The dollar weekly bulletin. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1862-1864, 1862-08-28
ROSS & RoSSER, Publishers.
THE BLINDFOLD MARRIAGE.

tDe Srear monarch OF France, were assem-
hled in the chapel of the great Trianon, It
witness the nuptials Of Louis. Count O
Fanche Compte-a natural son of the Kins
with Lvdonie. Duchess de Baliverne,
, wealthy heiress.
The singular feature of the ceremony was
that the bridegroom's ewes were bandaged
with a white handk kerchief.
This circumstance excited the wonder o.
all. Had the bride been old and ugly they
would not have been surprised. On the con
trary, she was Young and quite pretty
The King alone understood this strange
freak Of the bridegroom, and though mucn
enrased. he prudently held his peace aud
suffered the ceremony to proceed.
When Louis XIV, came back from his
campaign in the Palatipa'e, he determined
to unite his son, whose valor and daring in
tie war had greatly pleased him, to one OF
the wealthy wards of the crown.
He proposed the union to the voting
Duchess of Baliverne, and found her favor
ably inclined.
She had just come to court, having just
emerged from the convent where she had
completed her education.
She had seen the young Count often
though he had never deigned to cast a glance
upon her. She knew he was brave and no.
bic. and, she thought, handsome. The
barsnis'er in his escutch heon was no objec-
tion. She accepted him.
Unfortunately, Louis of Fanche Compte
who. like his father. was something Of re
probate, would not accept her.
My son. said the great King, L have re-
solved shat yon shall marry
NV worthy sire and most excellent father,
returned the Count, i have resolved TO DO no
such thing
The King frowned. He was not in the
| habit of being contradicted.
L have made formal proposition. in your
name. for the hand of the Duchess of Bali
verne AMI she has accepted you.' said he,
gravelv.
/ 'Doubtless,' sneered the young scapesrace.
I her taste is excellent. and how could she
refuse mes Perhaps it would have been
well tn have consulted nv inclination IN
this matter. 30 not wish to marry
! Are you in love with any one?'
! No
Then love ny Duchess. She is noble
ard wealthy
i am your son-thar is nobility enough;' =
he bowed low az he spoke. AMI the KIM
smiled at the com pimeni; and the swS
trust mr-whAt could DO with more gplh?'
She is The prettiest woman in my court
I'm tired of pretty women; they are al
wavs fools
Gould You but see her, you would be sure
10 fall in love with her.
Il never will see her. answered the Count,
determ inedy.
See her or n 1t, you shall marry her, cried
the King in a rage.
If DO I'll marry her with my eyes shut
returned the Count.
The King grew purple with passion.
'Hark We boy! You owe me obed:e &c"
as a subject ard a son. 1t IS nv will that
YOU b4stow your nand uprn the Duchess de
Baliverne-the wedding shall take place
this day fortnight Submit to my will with
a good grace. and will create you a Duke
on your wedding day. Dare to disobey me,
and | will stripe you of your title, and the
lands you hold from me, aud cast you into
the Basiile.'
This is what had brought the Count of
Franche Compte blindfolded to be married
The King smiled srimly but said nothing.
The Count placed the ring upon the finger
of his bride but he did not salute her, and
when the ceremony was over he turned his
back upon her, took the handkerchief from
his eyes. and walked deliberately out OF the
chapel
Lydonie pouted her pretty lips, and was
almost ready to cry with vex ,tion.
The King took her i n charge. escorted her
10 tne carriage, duu "S'o W. - ~ ~
the hotel that her husband occupied.
Here YOU are nv DEAR said the King,
conducting her through the apartm ents he
had expressly furnish ed for her reception;
here you are, at home
But where's my husband?' asked Ly-
donie.
Silly bowl muttered the King. looking
very much annoved Never mind. my dear,
he is your husband; the rest will come N
time
What is the use of having husband, II
he will not loo k at you?' pouted Lydon'e
He shall look at you, or I'll send him to
the Bastle.'
.Oh no. cried Lvdonie, do not force him
to look at me- II he has not curiosity en-
ouyh to see what kind Of wife he has got,
I'm sure l do not wish to obiige him to look
at me. [ see how it is she continued, IA
sad expression stealing over her countenance
Sir YOU have forced the Count IN to this
unioni'
The King coughed and looked guilty.
On cried Lydonie, with anguish, he
never loved me- then-he will never love
men
WHY should you care?'
Because love him. answered Lydonie.
innocertly.
Love him?'
oh, so dearly: tn at is why m arried him
I have loved him from the moment hrSt
behcld him. AMI now l AN his wife, c 9
will not look al me-
Lydonis burst into q bod Of tears. 40 d
sank upon sofa.
The King pitied her sinosrelv. bat what
could ne DO? He had forcsd his son to
marry her, but he could not iorcs him to love
her
He thought OF the Bss.ils l. would not
n AXE him love his wife to send him tners.
We'll, well he said, 'you are bis wife |
viii make him Duke. and I dare say, you II