The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-09-12
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mot now replied Abbas sbut then Vsass unused
to restraint, and | fancied it was impossible for me q
live without her. When l thought Of her, I turned
with disgust from the faircst beauties Of Persia bu,
tho wound my pride had received was nothing to wha,
| felt when met the look Of calm 'reproach which
read in the eyes Of her loved father, for his lips neve,
spoke what | knew he felt 49, nfe'ft e aAt
is the worthy Herman then living p hastily inqnir
ed Everington, for his fate was involved in uncertainty
and Hamors, to whom the. task of making inquiries hao
been committed, could only learn that he had not beer
seen for several years. tt 8fst
Gle is not: he survived the loss Of his daughter blu,
a few MONTHS was his reply. "But,' continued thu
prince, 81 understand you have your wife with you
and if that peri is your bride, and if it il not inconsis
tent with your ideas of decorum, I would wish TO SET
her again | owe her a debt I would willingly have
discharged in kindness to her father, had he lived to re
quirc it, - - at" aa ese bss s'
'Corolinn is my BRIDE said Everington, and tire re
was a feeling Of grati6ed pride in the acknowledgment
she can appear if You wish it, fsfa o~sgall4 f
'One thing further, said the prince, 9 | wish the in
terview should take place with none to witness it except
yourself 7N2A4b y eaa19H
You can be gratiied in that replied the general
: and you may also name your own time for the inter
view sas' pi'b }tsg ~ = aa ~
'Let it be now am impatient to see her. was thu
reply Of Abbas Mira. ~ $3.50 e#ua
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the room of his attendants, an example which was fol
lowed by the prince. Everington then struck a blow OF
the Chinese gong which hung in the room, and directed
the servant who obeyed the summons, to inform his mis-
trcss that her presence was requested. The prince re
mained without speaking until she was announced. whe1
Everlngton met her took her hand and led her to the
prince, who instantly rose from the divan to meet her
by Allah the same beautiful creature STILL SAID
the prince, as if thinking aloud, at the moment he took
her hand, and with oriental g%allantry kneeled as he
placed it to his lips. 3f' -t. ~ tsa8isif
You have nothing to fear said the prince, noticing
the slight agitation shown by Corolinn, though scarcely
less than was evinced by himself; and requested her tc
b. seated near him on the divan. sThe past is indeed
remembered he continued; . but it is l that may bee
your forgiveness for acts which even the sincerity Of my
affections for you could never justify q s''a- :
The happiness which Allah had been pleased to be.
stow upon me since those days, has banished every un.
kind feeling from my BOSOM replied Cdfolinn, as at
the moment she cast a glance Of superior affection and
pride en- her adored Everington. sill nh 9qla521 am
The blessings Of Allah always rest ON the yirtuous
and the good said the prince, 'and may he continue
to do So added he, as he took Everington's hand and
clasped his and the lovely Corolinn's firmly together in
his own. -h~i-!bA 80 so~ saib,
sHave you no children p asked Abbas. after remain.
ing silent a moment. a8@ A3
..We have said Evcrington. bu.
Il must see them | must know how happy it is pos.
sible for Allah to make mortals,' said Mira.
Corolinn left the apartment and in a few minutes,
returned with her two beautiful girls, one in each hand.
You have nothing to ask this side of Paradise said
the prince to Everington, with visible emotion, as he
gazed on the lovely children, the picture of their mother
and he drew them tcnderly to him and kissed them re.
pcatedly. - 4slH tf sns sag rs
There is but one thing more,' said Abbas; and call
ing an attendant gave him some directions and bid him
lose not a moment. In a short time the servant return
ed and placed in the hands of the prince two caskets of
the richest workmanship and materials fa a~&- ant{
'That casket is yours said the prince, addressing
Everington 'and this one,' continued he, taking a key
from his pocket, contains something that must beg
Corolinn and her two daughters to accept
The lid flew open, and from it he took a turban of the
richest materials, one of which was a splendid acgrette
of diamonds which he placed on the brow of the fair
Circassian ); then proceeded to decorate with Il carcanet
Of pearls and gems the snowy necks Of the beautiful and
delighted girls.
At this moment the voice of the Imaun was heard
from neighboring minaret calling the faithful to pray.
ers and the prince rose to depart.
-sThe day is past, but by nc it will never be forgotten,
for it has relieved me of a heavy burden. | saw you,
continued he, addressing Evcrington, and your connte
nance awakened the recollection of other days. | made
inquiries, aud learned that your wife WI, with you, ald
you know the rest. [ have seer. Coroiinn, I know tia
happiness attends her, and if she is happy, all around
her must be So
Rowing to Corolinn and her daughters, the prince ac
companied to the steps by Everingtou, retired and
mounting the elephant which seemed sensible that liz
was a favorite, returned to the palace Of the monarch
His visits to the mansion of Everingtm while he re
manned at Tcheran, swere, however, frequent and his
friendly attentions were the source of mucl, pleasure to
them all. ff1aA sFoaafHa 3
After accomplishing the objects of this mission, Ever
ington and his charming family proceeded to l;ussorah,
on the Persian Gulf, and from THENCE embarked fol-
Europe. The beautiful Corolinn, in the circles of the
metropolis, still found that admiration continued to follow
her but disguised with the formal heartlcssness of so
ciety, she sighed for the quiet Happiness she had enjoy
ed at Agra, and her wishes on that point corresponding
with those of the general, after a residence of two years
in London, they returned to India. 7H} a4ea.e#
Here, on the banks of the Ganges, they enjoyed all
the happiness of which the human mind is capable; and
in the smiling countenances and heartfelt blessings they
received from the innocent beings who enjoyed Their
protection, may be read proof demonstrablc that virtue
is its own reward, and that happiness is diffusible. as