Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-09-09

Armr Ffnnd-h,6cr WiLhsim ~ ex.
claimed Schiller &" is there then no real
happiness In this world? bad thought
that your heart at least had known no
clouds Ny wilhelm, there have been
hours when could have envied your gay
aud careless mein, little dreaming that IL
was a mask, beneath whose smiles was con-
cealed this bitter sorrowl" And the poet
pressed the hand OF his friend in his own
with glance OF sympathy deeper and traer
than any words, and full Of consolation.
They had reached the brow Of one Of the
hills overhanging the beautiful river, when
they perceived three ladies slowly approaeh.
ing the spot by the gentle ascent Of the 9TH
er side.
"Sce the ladies Of fcngcdoldV" hastily
fell from wilhelm's lips, while with sud-
den return to his former gayoty Of manner,
he ,prang from his horse, and, rs Schiller
followed his example, gave brief charge
to the groom, consisnins the steeis to his
care.
1--WE will j,in them in their evening
walk" exclaimed wilhelm. "Seo they
look up-thsy smile ; is sic no, lovely ?"
"As an angel :" exclaimed Schiller. in
the low tone Of suppressed enthusiasm bu,
his friend was too much absorbed in that
vision OF sunny ringIots and azure eyes, to
mark tho poets glanccs rested on the dark.
haired Charlotte a. he replied to his eager
question.
In few moments the friends met, and
| Wilhelm, after receiving right cousinly
greeting presented his companion to the
Lady Of Lengeield, who welcomed him with
stately grace, and presented him in turn to
her daughters.
The two sisters made an exquisite picture
as they stood together in their light ilow-
ing summer robes. the soft breeze ripping
the fair curls Of the elder, and lifting the
dark, wavy ,rcsscs from the pure, pale cheek
and lovely thoughtful brow of the younger
-" swcc, pensiyo Charlotte whom the
poets loyo has immortaliEed.
1--WE were going, my dear Wilhelm, to
watch the suns, from the old linden ON the
hill, " SAID the Lady with snlle, then
turning to Schiller, waile pleasant mile
bcamed from her still Gnc eyes, she con-
,inued, | am happy in thinking that
you will look on my avori,c view at
this poetic hour" Aud accepting ,ho arm
Of the young poe, she led tho way to the
rustic seat under the linden. while her
children followed with their cousin vii.
helm.
II was lovely scene. Tho sun had jus,
disappeared beyond the distant mountains,
leaving in his wake train Of rosy, golden.
edged clouds, which seemed to color the soft
summer air with their own bright hues.
Far aeros. the valley, through which the
winding river pursued its course Of light
and shadow rose the gray towers Of Lcnse.
field above the dark green branches OF the
ancient wadd. while from tho Gothic stee-
pie Of the old chapel near by, rang out the
evening chImes-plaintive, soothing chimes
that soitened each heart TO q sadness as
their music melted into the influences OF
the hour.
The friend, fingered beneath tho old lin
den until the swee. light OF tho summer
moon flooded the valley, when the lady ST.
lently arose. reminding her young compan-
/ ions OF the hour; and then. adding a few
courteous words expressive OF the happiness
with which she would welcome her neph.
ew's poet friend to Lengfeld. turned her
steps homeward. la less than half an hour
the party stood in the great hall Of the cas-
tie, and little later they were all seated ut
its hospitablo board, Iartaking Of the eve
ming meal.
After the repast was finished, and they
were again in the spacious hall, Wilhelm
prevailed upon tho gentle Charlotte to seat
herself at the harp, which stood in the em.
brasurc of a lofty window through which a
shower Of mOonllsh, fell in broken waves
over the silver strings. Her voice was firm
and sweet. and Schiller has compared her
playing to
+" A lyre.sound iom the paradise afar,
| A hafD.uote from some gracious star"
That evening, with its charms Of music
anl conversation, was tho opening chapter
OF n little romance in tie lives OF these two
gifted and noble bcings-a romance which
few months converted into beautiful re-
ality, whose blessings crowned them down
to their latest hour.
The next morn saw the two young men on
their way to the capitol from whence VIII
helm departed with his regiment and Sehil-
Ter found himself again alone. But he did
not forget the fair oddetie OF Lengeleld. and
ii was with q Joyous thrill that seemed like
a premOni,ion Of the happy influence she
would exert on his future, that Schiller
heard Of Charlo,te's arrival in Weimar.
She had come to pass the gay season with
a relative, Madam Do Stem, an enthusiastic
friend OF Schiller. At the house OF this la
dy, the poet resumed hisacluaintance with
the lovely girl, which soon ripened into a
love pure and elevated as It was allah
sorbing.
II was a gala night at the palace Of the
Grand Duchess Amelia. The brilliant
suite of apartments leading from the grand
salon in which Amelia, surrounded by her
ladie. stood to receive her guests. was filed