Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1859-10-21
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 81, 1859.

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turned upon the lOvliness Of his country
women, and his remarks were not naiteripg
to their general modesiy.
The personal appearance Of Meredith was
Of a grand, massive, and stormy order; he
was inclined to apcculiar fairness, which
the Welsh possess while the Italian pos
sc.sOd the dark curling beard and olive
cheek. peculiar to his race. Both were
splendid specimens Of manliness; both were
deeply engaged in discussion.
"You have never seen our countrywom-
cn--our free Roman maidens," said the
Italian" eau form no conception OF their
dazzling charms, their Circean blandi'h-
men,s, and pardon you that you arc no,
enthusiastic in their behalf"
"And you .ignor," replied Meredith,
readily (for many Of the Welsh princes had
mastered Norman.French as well as Latin
either language serving for convsr.a-
ton" you who do no, know how much
mode.ty can enhance the beauty 0; a wo-
man, do not know iha, the fairness Of our
women is like the brigh,nes. OF the sun IN
COMPARISON to :he darkness Of night OF
storm and tempe.t."
t" Per Bac,o" said the Italian, laughing,
" you wonld have me take the virtue which
women hold to moe, dearly, mus, be accep-
ted a, their own valuation I! When pos.
Sea. the prize. by my faith, can myself
more readily stamp it, currency"
+" Were you hot TO behold, however, the
lovely lady which the Prince Meredith has
chosen, you would say that loIslines' aud
chastity together can never be moro fairly
embodied-nOr would you question the
priceless. worth OF the latter"
So spoke the Norman, the rather to cre-
ate question than to defend the Argument
.incc he bad been plqucd at his own pre'i-
ou. rejection.
4" Indeed ?" ejacula,ed the Italian with a
sneer he could scarcely hide and our friend
is under the saffron manilcd llymon Alas
the greater pity, say -
And wherefore -, | pray you1" de-
mAnded Meredith. little nettled. Ii is
4 ,tato honorable in itself, and as Is be-
comes man to continue hIs line. and that
fathers should have cons 10 succeed them,
- the state is full Of honor. TO both.
greve that any one should deem 10 the con-
tmry."
"Oh content YOU" returned the Italian,
I" but remark that speak as regards my
self. and no, as respects others. Did no,
know by this that women have on, uniyer'
sal nature, which /. not averse 10 change
| should laud tie honor
"Sisncr, said Meredith, "thi' may hap
pen in Italy. but it i' not 50 with US. Be
sides. when, as learn, you uso the bow
and dagger to your lalsc wives, is it not
proof tina, men would love them more i
they were more hono.,9"
Why. ye. some OF US, !, may be" wa
the ligh, reply.
"And that Is why prize my wife 'h'
more = SAID Meredith.
And she !, 50 beautiful i.yOu say3' in
quired the Italian.
f" No laircr in the ercatlon'' replieC
Meredith, with emphasis.
And faiihful7"
"True aud pure as the chas,o moon her
self!" continued the Welsh prince, In
tone OF enthusiasm.
4" Ilumpb confess 20 unbelief, never
thele.s," .aid his in,erlocutor.
What, do you question my wOrd3' de
manded Meredith, ho,ly.
"oh, pardon me-nOt 50. Those ~h'
possess jewel will naturally set a highei
value on il. than he who does not" the
Italian sarcastically remarked.
May, but" broke in ths Norman
=" you cannot deny what you can see, name
ly, that the Princes. Of Cardigan is Gen
Of great beauty. which the most skepsical
must perforce assent TO-"
Ay--rhen | see !" replied the Italian
as though he were performing some design
not ys, rlpensd within his willy brain.
"why wha, !, to hinder you ?" asked
Meredith frankly. =" Return with me t'
Cardigan, and share our sports and ou'
hospitality for time. You shall have
honorable welcome"
81 thank you, and | doubt l, not; bu'
that is scarcely possible, since in week WI
depart hence-you westward, and | east
ward a. | must follow the king; though
meantime" he paused, as on the im'
pulse OF second thought.
Meantime--well, sisnor, speak frank
ly :" said Meredith.
Meantime, would say" WAS his care
less reply, +" | hayea week or so OF idl'
time on hand-hrsl" he laid some stres,
on the word.
81 take; you could journey there and
back-to Cardigan and return. to Hereford
ere the council break up' You could tray
el 1t ?" cried Meredith.
"Ah with case! Yet that would scarce
ly suit you ~ added tho Italian with
laugh ,ha, irritated Meredith.
"IIow mean you" demanded the prince
with rising color; and in tie interim the
guests had not boen .tinied in their cups.
"I have taken many gage ddmom
from fair dame ere now" said the 1tal.
ian. in a composed voice, aud with look
full Of in.olsnce-iull Of wicked, challen.
Gins deyilish spirit. which made the blood