The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-20
ROMANCE OF REAL LIFE.

ROMANCE OF REAL LIFE.
,vul OBEDIENCE; OR THE CUP OF POISON Ia
KEN FOUR TIMES.
The account of this affecting tragedy, which
anpears 10 have occurred no long time since, IS
aken from one of the comprehensive and enter
tanning summaries just published by the So
ciey for the Diffusion of Useful knowledge"
entitled The Hindoos' A daughter thus sacri-
feed, By an otherwise afectionate parent, sort
pf Eastern Virginus, would make striking
drama; only the homely circumstance which
CONSTITUTES one Of the most affecting points in
be anguish-the refusal of the stomach to second
ne polson,-would have to be modified. The
lose. given must be changed into small ones
DO small to produce any effect except perhaps
u excited and eloquent wakefulness. When
ctual and dreadful suffering is before us, such
OmeH manifestations of it become nothing.
he pettier is absorbed in the greater idea. But
uman beings, unless given TO sarcasm and de-
radiation, do not like to have physical weak
sses. deliberately presented to their magma
pms; and even then they are apt TO take refuge
uch as il is y from the humiliation, in attempt
10 make lest Of it. A thorough delicacy,
philosophy, in reducing everything to its ele-
ents, moral or material, becomes superior TO
lch pollution. And yet there is danger even
that! SO nice and perplexing are the bal
ices of things in this world; and so surely
ust all partake the common burden Of liability,
i, can be improved But we hasten from
csc mysteries to our story:
Kishna komari Bae, " the virgin princes
shna," was in her sixteenth year; her mother
as of the Chawura race, the ancient kings of
nhulwara. Sprung from the noblest blood of
md, she added beauty Of face and person to
engaging demeanour, and was justly pro-
aimed the flower of Rejast'han. The rapa-
Gus and blood-thirsty Pathan, Nawab Ameer
han. covered with lnfamy, repaired to Oodi-
por where he was joined by the plant and sub
Al He was meek in his demeanour, unos-
ntaous IN his habits; .despising honors, vet
fyetous OF power; religion, which he followed
III the zeal OF an ascetic, If it did not serve as
cloak, was at least no hindrance to an immea
fable AMBITION IN the attainment of which he
oud have sacrificed all but himself When
e Pathan revealed his design, that either the
lncess should wed Raja Maun, or by her death
al the peace Of Rajwarra, whatever arguments
ere used TO point the alternative, the Rama was
ade to see no choice between consigning his
floyed child to the Rahtore prince, or witness
The effects OF more extended dishonor from
e vengeance Of the Pat'han, and the storm of
palace BY his licentous adherents the fiat
ssed that klshna komari should die.
bul me deed was left for woman to accom-
s0-the hand of man refused it. The harem
an eastern prince is a world within itself; it
neaoyrnth containing the strings that move
puppets which alarm mankind Here in
saP SITS enthroned, and hence its influence ra-
Ars 70 the world, always at loss to trace eff
$50 their causes. Maharaja Dowlut Sing,
Renued Tour generations ago from one com
VI ancestor with the Rama, was first sounded
ave The honor of Oodipoor; but, horror-struck
Teamed, Accused the tongue that COM
m@ u. Dust on my allegiance if thus to be
served :" The Maharaja Jowandas, natu-
Uother, was then called upon; the dire ne
s'E was explained, and it was urged that no
nnon hand could be armed for the purpose
accepted the poinard, but when in youthful
'aRess kshna appeared before him, the dag
el iTom his hand, and he returned more
acned than the victim. The fatal purpose
nY'aed, the shrieks of the frantic mother
'Otfaled through the palace, as she implored
eXecraed the murderers Of her child,
eohe was resigned to her fate. But death
crested, MT aVerted. Touse the phraze Of
'Ha'or, she was excused the steel, the cup
kNepared and prepared by female hands |!
messenger presented it in the name of
'Ntf' she bowed and drank it, sending up
1u lor his llie and prosperity. The raving
IVY poured imprecations on his head, while
@tly victim, who shed not tear, thus en-
gfd TO console her. "Why atilict your
lI, mother, at this shortening of the sor-
s&lic; fear not to die Am / not your
yaff} Why should | fear death ? We
MARKED out for sacrifice from our birth we
''t., enter the world but to be sent out again;
lr thank my father that | have lived so lon ~
" She conversed, till the nauseating draugbt
veg . asslmate with her blood. Again the
potion was prepared, she drained il Off
gan II was rejected; but, as if to try the
ne 81 human tortltude, third was admin
w and Tor third time nature refused 10
" horrible purpose. II seemed as if the ia
marin which guarded the life of the founder
ace was inherited by the virgin Kishna
4eolood hounds, the Pathan and Ait, were
''sa' TIL their victim was at rest; and cruel
Gathering strength from defeat made
ana fatal attempt A powerful opiate
e,ented, the kasoomba draught She re-
with smile, wished the scene over,
II 1lnk It. The desires of barbarity were ac-
,socd' ''She sleptm sleep from which
II ayc awoke.
m "1irA or BOURBON; OTHERWISE STYLED
III NADEMoisELLE DE MoNTPENsIER.
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