Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-03

maiden who has facilitated your escape? P" asked r
the monk.
THAT would only complete the happiness of
this hour OF freedom he answered warmly. "Our
hearts are one father, why may not our hands be ~
Then hear the plan arranged for this consum-
nation Tonight is the grand masquerade at the
hotel de pEmpereur 1t is planned that you ac-
company the young Countess - thlther, she in
the costume of a noble Veritian lady. There,
shall also be present, and during the various scenes
that take place there for the amusement of the
guests, you shall come up to me and gayly propose
to be united to the lady for the entertainment of the
company. | will then proceed and 60 through the
marriage ceremony, which shall solemnly unite
you"
"Ths is well conceived and may succeed" said
the prince but how shall meet with the fair
Countess Ntenne?'
"Come with me-" answered the Capuchin, lead
ing the way along the shadow of the corridor to a
postcrn, which he opened and passed through.
few minutes walk through the streets, which
were filled with maskers, among whom they attrac |
ted no particular attention, brought them into lane
in the rear OF the gardens Of the General Count -.
"Wait here few moments, your hghness,"
said the Capuchin, unlocking private gate, and
disappearing in the garden.
Before the prince had time to grow impatient the
monk re-appeared, leading the Countess Nitenne,
whom young Napoleon ardently clasped to his heart
In minute afterward, carriage, which the monk
provided, came up and getting into it. they drove
to the Hotel dc PEmpereur, leaving the monk, who
said he would soon follow.
Your highness will not remove your mask dur
ing the evening", he added to the prince, he took
his leave.
"No,'' answered the prince, firmly.
There is to be mock marriage in the other part
of the saloon said several of the maskers; and
general movement of the crowd was made toward
that quarter, to witness it. In the midst stood the
Venetian cavalier and the lady, both masked, but
both striking, from the grace and dignity of their
persons and carriage. Near them stood the Capu-
chin. marble pedestal was converted into an al
tar, by placing upon it cruciix and candles snatch
| ed from the candelabra
'Kneel Children said the Capuchin, solemnly.-
| They knelt, and the monk proceeded to GO through
! the service, while all the crowd stood around, OBJ
serving it as they would scene in play.
V.
The Emperor and his minister, Mettenrich and
! General the Count -, were still together, when
messenger entered, and announced officer of
the guard. He was admitted.
Pardon, your maesty-but if the prince Napo-
leon has not escaped there is in Vienna, person
whose voice and carriage are his own
what mean you? of whom do you speak"
! "A mask, atred Venetian cavalier, who en-
tered the hall few moments since, as was loiter
ing He refused to lift his visor, and forced
his way in, with lady OH his arm, also masked and
and air to the prince, induced me to hasten hither
and inform your majesty
you have done well, Col. Ncker. I give you
my commands to take with you sufficient means,
and arrest and bring before me this cavalier. Haste,
and return soon with him and the lady in custody.
Mettenrich, you will also accompany him. 1t must
be our flown bird.'
sand he is silly bird, to appear thus publicly.
will soon ascertain who this cavalier is, yourhigh-
ness
The ceremony of marriage was ended, and the
priest pronouncing his benediction, when O
commotion was apparent in the other part of the
hall, the door, and the throng gave way in ter
ror before the stride of Mettenrich and the officers
of the imperial police.
'What means all this &" demanded Mettenrich Of
/ general officer, as he came
"A mock marriage, prince but, by the mass
the priest has done it with grace and JUNCTION q:
} if he in right earnest. There stand the hap
t Ply couple, who, were the Capuchn not u priest il
S masquerade, are as safely tied ever were maj
and wife,
| 'rhey are the two,' said Col. Necker.
!, 1t is he! arrest them Also the Capuchin.'
The prince resisted and drew his sword. In thu
=, melee, his mask fell off, and betrayed to all eyes
# the well known features of the captive prince
r. There Il general utterance of surprise, and
: feeling of deep interest simultaneously, severa
OF the maskers made movement so as to obsruc
n the police, and favor his escape. lie sep
d arated from Prince Metternich and Col. Mckee
J. and before the could be penetrated, the bride
|. groom and bride had been assisted by some Frenc
p officers out of the hall into a carriage. Several
) the gentlemen sprung upon the box and fooboart
n and it drove with rapdity to distant part of til
,r city, where the prince and his bride were soon
r. safety in a retired mansion the walls, occupe
1t by French officer Here they remained many
ID month secreted while every set on for
by the Emperor for their discovery, and at the sam
time plans constantly forming by their FRIEND
,e for getting them out of the city.
le At length their retreat was discovered. TIL
Is prince was arrested, but his wife escaped in di:
le guise, and reached Paris. His confinement we
c. now more rigorous than before the severity
ne which, added to his grief at the separation from h
m lovely and devoted wife, soon wore upon his spri
is and health and in few months afterwards he d
he ed n captive The Princess Nitenne, who had in
ed pored to share his captivity, and had been iorcb
N, borne from danger by the faithful officers, on hea
he ing of his DEATH gave birth to son, and surren
cred up her life. This child, the grandson of M
av poleon still lives not far from Paris treasure dea
Id ly guarded and cherished by those who, disappon
ed in their hopes of his father look forward to Il
r. day, not far distant, when France shall once mo
ia rule the nations under the destiny of Napoleon.