Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-08-13

DluNtu az Oltt. uilQ Nilc ttDpN pulr SOl OUT IOf
the castle OF Glcichcn.
But one chapter of the story remains. The
Countess Gertruds had received regular de-
spatchcs from her agent, Informing her of all
that had taken place. What tears and strug-
giles the news cost her, that noble woman never
told. She took counsel of her heart, and hav-
ing once chosen her course, kept it unnnching-
y. At last, on such an autumn day as We en-
joyed, the Count approached his castle. lie
was full of doubt and troLulc, for he knew not
that his wife had heard from him. Leaving
Angelica and all his cortcgc in the valley be-
yond the Muhlberg hill, he rode Oh alone tow
ard Wanderslebcn What was his surprise
when, on turning the corner of the Nluhberg,
aud seeing the towers of his home rise before
him, his banner was unfurcd from the highest
turrct, and joyous pcals Of horns and trumpets
rang across the valley! Down the hill rode
Gertrudis, on her white palfrey, clad in her
bravest apparel, and the glittcring ranks of his
rctaincrs followed behind. Let me not violate
the sanctity Of that meeting by attempting to
describe it. An hour aitorward, Gcrtrudis and
Angelica met, at the eastern base Of the hill
spot which is called Frndcnihdi (the JOY Val
cy) to this day. The Saxon's lady crown Of
golden blonde pressed the night-black locks of
the Saracen girl, as she said TO her with holy
tears, we are surcD "Wecome, Angelica YOU
shall he to me a sister, as you are wife to
him."
The chronicle assures US that the trio passed
their lives together in unaoyed peace and hap
pucss. One accoInt SAYS that Angelica was
childess, while Gertrudis bore five sons to the
Count while another--which We would gladly
believe if it could bc relied upon-dccared that
two babes were added 10 his household every
year Angelica died first, about eight years
oIt,. tupr ma (,nvfrustS m, fu.n 8
tcrvordi and the Count Otto outlvcd them
many years, to lament his double widowhood.
They we're buried in the st. Peters Church, in
Eriurt, where you may still see their marble
cili:,ies, lying side by side on the tomb, and
their mingled skeletons within. The Saraccnic
character of Angelica's skull has been rccog-
nzed by modern craniologists At Schwarz-
burg on the Saale. am told, may still be seen
the nuptial bed, Of remarkable breadth 1t has
been somewhat damaged by the peasants, who
retain the belief that a splinter of it, kept in a
house, is Il chirm against all domestic discord,
besides being certain cure for toothache, if
held in the mouth.
Fate, that seems to delight in absurd con-
trasts, reserved for ths squire very different
experience from that Of the knight. Kurt was
native of Ohrdrun. considerable town at
the foot of the Thrringiln mountains. whore
he had left his wife Grctel, The latter. howcv-
er, had neither the love nor the patience of the
Lady Gertrudis. At the end of three wears
she married again; and at the time of Ottos
return had several bouncing BOYS. Poor Kurt.
however. knew nothing u this, but hastcned
back To Ohrdruil, eager - embrace his Grctel.
Finding her pllc- Of ibod with ONE difficulty.
nc catered the house, anu, recognizing Grctel
in u strong, raW-51u.d Woman, surprised her
by a vigorous salute. Gretel screamed, and