The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1853-10-11
THE DUBLIN UNIVERSITY MAaAzrNE,

An oooAAN ONAHEhSlII mAdAZlNE.
10 II is long since we noticed this we'll cond
D. ted and clever Magazine-one of the few
70 mongst that class of high-price monthly pul
T. cations which does not show unmistaka
" symptoms of rapid docadonco. Hero-worsh
~ ers will delight in series of papers call
$, Heroes, Ancient and Modern;" Belisarius a
D Marlborough being tho subjects of the Aug,
II number. We purpose, however, leaving {
% lives of those worthless to bo studied by the
n who probably take moro interest therein tn
n tho generality of our readers, would turn {
y iatters attention to very amusing historic
o story, called "a tale of the Third Crusad,
J which opens ono bright autumnal mornin
q when gallant band of crusaders. headed
{ the renowned knight, Conrad of Montferr
0 was passing over n plain on their way to I
{ levo tho city ofTyro, besieged by tho infid,
Conrad withdrew from his companions a slig
distance, and found himsolf by the side of
litter Express Messenger.
THE CRUSADERS WIFE.
He bent low over his chargers neck, ar
Grew aside tho curtain which concealed Il
fair form of one of Syrias loveliest daughter
laide, my beioyed! ne murmured, while n
countonance before so stern and inflcxibl
beamed with iDexpressible tenderness-'ho
barcst thou the fatigucs of this rapid iourne
so trying to thy sox and thy conditionr
feel wcaried only whom away from thec!' tb
lady replied, in tho mclodio speech of he
country; and raising her largo, lustrous eyo
she returned her companionsis ardent pazc !
confiding love.
And couldst thou dear one, bear tho iour
ney II prolonged until nightfall, or perchanc,
until midnight! Il see the approaching pen
ons of soldiers of the Croes, probably fupitiye
II.
mite under my leadership, / propose to pusI
forward for Tyro this very night. Should tb,
darkness favor us, we may avoid collision
with tho beseging forces; if not, doubt no,
our gallant band, thus augmented, will prove
strong enough to cut their way into the belea.
cured city, even through the body guard OF
Saladin himself Dost fear, Zaidos Aprince's
daughtcr-a warriors wife should not palo al
anticipated dangers
when the Emir's daughter became tho wife
OF the Frankish Cheftain. sho could not a,
once overcome the tlmid apprehensions Incl
dent to her sex, But fear not Conrad the la
dy continued, with greater animation, 'your
Zaide has courageous heart it trembes not for
aught that concerns her own safety, and shud-
ders only at tho thought of your own expo
sure to danger
think not of mo, Zsido, for bear charm
cd lfc, replied Conrad cheerfully. In nv
youth, sybil predicted that my brow should
wear prncely diadem; and added to her
ftattcrIng prophecy that should prove invin-
chile TO all my foes
The desire of thy heart shall be granted
thee, she proclaimod; dread no hostile hand;
hatred cannot harm thee; for thy fate lies in
tho hands of one who loves the best
And who should love me best? he contin.
ucd archly, us he bent towards tho lady, and
pressed r small fingers in his iron grasp;
'fa,rv,s.Teig aa adieu, he closed the silken dfa.
city was ,6e fF5flaetss- s-i:aains spurs to his
to the throne of Jerusalem. 'stf'e
was married to a youthful husband, for whom
sho entertained supreme co tempt. and on tho
of Queen Sybillas death, an G.
vent which conferred tho crown upon Isabella,
Conrad of Montferrat determined to ihurst
his own wife a d Isabella's husband aside, and
cspousc tho young Queen himself Zaide had
been sumptously lodged, but much neglected
by her lord: nor did she summon him 10 her
presence until she held his son, her tirst-born
in her arms.
ABASE AvOwAL.
It was evening, and tho short twilight of the
east was already deepening into night, when
the MARQUIS of Montferrat bent over the couch
Il
ed him to silence as he entered the apartment.
Zaido was sleeping sweoily; n faint but happy
smile ovorspread her features, and her babe
sumbered in her arms Conrad started; ho
had not hoard of his child's birth, nor had he
counted on the muto pleadings OF helpless in
fancy in behalf of the injured wife and moth
or. Zaide too, looked moro lovely than over.
The paor Of her cheek, the effect of recent
illness, gave an ideal beauty to her features
which. even in hcr sleep, indicated the depth
tho passionate intensity of her character
Conrad gently kissed her parting lips. She
started. and recognizing his loved form, wei
coined him with eager and joyous words. Then
pointing to her sleeping child. she proudly
presented his son to her husband. Poor lit.
tic une! Inc uttered, as no carocssly glanced
at tho infant, tho cold world has small wei
come for new conner, branded with the bond
sinister of bastardy. Listen calmly, Zaido, lac
continued, as the mother sprang from her ro'
clining posture, fear not that l shall iorgo
thce. or cast thee from mo, though thou arr
not my wife, love thee as truly, fair one
though perhaps somewhat less ardently than
formely, and shall ever provo thy kind protec
tor no less than thy devoted slave
'What wouldst thou, Conrad? tho lady mur
INJURED. passing her white hand across her brow
as if to test the reality of sensations. 'Unsay
these cruel words, and jest not on a subject Sc
wrought with pain. Thou knowcst am tn,
welded wife, and faithful loving friend.
Alas! no Zaide. Thou art indeed my FRIEND
and companion, but not my wife,
If thou hast therefore deceived me, Con
rad replied the lady earnestly, thou cans
now. tho late it be, make needful atonemcn
to mo and our child. For his dear sake, l al
most think conld forgive thee, and not re
member against thee the base trcachery tho,
sayest thou hast practiccd on my inexpcrl
enced youth.
1T may not bo, beloved one. l must no
listen to tho dictates of my weak heart whei
it pleads for thee; for, Zadc, 1 am sool
to be wooded to a lady of exalted rank. He
offspring, not thine. must transmit my nam
to posteri,y, and build up the falling fortune
of the ancient house of Montferrat
Conrad. Conrad, darest thou persist in tn
presence too, of thy innocent child? shrieke
the agatcd mother, seizing her babe and hold
ing aloft him towards the marquis. See, see! b
turns his little face, as if in anger at tho wron
thou wonldst do him. No, boy, no; look o
, thy father; stretch forth thy tiny hands to
wards him, and plead, plead for thy rights, an