Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-08-19

pIIy, Iuedn"HiIc, pdsSeu tliHc WIFI luC NpupS
lovers! Youth and love step on, hand in
hand, through this strange world, forget
ting that clouds are gathering over head,
while around them creeps the unnoticed
mist Of coming darkness! But this cloud
comes-the mist Understand thus sim
guar coincidence led TO the discovery of
De Bigod's treachery whilst the discover
was no other than Richard de We're, the
secret lover of his child
Ii was no less from a sense of loyalty
than from a sincere attachment to his SOW
eregn, that Richard felt himself constrained
to reveal the perfdy of the father Of his
mistress to the king; but not before he had
impaired his intentions to Constance, who,
while she implored mercy for her parent,
too keeny felt how objectionable his con-
duct was, to cndeavor to prevent her low
er's intention; but, hurryng from him, she
had time to announce to the earl the danger
which menaced him, rendering immediate
flight necessary. Taking her with him, de
Bigod fled to Framngham, and was soon
aware that to the young De We're he owed
the discovery of his plot. His hatred was
thus redoubled, and, swearing vengeance,
he evelled the most desolating curses against
Constance, should she continue to encour-
age the addresses of the detested De We're.
Many weeks had passed, and, separated
from all intelligence of him she loved,
while she was hourly prosecuted by the
disgustful attentions Of the Baron de
Clichy, the hapless Constance had long
ceased
$40 breathe the aroma Of individual happiness"
And now the Castle bells are ringing
merrily, for to-morrow's sun will see the
young countess bride--the bride of the
richest noble in Flanders; and, while war
like groups assemble on the battlements
and in the court yards of birmingham,
and active preparations for strife--unim-
peded by the bridal arrangements carrying
on within its walls--are stirring all around
the Castle, a heavy and breaking heart
might be heard sobbing out its desperate
grief in a retired nook of those rich park
grounds, where now she could alone find
temporary retirement. Beside deep and
dark pool of water, whence Git was said)
the river Ore derived its source, under the
shadows of empowering willows, sat Con-
stance, pale and colorless as the lilies that
clustered at her feet, But not long alone
not long unheard were the sobs that ever
and anon broke from her burthened
bosom sound is in her ears-she listens
half startled, half hopeful; and in a moment
the wall few PAGES from her, bears a
living load; in the next, Richard de We're
is at her feet!
"The King of England commands yor
dearest" he P!eaded-"for your own sake
for mine-he forgives 10 the child the pa
rents crime, provided she obeys his behes
he will receive US as his children; he vii
be our safeguard, as he is our rightful SOY
ereign."
"Oh, Richardr she cried, "what perfdy
can exceed that of the child who desert
her parent in the hour Of his shame--o
his guIl!'
Then you reject me-" said he, mourn
fully; you prefer TO wed this naughty
baron to quitting these magnificent wa
for sovereign's protecton-an imPover
ished lovers affec,ionl You reject me
you reject loyalty for tyranny and higi
treason"
"No, mol" she exclaimed; "but would
, fan be the dutiful daughter as well as TIT
faithful subject. No, Richard de We're;
wed no baron--sooner die by mine OWL
, hand"
"And Constance dc Bigod can rcconcil
, herself TO rush unbdden into the presenc
\ of her Heavenly Father, rather than TEN
, poravily offend an early erring parent"
t She ben, her head between her hands
and wept bitterly; then flung herself o
her knees, and silently, devout!y prayed
with fervor her lover dared not interrupt
I When again she looked up, there was
, calm frmness in her face that told he
heart had made its conscientious decision,
{ Richard" she said, in low, quiet voice
4 81 go with you"
: BLESS thee, bless thee, dearest; all the
i will be we'll My arrangements are s
j made, that our flight cannot be impedec