Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-08-06

zen had been deeply rritated by the elopement OF
his daughter with The young Lord Compton; and
though, ut the period referred to in our story, more
than year had elapsed since the event, Sir Johns
anger seemed to have been increased rather than
diminished by the lapse of tine. Various attempts
had been matc to bring about reconciliation, but
unsuccessfuy. So stood the family affairs OF Sir
John Spencer, when Queen Bess intimated her
wish to honor him in the manner related.
OF that honor the citizen continued to think with
pride, up to the time of his receiving message
from the queen, requiring second VISIT IRON nun
at Greenwich Palace. Thithor, accordingly, SIR
John wendell his way, medltatlng how he might
best show, in marked manner, his sense of the
high favor bestowed on him by the queen When
ushered into the presence Of the latter, he found
her with goody company OF ladies and courtiers
and in presence, also, was her majesty's household
chaplain. "Welcome, Sir john" SAID the queen,
as The citizen paid his duty on entrance; "thou art
puuctua vet we have been some time in readiness.
The ceremony shall be private, as best BELTS the
condition of our poor little charge" Sir John bow
ed in silence and the company, at a motion Of the
queens hand, proceeded to the small chapel, where
her majesty was accustomed TO perform her private
devotions.
We shall suppose the child buptised, and the
Whole ceremony over. Increasing the amount of
the honor, the queen gave to the child the Christian
name Of "Spencer." This unexpected circum-
stance, and the uncommon beauty of the infant,
seemed to determine the knight in his favor &C Mad
am" said he to the queen, with tears in his eyes,
I"I have resolved to show my sense of this honor
by adopting this child, now my name-son. He
shall be my sole heir and, that foolish relenting
may afterwards affect this resolve, here solemnly
vow, before the holy altar, and in presence of your
majesty and this fair company to settle irrevocably
my estate by deed in this chlus favor, and to place
it Immediately in your indjesty's possession, if you
will honor me by accepting such trust"
The eyes Of the queen sparkled with unaffected
pleasure. otis WE'LL Sir John Spencer" said she !;
I'VE are witnesses 10 your promise, and know that it
will be kept" She then turned round, and ex-
claimed, looking to side door, "Without there
You may enler." 10 an instant the door was thrown
open and Sir John Spencer behed his daughter,
the Lady Compton,, and her husband, kneeling at
his feet. Before the agitated citizen could speak,
the queen addressed HIM -" Sir John, the child
whom thou hast here adopted is thine own grand
child. Take these his parents also to your favor,
and make this one Of the happIes hours in queens
life" "Pardon, dearest father, pardon" cried the
weeping daughter of the knight; "pardon," con-
tinued she, taking her child from an attendant, and
raising it in her aims" pardon, for this child's
sakew Sir John Spencer could not resist these
appeals. Heaven bless you, my children" said
he, embracing them by turns g do forgive all
the past; and heartily thank her majesty, who has
brought about this happy EVENT. Chambers