American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1860-03-01

est. Burning torches were fastened a.
mong the boughs. The tables glittered
with silver. Lively music added to the
gayety. Lsts at night the guests return.
ed to their home 10 the oound Of the hunt
ing horn.
As the mobiles feared no one, they often
did cruel and wicked things. Count Hen.
ry Of foggenbdtg bull, hiS castle on the
very edge Of high rock, ,of,wbch 1t SEEM
ed almost part. He was an irritable man
and kept bis f&miy III constant trouble
with his fault-6ndiDg. He was called
brave. because he was not afraid Of bis en-
emies; but be who conGuers his passions
is much braver than he who fights we'll in
battle. His wife's name was Ida. She
was so beautiful that all great lords who
visited her husband admired her extremely
and were delighted when they could serve
her. But she was not happy, becaiise her
husband often ill-used Ler household, and
she was obliged to see much injustice
which she could not remedy
One day she was sitting in her dressing
room, which for security was high up in
one Of The towers. 1t was very pretty
| place. The Count had taken pleasure in
| fitting It up 70, her when she became his
BRIDE The floor was Of different colored
marble or stohes. skillfully put together
in various patterns and ioot!cloths, firing.
ed and tasseled, worked with gaily tinted
silks. lay about upon 1t. The furniture
was Of ebony. finely carved. The win
dows, although small, were Of painted
glass. The ewers and bowls. in fact all
the toilet service. was Of silver, and half a
dozen metal mirrors, foot in diameter,
hung around. The walls were covered
with rose-colored saith, a rare luxury q,
that tine.
; The countess wore robe Of blue silE
. with a long train, which was a mark o.
noble birth, and was not allowed to the
T common people Above this was d tinic
Of pale gold color. I. was fastened a
the throat by large pin. set with gems
J and az the waist by girdle twisted with
gold threads. TIE sleeves were so wide
that they almost reached the floor as sh,
sat. and Bracelets Of pearls encircled he
r arms.
e One or two Of her ladies were embroid
}. erng at frame in The middle OF Their
while her favoriie waiting maid sat at he
9 feet arranging jewel case.
= "Ahl il l were only lady. and coulc
s wear such beautiful dresses, and coult
have such superb jewels!" eexolaim ed tb'
girl with sigh.
}. "They do not give me pleasure; woul(
g they then make you so very happy, An
Q nette?" asked the countess smiling affsc
: tionately.
e "Tbst they would my lady. I shoul,
!. care for them SO much. 50 very much NOR
d than you do. But hark Yes! that is il
!, the ball. Now we shall see what Geno
g and Venice sends us. May be come in m,
= lady?"
II The cotntess nodded assent, aud 500
e the attention of all parties was absorbe
i in the contents of the peddler's pack.
t. Meanwhile the jewel case stood on
dressing table by an open window Tn
h count, ss's wedding ring flashed 10 tn
of sunshine, and looked 60 bright, that Pitc
\ The tame raven. could not withstand th
ii temptation Of taking il to adorn HE nes
IS So he quietly sieEed it; and was carryin
r. it away in triumph, when he eSpied
/. dainty bit of meat, which the cook ha
is thrown into the courtyard for the gre,
S, wolf-hound. He dropped the ring, caugt
/ up the meat, and flew away With it, viii
n Argo. after remaining silent i minute frol
5, pure amazement growled and barked !
- Useless rage.
= The ring fell into bed Of mignonett
H. and but short time elapsed before it WI
d found by Francisco, a young man VIII
% hal charge Of the couutess's flower ga
t. den,
d Pretty toy" said he, forcing it upO
or bis little finger" pretty toy. ifyod ha,
10 been dropped by some guest who vii ne1
IS or miss you; az dare say you have beef
N m | will certainly give you to Annette 81
70 loves such gaudS, and you would spark
e. right bravely on her White hand,",
lis Pleased with the thought Francisc
Sc worked on until bugle note, inpatient
'n blown, rang hasty qumtSOhs to the gate
n 1t was the coutt. and be was in very il
u humor, for be had been unsuccessful
the chase, and had lamed one of his be-
90 horses. His eye no sooner fell on Il
" ring, than he seized The unfortunate Fra
Va els and threw him to the ground. "Tl
r. n ring the iing?" he shouted.
ne Francis drew it from bis finger. :
ed found it my lord, In the couutess's flow
aIs garden. l know not " hose it is."
or "You lie. base varletl II is the cou
40 tess's wedding ring. Tie him to the tt
nt' Of Menjour the wild horse. Let him
ce as be deserves.' t.'f
ne %, The poor fellow tried to speak, but Il
oil count turned away and strobe up the stat
= 10 his wifs's apa Iment. The ladies al
r's waiting women were still busy, examiuir
'eo the contents Of PetroH's pack, and di
cd'sing colorS aud trimmings. A p
ch green would look lovely over this rose cc
u, ored satin, Annette was just saying, wh'
ad the count entered the room. The coun
'Ss ess rose to receive him with q pleasa
're smile; but his looks checked her. and 81
rd 70 stood still wondering what had bappeue
sir He trsmpled upon the beautiful silks al
sss satins spread upon the foot clothes. 81
~ = seising her arm,pulled rather than led b
.ht to the bat.lements. y
10 I "Wbsrs 10 your Wedding, ring Ids?"
ne asked tauntingly.