Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-03-16

Search was Immediately made bot the murderer was
no, 10 be found when nv father, IN his anger swore
should never marry. That was what clonded my
brow Cus,avus 10 think love and am beloved. and
doomed 1, be separated from the object of my choice
Gracious hoayeur said |. CAN'T be possible II was
my Gertrude delivered from that protested hoerune
Your replied She 1t cannot he.
Ii was this very arm, that stretched itseli out 10
deliver YOU from living death, saw you, ma you en-
tered the chapel heard your sighs-l walked care
fully forward heard your father threaten and com
mand, but YOU still refused p'ued your sunet'ngs
and determined 10 put an end 10 your misery, 10y ter
minaiing the life of the monster, which did. saw
not your face, and until this moment, dd KNOW
1t was my Gertrude relieved. And now tell me, can
hope TO receive thy hand with thy heart my far la
dyt
Would to heaven it was in my power TO hesiow 1t
upon YOU, Gustavus' replied she.
then proposed clandestine union, when, after
few modest tciusas, she consented The old servant
was called in, whom we induced TO accompany US
We accordingly left the castle, the old clock struck
twelve We arrived AT small village, about sunrise
where, before the sacred altar we pghted our vows
Of future consIancy and love. We then repaired to an
obscure cottage several miles distant, hoping 10 pass
the remainder of our days in seclusion The old ser
want died IN a short tme and found ourselves alone
enjoying the sweets OF .onnubi.l felicity. Il
DO YOU know, brother Elwn,' enquired Isidore
plaSuly, do YOU know, that in days shall kneel
before Ire altar, 10 have nv destiny sealed =
Your destiny scaled, lsdorel ] should think your
destiny had teen sealed some time
Not bv law. brother Ewin
If not by law your lips sealed II several weeks ago
blu, suppose you Think (and tightly too) that will
not suffice
Most certainly debut brother, will you no, SC
lect some pretty maiden 10 accompany youio the chap
ell, TO witness The ceremony =
'Ah and who shall seectr
Suit yourself brother but were TO make seec-
ton. Lady Angela would be my favorite.
Lady Angela; quite a nice taste, lsdore--l will
think OF it,
Yes--Elbeu had wooed and won the noble Isidorc
1.-The nuptia morning dawned--the happy group
waiting 10 repair TO the chapel; when 10 Elwin was
missing. The company were somewhat alarmed, but
ventured TO proceed, hoping find him their wav.
But not Iley arrived at the oOnyent--the gates
swung heavily away, 20 admit the bridal train. They
entered the chapel when To- before the altar knelt FL
win, with lady by his side yelled from head to foot
The company struck with amazement--all
silen-the ceremony was peIiormed-thc benedictiOn
pronounced-Elwin and his bride arose, when Ebert
and lsidore occupied the place they left vacant, the
same ceremony was performed, a marriage hvmh was
chaned by the choir. when Edwin and his bride hasti-
ly quilted the chapel. The company soon followed,
entered the cottage, where, seated side by side Ell
win and Lady Angela lie arose, the bridal party
entered and playiuly introduced Lady Angela as bis
future companion. All laughed heartily at the Joke,
and happy day spent the cottage, during which,
the Count and Countess dc Wilmington made their APP
pcarahce, and joined IN The little festival. And what
more need we say Of this now happy family Let this
suillce The old people soon found themselves pleas
h", situated ha in Gus mansion in the vii
with Eiwin and his lovely wife. Ebert and Isidore
removed but sholt distance from them where fortune,
and happiness crowned their DAYS
1t might also be deemed necessary to mention that
Ewin previous TO his marriage, had declared his love
10 Lady Angela and received hers in lie sought
aud obtained PERMISSION OF the Count and Countess,
their plan fixed and accordingly executed, in the
manner we have described Lord Wentworth and La
dy Isabella by extravaganza and dissipation, length
became poor and in a manner dependent upon those
whom they despscd.
Thus, gentle reader be,care never despise poreriv
where II is connected with virtue and excellence. You
may possess abundance of this worlds goods YOU
may deem your golden treasures ineXhaustable, but
believe me, they have end as sure as they had
beginning. You may reve in all the luxures of life.
you may afford TO sip from golden gobes the choicest
wines, or from trenchers Of the same precious metal
the most delicate morse may command your dainty APP
petite, you may be enabled to behold your wives and
your Children arrayed in the most costly attire your
palaces adorned with the richest and most elegant fur
nlture your vineyards and your focks NAV flourish
and increase, but remember, He who permits YOU 10
ENJOY so much earthly happiness easily plant torns
instead OF roses in your future PATH and take from you
what he has in mercy lent providing you make an i'm
proper use OF his blessings his kindness You are no,
prospcfed 10 rdicule your less prosperous neighbor
but TO relieve his sulerngs, comfort his dsiresses an
ply the oil Of consolation his afflicted BOSOM pour
the healing balm into his wounds by administering 10
his necessities, supplying him with the comforts of life
which he cannot obtain. But 10 those who have tasted
the cup OF want drank the bitter waters of adversity
would say walk IN the path Of vittue cast not an env
Gus eye upon thy wealthy neghbor heed not his SCOTS
and scorns be content with thy humble lot and trust
Ing IN divine goodness, thy excellence shall be reward
co. ~~.<E