Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-07

ia these affecting recollections, his ear was
chamber above his own, which had remain.
ed uninhabited during the whole period Of
hs confinement at Fenestrella.
Next morning. Ludoyico entered his
apartment his counienance full Of meaning,
which he vainly attempted 10 compose to its
usual vacuiiy Of expression.
What is the matter 7" demanded the
Count; "has any thing unusual occurred
in the citadel 7"
Nothing particular, SignOr COnie moth.
ing Of consequence, only we have had a
sudden influx Of prisoners; and the cham.
beers of the northern aud southern iurrets
being full, the commandant is under the
necessity Of placing another state prisoner
in this part OF the fortress, who must share
with you the use Of the courtyard. But this
need be no hindfance to your pursuits
We receive at Fenestrella only gentlemen
Of high consider alton, that is, | mean we
have no thieves or robbers among our pris-
onen. But stay. here is the newcomer,
waiting TO pay you his visit Of inauguration"
Charney half rose al this announcement,
scarcely knowing whether to grieve or re-
joice at the intelligence but on turning TO
do the honour to his unexpected guest, what
was his smazement TO behold the door open
for the admission of-Girardi
After gazing upon each other for mo-
ment in silence, as if still doubtful Of the
reality Of their good fortune, the hands Of
the two prisoners were suddenly pressed to-
geiher in mutual CALCULATIONS
"WelI and good" cried Ludovico, with
cordial smile mo need, see, OF master
Of the ceremonies between you the ac-
quaintance has been quickly made" and
away he went, leaving them 10 the enjoy
men; OF each others society.
ITO whom are we indebted | wonder for
this happy meetingl" was Charney's first ex-
clamation.
40 my daughter-doubtless to my
daughter" replied Girardi Every eonso-
ation Of my life reaches me through the
hands Of my Teresa"
"Do you know this handwriting !" in
quired Charney, drawing from his csskei
the slip of paper he so dearly treasured.
st is Teresa'sw cried Girardi; sit is
the writing Of my child She has no. neg
lected US. nor have her promises been tardy
10 their accomplishment. But how did this
letter reach your hands p
The Count related all the circumstances
then carelessly put forth his hand to receive
back the slip Of paper but perceiving that
the poor old man silently detained il. peru
sing it word by word, letter by letter, and
raising ii a thsussnd Tunes with trembling
hands TO his lips, he saw That the pledge was
lost to him for ever and experienced a re-
greet At the loss, which appeared almost un-
accountable.
Aher the first moment passed in conjec-
lures, concerning Teresa and the spot where
she was likely to have taken refuge, GHardi
began to examine the lodgings Of his new
friend; and gtavely proceeded to decipher
the inscriptions on the wall Two among
them had been already modified; and the
old man could readily discern in this recan.
tation the influence exercised by Piccioia
over her yotary. One Of the maxims OF
Charney ran as follows Mankind main.
tain, upon the surface oil the earth, the po-
silion they will one dad hold below i.-side
by side, without single bond Of union. -
Physically considered, the world is mob,
where millions meet and jostle together
To this whitening sentence the hand Of
Girardi added, "Uniess 10 him ,oho has q
friend" Then, turning 10 his young com
panion, the old man extended his arms to
wards him, and mutual embrace sealed be-
tween them compact Of eternal friendship
Next day. they dined together in the ca
mera Of the Count Charney seated upor
the bed, and his venerable guest upon th,
chair, the sculptured table between them
being covered with double rations, viz.
fine trout from the lake Of Ayigliance, cray
fish from the Cenise, bottle Of excellen
Mondoyi wine, and piece Of the celebrated
Milesimo cheese, known over Italy unde
the name Of rHbioid. The feast was no
BILE one for prisoner; but Girardis Purs'
was richly replenished, and the command
ant willing TO sanction every accommoda
ton which Ludovico could afford TO the twI
prisoners, within the letter Of his instruc
tons from headquarters.
Never had Charney more thoroughly en-
| joyed The pleasures OF the table. The hap
piest spirit Of social intercourse was alread
established between them. If exercise All,
the waters of the Eurotas impaired zest 4
the black broth Of the I.acedemonians
how much more the presence and converse
ton of friend to the favour Of the choic
viands Of Piedmont
Their hearts expanded with the sense @
enjoyment. Without scruple, without pre-
amble, but as if in fnlfment Of the sacre
engagement conveyed in their promises q
friendship, Charney began to relate III
presumptuous studies and idle vanities {
his youth while Girardi. by way Of ct
couragemenl to his candour, did not hes
tate TO ayow the early errors Of his own.
CHAPTER XVI.