Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-29

err found something 10 regret IN her demean
our, how much rather the grieved and dis
appointed Charneyl
The sane reflections which had perpIex
ed his mind the preceding night had, il
fact. been passing also through the mind o
Teresa. She had discovered, not the arri
val Of Love in her bosom, but that il hnc
long resided there an unsupported inmate
and though, like Chsrncy she would will
lingly have accepted, as regarded her own
happiness, the peris aud privalions viii
which IL was accompanied, like Charne,
she was reluctant that all these should be
inflicted upon another. The delight Of Low.
ing, the dread OF being loved, threw her in.
TO state Of mental contradiction, and pro.
duced the garruliiy in which she sought
refuge from herself
Soon, however. all this consiraint. oil
these efforts to disguise their real SEMI.
menis, were suddenly dropped on both sides.
After listening atien,ively 10 the information
impaired by Girardi, who mentioned fire.
queni instances where the pardon Of pris.
omers, though publicly announced. had not
been suffered TO take effect for many sue
ceeding months, the young people allowed
themselves to be convinced and with mu.
tual and unconcealed delight, began form.
ing projects for the morrow and succeeding
days. as II, henccforward, the fortress Of
Fenestfella were to be the home Of their
happiness and choice. Restored to the so.
cieiy Of Teresa their guardian angel, the
two capiives appeared TO have but singl C
earthly misfortune to apprehend, the liber-
alton Of one Of them to disunite the little
party.
Already, the philosophers we're resuming
their arguments, and Teresa her embroidery.
The pale rays Of the sun partislly illuni-
mating the little court. fell lightly on the
countenance Of Girardrs daughter. while a
refreshing breeze played amid the folds Of
her drspery and the floating ribands by
which il was confined At length, excited
by the freshness Of the atmosphere, che
threw aside her work, rose from her seat,
shook out the ringleis Of her raven hair,
rejoicing in the return Of hope aud sun.
shine, when suddenly the posiern-door was
thrown open, and Captain Morand, accom-
panied by Ludovico and municipal officer,
made his appearance.
They CONG to signify In Giscomo Girar.
d. the act OF his enlargement He was 10
quit Fenestrella without delay; a carriage
was IN waiting At the extremity of the glacis
70 convey him aud his daughter to Turin.
AZ the moment Of the commandments ar
rival, Teresa was standing beside her faith.
er. bot she instantly sank backward in her
chair, resumed her n--lhlesork. and, had
Charney ventured a look towards her, he
would have beer startled, on perceiving how
instantaneously the hues OF life and health
had faded from her cheek. Bot Charney
neither stirred nor raised his eyes from the
ground, while Girardi was receiving from
the hands Of the officers those papers and
documents which were to restore him with
an unblemished reputation to his station in
society. All was now complete and there
was no longer an excuse for prolopging the
liberated prisoners preparations for depart.
ure
Ludovico bad already brought down from
Girsrdi's chamber the solitary trunk con-
tanning his effects ;---lhe officers waited 10
escort him back TO Turin the hour OF
parting had irreyocably struck. Rising
once from her seat, Teresa began deIiber.
aiely to put up her working materials, and
arrange the scarf upon her shoulders she
even tried to put on her gloves, but her
hands lrembled too much to effect her pur-
pose.
Charney stood for moment puralysed
by the blow. Then. arming himself with
courage, he excl lined, as he threw himself
into the arms Of Girardi-
Farewell. my dearest father p
Farewell, my son farewell, my beloved
son." ialtered the good old man. BE Of
good cheer. Rely upon our exertions in
your behalf; rely on the steadiness Of our
affection. Adieu, adieup p
For some moments longer Girardi held
him pressed to his heart; then, by a sudden
effort, relinquishing his warm embrace.
turned towards Ludovico, and, by way Of
concealing bis own emotion, alice ed 10
busy himself by giving in charge to the
gaoler, the friend he was about 10 leave
10 which the poor fellow, comprchending
the old mans motives, replied only by offer
ing the support Of his arm TO conduct his
faltering steps TO the carriage.
Charney, meanwhile, drew near TO Te-
resa for the purpose Of last farewell.-
Leaning with one hand on the back Of her
chair, her eyes fixed on the ground, she
stood molionless, speeches., as il there
were no question Of quitting the place
Even when the Count advanced towards
her, she remained for some moments with.
out speaking, ill irresisiibly moved by his
paleness and agitation, she exclaimed, IL
call our PiccioIa to witness that"--B
Teresa was not able TO complete the SEN
tence her heart was TOO full 10 utter anoth-
or syllable. One Of her gloves at that mo-
ment escaped her trembling hands, which
Charney picked up; and, ere he restored
II, raised il silently TO his lips.
Keep IL" said she, while tears stream
ed down her cheeks keep il till VIC meet
again"
Another moment, and she was following
her father. They were gone All was
dark in the desiinies Of the Count de Char.
ncy. Aller watching The closing OF the
poslern-door, he stood like one peirihed,
with his eyes fixed on the spot where they
had disappeared; his hand still grwping
convulsiyely the parting pledge bestowed
upon him by Teresa.