The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-08-28
WHOLE No. 3l7,

| Dor, Sm,img.-Ah little too much gaiety
petulence sometimes. AS to the residue
my lord, as you know, that is not unbecom.
ing soldier
PR.-As know? 1t is indeed something
OF news for me- 1t only lacks your lesimo.
ny, madam. What will you say of your
son! (4fer u pause Nothing9
Mad: DET.-What could say of him!
PR.-That which you think of him. the
truth.
Mad: DIET And can so, my lord? If |
had to praise him, would you desire that ]
would do II in his presence! OrifI had 10
blame him, should it be before him who
holds his destiny in his hands!
Pr, smiling. Very well, madam To the
goou heart of a mother you join all the deli
cacy of "a woman. l cannot hinder me from
admiring you. (Resuming a serious Tone J
Sir, every one has his principles have
mine. When would advance an officer.
commence by sending him to the arrests.
How seems it TO you!
En-, Cightcned.-My lord...
PR.-Yes, it is my way. Resign your
sword to the captain A more modest man
ner had excused everything. But this con.
filent style, this 5oldness! With a con-
science like yours, what can be expected of
man so shameless who ought to feel that
he deserves my disgrace: who knows with
what unworthness he has acted towards the
best of mothers; and who nevertheless ..Sn
let him he under arrest for month. de.
sire no explanations upon that which is pas
sed. 1t is out Of consideration for you, Mad
am, and on account of the manner in which
| am informed; and above all because the
circumstances cause me 10 presume that his
error is very serious, Il Ina firm and severe
tone Sir captain, if in The sequel anything
should pass, desire TO be informed upon
the matter; you understand me- upon the
matter. have design of promoting this
young man; and neither you. Ito the captain
nor (in mildcr toae) you, madam, shall
derange my plan. undressing himself pri-
rately to her. Never give him. anything;
never. but of cash trihe, in title of pre-,
sent. His allowances may suffice him Let
him learn 10 set bounds to his expense
He makes a sign to him arlth the handy Go,
Sit, surrender yourself 10 the arrests (Ihe
t1co officers so out
SCENE XIV.
PRlNcE-Mad: DETMoND-PAGE.
Pr, looking at he All! well, madam, you
are sad!
Mad; Def, respectuly.-My lord, am q
mother
Pr.-But you are not one of hose weak
mothers who, in order to spare 10 their chill
dren some notifications, love better not to
correct them!
Mad: bet That would be tenderness
i'll meant No; | fear solely lest he has lost
forever the good graces Of his prince.
Pr.-lake heart again Ny intention has
been only that of rendering him worthy of
the iavours that desire 10 bestow upon i'm
Indulgent to youth, willingly pardon hi.
Inconsistency and bunders: but cannot al
ways That which in one brings back, with
| repentance, the love of virtue, strengthens
in another his passion for vice. As 10 the
remainder, be easy. That young man will
become ralional and | will measure my
kindnesses by his change. turning towards
hepage,) As TO this child, do you know what
my views are!
Mad: Bet No, my lord. Whatever they
may be: they will tend but TO secure his hap
piness. o my prince! have never let a
| day pass without paying TO your virtues the
tribute OF my homage but feel well TO
day how little it was worthy Of you
Pr.--What would you say: madam You
did not know me. Ny design is TO give 10
the stale brave man, TO myself faithful
servant, and TO raise for my son friend who
would be disposed TO sacrifice his life for
him, as his father has done it for me.
SCENE XIV.
PR1NcE-Mad; DEr.-page-a SERVANT.
Ser.-My lord monsieur the Director.
Pr. Let him enter. hope: madam, that
it shall suffice that you be informed of my
intentions in order 10 approve them.
SCENE XVI.
PRINcE-Mad: DErMohD-PAoE-ThE Dr.
Dir, bouing.-1 deliver myself to your Or
ders, my lord.
Pr.-I am charmed in seeing you. How
much is the board of children Of the first
quality!
Dr.-Twelve hundred livres, my lord.
Pr.-Good. have here child that de
sire to send you. design, in serving as
father to him, 10 do as much for him as the
best gentlemen for their sons. But tell me,
who is charged with watching over those
young men? for tina, is the essential point.
Dir.-My lord that is the business Of the
the masters.
Pr.-Wonhy, doubtless, of the office that
one gives them. But do not know them.
1t Is 10 you alone, sir, that desire TO submit
me in it. You have gained my confidence.