Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-03-10

the hall the dance was carried on by hun
dreds of people to the music of a full
band. Philip, whom the heat of the a
partment recovered from his frozen state.
was so bewildered with the scene that he
could scarcely nod his head as different
masks addressed him, some confdentiallv
others deferentially.
viii you go to the hazard table :"
whispered the Chamberlain, who stood
beside him, and who Philip now saw was
dressed as a Brahmin.
" Let me get unthawed first answered
Philip . l am an icicle at present"
" y glass of warm punch inquired the
Brahmin, and led him into the refresh
mentroom. The pseudo-prinee did not
wait for a second invitation, but emptied
one glass after the other in short time
The punch was good, and it spread its
genial warmth through Philips veins.
. How Is it you don't dance to night,
Brahmin he asked of his companion.
when they entered into the hall The
Brahmin sighed, and shrugged his shoul-
ders.
have no pleasure now in the dance
Gaiety is distasteful to me. The only
person l care to dance with-the Count
ess Bonau-I thought she loved me our
families offered no objections-but all at
once she broke with me-" His voice trem-
bled as he spoke
" How said Philip, never heard
of such a thing"
8 You never heard of it ? repeated the
other, the whole city rings with it. The
quarrel happened a fortnight ago, and she
viii not allow me to justify myself, but
has sent back three letters | wrote to her
unopend She is a declared enemy of
the Baroness Reizenthal, and had made
me promise to drop her acquaintance -
But think how unfortunate | was, when
the Queeu-mother made the hunting par
ty and Freudenwald, she appointed me
cavalier to the Baroness. What could |
do2 1t was impossible to refuse On
the very birthday of the adorable Bonau
I was obliged to set out
She heard of it.
She put no trust in my
heart "
Well. then Brahmin, take advantage
Of the present moment The New Y ear
makes up all quarrels. Is the Countess
here "
" Do you not see her over tberc-the
Carmelte on the left of the third pillar
beside the two black dominos She has
laid aside her mask All, Prince, your
intercession would"
Philip thought now he could do a good
work and as the punch had inspired him,
he walked directly to the Carmelite The
Countess Bonau looked at him for some
time seriously, and with flushed cheeks,
as he sat down beside her She was
beautiful girl yet Philip remained per
suaded that Rose was thousand times
more beautiful
" Countess he aid,-and became en-
barrassed when he met her clear bright
eye fixed upon him.
Prince" said the Countess, " an hour
ago you were somewhat too bold"
Fair Countess, l am therefore at this
present moment the more quiet"
so much the better [ shall not, then,
be obliged to keep out of your way"
Fair lady, allow me to ask one ques-
ton. Have you put on q nuns gown to
do penance for your sins 2"
Il have nothing to do pcnance for"
But you have, Countess your cruel
ties-vour injustice to the poor Brahmin
yonder, who seems neglected by his God
and all the world ?"
The beautiful Carmelite cast down her
eyes, and appeared uneasy.
And do you know. fair Countess, that
in the Freudenwald affair the Chamber
lain is as innocent as | am 2
"As you, Prince 2" said the Countess.
frowning ng-"what did you tell ne an hour
ago 2"
You are right, dear Countess. l was
too cold You said so yourself But
no l declare to you the Chamberlain was
obliged to 90 to Freudenwald by com
mand of the Queen mother-agaiust his
will was obliged to be cavalier to the hat
ed Reizenthal"-
.Hatcd-by him 2"--
"Hated-by him 2" interrupted the
Countess with bitter and sneering laugh.
'.Yes-he hates s,-he despises the Bar
oness Believe me, he scarcely treated
her with civility, and incurred the Royal
displeasure by so doing l know it and
it was for your sake You are the only
person he loves-to you he offers his hand
his heart-and you you reject him l''
1IDW COAICS ~ i AALSCr kAiaS ; w AiAN~A
oede so warmly for Pilzon2 Yon did not
do so formerly"
THAT was because I did not know
him. and still less the sad state into which
you have thrown him by your behavior
[ swear to you he is inuocent-you have
nothing to forgive in him-he has much to
forgive in you"
@Hush u whispered the Carmelite. ave
are watched here; away from this" She
replaced her mask, stood up, and placing
her arm within that Of the supposed
Prince. they crossed the hall and entered
a side room. The Counties uttered bitter
complaints against the Chamberlain, but
they were complaints Of jealous love. The
Countess was in tears, when the tender
Brahmin soon after came timidly into the
apartment There was a deep silence
among the three Philip. not knowing
how to conclude his interoession better,
led the Brahmin to the Carmelite, and
Joined their hands together, without say