The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-01-13

of an infatuated rebel was at his breast. In
another instant the Elector Of Treves would
have been no more but swift as lightning.
the Young page rushed forward and cut the
peasant TO the ground The elector and Ru-
dolph then continued to fight with unvarying
advantage. and the other peasants soon lay
dead at their feet
Thus did Rudolph save the life oil the Ia
Their of her whom he loved The battle was
soon won by tho electors army; the peas
ants were dispersed in all directions, and the
blow put an end 10 tlIe civil war.
Animated with triumph and joyous with
victory, the army set out on its march home
ward on the following day, and IN due time
The troops were once more encamped be
meath the walls of Treves. They were 10
receive the guerdon due TO their valor; and
thence would the various divisions branch off
20 their own districts, under their respective
princes.
The day after their return, their elector
held grand levee in the great hall of the
palace Rudolph stood behind his chair
princes and chiefs ofthe army were assem-
bed around.
'Highnesses and lords said the elecror,
the hour is now arrived when my pledge
must be redeemed. The hand of my daugh-
ter Editha shall reward him whom The con-
clave pronounces to have demeaDed himself
most noby in fight. My lord Of Stein and
you, my lord Of Helienstein. who advance no
claim TO the prize. seeing that ye are already
wed, will adjudge the hand o!the fair Prin-
cess to the most worthy.
The elector made sign, and The door Of
the vast hall was thrown open. The Princess
attended by her ladies, entered the hall. Her
counienance was deadly pale, and a deep
melancholy sat upon her brow; and she
smiled not as her ewes caught the glance Of
the young page, who stood half concealed by
The electors throne.
Several princes and chiefs then stepped
forward, and each asserted his claim to the
hand Of the Princess Editha.
Are there any more claimants!' deman-
ded the lord of Stein, when each had recapit
ulated his services in the field.
.Yes-I!' exclaimed the page, standing
forth.
You said the elector, 'insoIent boy, what
means this follyl'
MY lord said the youth. while his hand
some countenance was flushed with glow
Of pride, aud his eyes, usually mild and soft,
flashed FIRE, 4 saved the life Of his highness
the elcctor-upon that have founded my
claim
And have not promised thee knighthood.
rash boy1' cried the elector.
Il demand higher reward-I claim the
hand of the Princess Ediths.'
'Knowest thou not said lord Helfenstein,
proud boy, that the competition is between
lords and mobiles of high degree, and is not
open TO such as thoul'
And were | Prince = said Rudolph,
proudly.
Then should we award to thee the prize,
said lord Stein. but as thou art youth Of
obscure name
Obscure name interrupted Rudolph, with
a coutemptuous smile, cannot the prince as
sumo the disguise Of a peasant? Cannot the
noble des ccnd to lowly state in order TO test
The heart Of one whose personal charms have
cap,ivated himl My lords. yield the hand
Of the Princess Editha only TO him who can
assert claim of birth and rank superior to that
Of the Archduke of Austria
As the page spoke, his form assumed a
commanding aspect, and his counienance in
spired respect and awe. But, when he pro
claimed his sovereign rank, every crested
head bowed, every knee bent. and the Elec-
tor Of Treves descended from his throne, 10
do honor 10 the imperial sovereign.
We need say no more. except TO add that
Ediha now comprehended full well. as she
.aised her hushing counteDance with smiles
of Joy TO her lovers fond glance, why his i'm
periaI highness had babe her hope, on the
eve Of bis departure for The war.