The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-10-31
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A a ROMANCE OF HISTORY S
(Translated in the Globe Democrat.)

~ In the early part Of the fourteenth
|eenturylthe Island Of Corsica was a bone
of contention between the maritime Re.
public of Italy. the iDuehy of Savoy and
1.-The Kingdom of France n,The latter at
that time was ruled by the chivalrous
Francis the First, one OF the most re-.
msrkable characters in history His am
bition was only equaletl by bis audaci,y,
and he alone OF all the princes OF his
time yentured to bresk lance with sthe
powerful Emperor Charles the Fifth,
who go disastrously defeated him at Pa
| via in 1871, In the preceding year King
Francis had quarrel with his wife, WHO
had reproached him with his follies,--
One day, maddened BY her taunts, be
said to his valet. sGavini, a, Corsican,; a,
| n"Ah, 4 must get rid, OF Her Majesty
Her temper is too bad, am sure that
the Holy Father will grant me divorce
from her. But where shall ] find a new
vife?"', .s5, 80 bss bsa,.s se,g
~ our majesty has only to, choose
among tue most beautiful princesses Of
Europe" said Gavin. fi a hr. .sceS
.But there is not single beautiful
princess in Europe" rejoined the King
almost aDgrily. Amelia, Of Savoy, i
THE only one that is not absolutely home
Ily, and l hate her father 50 bitterly
THAT I should be reluctantto enter into
a union with any member Of the fami-
lly," Hsf,s5 ss1 gqsg u5oL az
said the willy Corsican, 81 could tell vol
lof q lady with royal blood in her veins
who il young and handsome enough te
grace the throne Of France by you.
si,le, - -. ss..T ~, 81 ~.
And M who WI, is shs'.'' asked Fl the King
eagerly. ,s.i.aa~, -,
ls ssShe is the Marchioness Isolena Della
| Ballo." .s,'. ..'..i ~,
81 never heard OF her" 5 IN
".She is the richest woman in Corsica
where her ancestors, since time immemo
rial, have owned most Of the real estate
and where they have been more power.
fnl than the real rulers, Of the Island
ever were. Her grandmother was Q
niece Of the Emperor Macmillan, and
she is the last Of her race, your Males.
/ ty." z-.,.gy .isI
"Ths last Of her rsce, Gavin, ,ane still
unmarried ?" . ,.1,,ao-,' E.
Your Majesty, there is a strange talk
to this" replid Gavini. ..siAbout sever
years, ago, the Marchioness, with hel
aged father. was having a boat ride Of
/ iAjsccio. "A thunder storm sprang up
and the frail bark was in danger Of cap
fsizing. The old Marquis was frightened
Ito death. n. "a, sIl .f, = =. as,@. -
!" Pray, my child,' he cried il. his ter
ror !; spray to her alone who can save us
Pray to her, and promise to remain un
married, unless q king should come t
solicit your hand
i .sIsolena took that spiedge, andd nov
| she is mistress of immense estates. ant
one Of the most beautiful women in tn
The King, Igss who acted ssd as as Il m he had Il
4 ready got rid Of his legitimate wife, ha'
Iby this time become deeply interested i
| the subject 10 gejIalegcc gaigss
4 ssGayinissT he j said, ,sttHow does thi
Ms.chioless look = Y'r,Isyeo .laa5f edI
,a1". Your NJ ajas,y, ! have truly ueve
seen q lady. worthier to adorn thron
'lthan, she, She is the fairest daughte
whom Italy,, the land, Of pretty women
Il ever gave birth, to, Tall, slender, ma
ljestic, With q complexion OF marble, an
features which Phidias would have glad
lly chiseled in stone, she has, on her rip
lips the tempting smile of Cupid, and be
black, eyes all .tbe 6re'of the goddess 9
lloyei" i",segs,2vag M 5gsa4, as4ag
In this manner the artfnl valet stimu
Hated the desires OF his royal master, ur
+ I'll the latter said to him: sbso
81 should like to. make her acquain
apce; but that has to be done in yer
1iiscreet manner, vs.. =. sss'a 's"S'V0'
Il After hemming and having for lon
while, Gavini suggested that be himse
might 90 TO Corsica and make overture
tot beautiful Mafchioness The Kin
, eagerly embraced this Offer bIa b7sas
eaYou shall CO. Gavini," he cried :
IsGo TO- Montpas, my treasurer an
b Sldraw'sas many livres in gold as yo
? Ineed.nq sss1h ai seaauIi -hta Ei f8w
gaButd your Majesty said the vale
money is not sufficient for such a mi
lsionbaT Ought to have 70 that end "a
= ao lssa edl III ban0i 3d DlDQW s1EllO
= -is"What?pi ii bns .rsoaIq sidsTia9uc
1oaA9positionr'f !e6i ind naoaR llag
!. adi.Wiat position p"Iwsaes NoH al sni
; o.aI ought to be clothed with the ral
Of administer, your Majesty u ,lon !
1.-The King looked at his wallet for
minute without saying anything. Tht
he burst into laughter.
"Gavini,". he exclsimeds Ettyou are d
most impudent rascal l ever saw. Ye
You, low!botn villain, shall for once {
. As my envoy to Corsica. Prevail up(
1.-THE Marchioness, whose charms yon ext
SO enthusiastically, 10 come TO Paris, ,al
} ! shah reward you right roy ally :
On the following day, Gayini,t TO who
3 royal credentials had been given, 10 Il
], dismay OF, the Kings Minister of Stal
y set cut for Corsica, He had q large r.