The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-07-01

And the CatnOllcS nad openly ueciaroo
thew searched the whole house for her
and some papers, relating. to the success
sion of the young king of Navarro, who
was also Protestant, and to whom the
Huguenots were Offering the crown OF
France. AS soon as night threw her
dusky veil DER the face of earth, the
Prince, in the disguise of priest, sought
the humble cottage of Pirhardi. He was
welcomed by Louise with sad, yet lcv-
ing smile. Her fathers death had griev-
ed her deeply, and she felt there was but
one in all the wide world whom she dear
~ loved; and he in constant danger of
losing his own life.
"Alas my poor Louise my gentle
dove that should find You thus" said
he, as he pressed her trembling hand
gently to his lips.
She turned her head aside to conceal
the emotion his words excited; and as he
noticed the pearly tears flowing down
her pale cheeks, he upbraided himself for
his thonghtlcssness, in thus causing her
to feel anew her deep sorrow. When,
with loving and gentle words, he had
soothed her, he pictured, in glowing
terms, their future home, where there
would be naught but love, happiness and
beauty.
Where will this Utopia be found ?"
said she, with gentle sigh, as visions
of past happiness fitted DER her mind.
Il will take you, my darling, to some
beautiful isle, in the sunny seas, where
there are birds of gayest plumage, bright
flowers, clear forest lakes, bathcd in
heavens deep azure, lovely landscapes,
and all that will arouse the poetry and
music of your soul Then will return,
and struggle bravely for our religious
freedom until it is gained when [ will
bring you back again, dearest, to our
own sunny France
"Would that all thy beautiful dreams
might prove true; but alas I! | fear, great
ly fear for thee, while Catherine de Medi-
els and duke of Guise rule with such alb
solute sway"
II was thus they conyersed, until late
hour in the night; he talking of the hap
py future which was before them; and
she charmed out of her sadness, by his
lively and engaging manner and conver-
sation. As he took leave of her for the
night, he warned her to be in readiness
at any moment, for trip to Toulon,
where she would embark for Sicily. He
wished her to remain in this balmy isle,
with an old friend of his till peace should
once more fold her wings DER the seem
ingly devoted city and country. She
willingly complied with his request. and
amid many tears, she thanked the OLD
people for their kindness, in shetering
her from her enemies. In few days
she left Paris for Sicily, where she re-
NAMED several years, making many
friends by her gentle kindness and good
ness of heart, as well as by her winning
voice, loving smile and beautiful face.
/ The brave prince of Conde struggled
gallantly in the cause Of the Huguenots
until his kinsman, the king of Navarro
ascended the French throne, with th'
title of Henry 4th; when he was gladl,
welcomed at Marseilles, and crowned
with honors. He soon left the sports
and gayeties of court life for his beloved
Louise. He returned, bringing her will
him as his bride, to their own l0vet
France. He presented her at court
where she was much admired. The klnt
settled on her, as her dowry, beautlftl
chateau near Paris, where they lived sur
rounded by all the luxuries of life; ant
the ornament and pride of large clrcl'
of friends. Yet they forgot not in thel
splendor and joy. their days of darkness
and grief; and ever ascribed to God, al
the glory.
PRETTY.-Meriam, the New Yorl
) manager of the weather and benefacto
J of the birds, tells Of sparrow who hat
| built on small cedar tree; storm
caused the tree to bend so much tha
the eggs in the little nest were in DANCE
; ofrolling out. The sparrow obtained
string from near the door step. inserfe'
!; it in the nest, and fastened it around
a little limb, so as to preserve the nest y
an unricht nnsitiou. and thus protect It..