The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-02-21

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their departure. Alonzo who was uni
versal favorite, took leave of all his young
friends with heavy heart; they merely
knew he was going to St. Paul's and from
thence to Europe; his intended marriage
was secret.
His last visit was to his aunt the Abbess.
"May the saints protect YOU, son OF my
brotherl'' cried the good lady. "Alonzo,
! thou art the last support and representative
of our ancient and noble house; blessed be
the chance that brings it back to wealth
and independence! But remember Alon-
20 thou takes! upon thee a duty most deli
cate and most difficult towards the hand
that 6estows these blessings. There is
no good i'll this world without it's atten-
dant evil; may thy golden chains lie light
! ly on thee.
They embarked and in few days reach
ed ST. PauI's. They were met on board
by Senior Josef, little elderly man,
shrewd and active with long queue,
cooked hat, brown deess-coat, and flow
cred waistcoat. His joy and pride were
! almost too great for words; and for once
III his life, natural feeling swept away his
whole routine of compliment - which
is saying great deal for an old Portu-
guese.
The house of Senior Josef was situated
in the centre ofthe town, and twas not at
all distinguished from its neighbors, either
IN It's outward or inside appearance; COM
fort had made less progress here than even
at Rio. heavy, dull-iooking building,
with large whitewashed rooms, "a few of
them only matted; rows of old fashioned
chairs ranged round the wall, or projecting
IN two stiff rows from the ends OF d vener-
able-looklng sofa; couple of small tables
TO match, looked at each other from exact
ly opposite sides, and were ornamented
with artificial flowers somewhat faded, in
vases; French clock in glass case; old,
massive silver candlesticks, with candles
ready 10 light, decorated with wreaths of
white cut paper; such was the appearance
of the grand Satd of weallhiest man in
Brazil.
They were met in the entrance by a
lille dark fat good -humored Senhora, ar
rAyed III s!iH lowered satin, whom Senior
Josef Introduced as his sister Theresa
She gave Atonzo a hearty smack on each
cheek and led him into sala, where pres
emily small table was brought in, by two
neatly dressed black damsels, covered with
cakes and very fine fruit. While Alonzo
was paying his compliments to these deli
cacles, the two fathers were talking apart
"The ship sails Tomorrow" said the Mar
guess; .'lt Is very soon," and he sghed
''but as you observe we had better NOT lose
the opportunity.
! "Much better not,'' replied Senior Jo-
sef; ''every thing is arranged; license from
hiShA ii, 4 IL,
all can be completed in an hour from this
time
''And your daughter?"
'Why my lord, you know Isabella is but
child aud u sckiy child; sire has been
sadly spoiled and .petted; and in conse-
quence OF her Ill health and my numerous
avocatlons, her education has been some
what neglected; however we must begin
/ TO make up for lost time.''
/ "Well Senior" said the Marques, with
sort OF effort .'the sooner the business is
I finished the better" Senior Josef whis-
Pered TO his sister and they both left the
room. The Marques then informed Al
onzo that the ceremony would take place
instantly, and tomorrow he would leave
tor Europe. The Marques also thought
1t prudent to prepare his soa for the ap-
! pearance Of his bride, and after having re-
! peated what her father had stated he con-
tInued: Promise me Alonzo, to conceal
as much as possible any unfavorable emo
tion she may excite; remember we have
set our fate upon this cast!''
1--WE have indeed, sir!' said Alonzo,
gravely; but the sacrifice is great By
this expression, Alonzo did not mean that
| he or his rank was sacrificed, although his
more worldly father putihis Interpretation
/ on his words; no-the natural integrity.
and yet unsullied freshness of his youthful
/ feelings, told him that he was selling
his honor and independence, and what
youth prizes SO much in perspective, free
choice i'll his welded love.
They retired to their separate half-fur-
nished bedrooms 10 make some alteration
| in their dress; which was scarcely compile
led when a request arrived that they would
meet Senior Josef in his private room.-
Thither they went, and found him with a
notary, priest and two witnesses A
deed was handed over 10 the Marques to
read, by which very handsome settlement
was made on s.his son; the Marques ex-
pressed his gratitude. and AIonzo kissed
the hand of his new father; the deed was
signed and sealed, and copies put in their
! possession. Senior Josef7s viii was next