Eastern times., 1853-10-20

Inc NIdnu DuhO . ldlleF was romantic, and OF
a rowing disposition in the course of his life
he contracted several left-handed alliances
Miss Won Rosenthal is the issue of one of those
unions. | care not for the illegitimacy of her
birth she is of noble blood, of princely race
that is all require
Yes replied Balthasar, who had concealed
his surprise and kept his countenance, as be-
came an experienced statesman and consum-
mate comedian. Yes, now understand and
I think as you do. Your Highness has the
talent of bringing everybody over to your way
ofthinking.'
The greatest piece Of good fortune,' con-
tnued the Prince, is that the mother remained
unknown; she is dead, and there is no trace of
family on that side.'
AS your Highness says, it is very fortunate
And doubtless the Grand Duke is informed of
your august intentions with respect to the pro-
posed marriage
NO; have as yet said nothing either to him
or to the Countess. Ireckon upon you my dear
Count, to make my offer, to whose acceptance
trust there will not be the slightest obstacle.
give you the rest Of the day to arrange every
thing. will write to Miss Won Rosenthal
hope to receive from her own lips the assur-
ance ofmy happiness, and I will beg her to
bring me her answer herself, this evening, in
the summerhouse in the park. Lover-like.
you see-a rendezvous, mysterious interview
But come, Count Lipandorf, lose no time a
double tie shall bind me to your sovereign.
We will sign, at one and the same time, nv
marriage-contract and his. On that condition
alone will grant him my sisters hand other
wise treat, this very evening, with the envoy
from Saxe-Tolpelhausen
A quarter Of an hour after Prince Maximil-
ian had made his overture, Balthasar and De-
liza were closeted with the Grand Duke.
What was to be done! The Prince of Han
au was noted for his obstinacy He would
have excellent reasons to oppose to all obiec-
tons. To confess the deception that had been
practised upon him was equivalent to total
and eternal rupture. But, upon the other
hand, to leave him in his error, to suffer him
to marry an actress it was serious matter
If ever he discovered the truth it would be
enough to raise the entire German Confedera-
tion against the Grand Duke Of Niesenstein.
What is my prime minister's opinion q
asked the Grand Duke.
A prompt retreat. Della must instantly
quit the town we will devise an explanation
of her sudden departure
Yes; and this evening Prince Macmillan
will sign his sisters marriage-contract with
the Elector of SAKE lpelhausen. Ny opin-
ion is, that we have advanced too far to retreat
If the prince ever discovers the truth he will
be the person most interested to conceal it,
Besides, Miss Della is an orphan-she has
neither parents nor family. I adopt her-I ac-
knowledge her as my sister,
Your Highness's goodness and condescen-
sion -' lisped the pretty prima donna.
You agree with me, do you not, Miss De
lia!' continued the Grand Duke. you are
resolved to seize the good fortune thus offered,
and to risk the consequences
Yes, your Highness.'
The ladies will make allowance for Della s
faithlessness to Florival How few female
heads would not be turned by the prospect Of
times mute in presence Of such brilliant temp
tations. Besides, was not Florival faithless
Who could say whittier he might be led in the
course of the tender scenes he acted with the
Baroness Pippinistir |! Prince Maximilian
was neither young nor handsome, but he of
fered throne. Not only an actress, but ma
ny high-born dame, might possibly, in such
circumstances, forget her love, and think only
of her ambition.
To her credit be it said, Della did not yield
without some reluctance to the Grand Duke s
arguments, which Balthasar backed with all
his eloquence; but she ended by agreeing to
the interview with Prince Macmillan.
9 ! accept, she resolutely exclaimed i
shall be Sovereign Princess of Hanau.'
'And T. cried the Grand Duke, shall mar
~ Princess Wilhelmina, and, this very eve
ming, poor Pippinstir, disconnected and defea-
ted, will go back to Saxe-Tolpelhausen.'
He would have done that in any case,
said Balthasar { for, this evening, Florival
was to have run away with his wife
That is carrying things rather too far, De
liza remarked.
Such scandal is unnecessary, added the
Grand Duke.
Whilst awaiting the hour Of her rendezvous
with the prince, Della, pensive and agitated,
was walking in the park, when she came sud
denly upon Florival, who seemed as much dis
composed as herself. In spite of her newly
born ideas Of grandeur, she felt pain at her
heart. With forced smile, and in tone Of
reproach and irony, she greeted her former
lover.
A pleasant journey to you, Colonel Flori-
VAL, she said
may wish you the same replied Flori-
val for doubtless you will soon set out for
the principality of Hanau!'
Before long, no doubt
You admit it, then!'
Where is the harm! The wife must fol-
low her husband-a princess must reign in her
dominions.'
Princess What do you mean! Wife
In what ridiculous promises have they in
duced you to confde q