Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1857-06-05
THE QUEEN AND THE QUA
KERESS.

III tne summer OF 1910, Aer Iate MA
jesty, Queen Charlotte, visited Bath, &C
companied by the Princess Elizabeth
The waters soon effected such respite |
from pain in the royal patient that she
proposed an excursion to the park of
some celebrity in the neighborhood, then
the estate of rich widow lady belong
ing to the Society of Friends. Notice
was given of the Queens intention, and
a message returned that she would be
welcome. Our illustrious traveller had,
perhaps, never before any personal in
tercourse with a member of the persua-
sion whose votaries never voluntarily
paid taxes to "the man George, called
King by the vain ones" The lady and
gentlemen who were to attend the royal
visitants had but feeble ideas of the re-
eeption to be expected. 1t was supposed
that the Quaker would at least say, "Thy
Majesty ''Thy Highness," or Mad
anne"
The royal carriage arrived at the lodge
of the park punctually at the appointed
hour. No preparations appeared to have
been made; no hostess or domestics
stood ready to greet the guest. The
porter's bell was rung; he stepped forth
deliberately, with his broad-brimmed
beaver on, and unbendingly accosted the
lord in waiting with, What's thy will,
friend ?"
This was almost unreasonable. "Sure-
ly," said the nobleman, "your lady is
aware that her majesty-go to your mis-
tress and say that the queen is here"
"No, truly" answered the man, ii
needeth mott have no mistress or lady;
but my friend, Rachel Mills, expects
thine. Walk in."
The queen and the princess were
handed out, and walked up the avenue
At the door of the house stood the plain.
ly attired Rachel, who, without even {
courtesey, but with cheerful nod, said
How's thee do, friend? / am glad tt
see thee and thy daughter. wish thet
well. Rest and refresh thee and thy
people, before l show thee my grounds.
: What could be said of such a person
Some condescension attempted, implyin!
that her Majesty came not only to viey
: the park, but to testify her esteem for tn
+ society to which Mistress Mills belonged
1 Cool and unawed, she answered. Ye:
g thou art right there. The Friends ar
e well thought of by most folks; but the
II need not the praise of the world for tn
r rest, many strangers crafty their curio:
; ity by going over this place, and it
$, my custom to conduct them, myself
$ therefore I will do the like by thee, frien
Is Charlotte. Moreover, / think well {
= thee, as a dutiful wife and mother. Tho
hast had thy trials, and so has thy goo
partner. 1 wish thy grandchild we
Is through hers" (She alluded to Ii
l. Princess Charlotte.)
9r 1t was so evident that the Frient
N meant kindly, nay, respectfully, that I
u ofense could be taken. She escorte
pc her guests through her estate. II
a Princess Elizabeth noticed in the he
ce house a breed of poultry hitherto u
lie known to her, and expressed wish
er possess some of these rare fowls, imagi
ne ing that Mrs. Mills would regard b
lie wish as law; but the Quakeress mere
n remarked, with her characteristic evasio
ch They are rare, as thou sayest; but
Of they are to be purchased in this land
ny other countries, know of few WON
k likelier than thyself to procure the
III, with ease"
ng, Her royal. highness more plainly e
ith pressed her desire to purchase some
of those which she now beheld.
res do not buy and sell" answer
In Rachel.
ars Perhaps You win give me pair
ng persevered the princess.
lily Nay, verify" replied Rachel Mi
= 81 have refused many friends-and Il
which l denied to my own kinswomi
Martha Ash, it becometh me not to gr'
- to any. We have long had it to {
aer that these birds belonged only to I
of house and 1 can make no exception
are thy favor"
ize This is a fact.-[Sharpe's, LOne
= Magazine.
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rit- a. $780,