The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-07-10
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TIE TAKING OF THE VEL L.
Rv WaSb,nUton TPvinU

All the great world Of Paris ware invited to
be present at grand ceremonial, to take place
in tho church Of the Abbey Royal. Of Panthe-
mont Henrietta de Lenoncour, a young girl,
Of noble family, Of great beauty, and heiress
TO immense estates, was to take the black veil.
Invitations had been issued in grand form, by
her auut and guardian, the Countess Brigitte de
Rupelmonde, canoness of Mauberge. The cir
cunistance caused great talk and wonder in the
fashionable circles of Paris; every body was at
loss to imagine why young girl beautiful
and rich, in the very spring time other charms,
should renounce world which she SO eminent
Unqualified to emheiish and enjoy.
a lady of high rank, who visited the beautiful
novice at the gate of her convent parlor, got
clue to the mys cry. She found her in great ag-
itation; for time shs evidently represspd her
feelings; but they at length broke forth in pas
Sionate EXPLANATIONS. Heaven grant me grace,
said she, some day or other 10 pardon my cou-
sin Gondrecourt the sorrow he has caused me
What do you meanP - what sorrows, my
child = inquired her visiter. 'What has your
cousin done to affect you1'
'Heis married L cried she, in accents ofdes~
pair, but endeavored to repressher sobs.
Married fhays heard nothing of the kind,
my dear. Are you perfectly sure of itl'
Alas nothing is more certain, my aunt de
Rupelmonde informed me of it,
The lady retired, full of surprise and commits
eraii6n. She related the scene in circle Of the
highest nobility, in the saloon Of the Marshall
Prince Of Beauvau, where the unaccountable
selE-sacrlfice of the beautiful novice was under
discussion.
.'Alasi' said she, the poor girl is crossed in
love shs 10 about to renUunce the world in des-
pair, at the marriage Of her cousin Do Gondre,
coult.'
'What cried gentleman present, rhe Wis.,
count do Gondrecourt married Never was
there a @ eater falsehood. And her aun, told
hers, .-uh understand the plot. The coun
tess is passionately fond Of Gondrecourt, and
Jealous of her beautiful neice, but her sche hes
arc vain, the ViScount holds her in perfe ct de-
tcstation.'
There was a mingled expression of ridicule,
disgust and indignation, at the thought of such
rivalry. The Countess Rupelmonde was old
enough to be the grandmother of the Viscount.
She was woman Of the violent passions and
imperious temper; robust in person, with a
masculine voice, a dusky complexion, green eyes
and powerful eyebrows.
tits impossible cried one Of tn. company,
that woman OF the countess age and appear
ance can be guilty Of such folly. No, no-you
mistake the aim of this detestable woman. She
is managing to get possession Of the estate Of
her lovely niece.
This was admitted to be the most probable
and all concurred in believing the countess to be
ut the bottom of the intended sacrifice, for al
though canoness, dignltary Of arelisious or.
der, she was pronounced littte better than de-
vii lncarnate.
The Princess de Beauvau, woman of gen.
erous spirit and. Intrepid zeal, suddenly rose
from the chair in which she had been reclining.
My prince said she. addressing her husband.
il you approve of It, will 60 Immediately and
have conversation on ,his subuct with the
archbishop. There ia not moment to spare.
]. 10 now past midnight the ceremony is to
take place in the morning. A few hours, and
the irrevocab!e vows will he pronunced.'
The prince inclined his head in respectful as
sent. The princess set about her generous en-
ierprise with woman's promptness. Within
short time the carriage was at the iron gate oI
the arch>e2iscopal palace, and her servants rang
for admission. The Switzers, who had charge
Of the gate, were fast asleepin the porter'i
hodge, for il was half past two in the morning,
II was some time before they could 5s awaken
ed. and longer before they could be made L
come forth.
The Princess de Beauvau is Of the gate +
Such parsonage was not to be received il
dishabie. Her dignity and the dignity of III,
archbishop demanded that the gate should b.
served in full costume For hall Sn hour, ther,
fore, had the princess to watt in fsveriGh i'm
patience, until the two dignitaries Of the Dor
ier's lodge arayed themselves; and three O..
clock sounded from ihe tower Of NOlre Dame