Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-01-26
From Graham's Magazine *T January.
THE HISTORY OF A LION.
(Coneluded
by JAMES X. PAuLpiSe.

(Coneiuded)
We must now cross the ocean once more
which is nothing now-a-days-and see
what the illustrious maghar, Count Schin-
schlnger, the lion, has been doing all this
while. Ii is sufficient for our purpose to
say that the maghar figured in all but the d.
pomatic circles, which he did not much af-
feet for reasons which will readily occur to
the reader that he supported his new dig
nifty with equal spirit and propriety; and
that he especially cultivated the acquain-
lance Of Americans Of distinction or respec-
liability, and most especially Of all, that of
Gilbert Meryin. The count looked forward
to the period when the friends of his de-
ceased master would almost necessarily eth
er hear Of his death, or be induced to insti-
tute inquiries which might lead 10 dsa-
greeable result That time was now ap-
preaching, and, like an experienced polti-
clan, he contemplated change of position.
His money, too, was melting away apace,
and the moment approaching when il might
become necessary to replensh his purse
He had cultivated an acquaintance with
Gilbert, who like most of our countrymen,
was extremely communicative on the sub
ject of family affairs. He knew exactly
what sort of people Mr.. and Mrs. Mervin
were !; and, above all, he knew that Geor-
giana, her grandmother being dead, was an
heiress, who, when she became of age,
would be sole mistress Of very large for
tune, which she might bestow on whom she
pleased. This being explained it will not
appear at all surprising, that when the
younger Mervin was called home by his
father, he was equally surprised and delight
ed at the Count proposing to accompany
him. 81 have seen all worth seeing in Eu-
rope" said the Count have visited the
most interesting portions Of Asia and Afri-
ca; am tired of Paris, and nothing is left
Inc but the new world"
lIsiproposa was eagerly accepted the
Count drew the remnant OF his funds from
the banker, and, with his jewels and cabinet
letters, embarked for his new sphere of adj
venture in company with his friend. Gil
bert was expected in autumn, and the fami-
" were assembled in town to meet him and
his iustrious friend, the lion. Mr.. Mervin
preserved his usual eqnanimiiy; Mrs. Mer-
vingwas rather in fidget to know what the
Count would think of Georgiana, and Geor-
giana, who had received from her brother
the most flaming description Of the Counts
person, manners, and castles in Hungary,
sympathized deeply in her mothers feelings.
She had mustered her forces, purchased the
most becoming dresses, and summoned all
the airs and graces to her aid while at the
very moment, poor Brooke Wingate was
dwelling on her image with an intensity OF
devotion which as she never felt herself, she
could not comprehend in others.
The Count came-we will not say saw
and conquered-but certainly made a most
favorable impression on both mother and
daughter. His face was ever expressive =
his figure unobjectionable his manners pol
ished, and his conversation peculiarly lively
and entertaining, however, rather derived
arom his observation than his reading
In the course of the winter he became the
decided lion Of the fashionable world his
taste and skill in music; the variety of Ian
guages at his command the extent and in
aimacy of his acquaintance with foreign
countries, his title, and the unpretending
modesty with which he bore il, all combin-
led TO complete one of the best specimens Of
a lion ever offered for exhibition in this
New World Though he was the farthest
of any man living from Boosting of these
advantages, which, as he frequently observ-
ed, were the mere accidents of fortune, yet
NE would sometimes adroilly cause himself
ITO be questioned by Georgiana or her moth
-er on the subject Of his family affairs
Then he would in the most sef-denyinl
manner, casually allude to his descent from
ahe ancient kings Of Hungary, his seven cas-
nles. and his thousands Of serfs, whom hi
could sell at pleasure. Mrs. Mervin actual
ay got the 6dgets, and Georgiana, alas sh'
forgot poor Brooke, or remembered him on
by as a country lad who had whilom assisted
her to pass her time in the country, and re
signed herselfto the happy vision which nov
danced before her Imagination. To be
countess, the wife of a man descended from
KIM. Stephen Battori mistress of as man.
casa es as Corporal Trims King of Bohemia
and en- thousand savesl what woman in he
senst IS could resist such attractions Yet
10 do Georgiana justice, growing prefer
ence for the Counts personal manners AM
accol nplishment, most especially his music
Mina ed with the destinations OF his world