The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-12-04


tie from the bier for the purpose Of examining
the wounds, declared il as his opinion that the
youth was not yet past the leech's art.
"Oh, take not your words back :" cried the
King. 1.-The meanest soldiers death is a paug
to me; how much more this mans. Save me
this mana thousand crowns shall be paid over
TO you, with richer recompense hereafter"
He stopped TO take the STANDARD the Young Of
ioer beld in his left hand. he holds il FAST
q sad prize-the eagle has lost its head, and
some Of its heavy gold ornaments. the wings
ars entanglrd in the Web stained with his blood.
Alas--four-fye-seye fresh wounds ~
"And none Of them MORTAL" replied the sur.
geon. lie has but tainted from loss Of blood.
Here, where the cuiras is sound. hear the
heart beat distinctly. II il is your majcs,y's
pleasure. LEI the men who bore him hther.
help me with him into the city. I think, sire,
] can promise you his recovery"
The soldiers JOY broke out. "Now have |
heart for JOY" cried Gusfavus, grasping the
good citizens hand. "Take him, but not TO the
gates; carry him into my tent; the free air will
he better for him than close chamber. |
would know every moment how il fares with
him." lie led the way into the tent; the SOL
diers followed with the bier; while the men
from all sides came up, bcseeching the surgeon
ia Swedish and broken German TO save their
SaH'aH, Hou' Ullnhiug VI 'ncT own slHntcT
wounds Meanwhile. those who remained in
the valley to mark with rude cross the graves
Of their comrades, returned from their mourn
iu labors, and mingled with the other groups.
! Hope revived within the tent the torpor Of
the wounded man relaxed the death sleep was
over; his hand let go the sword, which Gusta-
vus drew gently away, with soldiers emotion,
and taking from tho wall his own weapon, rich
ly ornamentcd, laid il on the bed. The soft
light Of the setting sun, subdued by the heavy
crimson draperes Of the tent, filled the apart
ment with rich mild purple, and tinged the
pale face Of the soldier with hue like that Of
health. The surgeon rubbed his temples and
administered a restoring draught; conscious
ness returned; he opened his eyes and net; tho
gaze of the king. who with folded arms stood
beside the couch.
"My king!" cried Hepburn. "God bs
praised we have not fought 10 vain My sword
--ha where is i'll This is not mne--not
this"
"Thy sword will I bear henceforth :" inter-
ruptcd Gustavus, scarcely able to control his
feelings. .
my gracious liege, have You deigned to vis-
it your servant"
{ :" No. my brave soldier! il you who are my
I; guest; in yonr kings tent, and fain is he TO,
, thank you for what you have donc!" He made
sign; the drapcry at one end OF the tent was
drawn aside, and number of officers entered !;
{ behind them crowded the soldiers.
, "Comc hIher, my gallant men," said Qua
tavus, and thank the young man who bled so,
nobly for me to-day, more fortunate than many
others who like him, grappled with four-iold-
force in my defence. This sword--it is his--L
will carry wherever danger threatens me that
weapon, you. Hepburn. must bear; it has ac
companied your king twelve years in srifs aud
victory !"
murmer Of appreciation was heard among
the men. They loved TO see bravery and de-
vOtioD rewarded, for to such hOnors all could
aspire; and Gustayus never failed TO rev ard mer-
u.
"Yonr device" the king continued. ." is on
that blade; your device. never uttered. but
worn in your hcau-wear ii henceforward on
your shield - FEARLrss AND TRUE y the cap
tured banner your badge. You are now a ma
jor in my body guard. Give me your hand
and rise with your sword will bestow the
highest order of knghihood on one so worthy
its honors need not bid you be brave and
fathfu-but be fortunate ever-enrolled a.
mong the Cavaliers Of the Order Of the Sword,
instituted by our ancestor Gustayus Vasa -
Your honor yonr noblest treasure-your arm
your kings and your couniry's! Your lady
claims your heart Forget not this day And
now sit, sir knight he who has bled for his
monarch, may well be suffered to sit betors
him !"
CHAPTER ~.
While Gusiayus pursued his conques's in
Pomerania, and made preparations to enter
Mecklenbure, he commanded his Queen to
Join him with fresh body Of Swedes and ex-
prcting her to land at Wolgast, despatched
Hepburn ,hrher, that ne might heal his wounds
and attend to her majesty while she rested after
the ia,igues Of her voyage. IL was day of
10Y 10 the loyal Swedes in that town, when tho
Intelligence Of the near approach Of the royal
feet was conveyed TO them; Hepburn COM
manded the troops that were stationed on the
shore to give the queen wecorhs, and to escort
her and her train to the palaces provided for
them by order Of the Duke Of Pomerania. At
sunrise cluster Of m1sts were seen on the
verge Of the horizon. gradually ascending the
crystal slope. and white rails became visible.
swellcd by fresh breeze. like the wings Of
vast sea birds, increasing every moment IN
number. till the waters were covered Tor more
that half the breadth Of the channel. Ii was
noon before the foremost ships came TO anchor
in he bay. From the larges, one, decorated
with the royal flag, and filed with guards. the
Queen. assisted by the Chancellor Oxensten.
stepped into barge that was TO convey her TO
shore; four prncesses Of the hlood. and the
court DANES followed. Other barges we're in
attendance. filled with Swedish mobiles and Off
GERS the boats danced gsily on the waves,
while TO meet the royal train. came Duke Bog
isaus and his consort, with the Pomeranian
barons. After the ceremonies Of greeting and
welcome, the royal bsrges proceeded side by
side towards the land they were soon secured
with cables. and temporary bridge construct
ed to the shore.
As the Queen Of Sweden set her foot en- the
soil. saluies we're fred from, all the ships; the
greeting echoed in thunden by the jcyons hax-
zas Of the soldiers and the people. Cannon
were also fred in quick succession as her ma
jesty proceeded towards the castle; while
Hepburn. approaching with graceful courtesy,
deliveyed The letter of (;ustsyus, praying her 10