royal
pomp on the following day, at blgli noon,
in the church Of Notre Dame. Conde re-
ceived his lovely bride from the hand of I,''
royal rival; but the kings exultati"n 10 the
success Of the deep laid scheme. by which