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Ueeero. non 81 Godfrey, King OF Denmark, was
one 81 The most renowned warriors Of the days OF
Charlemagns. Under Duke Namo Of Bavaria, he
had studied the at Of war, and the first battle in
vhich he was engaged, though quite youth, he
gave the most astonishing proofs Of courage and in
repidity. He now resided at the Danish court, sigh
ine 10 hear, :onoe more, the clash Of arms.
Soon was the wish Of the heroic Dane gratifed.
10 wss called into Italy BY Charles the Great who
had advanced with numerous army towards Rome,
to defend 1t from the Saracens. Ia = former battle
these InHdels had taken from the Christians their
cient and sacred banner, which our hero now deter
mined 70 recover. Therefore, throwing himself into
the midst Of the enemy he seized and carried off the
Orifamme in triumph.
Commanded by two such brave warriors, the
ChriatiaDs soon put the Infidels to flight and amid
the acclamaons of bis people, Charles the Great re-
turned victorious to his capitol.
The Emperors son Charles served in the campaign
along with Uggero but, in every respect this young
man was unlike his brave and noble father. Being
cowardly, base envious and malignant, the fame and
glory Of Uggero, far from inspiring him with gem
erous emulation, served only to kindle his envy and
every heroic action Of the Dane increased the hatred
and dislike which be felt towards him. He allowed
no opportunity to escape Of disparaging our hero,
and when in battle always endeavored to have him
placed in the most dangerous situations, hoping by
these means to get rid of his rival IN arms but the
Danish warrior always escaped uninjured and yicto
rious.
Uggero had left behind him q son, Of whom he
formed the highest expectations. The young Bald
win had already given promise Of one day surprising
his father in the practice Of arms, when he received
mandate from the latter to quit the Danish court,
and repair to that of France there to benefit by his
own Instructions.
Under such master, the noble youth made the
most rapid progress. Toa handsome person, he united
courage, magnanimity and generosity in word, he
was all that father could DESIRE Here was another
rival to Charles If be hated the father he still more
detested the son. and only awaited an opportunity Of
venting his fury against him That opportunity was,
alas too speedily found. Encountering the young
Baldwin one day in the suburbs of Paris, he so.
grossly insuted him, that the hand Of the Dane
Instantly upon his sword but, ere he could draw it
from its scabbard the cowardy villain laid him dead
at his feet. IS. ssg EN- n. zss s5g
still reekng with his blood, was brought before the
father, horror and amazement rendered him for some
time speechless. To this unnatural calmness there
succeeded the most dreadful fury Fire flashing from
bis eyes be grasped the sword madly rushed towards
the palace, and furiously entered the hall, vowng
vengeance against the murderer. On observing
Charles, Who pale and trembling, had taken refuge
behind the Emperor, he sprang upon him, and grasp
ing him with one hand in the other he held the sword
before his eyes, and exclaimed, " Wretch behold the
blood Of my son--it calls for vengeance Brandish
ing II high in the air. he seemed about to strike the
fatal blow when the Duke Of Bavaria suddenly rushed
upon him, wrenched the sword from his hand forced
him to quit his victim, and, while the Emperor thun-
from the chamber. On hearing the Emperors dread
command the attendant knights afraid for the life of
the hero, threw Themselves at the monarch feet i'm
ploring his pardon but, highly incensed at the in
mandcd them to rise and quit bis presence and never
again to mention Uggero's name before him; then
turning from them, the naughty monarch left the
hall.
The knights now exclaimed, "uggero is lost"
But no 49,. On learning how basely the young
Baldwin had been murdered by his son, Charlemagne
had too much justice and generosity to take the
fathers life, but to mark his high dispeasure, he,
banished him from the kingdom; and the wretched
parent returned to the Danish court bitterly deplor
ing the death of beloved and only son.
Under the command Of Bruier0 one of their bravest
generals, the Saracens now renewed the war; and
Charlemagne learned, with establishment, that they
were rapidly advancing towards his capitol He
Instantly summoned biz forces to Paris; But having
no such warrior as the Danish hero, and being at this
time deprived also of his bravest troops Charles the
Great was seen to tremble.
Z All eyes were now turned to the Danish court and
one and all deeply depored the absence of the I'M
daunted leader, who had often led them to battle
against these barbarians; but one had courage to
utter the name of the banished Uggero At last the
Duke OF Bavaria throwing himself at the feet of the
monarch, with tears and supplicatons urged his re-
call But tears and entreaties alike proved vain The
Emperor's determination remained mistaken; and
the duke who loved Uggero as his son, retired from
the royal presence overwhelmed with sorrow.
, me gloomy anu sullen looks o. Ine knights at
lengsn Iorced tne monarch 20 recall tner IDOL and
tne Duke q bavarla was dispalched 70 the Danish
court 20 urge ms return. On being made acquainted
with the emperor's request, Uggero stood for some
moments lost in deep thought then throwing himself
upon ms knees, ne renamed some tlme IN prayer.
hlslng rom TINS act OF devoton ne exclaimed,
Namo, go en Inc emperor tnat Uggero returns, but
retnrns on one condton only i ne Obtains victory
over tne innde tne murderer Of as son becomes his
pIisoner ana Inis, lnunaereo usgero, tine en-
per0f must sea- Win an oaln.
.ne d h aga t
anG iniormeo MN Oh the heros stlpuation, the mon
arcn lnalghantly excIalmed, 1Mhat! father give
" son ~ prisoner 70 ms mortal enemy! NO, never
uggero snail remain az the Court OF Denmark" But
the approach Of powerful enemy to the very gates
q ms capitol and me iear OF mutiny among his
troops az forced the monarch to yield
an al tne panished uggero was recalled. VA
men .ne warrior again appeared N me camp ne
was gleeted WIN ond acciamatons, and the emperor
Gnrstiahs ana nndes belng now prepared Tor battle
.ney only waiteo 'os tne slgnal OF attack when ug
gero TO spare the etasion OF human blood nobly Of
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cone with his rival in arms Bnt at last n well Ill
rected stroke from the weapon Of Tprero feled His
opponent to the ground. and the nidel rolled at the
feet Of the warrior erv of horror hurst from the
from, tha ~ shou' resouhoeo
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