The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-03-27

| shnder."
There was a movement in the crowd be-
y'nd there came loud voices aud shouting
tongues. The populacc drew back, and
opened "a way towards the scnhold, aud n
hand-lit,er moved forward through the
miist, preceded by cavalier in the simple
robes of peace, bu, followed by long train
of men-a,-arms. The hing of Navarro
galed eagerly upon the sight, with feelings
wel-nish approaching unto bastard fear
bui his apprehensions were instantly reliev.
ed, when he recognized M the first Of the
train the person Of Don Ferdinand dc Ley
da. Mfft
Where am I i--whi,hcr have ye brought
mel" said voice from the litter, as soon
as they sc, il down at the foo, of The scaf-
ftld and at the same moment u small fail
hand from within drew back the curtains
i was the hand Of Blanche Of Navarro
Her eye FIRST fell upon tie multitude, who
silent as death, watched for some comins
event; and at the sight of the wide sea
human faces that swept aronnd her, sh,
shrunk back ngain. But, the moment after
the scaffold aud its dreadful apparel, III,
block, the exccutioner, the guards, me, he
eye--with Francis Of Folk. chained an,
bare. headed in the front.
The multitude was forgotten; deep. over
powering love, was all that she felt al
that she thought o: was fear for him sh'
loved. She clasped her hands--shc gaze,
at him one moment in brcaihless agony
then, darling forward, she passed the guard
who opposed her not, cast herself into hi,
arms, and wept.
A loud shout Of pity and sympathy broke
from the people; but It was scarcely sufli-
Glen. To drown a wild angry cry that came
from iull window above, at which also u
beautiful but iicud-likc face was seen glar-
ing for moment. Swords were drawn n
mongst the people also; aud tbs king, pslo
as death, fallered forth MI order 10 stay the
execution.
Whut is the meaning uf NIL this, Don
Ferdinand 7" he demanded, endeavoriog TO
ASSUME some portion Of kingly dignity
f" How dare you approach our presence in
arms nj such momen,7 Z"
Ere Don Ferdinand could answer, auoth.
sr actor had appeared on that strange scene
Unveiled ! uncovered. with her profusc Llacl
hair broken from its gatherings. mud hont
ing wild about her shoulders--hers eye
flashing Ivid fire, her lips quivering, he
small hands clenchcd--lsnbeI uf Valoi
rushed from, the palace aud stood beside he
husband. Give the word, my lord !" she
cried, d,-"give the word Strike off The
traitors head What viii you suffer hin
to escape, whcn one worG will briag the
sword upon his neck Then I will speak
strike, execuiioaer--striRcr Traitor, do
you not obey 7"
But the king again held up his hand us
sign To frbeor; and Don Ferdinand dc
Leyda answered Let me beseech you,
sirs," he exclaimed, " on no motive what
socver, to suffer Ibis mn,rer to proceed.
Give inslnnt orders, let me entrent you, for
the execuiioncr To descend from the scaffold,
lest the iumult go on to dangerous results"
The king followed his suggestion ut once,
and the movements which were taking
place amongst the people subsidized though
oil pressed forward TO gather, ms fnr MS pos
sible, what was passing between Ferdinand
and the king.
You are IN error, sIre," continued the
'ormer, MS soon ns the execuuoner had with
lrnwn, "you nre in error in regard TO my
having ventured to come armed into your
presence. ] am unarmed-I um without
followers. These men-ai-nrms before you
are the escort Of your sister, the Princess
Blanche, sent hither with her by your most
noble cousin aud nllv, the King of France
promised you, sire, that il, on her return,
he applied to me, would bring her to
,our presence without an ins,ant's delay
have obeyed you, and have fulfilled my
vord but | am charged by the Dauphin
jharles, who now holds the valley Of Bas-
an with his forces, to demand at your
lands, free and uninjured, his cousin Fran
rs count Of Fox. lie added, too, threat
,ainfuI for n subject Of Navarro to repeat,
ut il must he told. He says, that if one
'air Of the counts has fallen, he will take
he crown from off your brow before n
month be over: that lie will lay the whole
and PROSTATE in blood and ashes, aud not
rave one stone Of your capital city standing
pom another"
The king turned towards Isabel of Va
Dis, with his lip and cheek ms sickly as a
'ithering flower. "Thou nearest, Isabel"
e said, -" thou nearest r.
Coward :" she burst forth, with frantic
-" coward aud fool! IL thou !
'oIld'st deserve the name of man, put on
hine armor, mount thy horse, lay thy lance
, the rest, call Thy mobiles to thine aid, and
nen strike of the head Of thine enemy -
'ut Thy light sister 10 soma holy house
II the head Of this subtle traitor upon the
ates to welcome his French allies aud
zen lead forth thy barons to 6ght for their
alive land h'
Madam" interposed Don Ferdinand,
efore the king could answer, +" the plan is
brave aud goodIy one but, ] fear the, it
'Ould not succeed"
Why not 7" cried Isabel Of yaloi.,-
Tnitor Why not Thou tremblea Tor
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