Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-10-01

will soon break, and must be gone to the rem
devious Of the Constitulionalists. You DM ac-
comodnte her Mos, Faithful Majesyp
Verify on my soul cried the barber with the
lervour OF hero.
Thanks, generous Lopez, thanks" cried the
young Queen moved even to tears by the loyalty Of
the barber "believe me-" and she pressed his
hand within her own; "beeve me should my
cause triumph, will not be ungrateiul"
Master TomasO, who had been sitting in a dark
corner, in a pleasing though melancholy reyeric,
at this moment blubbered aloud
Poor youth" lisped the young Queen, "how
afectionaie. Truly, have fallen into good hands
this night
Have you any apartment wherein her Majesty
can be safely concealedW inquired the stranger
Why" said the barber, after little hesitation.
''this back room is seldom entered by strangers"
but" rejoinedthe cloaked man.
"But =" interrupted Master Tomaso who had
revived and come forward upon hearing himself
called "aifeciouaie" by the young Queen. "Bu,
uncle. there is the lumber room above -"
"Ay," cried the stranger. "ihe lumber room
above oil others"
But the dirt, and dust, and old things ="
"Will all favor my concealmen,," replied the
young Queen and, besides, in the lumber room
shall not be at all in your way"
Except" continued the stranger, in laughing
.o"ei ""e" "o"es' Lopez goes UP 10 auu q Htue 10
his golden heap"
"A-h" exclaimed the barber "Your lordship
is remarkably good at guess. Her Most Faithful
Majesty, If she so please, shall there abide"
And ], my lord" lsped Master Tomaso "shall
feel proud to serve so beautiful and good lady"
20 you are very generous" replied the Queen
"Your Majesty will now excuse my attendance"
said the man in the cloak, aud falling upon his
knee, her Majesty extended her royal hand, which
the stranger enjoyed the honor Of kissing aud then
he arose to depart
As Lopez was bowling him to the door, he po-
liiely requested il he might presume to inquire his
name. at shall be told to thee in good time" re-
piled the stranger, 'but in the meanwhile hear and
see, but say nothing. Ii may be that some OF our
friends will have occasion TO call upon the Queen
while she is abiding with thee. They will ask for
Madame Julia and the pass word. which you
mlsI inquire of them, will be San Josefr" Thus
saying the stranger folded his cloak about him, aud
departed.
When Lopez, the barber, returned TO his dorm-
tory, he found his nephew down upon both his
knees, ever and anon imprning kisses upon the
hand Of the young Queen, which she had playfully
extended to him, seeming 10 enjoy his enthusiasm
Rise up, for shame. Tomaso" cried the bar
Der Indignantly, "nor presume to take this liberty
with our royal guest"
may be not angry good Lopez, with the youth"
replied the Queen with a smile that made the bar
ber's heart glad. Il admire this unsophistcated
display of feeling; it shall not be forgotten when |
am seated on my throne in Lisbon"
The talk of throne in Lisbon had well nigh
driven Master Tomaso quite out Of his senses he
could not speak, he let his tears answer for him,
and he could not fnd his handkerchief, the
young Queen lent him hers.
Morning at length approached, and Master Tom.
aso and the barber went up stairs TO prepare the
place for their illustrious guest. "romaso," cried
the barber, drawing his nephews ear towards his
own mouth, 'thou knowest that in yonder chest
keep the hard-earned savings Of my life" 81 do,
good uncle" quo,h the lad.
well, Santa Maria bless the good young
Queen But il may be that some OF her followers
who it seems are coming here. are out at elbows
rather, and may not scrupe 10 open a chest if they
think new cloak or the means of getting ii are to
be found there"
True, good UNCLE" responded Tomaso, as in
duty bound
Therefore, Tomaso, notwithstanding that | have
already taken great precautions, we will place the
bed of her Most Faithful Majesty upon the top OF
it,"
"a wise thought, good uncle" cried the lad and
accordingly, the bed was hoisted upon the top Of
the chest the room was made as tidy as possible,
the young Queen introduced into her apartment,
ana Lopez opened MS shop
Throughout the first day no one came 10 inquire
for Madame Julia the stranger in the black cloak
returned at night, but he stayed only few minutes
with the royal lady and when he came down stairs
he pressed the hand Of Lopez, but said nothing,
and departed.
On the following day, When Master Tomaso car
ried up the Queens dinner, she seemed disposed to
have little chat with him, she desired him to
take seat he did so, quite pleased with the royal
condescension. First the young couple talked oil
this thing, aud then of that, the Queen was very
communicative, revealed some important State Sc
crets, and expressed her royal pleasure respecting
the various high Offices she would have to bestow
upon the deserving. "And" she continued, "such
generous men as my protector and his amiabe
nephew, must have also near me. You must pre-
vail upon your uncle to shut up shop, Tomaso, and
come and live in Portugal"
MAY it please your Majesty" replied Tomaso
"my uncle has, at present, thoughts Of shutting up
his shop, for he grows old, aud has already saved
some money"
81 know il all, good Tomaso," said the Queen
smiling as she spoke, "and also, that am now sit
ting in the midst Of his treasures"
"Not exactly at present." replied Tomaso, hi'
eye Frightening as he imagined he was giving birth
10 spark Of wit "Not exactly at present." yoI
are rather in the midst Of them at night"
AT night !" said the Queen, laughing. 30
then he withdraws it at morning from this room"
80, no, no, bless your soul quoth Tomaso, "h'
always keeps il in that chest"
"rhal chest !" exclaimed the Queen, laughing
immediately, "who would have thought that hat
been sleeping upon the wealth Of Lopez Muros z
The Queen laughed immoderately at the idea
and so did Master Tomaso; They laughed so lou'
indeed, that Lopez, fearing some Of his customer
might overhear them and discover the fugitive, call
ed to his nephew 10 come down. Tomaso, like