Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-09-23
CHATTER XVII.


Scarcely WIRE the commands Of the En-
press issued tina, no farther obstruction
should be offered TO the young stranger.
when the brilliant crowd opened TO yield
passage to Teresa Girardi, who appeared
in the midst Of the lhrong, in suppliant at y
tuude, as Il scarcely aware Of being releas-
ed from the detention Of her capiors.
Bat nm sign fssna Jese,,hsaer---a7 xr.-
eious sign. Instantly recognised by those
around as token Of indulgence, 1.-The
young Piedmoniese was set at liberty;
aud on finding herself free, Teresa rushed
70 the foot Of the throne, breathless with ao-
itaticn, aud bending low before the EN-
press, proceeded to unfold handkerchief
which she had taken from her bosom. n,
"A poor prisoner. madam, said she.
"implores the clemency Of your maiesty.''
But with every disposition 10 indulgence. II
was impossible for the Empress 10 divine
the meaning Of the Strengthening hand
kerchief which Teresa Girardi, sinking on T
one knee, rendered 10 her hands.
Have you a petition TO present to me ?"
demanded Josephine at last. OF Inc trem-
bling gIrl, IN tone Of encouragement.
"Ihis, madam, is petition; this is the
memorial OF an unfortunate capiisel' per-
sisted Teresa, still holding up the handker-
CHIEF. But tears Of terror and anxiety.
flowing down her cheeks. almost concealed
The smile which the gracious affability Of
the Empress had for moment called into
existence. So, ~ ~
Rise, my poor girl rise r. said Joseph-
inc IN tone Of compassion "You sppear
deeply interested in the welfare Of tie pc.
tiiioner.n
Teresa blushed, and hung down her head.
II have never even spoken to him, madam
she replied: "but he is so deserving OF
pity 1t your majesty would deign TO read
the statement Of his msfortuues-"
Josephine now unloided the handker-
chief, touched 10 the heart by the evidence
Of misery and destituiion conveyed in such
substitute for writing-psper. Pausing
however, after she had perused the frs, line
OF the petition, she exclaimed, "But this is
addressed TO The enperorl"
"And are you not his wife 7" cried TIE.
resa. "Deign. deign 10 read on Every
moment is Of consequence Indeed, there
is no time TO be lost p "A
The fight was now at the hottest The
Hungarian column, though exposed to the
severe ERE of MaFmont's artillery, was FOR
mdable in its movements; Zach and De.
saix were face TO face and the result Of
their encounter was to decide the destinies
Of the hattie. The cannonade became ven.
erol the field seemed to yomit flames and
smoke while the clamours OF the soldiers.
uniting with the clang Of arms and call Of
trnmpets, agitated the air like tempest
Ape il was while all this was proceeding
around her that the Empress attempted 10
give her attention TO the following lineg---
"Sire,
The removal OF two stones from the
pavement Of the court Of my prison will
scarcely shake the foundation OF your en-.
plre and such Is The favour ptesamc i,
ask OF your majesty. Il is not for nysslf
apFee! 70 your protection. Bui ia the stenY
desert in which arn expialing my offences
against your government, single living
hing has solaced my saifsrings, and shed !.
charm over my gloomy existence
plant, Hover springing Spontaneously
among the stones OF Fenostrella. Is The OBJ.
ject Of lny solici,ude. Let no. gour maies-
IW accuse me Of fplly--of madness il
needs TO have been prisoner to appreciate
the value Of such friend To this moor
flower am indebted for discoveries which
have dispelled the misis Of error from nv
eyes, for my restoration to reason, for my
peace Of mind, nay, for my very life lis
dear to me, sire. as glory 10 yourself
yet, at this moment, my precious plant
is perishlng before my eyes for want OF q
little space for the expansion OF its roots
aud the Commandant Of Fenestrella would
fnin enAmif IN The Govornox or Tt. -.