Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-07-23
Christian Nv. King of Denmark.
Translated from the German. for The Boston
Mercantile Journal, bg III r. e..

Mercantile Journal, By III r. &.
Christian Nv. King of Denmark, had lost hi:
queen by death. and though still in the prime Of
life, being hut thirty five years of age. no persua
sious could induce him to share his now SOLITARY
throne with new Companion. II is true he had
~ his Ioug union wph Anna Cahari.e of BraIi-
deburgh, learned To kiow domestic happiness in
lis full exieut and desolae void in his palace.
but still more IN his heart reminded him too pain
fully of the days when the love of the early de-
parted, and her virtues still blessed his life.
But though his naturally firm md unyelding
mind was sometimes overcome BY such reminis
cenceS, he still refused to listen TO any proposals
for a second marriage: and even rejected the ear
nest entleaties of his two sisters. the Eecrress of
Saxony, aud the DuIchess of b u swick, who had
come to Denmark to comfort him, and openly ex.
pressed their desire to see him again blessed with
a queen such as he had lost.
BIT the heart cannot always wear the cold
shield Of reason which protects IL against Cupid's
arrows, aud even heroes have their weak side.
II happened in the year 1915 that the Kmg was
travelling through Juilaad. aud stopped al a coun,ry
. village for rc(reshIneni and rep0se. While his
servants were preparing the meal he seated him
self at writing tab.. IN order TO tranSac. some
important business. He soon became so absorbed
that he did not hear slight noise behind him. ill
a young girl stepped forward with an aspect as
noble as u W as modest, and kneeling before him,
presented petition. She was Lot beautiful, but
the fire of youth in her eye. the smile of health
on her lips, were attractive as regular features,
and the singular grace of her motions surprised
the king. He ordered the lovely maiden to rise
aud inform him Of the contents Of the paper which
he still held unopened in his hand, but with be-
ant xvht cd hon
~ She announced herself as Christina Munk,
daughter of Ludwig Munk. who had lately died in
poverty on "a small estate in JutIand. He had
formerly occupied an important post at Drenthiem,
but had been tried for serious offences, and de-
prived OF his Office. He had with much difficult
~ maintained his family by cullivang a farm
but now, deprived OF their last support, they saw
themselves exposed, without the royal favor, 10
extreme want In this grleyoas situation, the re.
port OF the Hing being in the neighborhood had
appeared to Chrisliana sign from above, and she
make known her wants IN prayer to Heaven.
The King whose faithful memory recalled the
slightest acts of justice, remembered the name of
Ludwck Monk, and did not forget that the cum
ming with whIch he had endeavored to defend
hIlnself against undoubed proofs of guilt, had rer-
dered his dismsson from Office mIlder punish
men, than he deserved. "You do wrong,' said he
"lhus TO remind me of your fathers guilt, and l
am surprised that your boldness veutured so far
as to ask favor for his family"
Whether my father was guilty know not,
said Christina fearlessly; 81 but il becomes me as
his daughter 10 doubt II. Even allowing that he |
deserved punishment, will YOU continue to perse.
cute him in his innocent children? Since we
have lost our natural protector. directed by
heaven to You. and you will not refuse the hum
bic petition which impores your aid"
"A singular conclusion" said the, King. srn. |
ing. so because you have lost your father, child
am obliged to take his place"
"Noi exactly obliged" answered Christina shut
the commission to do good, with which God has |
entrusted. does exclude me, though am my ia
theirs daughter"
The king was delighted with the frankness
with which the maiden spoke. Her clear eye,t
inspired with hope aud confidence, met his with
such trusting expression, her smile was SO sweet
aod innocent, that he could not but gaze on her
with comPIacency.
.All can do for you," said he after pause.
"is to obtain you for new protector by giving you
in marriage" So 4
Her face assumed a serious expression while he I
spoke. "Thst is the last thing should desire,
your majesty, lnterrupteded she.
What" cried the king, "are you then an en-.
envy TO men and marriage"