Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1842-10-07


cottage. As Prince Leyere turned away, he
met Edwin with Isidore who informed him Of
his intentions to leave his parental roof, and
commence a life upon watery element !;
stating, also, the day following was set for
his departure. The Prince begged the priv
ilege of calling upon him in the morning,
which Elwin cheerfuily granted. The pale
moon shone with her cbaste rays, over the
head of Levere, as he moved slowly to the
castle. HnEtH Dfi
And shall l. sighed he, can / behold
this lovely flower droop and die f--cut down
by the rude hand Of adversely !-shal the
opening bud display its sweets to this unleel-
ing world, and then be chilled by the cold
hand oftime? Shall the vile hand Of des-
royer stretch itself out over thee, and with
its. veno,oous grasp pluck the finest Of crea-
tons nowersl All, no lrihou art as vir-
tuous, as thou art beautiful, willingly would
protect thee, and cherish thee as the future
companion of my bosom z hf
BY this time he had reached the castle,
and Lady Angela ran 10 meet her cousin,
with countenance so full of glee, that a
smile forced its way from the lips Of Levere.
She led him to the psrlor, where the Count
sat speaking in the highest terms of the
young strangers. ~ at
But you need not look SO serious said
he turning TO Levere, if you have lost your
heart, perhaps you can get one placed in lis
room, and as the old saying is, exchange is
no robbery lN3i 2If H
The Prince smiled, and the Count left the
room, saying, you must sympathise togeth-
or, children aud then looking archly at La
dy Angela, continued, FOR 4 shall no, won
der il the hadsome young Edwin proves a
thief as well as his sister As her father
uttered these words, crimson blush dyed
her beautiful cheek, and almost confirmed
the truth Of what he had spoken sam
You know, cousin Angela said Levere
soon as the Count departed, you know il
has long been the wish of my fathers heart
TO see me united to Lady Isabella; but am
unhappy in the very thought, and how mus
my unhappiness be augmented, should
give my hand TO this proud, vain, anc
wealthy heiress, when a lovely, virtuous, bu
poor girl possesses my most ardent aficc
toni There is madness in the very though
and should my father disinhcrit me, l here
most soIennly protest, never will wed La
dy Isabella Let my fate be what il may, il
reference to Elyira, that naughty girl, wht
despises poverty, shall never become III,
partner OF my BOSOM w 81
'Leverc ceased speaking concerning him
self, and Informed Indy Angela Of Elwint
departure; at the same time requesting he
to accompany him TO the cottage, 20 which
she assented.
On the following morning they commenc
ed their walk, while the dew was vet upor
the grass, and the god of day was riding will
majestic grandeur The birds had not ceas
ed their morning carroll, neither had the Ia
borers of the day entered the field, whel
they found themselves seated in the cottage
The young friends passed happy hour il
each others society, during which Col. Har
son related many circumstances in his life
spoke Of his fall from prosperity--in short
Lavere and his cousin felt more intereste,
in their new associates They soon left IN
cottage, after having assured the family O
their pure disinterested friendship. Tn
same day Edwin left this pleasant little vii
lage to seek his fortune in foreign countrie:
i Nothing occurred during his absence i
the history of our cottagers, with the exceI
ton Of the declaration Of Prince Laver
made to Elvira of the love he bore her.
He was happy to learn in due time that hi
affections were not layished upon her !
winnie found her susceptible heart ha
yielded to the FIRST flame OF love which wo
ever kindled in her pure bosom.
Soon as the Baron was informed by Lor
Wentworth of his sons disobedience wit
. regard 10 union with Lady Isabella, and {
the favors he was bestowing upon the poo
cottagers, as he called them, he immediate
: " commanded the Prince to return home
, and he Immediately obeyed the summons
, When he arrived his father requested him I
explain his conduct, which he did. Fl
spoke of his aversion to Lady Isabella an
dwelt with delight upon his affection for E
vira butthe Baron, full Of wrath, drove hin
: from his castle, when he found his son il
: flexible. "If" said he, ''you loved an equi
would sanction your union; but to see yo
united to penniess girl, just because 20
: fancy her handsome, with nothing more I
} recommend her, is certainly something b,
low person your rank. Go! and il yo
} conclude to abandon her forever, return
: and you shall find home under my RIO
| but if you determine otherwise, none of m
: portion shall you have you shall as begg;
! marry beggar." AS he uttered thes
: words, Prince Lavere quit his fathers casll'
i and with a heavy heart, returned to his vi
: cle's to pour his sorrows into the bosom ,
{ his friends. H
E The Count strove to comfort his nephew
assuring him all would yet be right, viii
: the Countess and Lady Angela wept at b
sufferings. He then repaired to the co
b tage, and told his sad tale to the beloved oil
E ject of his choice. S.
Z nMx dear Henry exclaimed Elrira ;