The Northern star, and farmers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1837-1849, 1841-07-17
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life, caa no longer conceal II. NJ
heart will break if you drive bin away"
"Embrace your bride then, Frederic,
yes, yes, your bride, y cried Master Mar
Tin. Paumgartner and Holzschuer look
ed on bewiIdered with surprise, but Mas-
ter Martin continued, holding tie goblet
in his hands, "Oh gracious heavsn, L has
all happened as the old women prophe-
sisd--"He shall bring a present rare, I
cos,ly food is flowing there; angsle ia
beauty however round the iordIy presens
richly bound. He who for thee this eift
has found, he whose hand has brought e
il, he thy londsr love shall win. Let DOT
thy father rashIy dare to question II he
promise far. Oh fool that was, there
is the present rare, the angelo, the brids-
groom. he, he, you see, gentlemen, al -;
right, the son in law y found."
Whoever in the mazes Of a. pii m ~
has imsgined himself "a ~ 81 doo1
dastess kSeys, nad then 1Vakse u "
dsIicioos spsIds v the air, sunsh M
song, and she who is dearest 10 hll1 j. 49, u
earth, has cone to him and he locked ID
her embrace looks into the heaven Of her
charming face;-he to whom th,e kes
ever happened, no can UNDERSTAND the
state Of Frederic's mind, overpowersd a.
he was by his bliss. Unable to speak,
he held Rosa in his arms, az though he
would never separate himself from her,
until she gently Ioosed herself from
him and led him 10 her father. He then
said, "Oh my dear Master. Is il actually
true-Do you give Rosa to me for ny
wife, and do you permit me 10 return TO
my art? eyes, yes" said Master Mar
TIN, "believe it fully, for cannot do
otherwise, since you have fulfilled the
prophecy Of the old grandmother. Your
master piece must remain unfinished"
Frederic, transformed with JOY, replied
"No, dear Master, if you please, l will
now finish with jvy aud courage my pat
tern cask, as my last cooper work, and
then return tu my foundry" "My good
brave SON." cried Master Martin, his
eyes sparkling with joy, "yas finish your
Muster piece, and then for the wedding"
Frederic kept his word, hs finished his
cask, and every o1e declared a more
beautiful piece Of workmanship could not
well be made, which greatly rejoiced
NlasleI Martin, who came 10 the co0clus-
ion that heaven had directed him 10
most excellent son-in-law.
The wedding day at last arrived. Fred
eric's master cssk, filled with precious
wine and crowned with flowers, was
placed in the lower entry OF the house.
The masteis Of the different trados were
present with their wives, and Counseiior
Jacobus Paumgartner al their head; tho
master godsnilhs followed. They were
about 10 proceed to the church Of ST..
Sebald, where the pair were TO be united,
when the sound of trumpets was heard in
the street, and before Master Martins
door the stamping and clatter ol hosses
Mester Martin hastened 10 the balcony
window. Before the house appeared
knight Henry Of Spangenberg, in lordIy
attire, and at short distance behind him,
on 6eri horse, young and honorable
knight, a shining sword by his side, and
graceful plumcs descending fromhis cap,
which was studded with jewels.
AT the side Of the knight, Master Mar
tin perceived lady Of wonderful beapixf
clad in great splendor, and seated upon !
psllrey, white as the newly laIIen saoS ~
Pages and attendants formed eircist
The rumpets ceased, and tho
old knight Of Spans enbers called, sioud !,
''Ha, no, Maste, Martin, it 10 not your :
wine cellar nor your money bs2s for
which we have como here, but becsuse e
is Rosa's wedding day. Will you adu
US, dear Masteri"
Master Maitin well remembered biz
words and with some shame, hasiened.
1own to receive HE guests. The o)1oa
Knight descended from his herse, au1
shutting Master Martin, entered tn
'ouse. The pages sprsng forward, sa6
he lady with their assistance slid fr61
her horse, the knight took her hand snd
ollowed the old man. As soon, howsver3
ls Master Ma,in saw the oucg knight y
10 stepped back, clappsd his hsnds an4 q
ried, "Powcrs above --Conradp' tIk&1|
oung man laughed, sad said, 'syssy - NJ
Master, am your app entice Conse<
'ardon me for the wound gave VI
TO be sure dear Master, me tine
hat l would have killed you, az VOC
nov, but now evory thing 70 chaug ed}
Master Martin answered sodDo&|
'ewiIdered, that il was much better
10 had moi been killed, a. for the
cratch with the cooper knife, u ~
10 Importance A. Martju<1oC l.
psr'ment where the bridal pesly 1|
ssembled, every one wns enxsr = - z
esutifuI lndy who sesombIed The 5-1oc