Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-22

"What is itl' inquired Augustus. 81 do
not rccolfect It,"
Emeline looked mortified, and returned
the pin 10 her sash without answering
Their arrival at the fishing party prevented
further conversation.
During the two following years the time
Of Augustus was taken Up, partly by his
clerical duties at Eel, partly in correspon-
dence, both personal ard by letter, with
many eminent and influential churchmen,
on the subject ofthe heresy Of Luther, who
now, in spite Of all opposition. began to
spreadhis tencts successfully in many parts
Of Germany. AT the commencement OF
the third year, Augustus was appointed
by the emperor on mission to the court
of Rome, whittier he Immediately repaired;
and where, SIX months after his arrival, he
learned the death ofhs father.
Some time longer was required TO com
plete the object of his important and deli
cate mission, ard he was then despatched
on one no less SO, to Frederick Of Saxony,
the protector of Luther On such weightv
affairs, none of the confidential servants
Charles the fifth employed, gave him more
satisfaction then Augustus Of Altcnberg
whose moderation, hrmness, and quick
clear perception were rendered the more
valuable by Ills perfect integrity, and his
dlsdain of all the low cunning arts, but too
much employed on both sides; but above
all, by the spotless purity Of his life-as the
dissolutc manners of the Catholic clergy
! formed one Of Iurhcr's strongest weapons
of attack
Augustus was just preparing for his re-
turn to Altunberg, when lie received let
ter from his brother, the count, informing
hin Of his approaching marriagdand pres
sing hin to hasten his departure, in order
that he might crafty him and their mutual
friends, by performing tile ceremony. 81
do not mention the name Of the lady of nv
choice continued the count; 'thak | re-
servetoaddto the happiness ofourmcetng,
being quite confident not only ofyour sim
pie approval, but Of your heartfelt CON
graduation"
Augustus arrived at Altcnbrrg, and the
brothers met
- ou are about be married, Claudius,"
exclaimed Augustus, embracing him.
How devoutly shall pray that my benc-
diction on that solemn occasion may have
the power Of bringing you all good, and
ayerting all evil And now, who is your
bride"
"Iour nglavoritc, Erelne Of Elsen-
helm"
What strange compound is the human
heartl What feelings, unsupported by their
possessor, lie coiied within its secret folds,
ready at touch to start into lifel Angus
tus had, during his journey, frequently
amused himself with bringing into mental
rcv1ew all the young ladies OF rank in the
neighbourhood, IN order to anticipate the
choice Of his brother. He was aware that
some OF the elder daughters of the Elscn-
heins We're married, but two Yet remained
older than Emeiue; he thought livery pro-
babic that one Of these had been fixed rs
the Countessof Altcnbcrg. From the idea
OF Emehnc herself he had always instinc-
lively turned. "Shc was too young.scarcc-
y sixteen, and was besides too serious for
his brother; no Emeline was quite out ofthe
question"
When, therefore, Claudius, with am air
Of triumph mentioned her name, Augustus
looked and felt surprised He doohed no
more, for he was well accustomed to gov
ern the expression of his countcnance; bur
he felt, with a sudden thrill Of pain, that
the secret snof his heart was laid open, and
that IN Its inmost recesses he cherished
forbidden image. The pang though acute
ptnP q
rous mind rose to subdue and to root out
this unsupported enemy.
81 dolndeed congratulate, YOU my dearest
brother" he replied. steadily; IF Emeline
fulfil the promise Of her childhood and ear
ly youth, she is worthy OF youl'
"AlasP' sighed the count "the doubt is
whether am worthy Of hcrl She is SO
lovely, 50 gcntle,so pious, that can scarce
y believe my good fortune, when think
her parents only wait your presence to
bcstow her upon me-"
Her parents !" repeated Augustus;
"but she herself, trust, gives her atiec
tons whore they bestow her hand r.
There was pause.
At length the count replied, 1--WE have
often learned from you, brother, that there
is no happiness Of any kind without alloy;
that there is always drop OF bitter min
gled IN the sweetest and brightest cup that
Providence offers to our lips Mine is not
free from il. Emchnc appears too holy
to bestow her affections on any earthly OBJ
Ject. She signs for the cloister, even
while preparing. in meek and dutifuI sub
mission, to fulfil the wish Of her parents
But she Is Yet So young, that ! trust her
mind may be easily moulded to an another
sphere Of duty. 1t shall be tho study Of
my life to make her happy The natural
affections Of the wife and the mother will
unite with, hot supersede, those ofthe de-
votee; and she aeiH be happy;and / shall be
blest in her beng So r. And, as he spoke,
the eyes of the count sparkled with hope:
and, recovering from his momentary de-
preston, he continued,-."W have deer
ded, Augustus, that You shall have a pri-
vate interview with her. What You say
will have great influence: You will remove
her scruples, BY proving that life OF ac-
tive virtue Is as acceptable TO Heaven as
one ofdeyotiondi seclusion. You will saw
! am sure, All that your fraternal affection
prompts, end all that your conscience az
mit5.'
Rely upon me, SO tar,' replied Angus
tvs; "but remember, my brother. there Is a
duty with me paramount to all earthly
claims. If | find that she has chose tho
better part from deep conviction; if indeed,
the voice Of Heaven has whispered to her
soul that itsPureand sroiless sacrifice will
be accepted then indeed"
Then, indeed, interrupted the count,
the happiness Of your brother must not be
put N competition with The viii Of Heav-
en-? Be it 50! Nevertheless, Augustus,
have such confidence in your hghtened