Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1842-01-13
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The beautiful Jocobea above all wept in secret
for she had been the first to express before her
companions the vow of the death Of the Winter
King Two days had passed since the night Of
misfortune the third was drawing 10 a close, and
the ladies and their anxious parents, still unac-
quainted with the fate of the three young men.
a knock was heard at the door of Jacobea and
a man of goodly appearance entered and demand
ed to see the young lady, who was weeping near
her father and mother. The stranger presented
them letter which young man had given him
on the roa' to deliver. Oh what was the Joy Of
Jacobea The letter was from her lover.
twas near night the mother hastily lighted
two lamps, in order TO read the letter and to have
a better view Of the stranger He was man aged
about thirty, tall, meagre, clothed in black, but
in accordance with the fashion Of the time lis
hat was surmounted by long Father; his black
velvet mantle was thrown over his shoulders he
on his side Il sword, the hit of which was
gold ornamcnted with precious stones on his fin
gers were several rings of great value. But his
countenence the traits of which were noble and
regular, appeared pale and lvd, whilst the mourn
color of his clothing rendered 1t still more
He took u sea. and the father read the letter by
light of the lamp it was conceived in the follow
ing terms
"My beautiful friend, your faith is lost to me
for ever. am going to IN Bohemia, and will
endeavor TO find another lady who will not require
me TO prepetrate a foul assassination. l return
you your ring
The ring fell from the letter.
When Jacobea heard this letter, her strength
failed her. she wept anew land cursed the unfa'th-
ful lover The father and mother consoled their
poor daughter, and the stranger said to her;
sifI had known that the commission with which
this had .harred me would la we cans
ed SO much dspair, true as am Count de
Tombs, | would have given him the accolade of
St. John with my good sword. Dry your beaut-
full eyes, charming lady single one of your
tears should extinguish your love
But Jacobea did not cease TO weep. The count
finally departed, asking permission to visit the
young lady on the ensuing day.
He kept his word and came Jacobea was alone
He said to l.er
81 have not been able to sleep during the whole
night, for l was continually thinking Of your
beauty and your tears /; you should bestow asmde
upon me to recall to my pale cheeks the color that
want of sleep has driven from them
allow can | smile,' said Jacobea, ''has not the
disloya sent me his ring, has he not Torn my
heart"
The Count took the ring and cast it out the
window. ''Away with this ring : he cried How
willingly would fireplace ii by one more beautl-
full And he drew from of his fingers Que
of his most magnificent rings, and placed it be-
fore her on the table, saying 'Iiow willingly
would give it you, with all these, TO each oil
which is attached ch lordship."
Jacobea FLUSHED. She pushed the magnificent
ring from her.
''Do not be SO cruel said the Count "ior now
that have seen yo shall never he able to for
get you. Your lover has disdained you; dsdan
lin IN your turn, it is sweet vengeance. 10y at
your feet my heart and my dignity"
Jacobea did not wish to listen 10 him but she
found ia her heart that the Count was right, ann
that vengeance was sweet. They conve r5cd To-
gether for Ion time. The Count was modes; and
persuasive, only he not qaite so handsome as
the other lover lis countenance was indeed pale
and too livid, but WHEN he spoke his countenence
could easily be forgotten and as every thing has
its time, Jacobca ceased to weep, and was even
sometimes forced to smile the count.
The arrival ofthe noble scigneur at Ilerbeshei'n
was soon kaown in all the city, FOR he had servants
richly ciothe d. and made much display. 1t WINS
also soon known that he had brought to Jacoboa
letter from her lover. When Veronica and Fran
cisca had learned this, they FASTENED to seek then
friend. and demanded il the noble Count knew
ANYTHING of the other two lovers, praying her 10
inquire of him to that effect
| Jacobea did so and the Conui said That be
wished TO speak himself to the friends, to Judge
| bv their descriptions if h, had seen their lovers
the young lady rendered him many thanks She
| received him with more attention for during The
niuht she had thought many things and regard
| inp the ring she had said to herself, 81 have bu
| 10 stretch forth my hand TO become countess
and be in possession of all the dign;tes Of tha
rank without bring forced TO share them will
Franc sea and Veronica. Thus my unfai htul low
or will still have made me countess She show
| ed 10 her parents the ring that the scigncur ha
| left upon the table, aud spoke to them ofhis hon
orable offers, and told them hat she know of hi
numerous Iordships. The old parents were grra,
iy astonshed aud wou,l Ioi Believe it /; la: tn