Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-11-26
THE UNKNOWN CAVALIER.
A SPANISH STORY.

Church of the AnnuncIalon, in Seville, Noble
inen and gentlemen ladies with their duepnas
aud Peasants-alI classes-miugled in the devo
tionai exercises of the day. Like a swarm O
bees buzzed the multitude around the christian
nlve, winch was brilliant with thousand lights
and hlled with soft perfumes and enrapturing mel
ody. At this moment a gallant cavalier and q
aud a charming youthful dame met upon tho
steps OF the church. The gentleman had prout
bearing his cheapau sat Jauniy upon the side
OF his head with a careless grace his CLOAK
thrown over one shoulder and gathered up in in
Imliabe folds with one hand which was also TOW
ing with the handle of his sword while the othe,
cartssed with much affection fierce moustach.
la Castilleanne. He was alone, attended by
neither squire nor page. The lady was accompa.
MED by sour, Grabbed duenna, was mu,terinc n
herself with her face buried 10 book of pra yers
As soon as her young charge perceived the caval.
Ter, she endeavored to draw down her veil
which hac blown aside by the wind-bu, not soon
enough TO prevent glance at a conntcnance OF
such exquisite beauty. as to be envy of every Mad.
onna In Seville. The stranger stopped short and
with maichIess grace, taking his piumed hat from
his head. bowed low.
1T were king" eaid he, you should certainly
be queen" The lady blushed and drew her veil
still closer. The duenna raised her head and see.
ing the young mau standing before her, seized the
arm Of her companion, aud hastily drew her a.
way.
BY 81. Jan e." exclaimed she, sit is no longer
safe IN the Streets o: Seville. III were the alcade
would send to the other world all such chaps as
you"
The youog Andalusian thought that would be
pity for so gallant cavalier but she was reassur
ed, when BY glance OIL passing corner, she
saw him following their footsteps. When fair
maiden dwels al Seville, is ..iust sixteen" aud
finds herself the object of the admiration of such
handsome stranger, what air Castles she builds !!
Aud how can she help it.? The air of the cayaI
Ter was SO noble, his eye bold his gait SO proud
he surely must be great lord at the courl of Fer
dlnand. True his plume was some " hat faded.
aud his pourpoint much the worse for wear. bat
then he might BIZ companion of the Young
Oh aries of Austria, who chose to travel iacognita
Where will not the fancy of young maiden
lead to! Before she had traversed half the dis
lance towards her own dwelling she already saw
herself al Madrid, In the royal palace, robed in
gold and brocade.
As for the stranger, he admired the beautiful
Il cure of the unknown; her dainty IriIe foot with
lis neat slipper aud sken hose her dlgnified step
yet graceful and La ,yant chi!d's; the perfect
contour of the head and neck, and when on turn.
Ing the str, ct, he saw the delicate profile turned
towards him,and beheld Que Of the swee,es, smiles
accompanied by significant glance, he deemed
himself the happiest Spaniard in the Kingdom
Ten minutes after leaving the church, the duenna
aud her companion entered house of maynif.
cent appearance, situated ia the most wealthy
quarter of the city. The cavalier pressed upon
the footsteps but found the door rude;y slammed
in his face.
TO the devil with the old WITCH exclaimed he
8 amPmgwnh rags and disappointment blu. the con-
cuslon Of his blessing died upon his lips, on see
ing small far hand peePng out from the jalousie
over head. holding delicate sprig of jessamlne.
He left the door, and advancing towards the win.
dow the perfumed branch fell az his feet and the
hand disappeared. Our hero was TO good a Span.
lard to be ignorant of the significance ofthis poet.
teal anguag e--he read "hope" in the starry flow.
ers and green leaves and pressing its delicate
petals to his lips, he withdrew. Never was his
step so proud-his eye so bold. Willingly would
We haves fastened The sprg his hat, and If the H.
ustrous Ximenes de CImsros, has offered him the
ministry Of Caatrava in exchange, he would have
iespised the offer, and the venerable archbishop |
or his offer. When he arrived at the end of the !
street the young cavalier slackened his pace, aud
1t last stopped. For moment he reflected
md then as though inspired bya sudden resolu.
ion, he turned and retraced his footsteps 10 the
rouse from which he had but few minutes be.
ore been so rudiIy re?ulsed. Adjusting his cloak
Ind concealing the sprig Of jessamine under his
'urpoini, he seized the knocker and raped Wig
'usIy. The duenna opened the door.
'Jesu" exclaimed she, on recognizing the cav
ier, al the same time endeavouring 10 close il,
nut he was too quick for her. Your MASTER"
emanded he, with look 50 determined that the
he old creature cast down her eyes. 1T is surely
he devil" thought she, counting her beads with
mercy.
Your maserr repealed the young man in
ouder voice. "Enter signor cavalier" at last she
aid. introducing him into saloon where a short
at man was engaged at some game with preb-
noary. In one corLer ofthe room, seated near
window overlooking beautiful garden, was
young lady, and altho'u her back was towards
he stranger. his heart told him that this was her
70 sought. The short man rose, a, the noise made,
y the duenna.
BY saian, if one dare utter that cursed name
m this holy day. said he, "your entrance is