Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-01-18

cHCe ol lNe most shlllul men cannot
penetrate the secret of She, by
whose charms we have allowed our
selves to be caught, she who appears
10 have given herself to Us with the
ruest, the most devoted passion, is
often the first to betray her sworn
faith and rcnd, without scruple, the
compact of union which ought to
be eternal. 1t is my sad experience
which makes me dread for you, my
friend, some future sorrow which
thee would, perhaps, be time to a
void
But J dare not replied Antonio,
. | will no longer listen to YOU. Who
then would dare To suspect my beau.
tllul, my pure Mariunna ?
No one, assurcdly, continued
Salvador your Mariana is an an
gel Of beauty and virtue but it is
precisely the ineflable charm of her
whole person which makes me trem-
bic for your future peace. Still a.
gam. dear friend, distust the capri
cious nature Of women; aud, since
you force me to explain, have you
not until now reflected on the con-
duct of Mariana herself; Have
you forgot the dupllciiy cf this prel-
~ child, whose simplicity you ad-
mlre Remember the night that
We carried old Capuzzl home the
tender ward, did she not play her
part towards him like a finished ac-
lress And still later, are you lgno-
rant of the art that she knew how
To assume, at the time Of Nicolo
Musso's visit Say and maintain
nat you please, aud YOU will not be
The less convinced Of the cunning OF
this little MlrIanna, to caJole her un-
Gle and put at rest his suspicious it
exceeds all trckery imaginable at SO
tender an age. She has in reality
overcome all the obstacles which
might relard the success of our pro-
jects. do not pretend to say that
towards this old fool Capuzzl all
tricks are not legitimate. All is fair
IN war, says the proverb but 1t is
moi the less possible that
Hold, Antonio, let us stop here,
pray yon; | don't know, perhaps,
what am saying; do not be Offend
ed with me, for | wish nothing but
your most per ect felicity with the
young elr that you love. Let US
think of nothing but the success o!
the plan winch we have formed
The evening that saw Pasquale
Capuzzi take the road, for second
tme, with Mariana, towards For
meas theatre, seeemed 10 light up
by the rays of the setting sun, the
march of an unfortunate, whom an
irresistible hw drew towards tor
turc. Before them grnvey walked
with an extremely rcpulsive look
the terrible Michael, armed at all
points, hkea pdludln Of fanoient times.
Behind the trembling couple was
scattered a score of police, each one
under the strlclest orders.
Master Nlcolo Musso awaited the
/ llluslrious composer ot the door OF
/ hls theatre. The house was filled
with spectators, aud he fastened to
conduct Capuzzi aud his charming
niece to the places of honor which
had been provided for them. Sig
nor Pasqnale VS. much pleased by
the particular attention of which he
was the object; his red eyes glanced
from side 10 side with radiant pride
aud his satisfaction WAS bOnndless
when, after a minute inspection oi
every part of the room, he saw tina,
all the seats near that of Marlanna
were occupied by women. An or
cheslrl composed of five or six vio-
llns and base, was hidden behind
the ragged tapestry which formed
the decoration of the Stage. Master
Capuzzi treG bled with hope, whilst
I listening To hear the unknown artists
torment their instruments into an ac-
cord, when, after waiting an hour, a
formidable flourish Of the bow an
nounced that the performances were
about to commence, HE whole Of his
aged frame was seized with galvan-
ic trembling.
Signor Formca first appeared on
the suige, dressed like Pasquule. A:
soon as he opened his mouth, Capuz.
u rubbed his eyes to assure himself
that he was not dreaming. The ac'
tor copied with sorrowful exactinde
the feulures and the figure, without
excepting one single ridiculous point
of the inhabIlant of RIpetta street
SO well known IN the city, tina, an un-
avoidable homerc laugh resounded
through the house. They rolled up.
on the seats ia a dellrlum; uiierng
deaienlng shouts. Unfortunately, the
object of This boislerous hllarlly, far
IRON prudenlly escaping, took this
parade for delicate attention from
his friend Nicolo. He found his rep
reseniatiye enchanting, adorable he
listened to Formlca's singing with
transports Of pleasure difficult TO de-
scribe.
Silence and calm were restored
when the false Pusqualo had finished
his opening air; and doctor Grazi-
ano was seen TO come from behind
the screens, whose part, for this once
Nlcoio himself had assumed. This
parsonage approached, stopping his
ears and making despairing grim
nee.
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