Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-19
THE ROYAL BRIDE.

There was bridal IN the palace-the bridal
of the eldest aod most lovely Princess--a girl
the bud of lite--the sprog time OF existence,
beautiful creature, radiaDt in smiles. exQu
steiy graceful; ana a powerful alliance had
been formed worthy of a Process SO lovely,
Her dress was richly decorated with jewels
the long silk vail fell to her feet, and crown
of gold, surmounted by ehapet of orange
flowers, rested on her brow. At the altar
slood the priest, surrounded by the Emperor
and Empress, the Ambassador and court, wait
ing with eagerness the coming of the bride.
''Ah my daughter,' said the Emperor as
the Princess approached, thou hast delayed
comiog - and re led her forward.
The Ambassador slowly knet down, avertiDg
his head from the guests, and the Princess fol
lowed bis example, seemingly unconscious of
the presence Of the court; suddenly her eyes
met those OF the Ambassador fixed upou her.
and turning deadly pale, she made a sign for
the ceremony to commence; the ring was placed
upon her hngel; aud her small, white hand
rested for one moment in the Ambassadors;
the blessing was pronounced; the heads of both
were meekiy bent; and glancing timidiy at the
sul kDeellng bridegroom the Princess rose and
kaet to ber father. He raised her D his arms;
and turning to the Empress, presented to the
court the youthful Queen of Germany. God
bless her-may she be happy" !" was the thrill
10y exclamation, as the bridal party left the
saloon, followed by the younger sisters of the
bride, and the graceful, mrth loving courtiers.
What, 10 tears y said the Empress, kindly,
when her daughter, overpowered by her con-
cealed emotion, sobbed violently on her moth
err bosom this is not right, my child. Trust
ne you shall hear of US often, and though ab-
sent, we shall neVer forget you; let me dry
away your tears, for, bark hear sounds
footsteps are approaching.
Il trust your Majesty will pardon me, said
the Ambassador, hurriedy, retreatiDg on be-
holding the Queen of Germany alone, for the
Empress had retired - was not aware your
Majesty was here; this pavilion is generally de-
serted"
80 it would be now, but have come hither
TO see the sun set for the last time in mine own
land, and to listen to the sound Of my favorte
band, playing beneath these windows; you can
not blame ne.
My egc Lady, | would not dare to breathe
word CT dlSrespect against one 80 good and
beautiful Believe me-, would die to save you
one moments agony
Nay, is life so utterly valueless ~
utterly, Tor It's only charm is lost
Impossible, said the Queen, softly, you
have much to live tor-tame wealth and doubt
less love Is yours; say there is another for whom
you would die, save me- :"
Nay, but one-torgive me, liege Lady, but
one; she canbot be niDe-she is lost forever to
me.
Il pity you, said the Queen tears rushing
10 Der eyes, is she Wedded-thls false one, is
she welded ?'
Yes, oh! yes; but she was not false, | did
not dare TO tell my love. | knelt and prayed
Tor strength to wish her happiness | have
asked 1t Tor her, but she knows it Dot
Nv pour SItu,tiopa in ifo onuoI 2'' oooin
said he Queen.
Mo-! ne answered, "she was far above me
too good-too beautiful for me.
'Ah! had she not been welded, could have
gwen you rank, wealth equal to hers, and
bestowed her Oh you; should you have been
happy?'
''L.dy, she did not-could not love me; Judge
my feelings when unrepiningly she gave her
hand unto another. Lady, you do not know my
misery
How canst thoa tell that?" said the Queen
her cheeks turning lvdy white at the warmth
With which he spoke. If youth was exempt
from trials how could we feel for others sorrows;
1t L bad none of my own, could not this night
weep with you.
Trials, Lady, said the Ambassador
Yes, bitter trials-very bitter; but it is
not meet thus to explain the secrets of my
heart; let me BID you be happy, and, forever,
farewell"
Forever, farewell why ?-dearest Lady,
why say, IN aught have offended you: for
give me, l lmpore; part not 10 anger with me
turn and look kindly on me again p and the
kneellng Ambassador caught the bottom of her
robe; believe me- had not dared to tell
you OF my love, but when you spoke so kind
" to me, and you told me Of wealth and
tame; what was worth living for, when | was
losi pg you?'
"Oh, my God have mercy; he returns my
ve!-protect me, pity me, weak, sinful that
AMI, whose heart is his-how can | meet
his Sovereign" Saying which, the Queen
iell PROSTATE to the earth, supported by the
Ambassador Leave me, leave she said,
when she opened her eyes; leave me alone
now: but, oh do not breat he to single soul my
weak confession of tonight"
''Never-never. 1t would be an insult to
stay to Cypress you with professions Of love
you may not return. | have caused you this
unhappluess; but do not reproaoh me, spare
me; for your anger I.cannot bear Keep this
as a memorial of one who loved you, one who
must ever love you my first, my last love,
farewell"
The Queen gazed at the picture given to her,
and drawing from her bosom a cross placed it
IN the haud of the Ambassador; he pressed the
hand that offered it to his lips, and rushing
through the corridor returned 20 more. On
arriving with the youthful bride at the court
OF Germany he threw up his diplomatic engage.
meot, and Quilted the court forever; but after
the night of their mutual confessions be never
saw the Queen. She lived but few months,
aud died gazing on the picture of her heart 5
idol
VI the Ambassador little is Known, save that
monk OF the order of La Trappe requested
%hen dying that masses might be said regular
" for his soul and the soul of her who present.
ed to him that small fIigree cross.
=. AT the funeral of bis tavorite daughter the
hhedlve distributed among the crowd $50, 900
pieces OF silver coin, from one to FIVE piastres
each; Upon the lid of the cofin the jeWelry of
'he deceased, valued at So 100000 forms, was
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