Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-10-02

sentiments SO ignoble. Dorina lost, IN his
eyes, that power of fascination, which, till
now, had bound him in its chains, and the
image of Felizata re-appeared with all the en-
chantment of distance, as the only object wor-
thy of his vows His heart was torn by an
guish at the separation, but the wound might |
be quickly healed The remedy was at Sor-
rento, and thither he went.
"A year of fruitless search passed away
Nowhere had any one heard of Berklinger or
his daughter Felizata. The only information
he could collect, was, that an old painter,
whose portrait resembled somewhat that he
exhibited, had quilted Sorrento some years
previous, and had never returned. Discour-
aged by the ill-success of his endeavors, Trau-
gott established himself at Naples, where he
sought, in constant occupation, relief for his
sorrows He buried himself in solitude, fly
| ing the haunts of men and the noise of traffic.
His sole pleasure was to observe at distance
the features of young women, who, either IN
bearing or physiognomy, possessed any re-
semblance with Dorina But curiosity was
the only feeling which existed in the bosom
of Traugott, for his soul ever returned to Fell
zata its own bright creation.
The year following his departure from
Dantzig, he received letter announcing the
death of Elias Roos. The book-keeper had
obtained the hand of Christiana, and the pres
ence of Traugott was considered indispensable
forregulating properly the affairs of the inheri-
lance, upon which there remained certain un-
liquidated liens in his favor Traugott saw in
this but an opportunity of dstracting his atten-
ton from an unhappy passion, and eagerly put
himself on the journey. Soon as he arrived
at the town, his first care was to visit the
Court of Artus He seated himself, as of old,
in the place he had so often occupied, oppo-
site the frescos of the Burgmeisters. His
melancholy thoughts evoked, one by one, all
the associations connected with the singular
painting, and from time to time, he fixed his
gaze upon the two figures which recalled with
such startling exactness, the features of Berk-
linger and his daughter Felizata, in her pages
J costume.
e "Why, Heaven protect me! But is not
this mere dream Can it he possible that it
y is you whom see so fresh and healthy, when
you are believed to be the very incarnation Of
sadness?"
These words were pronounced by h rsh
Y voice, which once having heard could never be
n forgotten. Traugott lifted his eyes and recog-
nized the broker who had formerly directed
3 him to Sorrento.
e "Alas! ~ said he to him, 81 have not
r found them!''
p "Eh To whom do you refer ~ asked the
% other.
If cold Berklinger and his daughter, Feliza
?, ta," answered Traugott, signing. 81 have
l. searched all Italy in vain, and even at Sorren
d to, itself, could hear nothing"
The broker looked at Traugott as one wht
n had arrived from the other world.
re Repeat that, if you please" said he "Yo'
ut sought, you say, Berkinger, in Italy, at Ma
n, pies and Sorrento ~
in Without doubt" said Traugott, with new
Of signs.
d, The broker joined his hands and lifted hi
i'll my dear master Traugott, you have certainl
II. why, but oh oh -"
ed "Why what is so strange in all t his !.
&c asked the painter, 's is it surprising that on
IT. should travel so far to meet an adored VIC
man ,"
IS "But this is incredible % Numbered tn
ng broker, striking with his foot the pavement {
IT, the Court. Come you, indeed, from Sorrer
e. to in 1taly' Why, did you not know tn;
n Master Aloysius Brandsetter, an honorabl
d. advocate and dean of the craftsmen of Dan
" zic, possesses in the middle of the forest, &C
. joining the Karlsberg, delightful countr
tie seat, to which he has given the name
m, SORRENTO? Itwas this same Brandsetter VIII
nd purchased the paintings of Berklinger, an
. since then he has given an asylum to the age
IT. artist and his charming daughter. In trutl
lat Master Traugott, if you had taken the pair
le- to 20 once or twice to walk in the day tin
ng upon the Karlsberg, you would be able fro
lg, that height to survey at your ease, the ga
ng dens of Master Aloysius' villa, and you wou
of have seen your Felizata gamboling joyous
he upon the fiowery heath. That would hay
IA, saved you the tour of Italy. Since your
m parture, old Berklinger -- But it is S;
tale''
alta Tell it, pray you," said Traugott, "
IN hasten to know all 20
in Listen, then, if you have courage tt
t son of Aloysius, upon his return from En-!
lii land, became enamored of FeliZata One da
ion finding her all alone in bower of the garde
ind he threw himself upon his knees and VOW
S to marry her. But Berklinger, concealed b
II a a hedge, had heard all, and at the moment tn
tial Felizata, as pledge of faith, permitted he
Tvs self to be robbed of a stolen kiss, he was st
md zed with so violent a fit of anger, that h
no blood choked him before he had time to e
ce, press single cry, They found him st
a. dead. In consequence of this fatal catastroph
es. Felizata took an aversion for the man who hi
a thus caused the death of her father, and lit
his after, consented to receive the addresses of Il
CHI. Counsellor Malthesius, who now resides
he Marenwerder. You can easily present you
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