New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-12-07
The vow-A Northern Tale,
yrou III German Il Frederic Baroa de la Note Fouqp

i hero Duke of SaX0ny, who had cOunseled it, now in
the hour Of earnest conflict stood at the head Of his
4 people. Ihere flew the arrows and ayelins there
/ glanced many valiant blades on both Sides ana
! there shone many bright gold shields through the
dark fight But the SaXOns at every attack were re-
pulsed, and were already far driven back, that only
the stormn9 of steep height could deliver the
and the country, disperse the enemy, and change
ruinous and destructive flight into decisive victory.
Adalbero conducted the attack. But IN vain he
forced MS fiery charger before the sqaudrOn in vain
be shouted through the field the sacred words, Free
dom and Fatherland!" in vain streamed his own
warm blood, and the blood Of the foe, over his re.
splendent armor. The ponderous mass gave way,
and the enemy secure on the height Tel0ced in their
decided victory. Again rushed AdalberO on with a
few gallant warriors again the faint hearted fell be-
hind, and the enemy rejoced at is yet timen said
Adalbero, and again he shouted Forward and if
we conquer, vow to the ds to set fire to the four
corners OF my castle, and it shall blaze forth as a
bright tuneralpie, in honor Of your victory and of
our deVeranCe.' Again was the attack renewed
and again the SaXons fled, and the enemy sent forth
shouts OF JOY hen cried AdaberO alOnd before the
whole army eff we return victorious from this charge
We gods devote myself to you as solemn sacrifice p
shudderng, the warriors fastened after hm-but
fortune was against against them he boldest fell
the brayest fled.
The Adalbero, in deep affection, rallied the scat.
tered band, and all that remained Of the great and no.
bic collected around him, spoke thus: Thou art
our ruin, for thou hast counseled this war. Adal-
berO replied NV castle and myself have devoted
to the gods for victory, and what can more r The
sad multitude called only the more to him" Thou
art our ruin, for thou hast counseled this war; Then
AdalberO tore open his bosom, and impored the
mighty God of Thunder to pierce it with thunder
bolt but to give the victory to his army But there
came no bolt from heaven, and the squadron stood
timid, aud followed not the call In bOundess despair
Adalbero at last said {" Well, then there remains
only that which is most dear to me of ALL Wife and
child offer to thee thou God of Armies for victory
my beautiful blooming wife, my only heart loved
child they belong to thee, Great Ruler in Asgard ;
with my own hand will sacrifice them to thee but
| lmplOre thee, give me the victory"
Scarcely were these words uttered, when fearful
thunderngs rolled over the field of battle, and clouds
| gathered around the C0mbatants; and the Saxons
with fearful cries, shouted, as if with voice, The
| Gods are withus!i With invneible courage forward
rushed the host the hight was carried by storm and
Adalbero, with sudden shudder, saw the enemy fly
| ing through the field. The conqueror returned home
| ia triumph; and in all parts OF delivered SaXOuy,
came wives and children forth, and with Outstreched
arms greeted their husbands and fathers. But Adal
| bero knew what awaited him, and every smile Of an
ahectionae wife, and every shout OF a blooming
child pierced, as with poisoned DART his anguished
heart. At last they came before his magnificent cas-.
| tie. He not able to look up, as the beautiful
Smilde met him at the gate with her daughter in
! her hand while the little one always leaped and
cried, Father, father! beloved father Y
| He looked round on his people, in order to
| strengthen himself; even there be met quivering
| eye-lids and bitter tears for among bis warriors
many had heard bis horrible vow. He dismissed
them to their families, feeling what happy he,
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