Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-06-01


Like this, there are three virtues in
Love; the sympathy which possesses
the heart, the discretion which stimu-
lates hope, and the fidelity which com
pletes the labor. If one of these
lines be wanting, the formation of the
triangle is impossible; if any Of these
virtues be wanting, the creation of
love is in vain"
Elizabeth, soon after, without be-
traying her secret thoughts, expressed
desire to hear the further develope-
ment of the thesis selected by the
young student, and which was so
favorably received by the ladies who
formed her court and by a majority
of her cOurtiers.
Several days followed, during
which John Lille, named professor,
instructed his royal pupil in the rhet-
oric oflove; and during this period
their mutual pcnchant attained its
apogee without its coming into
notice, which was repreSsed by the
ardent respect Of the one and the
pride Of the other.
From the time that John Lille at
tached himself to the queen, com
plete change came over the manners
Of Elizabeth. She who had been
gaiety itself became the perSonifica-
ton Of melancholy. She forgot the
homage of the Counts Leicester and
Arundel, and saw no more only John
Lille.
Soon after Elizabeth returned with
her court to Oxford, accompanied by
John Lille, whom the queen had
named her reader and private secre-
tary 1t was Lille who received all
the requests addressed to the queen,
and who, in her name, repliedto them.
but. Notwithstanding all the honors
and distinctions which Elizabeth
sh0wered upon her fayorite, she fore
ed herself to conceal carefully from
him the ardent passion which he had
kindIed in her heart. She contented
herself with loving him without al
lowing him to suspect it, and allow
ing him to adore her without afford
ing him an opportunity to ayow his
passion.
After a sojourn Of nearly a month
in Oxford, the qneen returned to
London, where she made a formal
entry on the 22d of October. with all
her court and John Lille.
The next morning the priyy coun-
ell was strenuous in suppIicating the
queen to strengthen the interests of
her kingdom by an early marriage
Pembroke, Leicester and Worchestcr
rave thnir ;nfl"n""" =, III - --;+L
che hope that it might result in the
selection of one of them for the future
king. William Cecil, who, as secre-
tary Of state, exercised more influence
than any other person upon the at-
fairs Of the kingdom, and who feared
that the future husband of the queen
might impede his influence. alone Op-
posed this project, and used all his
power to deter the queen from con
=. sentiEg to this marriage scheme; and
he determined even Doctor Huick, in
whom the queen reposed great conf
dence, to favor his ambitious pro
jects.
| The session of the council, in which
this grave matter had been raised
had closed; and the queen sat alone
buried in profound reflections. Hel
tears and broken inspirations left
easily the inference that there ragged
g in her bosom a violent contest be
tween reason and love.
Kneeling, she addressed to heaven
tervent prayer, and soon after she
arose calm and resolute. Then. from
a side door in her apartment, she
summoned one Of her attendants. the
Lady Montoie, whom she directed tc
lead to the apartment, by private
staircase, her private secretary, JOIN
Lille. A few moments later. hearing
the latter approach, she advanced tC
meet him; and upon motion from
! her hand the attendant retired tC
another chamber to await the momen
when she should be called upon t
reconduct from the apartment tn,
} secretary.
" Whence comes this blood upol
your face 2" demanded Elizabeth, a.
she endeavored to conceal the fright
full agitation that possessed her whel
she found herself alone with Lille.
This blood ?" murmured Lilli
invoIuntarily, laying his hand upol
his heart this blood? but | know
: nothing-some accidental scratcI
doubtless"
= A scratch does not appear thus
Speak, Lille, who is it that ha
;; wounded you?"
! "Oh, my queen, vengeance nee
not be thought Of A wretch dare
> to breathe words of insult agains
. your majesty; he has perished by m
i hand p
d 80 it is for me that you have ver
g tured your life ?" said the queen, VIII
S was unable to conceal her JOY. Bu
h she soon continued with cold dignity
'. "Ah, well, l may then hope that
e the future, should grave danger mel
It ace my person and my throne, yo
N would display the same devotion an
h bravery?"
would always yield obedienc
a. to my sovereign" replied Lille, lov
n ering his eyes.
l. Elizabeth also lowered her glanc
10 as she acknowledged his reply with
st declension of her head.
es "John Lille" said she with
troubled air, [ have sent for Won