Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-10-14


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NrESDAY, OCTOBER Ia, IS46.
white plume, which, mingled with her dark
ErinGets increasedthe effect of her charm
ingseounte tenance. Her orientalSeyes were
apark and her cheeks flushed with sue
FEesg tie chase and exhilafation Of her
hH as anountsd upon awhite pal.
Fey limited like and antelope, and who,
with tossing gsmane and cbamping bit,g STEP
ped as featly and proudly over the road as
ifhe were fully conscious of the lovely
burden he bore. Not far from the castle
was clump of orange trees, under which
was fountain, around which seats were
placed for the repose of the passing foot
traveller. AS the maiden drew near she
saw young man seated by the fourtain.,
His dress was plain and neat bu: travel
worn. He had his cap off, and was bath
ing his brow in the cool water of the foun-
tain, Hearing the football Of he'palfrey
he looked up and coloring, replaced his cap,
but not before the maiden had discovered
that he was young man of about twenty
one or two, with face of singular beauty
and modesty of expression. As she came
higher, he took up his little bundle and
staff which lay, by him, and advancing to-
ward her with respectful and defferential
air, said lifting his bonnet Il ~ g.
Lady, may it please thee to permit me
to lodge in the castle tonight. 1t is late,
andlI am told that there are robbers on the
road.'.t ,. ,....'.......,,
Robbers, repeated the page, pertly, and
with sneering laugh 4 wonder what rob-
Der would take the pains to stop thee, with
thy beggar's wallet 80 ..4ss. "a
Hist, Panuelo, answered Dona Inzetta.
Have none of thy sauciness. The young
man shall lodge within the castle for this
toy impertinence, and shall sup with thee q,
thy own table, .'' ""
IF he does, Pll put henbane into his wine
cup returned the page, in q tone that hi
mistress overheard, but without needing him
she turned to the young waylarer and said
Sir traveller, you shall remain; go for
ward into the gate : ID
Thanks noble lady Although hav
not much gold to be robbed of 1 have a life
which | care not to give up to the hands o.
handitti. They take mems lives first anc
then search them for money afterward.
could tell you, noble Sonora, many tale oil
these bandits, and especially one Of caval
ier and maiden, who were taken captives
by them, and how they escaped, and what
amazing adventures they passed through ere
they reached their own city, '''' ''
He is troubandour,' said the page
But where is thy guitar, fellow p oil
There are guitars in every castle, sirpage
True, and it would seem castles for ev
cry wandering rogue ....-....
Pannelo, go to your apartment, and le
me see you no more tonight said the
maiden with displeasuse. Sir troubadour
| will hear your tale of this maiden, and he1
lover by and by. Be ready when ] shal
send for you.' f .2"u- <a5aE.
4 will wait your commands, noble and
beautiful lady, answered the young tray
eler, gazing upon her with looks Of the
profoudest admiration and respect. ''' Z
That evening the humble guest recited
before the maiden tale of love and chiy
airy, the hero and heroine of which were g
cavalier and lady of Seville. The Duke
was listener, and so heartily approved Of
the story, that he gave the youth COLDER
sequin, and ordered him cup Of his bes
wine, and then bade him think Of othel
romances for the entertainment of himsel
and his daughter for the youth was of sucl
humble exterior and low degree, that Dol
Diego thought no more of danger to hi
daughters heart from him than from hi
daughters page or his own serving man
who where ever in and out Of her presence
But love knows neither degree nor estate Q
rank. Nay, he delights in showing hi
power over such distinctions, and to man.
fest his sovereignty over the heart. p A
Dona lnzetta, listened to the rich voice an
gentle words Of the reciter, and marked tn
depth Of his expression in his fine eye
which seemed afraid of her glance, as the
ever dropped modestly before it, while hi
cheek redeemed, a sentiment offender inte
est inshim prevaded her soul. d She listene
with Eager attention, and when hediscourse
of the love the knight had for the maiden
and how she loved him in return, and tol
ofthe deeds he achieved in her behalf, he
cheeks glowed and her, heart throbbe
violently. Insensibly the young troubar
dour, through the medium Of his romaun1
stole into her heart though she knew. it mo-
Come, sir troubandour,' said the Duke
we will now hear thee sing. Dona Inez
let himhave thy GUITAR faisa.s ..
lesWhat shall II sing r asked the youth
fixing his deeply impassioned, yet wei
covered gaze, upon the face Of the maiden.
Sing what thou wilt, sir stranger, an
swered the tiaiden,- casting down her eyes
'for | know thou canst sing nothing tina
Twill notthe we'll worth the listening!'
Thanks, noble lady for this praise