Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1846-10-22


in-Iaw is well pleasing to me-
'Bnt not to mc!' interrupted the dis
? dainfnl beauty.
, The king started and looked in surprise
at his daughter; she burst into musca
laugh
And my royal father has come hilher
TO sing me the praises Of this love sick
prince' cried she with curl Of her beau
liIuI lip.
No. Isabel; but to announce the will
Of thy sire and sovereign
THAT should be wedded-and this
king of Navarro"
AYE, it is So expect from thee Only
obedience
Again the princess laughed, and was
SCORE and defiance in her mrlh.
Il will please myself, she said, haugh-
tiIy, sin the choice Of a husband; and |
choose not Navarro, nor any other prince
| know Of In soolh, my father, | will
not marry at aII!'
Now by the rood, bat this obslinacy
shall not be sulieredr cried the monarch
angriIy. Tell me, foolish girl, dost know
that if it should please heaven to call me
hence my kingdom would descend to a
kinsman and thou be left without pro-
tectorl
4 know it ALL! responded the resoIutc
princess,
'Darest thou refuse obedience to my
commands both as sovereign and pa.
ren,?'
4 do, if your command be that / shall
wed who doth not please me-
Froward girl, thou hast never seen Hen.
ry Of Navarro"
L know that he would not please me,
nevertheless, If chosen by another
Isabel, dost know thy disobedicnce is
treason!'
i care not if it be-
The king restrained his anger no long
er; he started to his feet and strobe rapid
Iy across the room. his brow contracted
and crmsoned, his hand mechanically
grasped the handle of his sword, Sudden.
ly stopping before Isabel, he grasped her
arm, iurcIbIv.
'Princessrhe said in voice hoarse with
passion, Beware how thou iorae"oO. Thy
dury!'
'Nayn returned the maiden, haughlily
snatching her arm from his hold, ut is
you who forge,s the duty every cayiier
holds sacred to use lady thus! Begone,
sir! Not only do | refuse obedience to
your unjust communicated only do !
defy your power-but Danish You from
nv presence as false knight and dis
courteous gentleman
All the spirit of her CastalIion ancestors
was in the face OF the princess as she
spoke. Her form was drawn up TO its nj
most height; the veins in her beautiful
neck was swollen; her arm was streatched
out with gesture Of repulsion; her breast
heaved and her eyes flashed fire, The
king left the room without, uttering
word. Some moments of silence passed
then the extended arm Of Isabel fell her
side, " lille her ladies' lhronged about her
trembling and confused though they knew
not what had happened. About quarter
of an hour thus elapsed then the door was
thrown open and an officer Appeared
Two ofthe guard in their well known uni
form, were seen behind him. He advance
ed into the centre Of The room and made
profound obeisance.
Lady said he addressing the princess,
Il am come by the order Of his majesty to
conduct you hence.
The attendants shrieked; Isabel alone
was calm. Bidding her women be silent
she demanded what the officer meant BY
this intrusion.
Il crave your hrghness's pardon an
swered he, the king hath ordered your ar
rest.
Sayest thou!' returned the princess,
her eyes flashing Indignation, though her
cheek grew pale, My arrest
Even so, lady;you may not gainsay the
will of his majesty
Il refuse to 20 with you
i entreat your highness. cons,rdin us
not TO use force
Force! Now by the saints. Well
the deeper shame be on HIM! You are
but the slaves of a lyrant. Lead on!'
The officer led the way to the door;
several OF the ladies followed their mistress.
He baGe them remain.
May not these 60 with me-? asked Isa-
bel.
No lady; his majpsty's orders were that
you should he aIoue.
Atone! We'll he shall rue this anouI
And proudly cIevaring her head, the
royal maiden went forth, with step as
naughty as if she walked to banquet
CHAPTER II.