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performing the Ceremony before nncb a
illusiricus assemblsge. o. the heat 81 IL.
weather. or the joy she conceived II end,
ing her Affection reciprocal, Or an together
had such an effect that she fen into ,
a.ialinest Fl among her companions |. VIA
the flower. IL vas trod under FOOT. = ssl sa
IS she was recovered, the brother who per.
formed the ceremony came up and pre-.
ssDied bis bud, she thinking il bad been
the one she bad lost, received il with 4
look that showed be had made q greater
progress 10 her affections than what that
Tower expressed the laws mol permitting
any further conversation II thai inncsure,
they retired 10 their respective habitations.
Some time after. the brother who had the
luck TO present the ist flower, whom for
distinction sbalkcaIl the Younger brother,
a. be really wa. found q way 10 make
her visit BY sisalth7s at grated window,
which, IS | observed. was publicly pfohi-
biiedsby The wise governors, but privately
connived 81 to enhance their love- He
came to her and after some amorous con-
versaiion. makes bold to present her The
more advanced mark OF hieFafeciion, which
she accepted Of, and gave him in return
scarf worked with hearts separated BY liz
tie brambles, to show there were some diff.
6cnlties yet 10 overcome !; however, they
gave oDs another mutual assurances Of
love, andhe was permitted 10 profess him
self her lever. without declaring her name,
Tor some private reasons she had Not
long after the elder brother came, and pros
cured an|opportunity of meeting her atlhs
same window. The night was very dark.
so that be could not see the second flower
which she had in her bosom. only she
received him with greater signspf JOY and
freedom than be expected; bat refleclipg
on the signs be had remarked in her coun 7
tenance, and after her illness. by Jsori 81
natural vanity for bis own merits, haltered
himselfthat her passion was rather great
er than his, excused himself for being so
long without seeing her, and added, lha.
if=he were TO be guided by The height OF
bis fame, be would see her every night
She rejecting how lately she had seen
him. thought his diligence was very extra
ordinary. but imputed il TO the ardor Of
bis passion in fine, she gave him such
assured signs Of love, that he thought
in himself be might pass the middle cere-
mony, and present her with the full blown
flower. 10 make sure OF her. She took
il, but told him she Would not wearit for
some time, till she had passed some forms
for some time. and had further proof Of bis
consistency; but for his confirmation Of her
affection she put out her hand rs fsr ~ the
Crate would permit. which he kissed with
eli The afdor Of aninHamed loves, giving her
q thousand assurances Of bis fidelity, and
she in return>gaye bim'a ribband with two
hearts interviewer with her own hair, Sc
PARTED only With little hedge Of pome-
gFanates almost ripe. 10 show that the time
Of gathering the fruit was nigh at hand
Thus were the three lovers in the greatest
degree of happiness imaginable the bro
theirs wore her favors on sll public occa-
sions. congratnlsiing each other for the
success in their smobrs; but as lovers
affect secrecy in all they do. never tell
ing one another who were the objects OF
their affections.
The nextgrea. feast drew on, when the
younger brother thought il was time 10
present the last mark Of bis affection, in
order 10 demand her 10 marriage, which
waa usually performed in those public
soiemnities. He told her be hoped il
was now time to reward bis fame BY
wearing the open flower, as full sign Of
her consent. and gave her full-blown
artificial carnation, with gold flames and
little hearts on the leaves, interviewer
with wonderful art and ingenuity. she.
thinking il had been . repetition of 1.-THE
srdor Of bis sffeciion. took il, and put Il in
her bosom with all the marks Of tender
ness by which the fair sexin all countries
know how to reward ell the pains Of their
lovers in moment. Upon this he resclv-
ed to ask her Of her parents. which was
the only thing necessary on bis side, the
woman having right 70 demand any
mans son in the kingdom If be had but
presented her with the last mark III his
affection. The elder brother having given
in bis some time before, thought the pa
rents appreciation was the only thing
wanting on bis side, and resolved the same
day on the ssma thing. They were
strangely surprised 10 meet one another
but seeing the different favors, they diai
not knowwhat 10 make Of ii. Whenthe
faihsr came. they declared The cause OF
Aflf-nA-al1t-a.-<..ii. . nraaa-
was e e great copcern As they were -
ssssug them that be had but one daueb,s.
VINO. be was confident. would IS - sssS;e
shch encouragemeatto two loyets ue 80
same time, contrary to sdels laws but
seeing i5eir extreme likeness, be guessed |
here aust Be some mistake. Upon this /
De daughter was sent Tor, who beint IN.
ormed ltwas 10 declare her consent ID /
be choice Of her lover. she came down
With four flowers 10 her bosom. not Thick. /
ng but The two fun blown haa belonged
Q the same person. since she had received |
NO before she had worn the 6rst.
The description .the poets giveNof The
'oddess Venus rising out Of The sea could /
lot Pc more beautiful than The bloom rs ii
in her cheeks when che came
nto The room. happened 10 be there +
resent. being sent before ~ The Fopknr
father Of the people. to let The fs,her
'noN ~ the regents intended visit, thai
'eing eonsideralo officer, Be might order
rs concerns aecordingly- As soon Is he
Ioung lady heard the cause or their CON.
ng. and saw them indislineuishablyIlike Il
'ach oiher. with The public signs Of her I
avofs wrought With her own hand. which 4