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January. 1851. G p STUART.
Tsxzi ISLAND PRINCESS.
a ROMANCE or TIE oLD AND NEW WORLD.
Br Esaa D. r. 3. soeTHwonrH.
Author Of s'The Lost HERES" '.The Deserted Wife,"
srhe Missing Bride ..aetrbutien, : sie-,
CHAPTER |. ,E-asstytss /, a.
An INTERESTING WEDDING. is.,7+.,.
Twas the first OF May marriage day Of the Wis.,
count Montressor of NontresqoE Castle and
ello only daughter and heiess OF Sir Parfe Moree
HYDE Hall, DoYenshire. @Ss =
J;orious morning the ciouass, blue sky staei down
upon the green hills and dewy lales and deep woodsof
Devon and the park around the II all was all alive and
musical with the Joyous songs OF birds, and the merry
Laughter young and dens gathering 10 rst
their Mag tay festival and to do honor to The
marriage OF their land orl's dtughter.
The sim-shadcd, winding avenue that led from the
highway 10 the house, arched each terminus by
IL anmoth wreata Of flowers aud many weFe the carria-
ges that pass Cd under ten on hef way 10 ASSIST az hs
wedding and those contained only the bridesmaids and
the friends and reaves Of the family, whose
atonsip position gave them the right 10 attend the
bride to church;-for still numerous party bad
invited to meet her at ile altar The villagers and
tenants grouped about under the shade Of the great old
trees wandering the greensward either side
avenue, watched these equpages as they rolled on
commenting Is usual on such occasions.
"Uh--dtar me! the wediingers wont pass till nearly
tweiyc and here have wait two mortal hours said
young girl TO the game. keeper ,ra.s5 ..,..
s'Hast my darling look, here comes his Lordshlp's
carriage itself just you're the prcttiest lass
in the country" .~ E%it"Ep s'-5'5
It qcns Iorl Men,ressor's carriage. ....4.. .s,.
Early that morning note from his afianced bride had
been put in his hands summonng him TO private con
ference with her at the Hail. before they should proceed
to the church. Surprised and filled with vague uneasi-
ness his lodshp lost time i'll oheyins The hehest
Within the secluded 0; her suite ofrichiy furnish
ed apartments the old Hail. hal buried in the depths
cushioned chair reclined the bride expectant, in
bridal array. ...- 49,: .-., ...
sir wit draw
n.elIe Msreie-or ala belle Estee "Beautifu Stella"
he Midnight Star-as. for hr Respondent dark beau
ty She WAS POLITICALLY namedyas at this time twenty
five ears age and more lovely than poets or
lists ideal Her form of medium height and very
slender aough well rounded, with graceful head, over
which fell rich ofje biz TX si!ken ringlet, shading
IA face of pure pale olive complexion with large
fu dark Eyes, habtualy veil.d by the long, dropping
shes, and delica though full curved lips, ever pa
tienty closed in silent resignation T= prevailing ex-
preston her dark brilliant connenance was profound
melancholy.
The announcemen Of Miss M,rele's approaching
RAG. with the Yscount Mouf had created pr1-
fonud sensation in the fso hle and aristocratic cir
cles peerless beauty the only CHI Id and heiress of
the oldest, weahest and haEhtes baronet in the West
England her heart had been AS 'uuch hc object of as
pralion the youthful and ardent, rs her hand and
fortune had been the end Of desire to te mereenary and
ambitious.
1.-THE oarly age of years, Esele had been plac
ed of the hrstclss female institutions of learning
Mt Paris then as now consider. I'd among the very best
KIND in the world and there had been left to remain
until her sixteenth year, when the sudden and calamt
Gus breaking up of the institution and her
illness, had questioned her removal IAat illness had
been attended 7oth marked changes in The constitution
| and temperament Of the gonAg gtH.
Estele previously the most careless, gtheartc1 and
capricious of Children left her chamber of convaescence
a subdued, Thoughtful, melancholy woman. The laugh
ing lips of grhood closed in patient sadness; the spark
ling eyes sneatied their bealas underong shadowy lash
now seldom hl'ed the svery elias ic voice. sank into
deep and thrilling tones; the free, glad motions were
measured and controlled.
She never another school, but completed her
education under the at home To dssipa,e
"a
travel d with her Europe pllin eacr capital
and chief town. show her all that interesting and
instructive. But though the daughter repaid their at
teutou with the sweetest graft ude and obeyed them with
the gentest dncy she showed no Interest in the pass
ing And though ywhere her extreme beauty
and sweetness OF disposition, not less than her fortune
and position, drew Around her many friends and admir-
Eseils re naine' alone III neT Isolated thoughts and
feelings. Every distinguished physician in Europe
had consulted upon her case and the result OF their
wisdom decision that ti:s melancholy was not the
effect o: -hcath stu less OF secret sorrow but that ii
tutiouai phase that would probably pass away
| with maturing years.
They rct,rned 10 England presented their daughter a.
court, and introduced her all the sae;ies of fashion
able life. But with no haI y efe:t Upon the spirits Of
E,,ele, who remained profoundly unmoved amid the
eciat that greeted her dej" Her picturesque beauty
the theme OF all ongueser mour"ful gianccs were
faacinainy-her deep tones trling-lcr touch magnet
remained unimpressed. She WHO sought conquests
for that very reason perhaps, made many. peer and
cononers, IN success laid their fortunes at her
| feet, and in turn kindly and firmly rejected.
