The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-22

qnalhtsnce oil Darmsiadt, the grandfather OF
Josephine. and contrivsd 10 insinuais himself
into his confidence. From him he learned
that his heart in secret bled for his unhappy
daughter; but that though the unfortunate
habits of her husband rendered all permanent
aid unavaIling, he intended TO mako restitution
in the person Of his srandchild, on whom he
would besiov the fortune once destined for
her mother. If she married to his satisfaction.
Rndolph's way now seemed clear before him.
lie abjured all his old haunts. and was appar-
enty so exemplary in his conduct, that be sue
ceeded in establishing himself firmly in the
good graces ofthe old man. Blu, II was not 80
easy TO ALLEVIATE Josphino from her lover. Here
too his dextrous brain was successful. He
represented Lord Carlton as a shameless profit
gate, professed gnmestcr, utterly irreelaima-
bic, and travelling under an assumed name for
neiarous purposes. But an explanation might
take place between the lovers, and the young
noble resume his real nams and character, aud
Justify himself in her eyes Ii was necessary.
therefore, TO part them. and this also ho accom-
plished. De Montfou had. of course, revealed
/ 10 his wife every circumstance connected with
his early life, but at her request had long for
borne 10 make similar communication to
Darmstadt. She, who knew the hardness Of
her fathers nature, trembed lest he should DO
Inclined to doubt the Innocence of her husband
but IN one unlucky interview, DO Mon,fort,
tainted 10y his father-in-aw with the obscurity
of his birth, revealed his tragic history
gave Darmstad an advantage over him, which
he did not neglect 10 employ. On any spp-
cation Tor pecuniary assistance, he Threatened,
/ II pressed upon the subject. TO denounce him 10
his accusers. This Won Hermann knew, and
when it became cspedicnt 10 separate Jose
phlnc from her lover he alarmed De Mon,iort
by false report, that Darmstadt was about TO
execute his threat. This oco asioned the snd-
den flight OF the whole family TO Italy. To
! Italy Rudolph followed them. and there for
malIy demanded Joscphinc's hand.
The CALLING poverty OF her parents, the tears
aud entrca,ies OF her mother, TO whom Rudolph
had represented himself as n man in opulent
circumsances and her conviction OF the En-.
gishman's utter unworthiness. had nearly led
10 a completion Of the sacrifice, aud. once his
wife, Rudolph had determined to conduct her
back to Vienna. aud claim from her grandl4ih-
er tho fortune he had pledged himself to bestow
upon her. Josephine too had become acquain-
ted with her grandia,hor's intentions in her Ia
vor, through the exultation OF Rudolph. when
he had once obtained her consent 10 their un-
ion, il being necessary TO inform her Of his rea-
C,, ..,,l h,s ~
ny. Yet he professed that fortune vas. with
him, secondary consideration, and that he had
interested himself in eudeavoring to soften the
old mans heart from a simple motive Of benev-
olencc, even when hc supposed her engaged to
| his rival. Yet Josephine was not so wholly
duped. She had hitherto given him credit for
II least dsinterested motives in seeking her
hand. On this discovery, her rcpuenance to
the ill.assorted union increased TO adherence,
but she had gone too far TO seeede.
1 Bu, fortune WAS still not weary Of persecu.
ting this unhappy family. On the very day.
befor. that appointed for the marriage, De
Montlort had encountered in the street Of Ma
pies, Ansclmo, his uncie's steward, and his own
accuscr. Flight was again their only resource,
and they were preparing for their departure i'm
medialely after tho marriage, when Rudolph
WAS brought in mor,ally wounded.
Josspbines narrative was now brought to a
close. 10 which Lord Wilmington listened
! with intense interest. The death Of Won
: Hermann having removed the great obsiacle to
his happiness. with the hsnkness and generosi-
I, Of his nature. he instantly proposed to Jose
phine to unite their fates for lie. Blu, 1.-THE
course Of true love never does run smooth
lie found Josephine more blushing and moro
beautiful than ever. Ito his utter surprise, de-
claring ha intention never 10 marry. lie urged
his suit with the ardor of one devoted 10 her.
At length he wrung he secret from her reluc-
tsut lips. You found mo-" said she, ION the
point of being the wife of another Circum-
stance, compelled me to sacrifice all my feel
ings to a sense Of duty. IL was TO save my la
theT frem ruin. But now owe your friendship
snother duty. Valve for your esteem must
prevent me from bringing to you a dshonored
name. My father is guiltless OF tho horFid
crime charged against hun. but he has no pow
er to clear himself; he is still compelled 10 1--we
under this disgrace; his wife and daughter
mus, share IT with him. and will never have
to rcproaeh myself with bringing shame to the
high hearted being who has honorsd me with
bis loys"
The declaration was made with many tear
bu, il wa, firmly made. There was no altsrna-
tive; they must part. Ia few evenings 'ter.
the young Enslsbman came to bid his last
farewell. But, as the whole family we're SIT
ting s,dl, together, the door was suddenly o.
psned. and they we're startled BY the entrance
Of Asselnio. who had traced out their abode
A, De Montfort gazed on him 10 un'peakable
-......nr 4, rsnI.A mi a second glance TO con.