Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-09-23
ITHE TRorBADoul

TuE TRorBADouR.
The Ball was ended-the gay; bright. level
over; hopes that had futlered many j~wels
breast, had found their realization or their grave;
triumphs had been won TO last for life, and lpa-
ousies awakened Searches nduring. and that
threatened in their course 10 embtter all delight,
and press young hearts 10 breaking. Beauty had
seemed to sit enthroned; and TO sovereign had
homage been paid more deli gh,edly. Among the
beautiful. most beautiful was Lady Agne, Vava
sours. 1t had been her object TO eclipse the love
illness Of The STARS that formed the living cons.I.
lslion Of the ball al Hartley Hausa. and she sue
ceeded. Proud was lady Agnes OF the sentiments
that she awakened, and proudrr sill Civ her
hand that night exclusively TO Col. FIoringron.
She had been implor-d 10 absent hersr f from
the ball at Hartley House, and mos, Of all to
avoid tbs Col. Floringron. For enlreay Lady
| Agnes had smlle-she was threatened and re
solved to 60
Lady Agnes had given her heart 10 Edgar Arun
dal, who deserved the prize. But Colonel Flor
irston, his rival, persevered in his attentions
Lady Agnes, excited by her many conquests, did
not quite discourage him. 10 her opinion it was
impossible for anything to break her subsis,ing
attachment to Edgar, and she thought it was mere
innocent pastime to receive the compliments Of
one whom she really regarded with indifference.
Edgar Arundal had demonstrated with her upon
the subject for it had come TO his knowledge thu:
Foringron had boosted al his club OF being pre-,
ferred by Agnes above all the many snitors for
her hand So far from The Lady Agnes being Of
Tended by this presumption. she treated it as a
pleasant jest; and when her lover appeared most
serious. she was most mirIhful upon the subject.
At length came the ball a. Hartley house. Aur.
dal was compelled to leave town suddenly, in
consequence OF the illness OF beloved parent:
and he minated his wish that Agnes would fore.
go the pleasure OF the ball on that account. She
declined accedng TO his request. He redoubed
his entreaiies, but in vain.
Besides" he added, Lady Hartley is Colonel
FIorngons sister, and your appearance there
without me wovld give color 10 the representa-
lions which that person has so unwaranrably
made"
'O!' exclaimed the Lady Agnes, i now per
ceive your motive OF wishing 10 deprive me OF The
ball. But | am resolved TO cure you Of this eal.
ousy, and go will
Jealousy. Agoes!' replied Edgar Arunda. -
You mistake. am only regardiuI OF your fame.
BE under no apprehension my dear Eda ar
upon that point said Lady Agnes with fowo
i trust have sufficient discretion to take care o
it myself
One unkind ward provoked another, until Til:
lovers quarrel terminated in The expressed deter
mination Of the lady 10 attend the ball at any risk
and dance with Colonel Florington.
You will think better OF ii! sad Edgar.
Mo- responded Lady Agnes; and they parted
Sand thus can woman barter all
That makes and gides her gentle Ihrall!
Thus she eau fling her wealth aside,
In carelessness, or sport, or pride.'
The ball was over; and the Lady Agnes, f.
ligued with the rich employment, sat in her dress
> ing room. gazing upon the minor tina, reflected
her beauties and recalling in her mind the glo
ries Of the scene Just ended, when suddenly he
eyes fell upon small note before her, Upo
u making inquiry she learned that Mr.. Arundai'
servant had left the note within an hour alter he
= departure for the ball. She hastily broke the Sea
and read as follows
, LADY AGNES There is a point at whc
d endurance ends. and patience ceases 10 be vi
h, tue. That point unhappily. you have passed, al
although the sacrifice OF my hearts b. st cheris
!. I'd hope may cause me years OF silent grief, y
reason assures me il is better, for both our SAX
!. that we should never meet again.
ARUEpAL.
&c The letter fell from Lady Agnes hands. ar
d she was taken 10 her chamber in swoon. III
u morning broke. but no relief it brought
u her disquet. The ties that she had broken cou
never be restored. The loved one was gone 10
ne ever-,he other she despised.