The weekly Butte record., 1858-10-30

Charles V, granson of Ferdinand and lSa-
bella. King and Queen of CASTLE and Aragon,
whilst seated upon the throne of Spain and
Germany, was the most powerful monarch in
Europe. He was finished diplomatist, a
skful general, liberal patron OF the arts
and science, but selfish, intriguing and revenge
full.
History has recorded on her ample page all
of his public acts, but has rarely ever lifted
the domestic curtain, and given publicity to
the events which transpired behind the scenes
The historians, during his reign, were either
his own creatures. corrupted by his gold, or so
restrained by his despotic power, that they
would not. or dare not, exhibit to the public
gaze any of the weakness which belong to frail
humanity.
1t is necessary for the purpose Of this nara
tive that we should drag into light an event
which has long been confined in the tomb OF
oblivion.
When in the warm glow of manhood, Charles,
who was passionately fond OF hunting, one day
in the excitement Of the chase, became estran-
ged from his party, and lost in the wilderness.
in wandering through the thick undvT-brush
that skirted the mountain, he came across a
iittle path which wound along its craggy sides.
He Immediately followed it, thinking it led
to some shepherd 5 cot, the occupants OF which
could direct him in what manner he could
again join his companions, who were then
sounding their bugles in every direction, alarm
ed at his absence. He was right in his con-
lecture for he came in few moments to an
open space on the mountain side, where he sa
a flock Of sheep attended by shepherdeSs,
while, some distance below, the smoke wreath
ed from a little hamlet to which she probably
belonged.
The young shepherdess was seated upon a
rock, SO intently engaged in reading that she
did not notice the advance of Charles, who,
.when within a short distance. stopped and
gazed in admiration on her beauty Though
attired in homeiy garb, it could not conceal
the beautiful outlines of her person, but rather
by its tight fit, which was worn in that man.
mer to escape ENHANCEMENT from the bushes,
revealed more favorably its symmetry. Her
hair was like the ravens wing, falling in a mass
of curls over shoulders and bosom, aud in such
prolusion that they eiiectually concealed her
features from the monarch, who was most I'M
patient for the view, bnt wished not to disturb
her IN her absorbing occupation. At length
the girl gave way 10 perfect hurricane o'
laughter. Her whole frame shook with the
excess, aud she placed both of her hands to
her sides. TO keep them from falling apart, IL
her enjoyment And then the sound ema a
ting from that laughter, it was music to the
charmed ears Of the Emperor vino was watch
ing every movement, with all the intensity o.
youthful admiration when the young girl turn
ed towards him, still iudulging in her mirti
and putting back her wavy hair. revealed on,
of the most lovely eountenanceS that ever look
ed upon the world.
Charles now advanced towards her, with al
of the seifposseSsion which characterizes tn
man of the world, aud after Ieaga !, busao
dias. and knighily compliment, stated hi
perpexity, and asked for road that nigh
conduct him to the other side of the mountain
The young maiden replied, with cheeks blust
ing with confusion
.sSenor, my father who lives in yon httl
hamlet can inform YOU. | never wander IA
ther from my home than the adjoining pasture
for my sheep, aud know nothing of the passs
of the mountains"
Whilst she was speaking, Charles had az
yanced towards her, and taking up the boo
which she had let fall in her confusion, wa
surprised, on looding az the title, to see that
the Life and Adventures of Don Qaixo'
de Ia Mapcha.7
"Ah. this accounts for your spells of laugl
ing" said he. by my troth, this book woul
excite the risibles of misanthrope But te
me, how did you become so educated. livin
here in these secluded mountains? Who il
stsuc.ed your"