True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24
.. .RAGAN, Editor and Proprietor.

the moment, wore an expression Of suf-
lering which nothing on earth can repres-
ent, so patient and holy was it She
continued in one position, listlessly sway
lug the cord Of twisted gold, which loop
ed back the curtain falling in magnificent
volumes over the upper part Of the win
dow, or pulling the threads from % mas
sive tassel and scattering them one by
one at her feet, till the carpet around
looked as if embroidered over and over
with the glittering fragments. The in
distinct voices which came from the ora
tory, where the queen and the ambassa-
dor we've seated, fell unheeded upon her
senses, till tone was mingled with theirs
which started her to sudden life. She
leapcd up with an energy that sent the
mulIilated tassel with crash against the
window, and ainging back The tapestry
which concealed the door of the oratory,
bent Ter eye to crevice in the i'll faled
panel, The beating of her heart was al
most audible, and the thin, slender hand
which held back the tapestry quivered
like newly prlsoned bird, as she gazed
with intense eageruess into the apartment.
The queen sat directly opposite the door.
At her right hand was placed dark
| handsome man, of about thirty, with II
naughty and almost fierce array of coun-
tenance, dressed in syle of careless
magnl6cence, which bespoke a love of
display rather than true elegance in his
choice Of attire. A subdued smile lurked
: about his lips, and be seemed lntenhy oc-
cupied in counting The links ola massive
), gold chain, which fell over his doublet OF
three piled velvet, studded and gorgeous
ly wrought with jewels and embroidery.
Now and then he would drop his hand
carelessly over the queen chair arm, ant
fix his black eyes with bold aud admir-
< ing gaze Oh her features, with freedom
that bespoke more of audacious love, thar
of respect for the royal beauty. She no
d, only submitted to his free glance bu
more than once returned il with one o
those looks which had scattered sorrow
- through many Scottish bosom.
Throgmorlon sat little apart. lii
had been speaking in strain of calm ex
postulalon but marking the interchang
of glances between the queen and he
naughty lavorile, he became indlgnan
OF and addressed Boutwell, with degree q
TO- cutting contempt, which turned tue lurl
r. ing smile on the nobleman's lip 10 GU
mt of bitter defiance. Needless ofthe roy;
Ill presence, he stood up, and rudely pushln
NJ the council table from before him, ha
nd drew his sword, as iflo punish the Offer
A der upon the spot. Throgmorton endure
~ The blaze of his large, fierce eyes wit
10 calm composure, and deliberately mea
'n- uring his person from head to foot with
to contemptous glance, was about to resun
ed, his discourse; but the queen rose fro
ng her seat, and placing her white and jeN
lr'. eled hand persuasively on Bothwell's ar
lily she fixed her beautiful eyes full on hi
So and uttered lew low words of entrcaly
y, then turning to the envoy, her exquisj
i'm face reddening with anger, and her ey
the flashing like diamonds, she exclaimed ::
the " Leave our presence, sir ambassadu
mt. and thank our moderation that thou {
Of permitted to depart in safety after Il
she insult 10 our most trusty and faithful {
ble lower. Nay, my Lord of Boutwell,, |
cen thy hand from that sword hilt-this m
ear ter rests with us-doubt not, thy hor
cen as well as that of thy mistress shall be {
nto y righted"
at The frowning nobleman pushed bs
but his blade with clang, and turned moo
II y away.
lien The queen looked OH him grav
not for moment, and then turning 10
Ugh EngIisman, proceeded with less of vel
dies mence that had accompanied her last CO
med mand.
re. "The message of our loving cou
,du has given us sur(eit Of advice. l
ants morrow we will resume the subject"
'een said, forcing one of her resistless smi
tent which she could bring up at will,
pace brighten her lips; and with grace
had wave of the hand, she motoned him
,sed withdraw.
The envoy bowed and left the ro
ces, without further speech. But the d
dor, was no sooner closed, when with sud,
Ilch. self abandonment The Queen threw h
Lon. self into chair, and burst into floot
ey's tears. Boutwell, who was pacing
mes, room, approached, and sinking to
ious knee, took her hand tenderly in his.
nent looked at him kindly through her tt
dor, murmered few broken words, and DR.
lher ping her face to his shoulder wepl
more terly;
the Poor Ellen Craig witnessed the wi
alike scene. Sheheard Bothwel's expressi
ping of soothing endearment, and saw
!. beautiful head, with sgarniture Of brc
'sed, tresses, fall with such helpless der
oyal dence on his shoulder. A moment
oil the queen drew the snowy hand, spark
Ia with Tears and jewels, from her eyes,
IN sat upright With choking sensat
the the poor girl gased on that face, in
the transcendent loveliness, till mist gatl
wing ed before her eyes, and the words
lslte Boutwell, came broken and confusedly
gor- her ear. When they left the orator
loae few moments after, her hand fell mel
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