Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1858-01-08
UGGERO.

NaiElOlS VI tAO Oeay = Va INA
Under Duke Namo of Bavaria, be had
studied the art of war, and in the first
battle in which he was engaged, though
quite a youth, he gave the most astonish-
no proofs of courage and intrepidity.-I
He now resided at the Danish court, sigh
| ing once more to hear the clash of arms.
Soon was the wish of the heroic Dane
gratifed. He was called into Italy by
Charles the Great, who had advanced
with a numerous army towards Rome, to
defend it from the Saracens. In a form
er battle these Infdels had taken from
the Christians their ancient and sacred
banner, which our hero now determined
to recover. Therefore throwing himself
into the midst of the enemy, he seized
and carried off the orihamme in triumph.
Commanded by two such brave war
riors, the Christians soon put the InfdeIs
to flight, and. amid the accIamations Of his
people, Charles the Great returnd victo-
rious to his capital.
The emperor's son Charles served in
the campaign along with Uggero; but, in
every respect, this young man was unlike
his brave and noble father. Being cow
ardly, base. enYious and malignant, the
fame and glory Of Uggero, far from in
spring him with generous emulation
served only TO kindle his envy; and ev-
cry heroic action of the Dane increased
the hatred and dislike which he felt to.
wards him. He allowed no opportunity
to escape Of di<paraging our hero, anC
when in battle always endeavored to have
. him placed in the most dangerous situa
tons, hoping by these means to get ric
ofhis rival in arms; but the Danish war
rior always escaped uninjured and victo
u rious.
Uggero had left behind him a son.
whom be formed the highest expecta
tons. The young Baldwin had alread
given promise Of one day surprising Iii
father in the Practice Of arms, when b
received a mandate rom the latter to gu
the Danish court, and repair to that
France, there TO benefit by Lis own il
.structi1n=.
Under such 4 master, The noble yout
made the most rapid progress. To
handsome person, he united courage, ma.
nanimity, and generosity; in word, |
was all that a father could desire. Her
was another rival to Charles. If he b;
ted the father, he still more detested Il
son, and only waited an opportunity
venting his fury upon him. That oppo
tunity, was, alas, too speedily found
Encountering the young Baldwin OF
day, in the suburbs of Paris, he so gros
ly insulted him, that the hand of Il
Dane was instantly upon bis sword; b
ere he could draw it from its scabbar
the cowardly villain laid him dead at
feet.
When the body Of his murdered SON
the sword still reeking with his blood
was brought before the father, horror al
amazement rendered him speeches.
The most unnatural calmness there 81
ceeded the most dreadful fury. Fl
flashing from his eyes, he grasped +
sword, madly rushed towards the paIa,
furiousIy entered the hall, vowing We
geance against the murderer. On {
serving Charles, who, pale and trembHl
had taken refuge behind the emperor.
sprang upon him, and, grasping him ":
one hand, in the other he held the swc
before his eyes, and exclaimed, "Wret,
behold the blood Of my son-it calls
vengence." Brandi5hing it high in
air, he seemed about to strike the ia
blow, when the Duke Of Bavaria sud-,
y rushed upon him, wrenched the s.~s
from his hand, forced him to quit IS =
tim; and while the emperor thunder
Away with him to the PRISON. he DR..
&C. ged him from the chamber. On hear
.ly. the emperor's dread command, the att,
vas dant Knights, afraid for the life of
the hero, threw themselves at their monarc
to feet, imploring his pardon; but, higI
md incensed at the insult he had receiv
nm CharIsmaage imPeriousIy command
ar them to rise and quit his presence. {
md ne yer again to mention Uggero's ma
his before him; then turning from them,
He naughty monarch left the hall.
1ed The knights now exclaimed, & Ugg
TIL is lost - But no -. On learn
der how baseiy the young Baldwin had b,
ON murdered by bis son, Charlemagne
his too much justice and generosity to Il
ms the fathers life, but, to mark his high
ne pleasure, he banished him from the Kin
&c &c dom and the wretched parent return
III TO the Danish court, bitterly deplor