The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-11-26
Selert Story.
Lha Tragic Story Of Emilia
Darano.
TRANSLATED BY AN EXILE.
FroP Harpe's Neio Monthly Magazine,
CONTINUED.

Every thing was arranged, and even
my clothing was packed, without con-
sulting me, during the absence of the
marchese for few days But he sent
word that he should come to take leave
Of me. Il WI, Al te.y snurt note, IN
which there was AL expression of sar-
donic devotion that made me shudder
He arrived late at night. l had been in
bed two or three hours, and was fast
asleep. A frightful dream was torment
ing me, when / was awOke b. the reality
of his fierce caresses, and perceived that
he was intoxicated-a very unusual thing
with him. He suddenly sprang into the
middle of the room, threw off his clothes,
and then commenced reciting some YER
ses in Italian from one of the tragedies,
the purport of which appeared to bear
some reference to adiabolical and unnat-
ural vengeance not unlike that Of old
Count Cenci. though he mentioned other
names. Presently he stopped, drank a
glass of water, and then came sliding and
bowling toward me in his most elegant
and courtly manner. But | had seen
this before, and if ever foul fiend. =.
No, he was not mad, or only for a time.
...,
My departure was not long delayed;
and though | was still too weak to travel.
often having fainting fits, and singing
in my head, Andrengo, at less than an
hours notice, announced that carriage
dirty old hired thing-was at the door,
and partly walked and partly was car
ried down stairs, and vas put into it.
Andrengo sat on the box with the coach
man.
Arrived in Naples, | was taken to a
house on the outskirts of the city, APP
parently the least picturesque locality
tnat could be found, except that Vesu-
yius Was constantly before my vision.
AndrengO and two women, who were
equally creatures If the marchese, took
up their abode with me. | found that |
was TO be called the Slgnora Emilia Da.
ranO, and Was not to be known as the
wife Of The marchese, but only a poor re-
latiOn. 1t may be well supposed how in
dignant this might have made me but
was past all that, and scarcely felt it
except Low and then when the thought
OF my family crossed my mind. did
not even much speculate as to what were
the ultimate intentions Of the marchese
with regard to me. My predominant
feeling Was seIse of relief and free
breathing, aud existing ia quiet without
any Immediate expectation of his de est.
ed presence. once or twice even found
myself singing, or at least humming,
few bars Of song.
TOmy surprise, now discovered that
my liberty WAS comparatively restored.
walked about the gardens not only OF
the hOtse, int the gardens andvineyards,
and evel1,he orange groves, OF the neieh-
bOrhood, quite alDne. No doubt | was
watched by some means, but the watch
my was not apparent. Ii was merely in
uniated 70 me by Ahdrengo that tho mar
ehe7e had strictly forbidden that should
enter, Or approach near, the city of Ma
pes. Ihls l cared little about. What
Were the gayeties and brightness of life
to nieY T. = period OF bis arrival was
quite Uncertain.
Week. e4psed. The brilhaney Of the
elinlsde aiin scenery charmed me ana
my naturally tine health began 10 return,
Blessing ny temporary release. though
looSins iOfwar,l with horror TO the mi.
vol Oi the mi.rcllese at no distant dav I
wairiereu .nl'hly tile delicious gardens
aDsi vrange groves in the neighb0rbood
e loyink the airand the odors, and above
all. the wonderful luminous indigo blne
of the b y, the eolors and lights Of the
sky above, and the peacefuI-lookinp Yes.
suvius. The city, at mo great distance
certainly caused some vague wish and