Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-03-07
.MuFoRD PIKE COUNTY PA SATURDAY MARCH 7,sls4o.

over which Ellen was to pass Her slight figure,
family visible, preceded by a flag of truce, at
length faded awav. "Now l am childless," said
he; 81 have only to die for my country"
Surrounded by the chiefs and mobiles of his ar
nv sat the Duke Leopold, apon a seat adornedwith
gold and purple, which served him for throne,
delberating with them upon the most efectual
means of attacking Soleure. The curtain OF the
pavilion was raised, and an officer entered and in
formed him that woman, the daughter of Bucheg,
requested admission.
Leopold looked exuliingly overhis mobiles Has
he sent his daughter to melt our purpose'" said
he does he think that beauty can beguile our res
olutionl Let her enter, and we will show her that
our blood is only warmed by glory"
Again the curtain was raised, and Ellen, dressed
in the plainest manner, entered. She approached
the Duke and bent one kuee to the ground, Noble
prince" said she, 81 come to you as petitioner,
to claim your projections, !, and she placed her fa-
theirs letter in his hand.
The Duke looked earnestly at her, as did also
his mobiles, with still greater curiosity. The effort
of courage was over Her eyes were cast down,
and her whole form trembled with emotion.
"My Lord" said the duke, addressing an old
man who stood near him, support this young lady
to seat" He then unfolded the letter and read:
"NoB1 PRINCE She who brings you this letter.
is my only child-all my treasure IN the world.
Therefore trust her to you relying your honor.
If the walls of Soleure fall shall be buried under
their ruins but if you grant your protection to my
daughter, shall have no more anxiety for her,
Give me some token that you grant my petition
and YOU will receive your reward from that BENG
who watches over the innocent, and who knows
our hearts.
"BucHEG, Magistrate of Soleure."
A deep silence prevailed. At length the Duke
said, 4 Upon the line of our encampment let the
banner of the Austrian army be planted, crowned
with a green garland. By this token the magis
trate will know that he has not mistaken Leopold
Count, to you confde this young maiden; know
your integrity; your gray hairs, bleached In the
service of your country, are pledge of security
yet one thing desire; it your son; take him TO-
hostage. You know l love him as my own
Estimate mv nv ihi5 pfotee6n aSe b ggh boy highly
Bucbeg. But where is the young Count I" con
tpued the Duke; g / miss him unwilhngly IRON
among my friends"
"He is at his post" answered the father. lex
pect him every moment In the mean time, sui
fer me TO express my thanks for the confidence
YOU place in me, as well as your kindness to my
son."
The old count now took the hand OF Ellen, ant
said. "You have heard, my dear child, the com
mand of the Duke; hope you will trust yoursel
to me-"
As he spoke, his son entered the pavilion. III
gazed on the scene before him in speechess aston
ishment.
Ellen, too, seemed overcome by her situation
The deepest bushes suffused her cheek, while he
! heart beat with violence.
"You wonder, my young friend" said the Duke
&" how this fair creature came among us rough war
riors but you will be still more astomshed whel
YOU learn that you must welcome her as your SIS
! ter She is the only daughter of the magistrate
Soleure. Her father has confided her to me, an
to vou and thus the mystery is explained. But
am convinced the young lady must need some re
feshments Therefore | request you to see tina
she is properly lodged and guarded
rConcuded next weekl