The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-12-11

~here ne oesoueht his malsNy's pardon for his
abrupt return; and ended by lang 2hnely pray
ing the hing TO send him hereafter against a
whole battery OF cannon and the swords Of an
hundred lmperasts, rather than into such per-
il as he had escaped.
Thou art welcome. ne'ertheless, my son."
said the monarch; "for Tomorrow we march
for Frankfort; and thence, please fortune, TO
Stethn Meanwhile, give us your tidngs; how
iares my cooson you shall sup with me. and
be not grudging Of your news. We are alone
tor the officers, like the soldiers, are bewiirhed
with their new preacher"
"The gray man who is he. your majesty !
marked him as rode into the camp"
"Oh, a superstitious dreamer, who came
with the baggage from Garz; he has seen more
visions than Ezekiel of swords, and battles in
the clouds and wot not what. have mind
TO send him to the Emperor !"
Hepburn returned late TO his tent; the nip ht
was clear, though moopiess; and rs he passed
through tho encampmenf, silent as deserted
city, save when the calls of the seh,inels were
heard. his thoughts required TO his own desti-
ny. His attention, however. was suddenly at
uacted by seeing dark object gliding at a dis
tance between the tents. lie thought il at first
some animal but nearer approach discovered
and evidently anxious TO avoid observation. -
Iepburn's susp'cions were instantly excited
lie followed the man the darkness, however,
aud the Strangers agility, enabled him TO eluds
his scrutiny the object suddenly disappeared
and after vain search in every direction, deem
ing II not prudent 10 give the alarm, the knight
was obliged to content himself with quietly or
derng four Of his men to arm themselves, and
Keep watch ill dawn before the royal tcnt.
Gus,avus Adolphus. the bravest man of his
time, slept usually without guards in the in.
most chamber Of his tent. on simple camp
bed, resting his sacred head beneath canopS
OF armor, the haugings were doubled to keep
out the cold aspacc Of half foot betweep.-
MI was silence in tho chamber, when some one
moved in this space, aud in the corner, where
The canvass joined, the curtains were gently
drawn aside--fauher and farther. ill a man en-
tered the aperture. He glided TO the kings
couch, drew from his bosom short dagger.
and lifted his arm TO strike. At the same in
stant tall figure sprang from the other side Of
the bed, caught the assassin's arm. and cried in
tones that pierced like steel" The guard -
the guard -
= Who is,herc 7" cried Gustavus, sprincinC
from his bed, and suatchiug the long word that
lay beside him" Give answer, or hew YOU
down--who is there 7"
"H is J. my king!" answered Hepburn, still
struggling with his enemy" lights lights !
help me am 'wounded-and cannot hold the
the ruffian !--hclp!'
His men rushed in with the kings chamber
lain. and several of the soldiers with lights,
which discovered the gray man in mortal sirile
with the young knight. who was bleeding pro-
fusely from u wound in the shoulder. As hs
saw and recognised his enemy. he seized him
by the throat, and throw his he ad violently back
ward 50 that the assassin fell senseIess to the
ground.
The soldiers who now crowded in, alarmed
by the ontcry. seized the lifcIess traitor, and
would have dragged him out, to hang him on
the next tree; but the king bado them dcsist
from their purpose Of vengeance.
There is time enough for puoishm. hf, )"
said he; "keep the villain under guard. But
how is it with you, brave young NANNY
friend what hoa send bher our surgeon
insisn,iy--hc is hurtl'
"My lieRe. 'tis trihe--'tis nothing God
be praised did not come too late !"
"No. my good son but Mary herself shall
thank you! Strike tents with the dawn we
will sup to-morrow at StettiD; thence to Frank
foit With lighter hearts! Remsin with me,
Hepburn, in my tent; / would have further
discourse with you"
"The last Of your race !" said Gustavus A.
polphus, at StettiD, 10 his young friend and
protege, on whom he had just conferred now
rank "the last Of your race then must you
seek means TO perpetuaie the honors your sword
has won Baron Won Heldesobnl follow my
counsel 70 home TO Sweden, when we have
once more cbastised the Emperors miscresuis;
aud seek bride among the daughters Of prio-
ces. The haugbtiest sire will not dispute your
rank or right, for you are our friend and sou
= l. IL =. II a
--Ila silent! you will not obey you arc rea-
DIV TO sacrifice life for me, but not an idle ca
price"
my liege it is no caprice Pardon me
what would avail me Dukes coropet, if love
h1llowed not the prize Sire. pray yon''-l
No more you will think better Of II! l
warrant me, before Tomorrow Come, now
The Queen waits to give you welcome. Her wo-
man heart thanks you that you have saved my
life; thank you that you have justified my
faith in human nature. and shown me a mon
arch can be loved by his subjects"
The folding doors we're opened. Gustsvus
took the young baron by the hand, and led
him towards the Queen, who stood in the midst
Of her train Of ladies and MOBILES Hspburn's
eyes sought the royal Mary; tho neu instant
his knee forgot its homage, and he stood gazing.
as on a vision, on the form Of young girl, who,
befself almost faintipg. leaned upon the arm
OF one Of the court danes.
Your trial. are o'er!" cried Gustavus. ad-
ysncing with benevolent smile. You have
refused bii5e at NY bsnds; sccept one from
the hands Of our consor and she shall tell
you, when time permits, Of her pleading for
you. winlsf gives you hi, daughter (; you
must make her baroness tonight. that we may
bless the bridal before our departure. What
say'si thou maiden 7" .. -
Hepburn threw himself at the Queens feet;
he bowed his face to the ground to conceal the
emotion be could not master; then rising. bis
arms cIssped the beautiful. the Weeping Irene.
who could only hide in his bosom the tears and
bushes she would not that the noble circle
should see.
Yet am I shaIned in this ~ pursued the
king: call the fsvon have bestowed have