The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-12-12

fearful struggle" The old Hussar dash
ed away tear which strayed down his
SCARED and sun-burnt cheek, embrac-
ed his child, and departed.
Time wore gradually away, and at
last the day arrived which was 10 seal
Theresa's fate. 1t found her in n state
Of torpid despair. Exhausted by her
previous struggles, all feeling seemed to
be dead, but her mind was awakened to
new suffering. A friend arrived to con-
duct her to her father. The good Lud-
oyic apparently lay on the bed Of death,
and, with breathless impatience, There
sa pursued her journey. w2sq % s.a7
On her arrival, her fathers sick-room
was not solitary. The detested Karl
was there, and there too, was the youth
ful Hussar. .a,.e..,. -. y. ,,,i..s. "a
.l5"My child" said Ludovic. amy days
are numbered; my fate must soon be
decided, and, alas! yours also. To my
brother solemnly promised, that on
this day would offer you to his son
for his bride. Without fulfilling my EN-
gagement, could not die in peace
even the grave would afford no rest.
Can you sacrifice yourself for my fu-
ture repose?" gad sisii son .syla.a e,i
81 can--l will-cried the uniortu-
nate Theresa, sinking on her, knees, SO
help me Heaven" 80, yasas
q "Heaven will bless dutiful child!"
said Ludopic with fervour. 'sKarl,
draw near" .asi
Karl obeyed- Theresa shuddered.
"Karl,"' said Ludovic, .you say you
love my child; cherish her, conjure
you, as you hope for future happiness.
In her you will possess treasure-but
l. must warn you, she will bring you
but one portion ofmy possessions ---- - y
Karl started, and retreated few
steps. a,asta b1 '8siioa tsiasa2sq ~ .4s
@That, however, continued Ludo-
vic. "which | look upon as my greatest
earthly treasure, give you with my
daughter. You, Karl, belive me to
Lave, some virtues. Alust alas! you
know not the secret sins which have
sullied my life-the rapine--the MUIR
der but enough of this. l. have con-
fessedto my ghostly father, and have
obtained absolution for the dark cata-
Iogue, but on the condition that ] leave
all my wealth to the church, as an
atonement for my transgressions. ]
could not forget was 2 father--l plead,
ed the destitute state Of my child, | i'm.
plored, entreated, lat length / wrung
from the pious father his consent that
should retain my greatest treasure for
my Theresa. ISchose my saddle
Keep it, dear child, in remembrance Of
an ailectionate father. And you Karl,
are you satisfied to relinquish worldly
good for my souls health?-Are you
content to take my daughter with this
portion?" aalt1, ~ l'ang
"Fool!''l exclaimed Karl; ;l@doting
idiot! how dare you purchase exemp-
ton from punishment at my expense
Your wealth is mine-your possessions
should be the portion Of my bride. ]
will reclaim them from those ayaricious
monks, and tear them from the atari"
p"You cannot-you dare notw re-
piled Ludovic, raising his voice in an
ger; amy agreement with your father |
had reference to my daughter only
my wealth formed no part OF ii. p .ae7
"Driveller; dotardp' vocilerated Karl,
stink You that will accept ofa por-
tionless bride? you must seek some 9th
er fool for your purpose-l renounce
her." ar ~ ss.ga,s
ssGive her to me, fatber," cried Arm
hold; 81 swear to cherish and protect
her while life is in my body! Give her
to me, dear father; and when she shall
be the loved wife Of my bosom, | will
live for her--aye, and die for herr'
81 Karl laughed in mockery. "You val
ue life but lightly" said he, "when you
talkof sacrificing it for a woman; ]
never knew one worth the trouble of
winning, and least Of all Theresa"
,a The young Hussar laid his hand on
his sabre. Theresa threw herself be-
tween them. At the same moment
Ludovic sprung from his couch; tore
the covering from his head--snatched
bis saddle from The wall where it hungi |
seized his sabre--with one stroke laid
il open, and stream. Of golden bezants,
oriental pearls, and sparkling jewels,
fell on the earth. "Wretch! worm vile |
clod Of the earth! art thou not justly |
punisheda Hence, reptile fly before
forget that thou art ofmy bloodm Lud-
oyic raised his sabre, and, the dastardly |
Karl fed, without daring to give utter
ance to the imprecation which hung on
MS colourless lips. 7 i7iasasstg.a IS
+ Tfampling under foot the costly Jew
lis which lay strewed around, There
"a rushed forward and embraced her
Iather, cxclaiming, ssIs not this a
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