The daily gazette., 1875-10-19
THE ROT1L BRIDE.
BY C. A..

duCe udu Dccu lOIhlcu WOithy VI
Princc9s so lovely.
Her dress was richly decorated with
jewels; the long silk veil fell to her
feet, and crown of gold surmounted
by chaplet of orange flowers, rested
on her brow. At the altar stood the
priest, surrounded by the Emperor
aud Empress, the Ambassador and
court, waiting with eagerness the COM
ing of the bride.
"Ahl my daughter" said the EN-
pcror as the Princess approached,
"thou hast delayed coming!" and he
led her forward.
The Ambassador slowly kuelt down,
averting his head from the guests, and
the Princess followed his example,
seemingly unconscious of the presence
Of the court; suddenly her eyes met
those of the Ambassador fixed upon
her, and turning deadly pale, she made
sign for the ceremony to commence,
the ring was placed upon her firger,
and her small white hand rested for
one moment in the Ambassadors; the
blessing was pronounced; the heads of
both were meekly bent, and glancing
timidly at the still kneeling bride
grom, the Princess rose and knelt TO
her father. He raised her in his arms;
and turning to the Empress, presented
to the court the youthful queen Of
Germany. God bless her,-may she
hr happy" was the thrilling exclama-
lion, as the bridal party left the saloon
, followed by the younger sisters OF the
bride, and the graceful. mirth loving
courtiers. "What, in tears!" said the
Empress kindly, when her daughter
overpowered by her concealed emotion
sobbed violently on her mothers bosom
this is not right, my child. Trust
me, you shall hear of US often, and
| though absent, we shall never forget
you; let me dry away your tears, for,
harkl hear sounds, foo steps are ap-
proaching.'
81 trusC your Majesty will pardon
me" said the Ambassador, hurriedly,
retreating on beholding the Queen of
Germany alone, for the Empress had
retired. 81 was not aware your Maj
esty was here, this pavilion is gener-
ally deserted.
$50 it would be now, but have
come hither to see the sun set for the
last time in mine own land, and listen
to the sound of my favorite band,
playing beneath these windows, you
cannot blame me-"
| My liege Lady, would not dare to
breathe word of disrespect against
one so good and beautiful. Believe
me, l would die to save you one mo
ment's agony"
Nay, is life so utterly valueless?'
utterly, for it's only charm i
Host"
Impossible" answered the Queen
Isoftly, you have much to live for
fame, wealth and love is yours; sa.
there is another for whom you woul(
die, save me-"
"Nay, but one-forgive me, lieg'
lady, but one; and she cannot b.
mine-she is lest forever TO me-"
II pity you," said the Queen, tear
rushing in her eyes, sis she wedded-
this false one, is she wedded?"
"Yes, oh. yes; but she was not false
did not dare to tell my love. Iknel
and prayed for strength to wish he
Happiness. l have asked it for her, bu
she knows it not"
"Were your situationsin life equal?
again said the Queen.
mol" he answered, "she was ia
above me-too good-too beautiful fc
me.
"Ah! had she not been welded,
could have given you rank, wealtl
equal to hers, and bestowed her o
You should you have been happy?"
= Lady, she did nOt-could not lov
me; Judge my feelings when unrepil
lingly she gave her hand unto another
Lady, you do not know my misery" }"
How canst thou tell that?" said III
= Queen her checks turning lividly whi
at the warmth with which he spok
"If youth was exempt from trials, no
could we feel for others sorrows; if
had none of my own, could not tn
night weep withyou.
Trials, Lady," said the Ambass
, dor
"Ycs, bitter trialS-veIy bitter; b.
= it is not meet thus to explain the s
crets of my heart, let me bid you |
happy, and, forever, farewell.
: "Forever, neutrality-suspicious.
Lady, whyg-say, in aught l have Q
Tended you; forgive me, l implor
part not in anger with me, turn al
look kindly ON me againl" and q
kneeling Ambassador caught the bC
, tom of her robe; "believe, had n
> dared to tell you, OF my love, but VIII
I'd you spoke so kindly to me, and "
told me of wealth and fame, what W
worth living for, when | was losil
your
"Oh, my God. have mercy he retul
my love protect me. pity me, wea
sinful that AMI, whose heart is his
Is how can meet his Sovereign" Sayi
which, the Queen fell prostrate to t
= earth, supported by the Ambassad'
Leave me, leave" she said, when
opened her eyes; leave me alone no
but, oh do not breathe to q single sc
my weak confession of tonight"
Never er-never. 1t would be an insN
TO stay to oppress you with professic
of love you may not return. l ha
caused you this unhappiness; but
not reproach me, spare me; for your
ger cannot bear Keep this as a 4
mortal of one who loved you, one "
must ever love you-my first, my l
love, farewell"
The Queen gazed at the picture gi1