So passed her first ii London, at the close
which her parents took her dam their seat in Doven
shire. Here, in her thoughul, quiet, unotcitatious
manner she scd in of hcncvnlence among the
villagers and the tnantry And her father, hoping much
from this mode Of e,npoymcn gave her full liberty OF
action, and smiled to see i she seemed less peiisiVe
| than before.
at the beginning of the parliamentary tern the family
| up London.
And here i'll her second season in town that Es
tele formed the acquaintance If Lord Montressor, young
nob but lately acccTi his titles and estates but
already kn"wn man .. Inc most gh-ionei moral
!
rising statesman, and as one, "o i'll the event of change
Of ministry would be nkely fill high position in his
Macsty's cabinet. Aside froin the glare Of rank and
wealth and power, Charles hontressur was glorious
specimen of the Creators workman hip Above the av
eraGe standard of height among his co'nrynen broad
-huuiered and dcepcicsted. with a noble head, and u
face full wisdom and goodness, his appearance truly
indicated the benoN otcce, clear trgence, and
pare spirit Of the HI presence soon inspired Es
tee with faith that she hal not been able to feel III
other that approached 2c. lie drew nearer to her than
any other had been permitted to CONG; lie crossed the
ma ic circle her ISOLATION and conversed with her
no other had been allowed do. The world looked and
tile beautiful Stella ad at last nIei her master
and conquered.
AT this stage affairs, the parliamentary term being
Sir Prke Morelle and MS family lett LONDON tor
| Hyde Hall.
Lord Montressor asked AM received permission to fol-
low thenl, and in less than Aonth awaited himself OF the
privilege do Thus in The home OF her ance-
tors, after having obtained tn. cordial sanction OF her
parents, and believing himself sure oil the affections OF
their da ghter, Lord Mon rcSsor offered his heart and
hand The lovely E@tce, and t. hi profound aston
shnent Instantly and firmly rejected. In ths rejecting
his sut she wept long aud bitterly, praying his forgive
that tht happiness she d Experienced and cXih
tied in his society should ilT betrayed him INTO making
tins dec besccyhl, him er to his
sun; but to leave forget There something
III the tone OF her refusal wich confirmed and deepencd
his previous conviction th"-4ven in Rejecting hin-sle
love! him, But with his el-toned sentiments he would
Not in the least degree pfc~It upon That kn0Wiedge.-
Taking her hand With deicreuli H tenderness lie said
.sSteia! u never but once in his whole existence,
loves !. =, love yo, Will not inquire the cause
of the rejection, which You have certainly light max
without gnn any reaaC for tiic act. And after
received this rePuee, may not ia honor distress
YOU he renewal Of my suit. But this, in parting mS
saw to yot-tiiat though hence shall not 90 out of
The reach yous irenis: SHALL never address another
wona 50 ii in the Of future week months,
| or years however long you ~ thAk proper review
'iv decision OF ,'s 81 ching Ella, i4po5g you 10 let
| and lay an uurllaIl eli hear, your feel"
| hste!e weeping too bill, :ry reply.
| ">tea. aiil yOu promise 30 do lhiS!"
o.d MuntressUr best ani dearest friend do not seek
10 bind urse' to one VINO c give you nothing in re-
turn. Try think OF The melancholy girl that you a ve
pted ana oved-only 81 dow ti,sl fell for moment
across the Sunshine o your H. and then passed ava
| forcvrr,-and SO forget her,
"1tea. have pledged my honor to renew this
suit TN you my the sentence you have
pronounced upon it, but ns fred by the deep, deafness
love bear YOU and hoping against hope feel npel-
led hnpore before 'eavg ou, at the event of
favorable change OF sentiment OR purpose towards me,
yu W.. not hesitate TO give me leave return Stella
| Will you promise much rs thar" .-t..
"NoNlest friend that have in the world! how gladly
would PROMISE, bat must not, Moutressor. Were 10
do SO, you would feel bound the changes of my
|
nvber woinaR's iIsct.ul the happiness in store
| for you"
''Slrla, viii raise your sweet, mournful eyes to
mine, moment, that yoa may read my soul while
| speak"
Estele lifted her dark orbS meet the clear pure blue
eyes bent with much love d c.ndor upon hel ;, and
read the deep unc.iaugn truth OF The constancy of his
| soul as lie Said
n the presence of the le@r t-searcng God who sees
and hears assure you III 1t shall never love anoth-
sr woman love you ant, therefore, of course can
never wed another; GIa; whether you give this
slightest of hopes not, equally aud forever bound
let me know III OF change in your sentimenls'
For instah The light OF unuiterable love aud joy
broke on her beautiful, DARK face, and her smiling bps
| parted to spcak-wheu--aS il sudden memory and
warning had gripped her very heartae uttered low,
| sharp cry turned paer tIa: before, ana then said
"Ao! no! my Lord. Stella cannot give you that.
She l. poorer than the pooret, III gifts 10 you She
only pray that you may forget her and be happy"
| he looked profoundly disappointed and troubled
But naGtqring his desDole!ey he said hopefully
well dearest STELLA although you reject without
apparent reason and refuse give the slightest prom
se the most distant hope, yet reedtsh0ud you
the long future, change your purpose, and to
one wOrd-CoIde, VIII at.n TO lay your feet
changed heart Good bye GCd be with you!" aud rails
g her hand he bowed overt pressed it his lips,
| ed and lett the room.
Some moments after Lady Morelle who came to seek
to be the ony p1s b!e Result % the nteryiew-foand Es
4 Lea