Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26

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niece?"
But the laws of courts over hearts are despot
lc and the fair and noble Louisa, sitting the e
motions she dared not betray, hid her bleeding
| heart under the bridal flowers, and became the
Queen of Spain.
From the moment of tie bridal she had hid
den from every eye the sight of her suffer
lipps: and so sweetly and amiably had sht
performed every duty of her blameless and
innocent life, in a court where pride, craftines!
and intrigue abounded, that Charles, ignorant
bashful and woman hater generally, gave hel
the admiration which she truly deserved.
To the last of her brief existence, he greeted
her as when be met her on the bridge leading te
the Use of Pheasants, and received her from the
hand of the Marquis of Astorga, exclaming
'My queen! my queen" Not all the dreary
dscomforts of that tedious and stormy travel BY
which she arrived at Madrid, could disturb the
sweetness and equanimity OF that temper which
won every heart, save that of the vindctive
duchess of Terranueva; nor although mortified
by the ignorance of the King, who did not even
know the names of several important towns in
his own dominion, did she ever show, by sin.
gle look or expression, that she was not most per
| fectly satisfied with bis wisdom and attachments
Still had she truly loved him, his indifferent
manner at times would have caused her the
most excrutating grief; as for instance, when
she wished to repeat summer excursion which
had once given her great pleasure, she was cool
| ly refused on the plea of expense ) yet, almost
Immediately afterwards, he set of for the Es-
ucral attended by two or three OF his courtlers.
/ Still amiable, Louisa, sent thither an attec-
tonate letter, accompanied by the gift OF
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sent her q casket of gold fligree, containing
some beads of precious wood, set with diamonds.
A little note was therein, which she eagerly o.
pened. 1t contained these words =
MADAME, there is great storm of wind here
have killed six wolves"
Whatever was developed in Charles of high
or manly nature, was indisputably owing to Lou
| lisa. For his sake, she learned, privately, the
Spanish dances; and received for this accom-
plishment his delighted exclamation OF My re-
nal"
The sway of the Duchess of Terranueva now
became insupportable Not day passed, that
did not witness some demonstration of her intol-
erable pride and haughtiness of demeanor, not
only to the whole court, which she kept in in
cessant brois, but towards the king and queen.
These repeated instances called forth the fiery
temper of the king, whose wide mouth, and
thick Austrian lips, sometimes gave the lie to
his fair hair, delicate complexion, and the re-
lnarkable sweetness of his eyes-showing that
he could, on provocation, become terrible. He
swore big oaths that she should be displaced, and
was already on the watch for suitable person
to fill her situation. The Duchess d'Albugurque
the Duchess d'Infantado, and the Marchioness
de Los Valez were the principal aspirants. Don
Pedro of Arragon asked an audience OF her one
morning, and gave her the unexpected advice to
remove herself from court, as quietly as posi-
bic, lest a public dismissal might ensue.
Stung with rage, she refused to believe that
he had any authority to for thus advising her,
Rushing unannounced into the kings presence,
she related the insult and asked his majestys
permission to leave situation in which she was
allowed 10 meet with such atfroBts.
"Certainly." answered Charles, ''you are at
perfect liberty to leave the palace whenever you
choose9"
She was petrifed with rage aud amazement.
Not even royalty had ever dared to speak thus
to the duchess. She sprang from his presence,
and as the queen was notyet risen, she entered
her chamber without the usual ceremonies.
With her habitual sweetness, Louisa said, VI
regret, madam that anything so unpleasant
should have occurred -"
Before she could peak further, the duchess
struck her hand violently upon small table,
and caught up a splendid Chinese fan, much
valued BY her majesty, breaking it in pieces, and
throwing the glittering fragments around the
chamber.
sit is quite beneath the dignity of consort of
Spain to lament the dismission of her Camarre.
ra Mayor" she said haughtily.
Her departure occasioned the most lively sat
isfaction, and her situation was soon filled more
acceptably by the Duchess Albuquerque, who a.
dopted an entirely differentipolicy, being as good,
gentle and obliging, as her predecessor had been
the reverse.
AS if the fate of Henrietta of England had
been entailed on her fair and beautiful daughter,
consignng her, after few brief years OF life,
to an early grave, Louisa began to exhibit the
same unmstakable symptoms as her mother had
done. Returning from riding on horseback,
an exercise which was admirably adapted to
her figure, and in which she excelled, she COM
planned OF violent and distressing pain. More
than at any other time, the king had been struck
with the wondrous beauty OF "Myrena" on this
occasion. She rode a spirited jennet OF his own
choosing, and was attired magnihcently, IN
riding dress of black cloth, with many gold
buttons fastening the habit and sleeves. A
Spanish hat and feathers adorned her head, and
her little fairy-like gloves were closed with dia-
mond buttons. AS she took these buttons from
the splendid casket, which no hands save her
own ever opened the superb pearl, which was
called Peregrina, as large as small pear, hang
| ing to diamond clasp, which formed her pres
ent from Charles, when they first met, caught
ber eye. She held it up playfully, as if to re-
mind him of that meeting, and caught his admi-
ring gaze 1t brought forth her bushes like
girls. Perhaps there was another remembrance
mingled with his, that, too, was the hour in
which she felt imperatvely called upon to shut
out from her loving heart the image of her cou-
sin.
A momentary faintness, in which the blush
was suppanted by deathy paleness, alarmed
the King. He sprang towards her, but already
she had recovered, and almost shrunk from bis
claspipe arms. She attributed it to the close
perfume of the orange and jessamine trees which
were standing in silver cases about the room
and with this first prevarication on her lips "a
rare instance in French woman y she button
ed on the diminutive gloves, and went slowly
down the grand staircase, to the courtyard Of
the palace. where grooms were walking the su
perb animal I'D and down, while awaiting the
royal pair As the groom held out his hand fol
the little foot which the queen was about K
Mace in it. Charles impelled by sudden gal
IIantry which it must be confessed, did not Otter
possess him, sprang forward, and received it il
his own.
aOuite recovered my renas" he asked tender
aOuite.n y she answered, but even as she spok
a sudden pang shot through her frame. Sh
pressed her hand upon her heart, as if absolutely
to crush out the pan and the paleness, return
| ed to her cheek; but this time Charles wa
/ mounting his horse aud did not perceive it.
Sbe rode superbly that day-her CAV iennet