Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-17
equal, but superior to any they had ever

equal, but superior to any they had ever
known.
But these exclamations Of praise was sud-
denly interrupted by Devender who cried
out, as he returned with three or four of his
companions from place where they had
been conversing in a low tone.
"Seize him my lads, and we will yet pre-
vent this disgrace from becoming public,
and insure my union with the fair Liona."
Alfred was Immediately seized and bound
with the cords which Devender produced,
which he had provided to use in case he
should miss his aim; for he had been told
by Delarron, that although Alfred was too
bold to refuse challenge, yet he was sure
thai he would not fire unless he was forced
to by the actual refusal of his antagonist to
ask for mercy. After they had bound HIM,
they consulted as to what would be the
best course for them to pursue, and how
they should announce his death to Liona
"This ring" said the one TO whom it had
been given, ''will tell the tale. For so it
was agreed between them, if he fell was
to carry it to her and can do so now."
They now started with their prisoner for
Devender castle, where it was the intention
of Devender to keep him until after his
marriage with Liona when he intended to
leave France forever. They soon arrived
at the castle, and after having secured AL
fred in an upper room, they made all
haste to carry the news ofhis death to De-
larron, where they arrived as before stated
and presented the ring to Liona. Devender
however after havinga few moments con-
versation with Delarron, set out for home
where he arrived soon after old Devender
had retired to rest. On the evening before
mentioned when we had accompanied Rosa
to the castle Of old Devender, her introduc-
ton to his son, and its effects we have wit
messed. After she recovered, young De
vender told her plainly that she was again
in his power, and that she must content her
selfin the castle, for he should, at least for
the present consider her his prisoner. The
fact was, he knew that if she once got to
Delarron, his guilt would soon be known,
and he would not only loose the esteem ol
Delarron, but be delivered to Justice, and
receive the punishment he justly merited;
the punishment ofdeath. 10 avoid this he
caused her to be Immediately shut up in a
room, and closely guarded.
He now visited Delarron castle every
day anxious for the recovery of Liona,' for
her father had promisei, that as soon as
she recovered her spirits, their marriage
should take place. But her agony of mind
was so great that for several days, instead
of change for the better, she was actually
on the decline; the fever was every day in
creasing, and finally ran so high that at
each intermission, it was supposed she
had actually passed the confines of this
life, and that she was where her bosom
would no more heave with emotions caused
by earthly cares or sorrows; but nature
was at last triumphant, and she finally re-
covered. She was then daily urged by
Devender to name day on which their
union should take place. She for some
time endeavored to avoid an immediate an.
swer to his question, but finding that moth
ing would satisfy him short Of direct an
swer she told him plainly that she should
never name day for their union, for it
should never take place while reason held
her seat or life remained.
Delarron after finding all his pursuasions
/ unavailing determined that at all events the
marriage should take place, and that force
should do that which entreaties could not
He told Liona that she must not expect te
be humored longer, for in three days she
should be the wife of Devender; adding
that as she would not condescendto name 9
day he had now taken it upon himself.
Liona made no answer, but her mind was
made and fixed, and she thought that al
though they might drag her to the alter,
they could not force her to consent to the
marriage or sign the contract.
But how little did she know Of the laws
of her country, She was not aware thai
the father or guardian could answer ir
room Of the bride, and sign the marriage
contract in the brides name! Yet such wa.
the case, however unjust the practice may
have been; and the ladies of France wer'
not only neglected as to being consultet
in regard to their choice but were often
against their will, united to men, for whom
instead of feeling regard, they entertaine'
feelings of a lothing hatred.
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