The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-12-12
JAMES r. MORRIS, Ep1Irio,RI AND PaorRInron.s

several Of the enemy appeared in sight,
but | was too much exhausted to re-
new the perilous conflict. My gallant
horse lay wounded, and in the agonies
ofIdeath. threw myself on the Turk
\ ish courser, and forced him on at his ut
most speed, until regained my squa J.
ron. The saddle was stepped in the
blood Of my foe, and mine mingled
with il. it.aliba'92s ~ 5,', sI,. a .a. ~:
b"When a cessation of hostilities per-
mitted the troops TO rest for space from
the horrors of war, hastened with the
treasure which, during the campaign,
had acquired, to my home purchased
lthese fertile fields around my dwelling.
and forgot for season the miseries of
war; e 'ss,as7ss = = 't'ia.9 .3 ''.'.s, I.
The good ludovic would here pause.
HestilI retained a lively recollection of
his lost wife, and he could not bear to
narrate the circumstances other illness
and death. After that sad event his
home became hateful to him, and he
resolved again to- engage in the ardu-
Gus duties Of a soldier. The little
Theresa, was kindly adopted into the
family Of his only brother, and there,
after aalapse of some years, our good
Hussar found her blooming in youthful
| beauty. ssN f,sa l,RIm9I
Ludovic arrived only in time to close
his brothers eyes, whd, on his DEATH
bed, entreated him to bestow Theresa
onhis only son when they should have
attained aproper age. Grateful for his
almost parental care Of his child, and
moved by the situation Of his brother,
whose whole heart seemed TO be bent
on this union,l Ludovic promised that,
when his daughter should have attain
ed the age of eighteen, she would be-
come the wife Of Karl, provided Karl
himself desired the connection at that
time, and, satisfied with this promise
the old man died in peace. gd !.5iijiasF
This engagement was concealed from
Theresa, but it was known to Karl, who
exulted in the thought that this rich
prize would one day be his. With low
habits, and coarse turn of mind, the
delicate lgraces of Theresa had no
charms for him; he loved her not. but
he loved the wealth. which would one
day be hers, and which he looked on
with a greedy eye. The thousand soft
and nameless feelings which accompa-
ny generous and tender passion were
unknown TO Karl. 1t was hard task
to him to attend his gentle mistress;
nor did be ever appear disposed to play
the part of q lover, except when some
other seemed inclined to supply his
place. III liyi uiEdnG roEm III fa|
1t was at rural fete given by Ludo-
vic to his neighbors at the termination
Of an abundant harvest, that Karl first
chose openly 10 assert his right. He
had taken it for granted that he should
open the dance with Theresa. What
then was his Indignation, when, on en-
teringthe apartment where the guests
were assembled, che saw Theresa, her
slender W aist encirc'ed by the arm ofa
Young Hdssar, and moving in the grace
Gul Waltz. ol3aoW alai h7ru gsdT|
The evident superiority Of his rival,
whose well.knit limbs, firm step, free
and martial air. formed a striking con-
trast 10 his own clownish figure and
awkard gait, only increased his ire, and
in violent wrath he advanced to There
sa,o ,oinsisting on his right to open the
dance with her. Theresa pleaded her
engagement--he presisted-she refus-
ed his request, and laughed at his anger.
He became violent and rude. The
Hussar interfered, and the quarrel rose
so highas to draw Ludovlc to the spot.
81 Karl in voice almost choaked with
passion laid his grievances before him.
Theresa, in tone of indignation, com,
planned to her father of his insolence,
and appealedto him whether she were
not al liberty TO select any partner for
The dance oshe thought proper. assYou
have no such hliberty," Numbered forth
KarE "you are my betrotbed wife, and
as such belong to me alone" s'9ss9'
g Theresa, cast on him a smile full Of
,scorn and contempt, but it faded as she
looked to her father; and a deadly pale
ness overspread her countenance as
Size inquired. "Pather, does this man
speak tluth?" llsss3 ~ it'iitlA siiFl
". @He does. nv child was the reply: