Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-12-14
NO. 40.

health. The next intelligence, how
ever, received from my friend Annet-
te, was more consoling in its nature
The Duke, on being told that Constan-
tia was dying and requested TO see
him, hurried to her apartment, and,
dismissing all Of the attendants, held "a
long conference with her; and that she
seemed much eased in mind afterwards.
"'The Duke she continued, lis not
bad man, and is capable of great be-
nevolence ifhis wishes are not thwart-
ed. In every thing that regards the
marriage of his ward, he has been
prone to take offence. have been in
the service of the lady Constantia only
year, and, therefore, do not under
stand the mysterious relations that sub
sists between her and the Duke. Some
say that she is his natural daughter,
and that his superior love for her to
the rest of his children, makes him dis
irous to retain her always near him,
and is unwilling to be supplantcd in her
affections. My lady bids me convey to
you the intelligence that you may OK
pect visit from the Duke soon. She
is, at length, pronounced out of dan
ger. Some medicine has been admin
istered to her mind more potent than
all the drugs prescribed by the physi-
clan. She is now lying quietly with
your bunch of flowers pinned to her
pillow, and your last letter pressed to
her BOSOM
"' Scarcely was the perusal Of An
nette's epistle finished, when the dread
ed visiter was announced. !, however,
hurried to my apartments below TO re-
ceive him, and summoned all my cour-
age to bear with as good grace as pos
sible, the unpleasantncss that might a
rise from this interview. But, what
was my establishment, when he cordi-
ally advanced to meet me, and extend
ling his hand, entreated me to forgive
the injurious warmth Of his manner ut
our last interview, assuring me Of the
deep regret it had since caused him,
and expressing his determination now
to promote my wishes, by uniting me,
as speedily as possible, with one he had
ever loved as child said that things
might have gone better ifhc had have
been sooner consulted, and that he had
felt the disrcspect of both more than
anythingclse.
"'I expressed myself grateful for n
change which had more than compcn-
stated for all that had suffered.
"'Do you swarc to me- said he.
with energy, shat J on love her more
than life or honor, and arc convinced,
that of all others, you have the power
of satisfying her heart and making her
happy'' =, /,
az Most earnestly and lorcibly !
gave him all tho assurances he required.
"sThere was something marked and
peculiar in the expression Of his coun-
ienancc and ] peceivcd that, for
moment a smile Of malicious exulta-
ton lit up his features as he turned
aside.
al am satisfied he said, extend
ing his hand 'the nuptials shall be Gel
ebrated at my house as soon as yourin-
tended is well enough. The portion of
your bride shall not be unworthy Of her
beauty or merit. You have now the
privilege of seeking the society of your
bctrothcd as often as you wish
g. was ovcrpowered at the almost
miraculous change in my fate, and
would have overw helmed the generous
cause oft with my thanks for, at last,
yielding to my wishes.
"I wrote 10 my father. afterhc lcft,ex
planning all things, and begging that he
would make no delay ,as the Duke might
change his mind. His prompt reply
was agreeable to my wishes. lie knew
the family, and felt honored by the al
lance, but could not witness the cere-
mony in consequence of his i'll health
not allowing him TO travel.
asNo inpediment now being in the
way, the Twelfth Of FEBRUARY, which was
only few days of, was fixed upon for
its celebration /; it being his birthday.
"sThe sickness Of my soul will not
allow me to dwell upon the gorgeous
pageantry Of the occasion. Suffice it
to say tina, it surpassed even the sPlcn-
doris usual in Rome among the wealthy.
But the beauty, the delicate loneliness
Of my fair bride II cannot, even now,
turn my imagination from the contem-
plation ola being who appeared robed
IN tho attributes of Divinity ITSELF