The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-16

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OF the prelsie. Henrie evineed his readiness
10 perform the wishes of his patron bat with
ont that elaion Of spirit natural to young
courler, on being promoted To so proud an
eminsnce. The minister thought il the digDi-
~ OF superior mind. aud admire d his iavorlte
still more for il. IL required the penetrating
eye OF father Joseph. to see beneath the calm
surface OF Moniauban's manner, the agitation
Of mind i'll at ease. lie knew what was the
ierid temperament of the boy-it seorued 4
cold medium. There must be same conceal
ment of passion. that occupied his energies
aud made him insepsible to every thing around
him.
The hour Of the grand gala approached, and
the reIinue of the Cardinal was to receive the
young Countess at the vestibule Of his palace,
and thence conduct her into the presence of
majesty. First in the cortege appeared Mon
taDban, distinguished above all the other gal
lants by the spleDdor of his costume. But
what gave peculiar luslre To his presence, was
the symbol he wore on the right shoulder-ths
was the order of the cross composed of The
finest diamonds. and only conferred on such
as had obtained the highest place in the royal
favor. The rustlinc Of silken drapery an-
nounced the approsch Of the Countess aud her
female train. The envious eyes of the cour-
tiers in waiting, were turned on the young la
the Countess. who appeared surrounded by a
band of Young ladies. all brilliantly altired,
though none rivaIng the magnifcence Of the
Cardinals niece. the richness OF whose dress
marked her out in the gliitering throns.
tissue Of silver and gold invested her figure.
which was Of less than middle height. but great
~ disproporioued ia rotundity, which gave
her carriage a most ungrscciul stiness.--Jhe
costly necklace, composed Of pure diamonds,
might have adorned bosom Of less earthly
swell, Than the one on which II rested. ct
the face ofthe Countess de Malice might not
have been devoid of beauty in other eyes than
those Of Heurie MontaubaD, who contrasted It
with the almost spiritual loveliness Of Gertruue
de Feuris. The Countess's mother was Of
/ Spanish extraction. and the daughter bore a
resemblance TO the race rom which she sprung.
! in the soft aud clear olive of complexion, aud
the deep lusire of her black eyes and hair.
Her lips, cheeks and forehead. gave the idea of
chiselled smoolhess aud symmetry; and tie
long silken lashes, dropping penslyey over the
lull orbs beneath. were al beautiful IN them
selves. and would have inspired the bebolder
with delight, bu, for an expression OF the coun-
, tcpancc, that they were intended to minister TO
5 the senses, rather than the soul. The Card-
$ nal presented his young proieee to his niece.
with the most haiiering expressions Of com
luie him. There was something about the
young stranger that canght her attention, and
soon fixed il in admiration. The manly grace
Of his person. Joined TO the modest Difference Of
youth. and the embarrassment which only Ie-
vealed itself in deeper crimson Of the cheek.
were new to eyes which had only 2azed on tie
dark aud arlul features Of monks ard con-
fcssors She smiled in taking Montauban's
arm-his own tembed-and she ihonch, il a
charming expression Of the iimid joy that filled
his heart, in being promoted TO the honor Of
escorting her.
/ The Baron blessed the day that gave him so
bright prospect Of succession he could not
doubt the aupury Of The asIologer, Wien he
behed The Countess and bls son advance to-
gelher TO the foot Of the throne, greeted by the
acclamations Of the crowd, end receiving tho
smiles Of maj jesiy itself. Too indolent 10 r-
fleet. and too weak to resolve, the monarch
called upon bis minister to award some prince
" gift TO the young Countess, the hcrrss of
the house OF Rch-lieu. But the wary Cardi-
nal knew too well the awakened jealousy Of the
court 10 name. on this OCCASION the iairrst Jew
81 in the crown, as the portion OF his niece.
and such was the ample domain TO which lie
aspired. He thanked his majesty for his mu-
nihcent designs, but declined naming any pres
ent lor his niece. The King then extended his
then by the Counties. aud Montauban--alter
which the assembly dispersed, and the retinue
OF the minister conducted the Countess back
10 the palace.
il was evident 10 every one that the Cardi-
nal had chosen Montauban as the partner Of
his niece, though rs vet, be had said nothing
TO either on The subject. for lear OF revolving
those affections which he wished time to fix by
constant intercourse. In the mean time be
went into secret concave with the Baron aud
father Joseph. with respect 10 treaty with The
Holy See. isr the province Of Lorraine. which
he wished as the marriage portion Of his niece
with Moulauban. The Baron was anxious for
this contamination, because ON il hung his ev-
cry hope aud still he could not help fearing
there was no inclination on the part OF his son
towards the Countess, while her growing at
tachmeni Tor him admitted OF no disguise. He
could think Of no cause for this Indifference.
bot he tale Of the love affair between her and
the Abbey de Lille. whispered IN the convent
whence she came. He consulted father Joseph.
lie too had mark ed the GOODNESS Of Moniauban,
but came TO different conclusion.
The Countess is not beloved by your son.
Baron MoDtauban; but another Is. Beneath
the thick ribbed ice. which seems 10 encrust
his heart. a fame. deep as that which kndes
Vesuvius, lives and burn, in its hidden cham
bers'
impossible = exclaimed the Baron, pallid
with emotion. lie is iusensible to female
beauty
Since he has been here, I confess it, re-
piled father Joseph; but he may have scen
some some object to inspire love in the soli-
tudes Of the Rhine-snd the early illusions OF
the fancy are hard to dispel.'
The Baron clenched his teeth at the bare
idea.
Joseph--does surmise only prompt these
suspicious, or has rumor whispered this tale 7
MY suspicious are founded alone on the
conduct Of your son. have remarked that
he always avoids any aIlusop to his residence
at the 'nonsseey. I have Purposely. referred