The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-05-27
CHAPTER /.
AN rNTEaRuPTED WEDDING.

CHAPTER /.
AN INIEaRuPTED WEDDING.
II was the first of May, the marriage day
Of the Viscount Montressor of Montress0r
Castle. Dorsetshire, and Estellr. only ,augh.
ter and heiress of Sir Parke Morelle, Hyde
Hall, Devonshire.
glorious morning! the cloudless, blue
sky smiled down upon the green hills and
dewy dales and deep woods Of Devon; aud
the park around the Hall was all alive and
musical. with the Joyous songs Of birds, and
the merry laughter Of the young men and
maidcns gathering to celebrate theiI May-day
festival, and to do honor to the marriage Of
their landlords daughter.
The elm.shaded. winding avenue that led
from the highway to the house, was arched
at each terminus by a mammoth wreath Of
flowers. and many were the carriages that
passed under them, on their way to assist at
the wedding; and these contained only the
bridesmaids. and the nearest friends and
relatives Of the family. whose relationship or
position gave them the right to attend the
bride TO church for still more numerous
party had been invited TO meet her at The
altar. The villagers and tenants, grouped
about under the shade Of the great old trees,
or wandering over the greensward on either
side the avenue, watched these equipages as
they rolled on, commenting as usual on such
occasions.
"0h--desr me the weddingers won't pass
till nearly twelve! and here We are to wait
two mortal hours sai,i young girl TO the
game keeper.
"Hush my darling. look. here comes his
I0rdship's carriage, itseif. just sure as
you're the prettiest lass in the country
II icas Lord Montressof's carriage.
Early that morning note f,om his affian-
ced bride had bren pat in his hands summon.
ing him To private conference with her at
the Hall. before they should proceed to the
church. Surprised and filled with vague
uneasiness. his lordship lost no time in oDey.
fng the behest.
| Within the most secluded Of her suite oi
richly furnished apartments at the old Hall,
half.buried in the depths Of cushioned char,
reclined the bride expectant, in bridal array.
She was alone, her attendants having by
her own desire. withdrawn.
Estelle Morelle--or "la belle Estelle," "
J" Beautiful Stella" "the Midnight Star
as, for her resplendent dark beauty, she was
POLITICALLY named-was az this time twenty.
Eve years &c age, and more lovely than q
poets OF an artists ideal. Her inrm was OF
medium height. and very slender, though
well.rounded. with a graceful head, over
which fell rich masses Of jet.black silkrn
ringlets, shading face Of pure. pale olive
comole xi0n with large mOurpful dark eyes,
lhabitualiy yeilel by the long, dropping lashes,
and delicate, though full. curved lips, ever
patiently closed as in silent resignation. The
prevailing expressing Of her dark. brilliant
countenance vas a profound melancholy.
The announcement ol Miss Murelles ap-
preaching marriage with the Niscpunt Nun.
iressor had created n profound sensation in
the fashionable and aristocratic circles.
A peerless beauty. the only child and heress
Of the oldest, wealihiest and haughtiest baro.
net in the West of England. her heart had
been as much the objert ct aspiration to the
youthful and ardent, as her hand and fortune
had been the end Of desire TO the mcrceuar.
and ambitions.
i At the early age Of seven years, Estelle
had been placed AZ nne of the irst.class ie.
male institutions Of learning at Paris. then as
now, considered among the very best Ut their
kind IN the wurld, aud there had been left To
remain until her sixteenth year. When tie
sudden aud calamitons breaking up Of the in.
stitution, aud her own severe illness, had oc.
casioned her rrmoyal. That illness hal bern
attended wiM marked changes m The eons,itn
tion aud temperament of tic young girl.
i Es,elic, previously the must careless
light.hearted and rarriciuas Of children, lcli
her chamber 1T consalesccnee subdue,l
4 thoughtlul. melancholy woman! The laugh.
ing lips oi sirlhond closed in patient sadngss
the sparkling eyes sheathej their beams On.
der long. shadowy lashcs, now seldom lifted
the silvery. elastic voice. sank intn deep and
thrilling tones; the free, glad motions were
measured aud controlled.
Il she never entered another sChnol. but
completed her education under the bcst ina,.
tiers, at home. To dissipatc what was con.
sidered transient melancholy. her parent,
travelled with her over Europe, pausing al
each capital and chief town. 70 show her all
that was interesting aud instructive. Bul
though their daughter repaid their attention,
with ihs sweetest gratitude, aud Obryed them
With the gentlrst doeiIity, she shaved no 10.
tcrest in the passing scenes. And though
eseuwhrre hcr extrcnc beauty aud sweet