The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-02-21
THE BRA2ILIAN BRIDE.
IN TWO PARTs.-PART 1.


Among the mobiles who suffered most
from the invasion of Portugal, and who
followed John VI. across the Atlantic, in
search of safer home In another hemis
phers, was the Marques de GonsalVa.-
He had married young and lovely wo-
nan, to whom he was tenderly attached.
She suffered much al the separation from
her home and family, and her health failed
under the fatigue and Privation of the voy-
age; she had scarcely reached Brazil, ere
she died giving birth to a son.
The Marques remained a wldoWer,
devoting himself to the care OF his child,
and the reparation of his ruined fortune.
Alonzo was a fine, generous-spirited
boy; grateful and affecionate i'll his dlspo-
sition, and very handsome in person; his
clear, dark complexion, laughing eyes and
white teeth, were united to form remark
able for its just proportions and natural
grace. II was on the subject of his edu-
cation that his father feltmost severely, the
change of his circumstances; he could not
afford to send him to Europe, but all the
scanty means that Rio de Janeiro supplied
were put into requisition, and Ill every
respect made the most of.
"What pity it is" thought the good
Marques, s'that my boy, who Is beyond
all doubt the finest and most talented boy
in the country, should lose any advantage
that money could procure. Money, mon
ey, where are vor 10 be had!" cried the
father. impauently pacing the room; he
suddenly stopped, and appeared for full
half hour wrapped in thought; then START
ing from his reverie, ordered his horse,
Of
had a long conference with his sister the
Abbess, returned home, declined an invita-
tion to a ball, and wrote letters the remain
der of the evening.
A large and important looking packet
was addressed to a Potuguese merchant,
well known as a man of great wealth, al
ST. Paul's. About the time an answer
might be expected, the Marques became
anxious and impatient; it arrived at length;
Alonzo took it to his father, who shut HIM
self up in his room to read II.
Presently, Alonzo was called. My
boy said the Marques. rubbing his
hands in great glee, show would You like
to be married." Alonzo was just turned
seventeen, and therefore answered without
moments hesitation. VERY much in
deed, sirl''-and as he spoke, the bright
eyes Of Donna Clara, the little peeping
foot Of Donna Julia, and the separate per-
fections of half dozen other donnas.
glanced in delightful confusion around his
mind. Then married you shall be-" re
piled his father, .ssit down, my son; have
an important communication TO make. l
need moi inform you that we have lost al
most The whole of our litte property, with
but very little hopes of regaininlng ii; in
fact, we are very poor. | wish you to go
TO Europe, and for the next few years 10
have every advantage that travel, study,
and an introduction TO the frstsociety can
give. | wish y on, IN short, 10 take your
station in the worId--that station for which
your birth and talents so eminenlly fit you;
but this wish cannot be accomplished
without money; and money, as we are
situated, cannot be procured, except by
marriage" A pause; the blood receded
from the cheek of Alonzo, but bowing his
head, he replied, Il understand you sir.
The Marques proceeded "Senhor Josef
Megdez owes his rise of life 10 my father,
and much also TO me; he is, as you well
know, considered the richest individual IN
Brazil; he has only one child. daughter,
the sole inheritor OF his wealth. L have
proposed marriage between you and her
frankly offering the fair barter OF rank on
one siIe for wealth on the other believed
tito be the secret wish of his heart that his
daughter should be ennobled by marriage;
gratitude unites with pride, and he has ac-
cepted my offer with the utmost eagerness.
II is arranged that we instantly proceed TO
ST. Pauls, where, the ceremony will take
place-from thence you start for EnglanG.
My worthy friend Mr.. Mordaunt, will
meet YOU at Falmouth. write TO bin
by this next packet, offering him so hand
some an income, that | have no doubt
whatever he will become your tutor guide
end companion, during your five years OF
travel and study. AT the expiration OF
that time you will return to your home,
and friends your bride and father. L
pray only that may not be snatched away
before that happy moment arrives; | shall
then die in peace!' The father and son
embraced with emotion. But" said
Alonzo hesitalingly; "but-the lady, sr?''
True the lady," replied the Marques;
"why-your lady is but mere child at
present; she has not yet completed her
thirteenth year, and regret 10 say the
Marques tried to look gravel her health