The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-07-01
SELECTED TALES.
From the KniekeIbocker for June.
The taking of the Veil,
BIZ wAsHINoTsS IRVING.

bf NAthlNoTeN IRVING.
All the great world Of Paris were invited 10
10 be present at grand ceremonial, to take
place in the church Of the Abbey Royal ei
Panthemont. Henrietta dc Lsaoncour, syoung
girl Of mobile family, OF great beauty, and heir
ess 10 immense estates, was TO take the black
veil. Invitations had been issued in grand form
by her aunt aud guardian. tho Countess Brig
st,s de Rupelmonde, eaponsss Of Msuberge.-
The circumstance caused great talk asd wonder
IN the fashionable circles of Paris; every body
vas at loss to imagine shy young girl, beau
iiiul snd rich, 10 the very spriag time Of her
charms. should renounc. the world which she
was So eminsntly qualified to embellsh and en-
JOY.
A lady OF high rank, Who visited the beauti-
ful novice a, the crate Of her convent psrlor.
90, else TO the mystery. She found her ia
great agitation fer a time she evidently re-
pressed her feelings; but they at length broke
forth in passionate eIclamstions.
Heaven grant me grace" said she, some
day or other to pardon cousin Gopdecour the
sorrow he has caused me :"
What do you mean what sorrows my
child - inquired her visitor. What has
your cousin done TO affect your"
He is married. !" cried she in accents of
despair.
Married l have heard uo,hin: Of tho Kind,
my dear Are you perfectly sure Of its truth l''
Alas nsihins more certain my ssnt de
Rupslmonde informed me Of it,"
The lady retired, full Of surprise aud commits
Grafton. She related the scene 10 a circle Of
the highest nobility. in the saloon Of tn. Mar
shal Prince Besuvan. where the unaecountabls
self sacrifice of the beautiful novice was under
discussion.
Alas :" said she, 1.-The poor girl is crossed
in love, she is about TO renounce the world in
despair at the marriage Of her cousin dc Con
drecourt."
Wha, :" cried a gentleman present, "th'
Vrscount de Gondrecourt married Never wa,
there greater fslsehood. And her aust told
her SO oh / understand the plot.--The
! Countess is passionstsly fond of Gondrsesurt,
and jealous Of her beautiful niece; but her
schemes are vain the Viscount holds her in
perfect detestation."
There was a mingled expression OF ridiculs,
disgust. and Indignation, at the thought of such
a rivalry. The Countess Ruplemonde was old
enough to be the grandmother OF the Count
She was woman Of violent passions aud impe-
line voice. dusky complexion. green eyes and
powerful eyebrows.
1T is impossible" cried one Of tho eompa-
ny. ",hst 4 womas of the Countess age and
appearance can be guilty Of such folly. No,
ne-you mistake the aim Of this dstestable wO-
man. She is managing to get possession Of the
estate Of her lovely niece"
! This was admitted to be the most probable (;
and all csneurrsd in believing tho Csuutess TO
be at the bottsm OF tho intended sacrifice for
although a csnoness, . dignitsry Of a religious
order, she was pronounced little better than a
devil inearnats.
The Princess de Bssuysu, a woman Of gsa-
srous spirit and intrepid zeal, suddenly rose
frsm the chair IN which she had been seiBipg.
My prince" said she. addressing her husband.
II ySN sPP'S't W We
ly aud have , conversation on this subject with
the archbishop. There is not q moment to
spare. i, 10 COW past mduigh the ceremony
is TO take place 10 the morning. few hours,
and the irrevoeable vows will be pronounced"
The prince inclined his head 10 respectful as
sent, The priscsss set about her generous en-
terprise with ~onsu's promp,psss Within
short time the carriage was at the iron gate oi
the srch-episcopal palace. and her servants RAJ ng
fer admission. I've Switzers, who had charge
Of the gate. were fast asleep in the pOrtsr'
lodge, for IL was half past two 10 the morning
1t ~as some time before they could be made to
come foub.
The Princess do Besuvau is at the gate g.
Such parsonage was no, to be received ia
dshsblle. Her dignity and the dignity Of the
archbishop demanded that the guest should b.
served in full costume. For half an hour
therefore, bad the princess 10 wait, in f.vsrisf
Impotence, until the two dignitsriss Of the per
ter's lodge arrsyed themselves: and three o.
clock sounded from tho tower Of Notre Dame
before they came forth. They we're in granc
livery. Of buff color, With smaranih galoeps
; plated With silver, and fringed sword belt
reached to their knees, in which were suspend
ed lsng rapien. They had small three corner
= ed hats. surmounisd With plpmes and escl
) bore in his hand a hsber. Tha. equipped, a
all points. they planted themselves ssfdre ,h'
door Of the carriage: struck the end. Of thei
, h,lters on The grousd with emphasis; an,
I stood waiting With official Importance. but pro
: found respect. TO kno~ the pleasure Of the prin
cess.