Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1842-10-14
VOL. IX.--NO. Z.

happy couple resided in the same beautiful
village, where they first 'breathed loves ten
der VOW
In a short time after their union Prince
Laverc received a message from his father.
who was at the point of DEATH requesting
him to convey his beautiful bride to his cas-
tie Immediately. He obeyed the summons
and once more found himself in the pres
encc of his father, upon whose livid features
deaths fingers could be traced. The Baron
fixed his eyes upon his son-then upon Ell
yira--thcn extended his emaciated hand tow
ards them and said, God bless you my chill
dren ;; then claspng their hands in his, he
continued, AS you have loved, so love one
another | object no longer. Your bride
is surely beautiful, my son-chersh her
while life continues. She did not hesitate
TO marry you, portionless, when she had
become rich and trust she will continue to
love you, when ! place into your hands my
large estate. Forgive me, dear children,
for abusing you | have seen, and repented
my error, trusting in Heaven for pardon
Receive this from your dying father; it will
put into your possession all now call my
own, and with it receive my last blessing
He said no more-he gasped for breath
he beaved one sigh-and it was over-his
spirit had aed to him who gave it. Lavere
bent over the lifeless remains of his father
his tears fell in quick succession--he breath
cd prayer FOR his departed soul and retir-
ed. Soon as proper, he returned with his
bride, to his own pleasant little village, re-
joicing in the thought, they received the dy-
ing blessing Of the Earl-ther happiness
was completed-Iheir union sanctioned.
Do you know, brother Ewn,' enquired
lsidtre, playfuly, do you know that in two
days shall kneel before the altar, to have
my destiny sealedP
"Your destiny sealed, Isidore2 / should
think your destiny had been sealed some
time"
mo, by law brother Elwin"
''If not by law, your lips sealed it several
weeks ago-but | suppose you think, land
rightly too,) tha; will not suffice"
Most certainly l debut brother, will
you not select some pretty maiden, 10 ac-
company you to the chapel, to witness the
ceremony r. ,w
"Ah and who shall select i..i,.t,
'Suit yourself, brother, but were l to
make selection, Lady Angela would be my
favorte."
Lady Angela quite nice taste, Isidore
i will think of IT," .f
Yes--Elbert had wooed and won the no
bic lsidore-the nuptial morning dawned-
the happy group were waiting TO repair TO
the chapel when 10 Elwin was missing
The company were somewhat alarmed, but
ventured to proceed, hoping 10 find him on
their way. But not so. They arrived at the
I fnn ba
to admit the bridal train. They entered the
win, with lady by his side, yelled from
head to foot the company were struck with
amazement--all were silent-the ceremony
was pcriormed-the benediction pronounced
-Elwin and his bride arose, when Ebert
and lsIdore occupied the place they left va
cant--the ceremony was periormed-a mar
riage hymn was chaunted by the choir
when Edwin and his bride hastily quilted the
chapel. The company soon followed-en-
tered the cottage-where seated side by side,
sat Edwin and Lady Angela. He arose, as
the bridal party entered, and playiully intro
duced Lady Angela as his future compan-
ion All laughed heartily at the joke, aud
a happy day was spent at the cottage during
which, the Count and Countess De Tything-
ton made their appearance, and joined in
the little festival. And what more need we
say Of this now happy family Let this suf-
fee. The old people soon found themselves
pleasantly situated in spacious mansion. in
the same village, where they spent the re-
mainder of their days, with Edwin and his
lovely wife. Ebert and lsidore removed but
a short distance from them here fortune and
happiness crowned their days.
1t might also be deemed necessary to
mention that Edwin previous to his marriage
had declared his love to Lady Angela, and
received hers in return. He sought and OBJ
tanned permission of the Count and Count
ESTHER plan was fixed, and accordingly
executed, in the manner we have described.
Lord Wentworth and Lady Isabella, by ex-
travagance and dissipation, at length became
poor, and in manner dependent upon those
whom they once despised
Thus gentle reader, beware never des-
pise poverty where it is connected with yr-
tue and excellence. You may possess an
abundance of this worlds goods-you may
deem Your golden treasures inexhaustable,
but believe me, they have AN END as sure
as they had beginning. You may revel in
all the luxuries of life, you may afford to sip
from golden gobets, the choicest wines-or
| from trenchers otthe same precious metal
! The most delicate morsel may command
Your dainty appette-you may be enabled
TO behold your wives and your children ar
rayed in the most costly attire--y your palaces
adorned with the richest and most elegant
| lurniture-your vineyards and your flocks
may flourish and increase-but remember,
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