Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-04-23

lines written in pencil, on the inner SIDE OF
the cover:
What word is that, that changeth not,
Though it he turned and made IN twain!
II is mine Anna God s wot,
The only causer of my pain;
NV love that meedelh with dlsdain.
Yet is it loved, what will you more!
II is my salvs and eke my sore.
Above this, written in ink, and in bolder
characters the curious observer might note {:
MASTER THOMAS WYATT, HYs BooKE.
followed by
COMMENDED TO THE NOTICE OF THAT PAR
AGoN OF BEAUTIE, THE GENTLE LADIE ANNA,
more family traced, as if the writer feared
his temerity might give offence. Such, how
ever, did not appear to be the case; as
a sweet smile stole over the face OF the
maiden while perusing the words, and her
eyes sparkled with innocent pleasure.
She stats, and hastily closes the book, as
a voice, rich and melodious, rings through
the green alleys, harmonizing with the mur-
mur of the founts, the singing OF the birds,
and the whisper of the breeze, stirring the
blossom-laden branches and shrubs of spicy
perfume, till the atmosphere is impregnated
with delicious odors.
The singer, who, as our readers may have
coniectured, was the Earl OF Surrey, sprang
from his hiding place, and sinking grace
fully on one knee before the startled maid
en-, addressed her thus-'Forgive me, U
lovely Ladie, for intruding uninvlted into
thy presence but, if thou walkest thus a.
broad, in the resplendency OF thy charms
blame not poor moth that he is dazzled by
the blaze, and irresistibly drawn to bask
therein. But" he continued, lowering his
voice, first having looked carefully round to
see that no one was approaching, ga truce
to compliments. Fair maiden! have that
to say which greatly imports thee: thou
wilt perhaps place more confidence IN my
words, when / tell thee that | am Henry,
Howard, thy cousin, and the dear friend OF
Thomas Wyatt, who may have mentioned
nv poor name in thy presence; that thou
art the lovely Anne am we'll assured, from
the faithful description he has given me OF
thy beauty, and from having once seen thee
when with thy father, Sir Thomas Buleyn'
thou visitedst the Wyatts at Arlington Cas-
tie but suffice it that d" know that thou
art the object of my friends dearly cherish
ished love, therefore would | avert from
thee threatened danger. Fly from this
SPOT. | conjure thee as thou valnest the al
fections of him to whom thou art dearer
than Gfe-as thou would'st escape doom
of infamy and disgrace! Get thee to horse
and pause not-tarry not, till thou art once
more beneath the shelter of the paternal
roof Thou hast been seen by one, who
but another time it shall be explained. We
lose the opportunity by longer tarriance.-
Come. | will conduct thee to the gate"
So say;ns, he arose, and taking the maid
ems passive hand-for she had stood, with
pale cheeks, and wondering eyes, listening
to the torrent of words he poured forth-and
hastily conducted her to an embattled pos
tern, which opened into the courtyard OF
the mansion, and then, with courtly salil'
tation, bade her "God speed? :" in tones
which proved the sincerity of the wish.
Alarmed, she knew not why, the maiden
crossed the court, summoned her attendants
and, ere many minutes had elapsed, he'
palfrey was cantering through the noble
park-now seen, now disappearing, behind
the clumps of giant oaks, Wlde-spreadnae
chestnuts, and beautiful silver-leaved beech
es, with which the ground was-and is a'
the present day-so richly diversified.
Meanwhile the Earl had returned to has
station in the garden, and, with downcas1
looks, was pacing to and fro, awaiting Aine
Henrv's arrival. He knew the disposition
of the impetuous monarch too well, not te
dread the effect of his anger; but, like
brave spirit, prepared himself to meet what,
ever might be the result. Nor was he long
kept in suspense the well known CAN laF
broke upon his ear, and fnely-proportlon'
ed, though somewhat portly, man was seen
issuing from shady alley, at no great dis
tance, the jewels on his person flashing as
he came into the sunshine, and the plumes
on his velvet cap waving to the breeze
There was a smile on his broad, bluff, bu
not unhandsome countenance, as he emerg
ed from the shade, which quickly gave place
to less agreeable expression, as he per
ceived the Earl was alone, and became fully
convinced that the maiden had indeed lei
the place. "My Lord of Surry, how's this
| bade you keep the wench in parlance til
had changed my travel-soiled habiliments
Ye are not wont to fail in such duty, nor
by my halidom will believe that we have
lost the art of pleasing on a sudden; ah r
"My liege," replied the Earl, 81 nigh
not retain the maid against her will"
against her will p repeated the incens
ed King .but ye should SO have Wrough
upon her, by pleasant speeches, and sol
batteries, that, like bird charmed by th'
glance of basilisk, she had remained, no
felt an inclination to stir hence" Thel
STAMPING with his foot, as the sense of dis
appointment infamed his passion he con
tinued-"We'll see, we'll see, whether
short confinement in the Tower may not i'm
prove thy powers Of pleasingg-ha! am
turning, strobe away. leaving the. Earl tt
mediate on his probable punishment, ;,
The monarch seldom threatened what III
meant not to perform and shortly aiter, ou
noble Poet might be seen confined within
gloomy apartment of the Tower. of London
warning and example to all who dare dis
obey an imperious master. Yet was n
eheered and supported by the consciousness =.
Of rectitpdej and the man who could witt
thus in his Imprisonment was not likely t
despond because he had lost the favor OF
capricious tyrant
ThraMom a, large hath made this prison free,
Danger, we'll past, remembered works delight.
OF lingering doubts such hope is sprung. parde!
That noughl find dsplessant in my sight.