The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-01-07
VOL. Ii. NO. 50.
written 10 he, don, trouble my head abou,

Hell and fury, prince drive me not 10 madnessl
Do you kn>w who it is that speaks 10 YOU. IN,
the Marshal Blankenswood. Your advances to
my wife are not unknown 10 me, ever since Inc
last ronto ut the palace"
My lord MARSHAL answered Philip, quietly,
excuse me for saying that jealousy has blinded
YOU. Ii YOU knew me well, you would never sus-
pcct 'ne Of such proceedings. give yon my
words Of honor wlll never trouble your wife,
'hre you in earnest, prncc'
'Entrey.'
" i'll you give me proof
whatever you requirc.'
you have hindercd her up II this time from
going to visit her relations in Poland. win you
recommend her 10 do now?'
| delighted; fyUn desire it,
do it, do it your royal hghness, you will pre-
vent ncacuiabe misery
The Mameuke continued for sometime some
times begging and praying, and sometimes so fu-
rously, that Philip feared he might lay violent
hands on him before the whole assembly. lilo
therefore took an opportunity Of quitting him us
, soon as he could. Scarcely had he lost himself
in the crowd, when Il female, developed in wld-
ow's weeds tapped him lamiiary on the arm aud
said,
Butterfly, whiihcr away? Have Won not ono
word Of consolation for the disconsolate widow
Philip answered very politely, beautiful wild
ows find no lack o: conloters. May venture to
include myself in that NUMBER
why are YOU so dsobedienl? uad why hayn't
YOU changed your mask said the widow, while
She led him aside from the crowd. DO you really
fancy prince, that every one here does not know
who you are"
They are very much mistaken in me, I assure
YOU, replied Philip
'Not at a,l,' answered the widow; they know
you very we--and if you don't instantly change
/ l.. 81,
evening; have 40 desire 10 give my husband an
opportunity Of making scene
By this Philip discovered who his companion
was. 'You are The beautiful rose-gir; are your
roses wilhered so soon:'
'What is there that does not wiher: No, the
conslancy Of mani saw YOU when you slipt Oft
with the CurmeIite. Confess your Inconsistency
YOU can deceive me 10 longer
'!lem,' answered Philip, coldly-'accuse ne as
you viii, can return the accusation.
'How-in what respect
1 why, for instance, there j, no. u more con-
slant u.ln alive than the MARSHAL
'rhcrc is not indccd!-and am wrong; very
wrong to have listened to ,on SO long. But my
remorsG Is unuyaiIing; lie has discovered our fir
tation'
since the last roul at the palace, fi widow
Where y0u were 50 unguarded and particular
wicked prince"
JET Us repair the mischief. Let rs part, |
honor the marshal; and for my part, shond be
ashamed 10 do him wrong
The widow looked at Hin. for sometime in speech
less amnzcment
If you have Indeed any regard for me- contin-
ned Philip, won will 90 Instantly into Poland to
visit your relations. lis better that we do hot
meet 4 beautiful women is beautiful; but n
pure md NlrtuOUs woman Is more beautiful still"
'pracn' cried the usOnishcd widow, are YOU
really in elraesi; Have YOU ever loved ne, or
have you all along deccycd.'
look yon auswc cred Philip, Il am ,empter Of
pnculiar kind. search constantly among wo-
men to nd ,rnih and virtue but aasi It's but sell
DOM encounter them. Only the true and viru-
ons can keep me conslant-thcyeiore am true 10
nonc bat no--llrre IS one tina. keeps me in her
chains--i nm sorrow fair widow that tina, one Is
not you.'
'lcu are in s'rans, mood Tonight, prince
answered the widow, and the 'rerbing Of her
voice and hcayiGg Of her bosom showed the eiiec,
the conversation had on her.
40 answered Philip. Il am in as rational n
mood to might as | ever was in ny life. wish
only to repair an injury; have promised to your
husband 10 do so.
How exclaimed the widow, in voice Of ter
ror, you have told every thing 10 the marshall
Not every thing, answered Philip, 'ony wha,
| knew
The widow wrang her hands in the extremity If
agitation and at last said, Where is my husbandi
Philip pointed TO the Mameluke, who at this
moment approached them.
Prince, sad the widow in tone Of neSpres,-
bic rage and hatred. Prince, but yon are unwor-
thy of thought. never dreampt any one could
be capnblo Of such ungentlemany, such unmanly
bcha'ior-you are an imposiUrl My husband in
the dress of barbarian Is Il prince; You in the
dress Of prince are barbarian In this world
yon see me no more-go, sir
With these words she turned proudly from him,
aud going up to the Manmeukc, accompanied him
from the hall in deep and earnest conversation
Philip laughed quietly At the result Of his I'D
vice. and said to himself, MY substitute, tho
Waterman will be somewhat astonished at all this;
as fOr me, ! think make very decent sort Of a
prince; only hope, wheh lie returns, he will pro-
| coed as have begun
| lie wcn up to the dancers, and was delighted
10 see the beautiful Carmciiic standing up in Sc,
" it'll the ilrallnn. No sooner did the latter per-
cnye him. than he kissed his hand 10 him, and in
| dumb show gave him TO understand that he recon-
citation was completes Philip thought It's Il pity
I am not TO be prince all my l'e-me. How
| the people would rejoice; 10 bo n prince is tho
easiest thing in III" world. lie ran do more with
single word than barristcr with three hours
speech. Yes, if were q prince, my beautiful
rose would bC-loSt TO me forever. After all,
| think I don't wish TO be prince. lie now looked
nj the clock, and saw twas half past eleven. The
| MamciEke hurried Up 10 him and gave him pa
per. Prince he exclaimed, could fall a, your
/ feet and thank you On my knees; am reconciIed
10 my wife. You have broken her heart but
she viii yet learn to thank YOU for it. We travel
10 Poland this very night, aud there we shall fs
our home. Farewell prince! shall be ready.
whenever your ROYAL hiehness requires me, 10
pour out my last drop Of blood in your service
my gratitude ia eternal FAREWELL
STAY said Philip, what an DO with tlii, pa
peri
'Oh, ihai--t ia the amount Of my loss 10 your
hghnrss last week at hrzzard. had nearly lnr-
gotten il; but belcte my departrra, must dis
charge my debts Of honor Again. and again may
heaven bless you. and farewell With thsse
words the marshal disappeared.
10 lie CONTINUED.