The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-10
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The son Of Napoleon living in or near Vienna
when Eissler returned there after her trumphs in
Berlin. He twenty and she twenty one Both:
were remarkably handsome; but she had perfect
health while he was very delicate having been born
with weak constitution and tendency to pumo-
nary troubles, which increased with years. Pos
scsscd OF a fine mind and having ample culture,
he had been from childhood prey to morbid sensi-
tveness spiritual WEAKNESS and irremovable rnean-
choy. HIS grandfather the Emperor of Austria, had
taken unwearied pains with his education as we'll
as military and had employed every means 10 cure
him OF the chronic depression which prevented hun
from feeling any interest In fe-
rial Palace OF Schonbrunn, avoiding society a,'~wsv
dering and lounging drcamily n the spacious and
handsome gardens. Nothing could wean HIM Tor
than an hour or two from his love OF solitude Every
kind OF recreation ana pleasure that tempts most
young men had been presented to him without avail
this luncture occurred to his relatives that the
fascnations OF Elssler over whom everybody was in
eosasies, might be exercised upon him with good in
huencc Of the court dgnitarics sagaciously ro-
marking that II fresh, lovely woman cannot expel
gloom from young mans nature he must
her as q professional dancer would rrpcl
him immediately. So they had recourse
straagem they decided to introduce her BY stealth
into tho gardens Of Schonbrunn inexperienced
peasant GIRL and leave It TO her graccs OF person and
her worldly arts TO captvae tho Prince and draw
their plan to Fannie, who entered into IL cordially
shc had learned the number OF norins She
TO get for her dishonorablo masquerade. Money
apart TO cozen the ex-King OF Rome seemed to her
noble occupation; for II would add 10 her ame-such
coveted-and requite her
she alternate nights only she had leisure to
devote to the Duke and in few days she announced
her readiness 10 begin the comedy Of dupiclty.
AMoRous MASQUERADE
She made an arrangement to stay in u cottage ncap
tho palace aud having the gardens She app
reared at a certain hour in ono OF the walks where
she knew tho Duke the habit of strolling Shs
was admirably made up for the part she had to play.
Young as she vas she had nad enough to DO with men
less than the boldcst OF them; She was
a,tired as a peasant; sngaary elegant
was omitted that could set or her person to the great
est advantage. She pretended to DC training some
plants when she heard the soft footsteps OF Napceons
son. and he passed her apparently unnoticcd He
passed again. She looked up and courtcsied in awk-
wardy graceful way, rs one OF her station would natu-
rally do TO u person rank He bowed and went on,
but was evidently struck by her beauty. In lew
minutes he returned once more, asked her name.
whence she and other questions, which led To
easy acquaintance Shc assumed To have from
Donnitz; she was living III cottage haru by; her
name Gabrielle and part OF her duty was TO look
lie felt deep interest her from the start and this
interest speedily ripencd into affection. He gave herr
his conidcncc he told her tho story OF his lifc its
dlsappontments its bitterness IT'S ipanity adding that
hers sweet and gulcless soul which he could
trust she responded fully 10 his friendship
and affection, which was not long in kindlng into
love. Much 0f this was fcigncd, though ahoj
not help bong to some degree human) whom she
nevertheless betrayed in accordance with her contract
repeating to her employers whatever he had commune
II was the Dukes love and II had most sau,ary
effect He seemed to be endowed with new lie; his eye
Frightened fresh color MS check elasticity to
his step. hope to his heart He and tho fictitious
Gabrielle much Of one another theiropporunitieA
TO be together were arranged; nature ihpelcd him
Irs SAD pExovEnExr
After they had been lovers for weeks he conceived
desire the great dancer, with whose praises thu
capital still ringing He said nothing anybody,
but a certain night nc was seated in tho imperial
box When the curtain rose upon tho ballet he looked
listcssly at the coryphees and fell into himself
Soon the theatre burst into dcaening applause as
tho charming premiere bounded upon tho stage. The
Prince glanced ut her; his chest hcavcd; his pulses
thrilled. How much she reminded him or hs
beloved mistrossY Marvellous coincidencc He
pcered through his lorgnettc Love Is not bind; IL
secs with tho eyes of Hcimdnll All was revealed.
The base trick that had been put upon him figured III
flash. The only confidence he had given was pro-
famed Essier, the dancer and Gabrielle tho peasant,
were one and the same.
still he held the glass to his eye Ho could not
move IT, though his frame trembcd and his pale face
grew palcr the while. Then tho hand which supported
the glass dropped to his sidc; his system relaxed He
rose TO 60, but he staggered and fell in swoon.
''PooR CHARLES ~
The Duke was assisted 70 his carriage and driven
months he who had been born King OF Rome heir "a
an empire and which stands FIRST and alone in
tho annals OF achievements. breathed his last
lieutenant OF Austrian artillery, and buried a.
EIssIer had the grace to say "Poor Charles /" whca
she had been informed or tho discovery OF her perdy.
She remembered with pleasure the gold she had re-
ccived Cor her fniquy, and danced MS joyously
nrodir,ous success followed her Size delighted IN hes
laurels Tor they were rolled in bank notes well
wooers for they contributed to her vanity and
venaty, and both were strong and their eradication
sweet
HER GRAxDKsr VICTORY
was yet to come and Paris It's scene She made
her debut In company with her sister Theresa hc two
wcrc inscparablej tho evening OF September 10.
1884 before one Of the most fashionable and crticA
audiences assembled in the capital The city had
long been hungering TO see her. her reputation has
been for four years cIrcling and flashing around the
bouIcvards and the best oil the city hsd seized tho
OCCASION TagliOni then the gambOng goddess OF
the Parisians, and Elsser knew with what and WITH
whom she contcnd for she had already met and
disputed in London With her rival for tho
crown, and had come happily OF.
The opening ballet. LA Tcmpete" was an adapts
ton by Adolphc Nourrt from Shakespeare, and was
well calculated to exhibit Fannie's naeless lighsncsa
aud grace. Her beauty was sin fresh and had thai
fraii aud delicate quality which the French much
admire and so seldom sccn Ia their own nation She
is described as looking good deal like an Amcrlcau
ues = Which, ike oher women Of the Old World shs
has totally lost with years One who should seek los
her slight proportions now would be doomed 10 dsap.
pontment She may still 30 lssom; but she Is unmis
takably largo.
Fannics debut aignally prosperous She was
appIauded to the echo and all admitted her DO the
equal, while lew declared her 10 be the superior
OF Tagonl soon alter sne lairiy ecpssa her rival ~
time in the ballet lie Diable Boiteux," and which
carried tho Parisans by STORM Castanets we're then
tho dance with her exquisite mimicry and play OF
feature aud her execution or tours de force the
OF ner Toes eteCtrlneu uuoicucea, mnoe
them forget Taglioni. Theresa, who was taller and
s,outsr, did the cachuca with hcr-somctmes IN mas
cuIinc attfe-supportDg her IN some Of her most
ravshing attitudes adding vastly TO It's effective
ness. Tho cachuca was their CHIEF attraction when
they went TO America in lS4L
FOLLiES
The foes OF this side OF the were wholly OUT,
done by the great Republic Persons claiming 70 b.
men took the horses IRON EssIers carriage aud drew
II themselves Perhaps u was well enough for them.
They neither men nor horses; bus they
cans are not SO foolish used 70 b.:
such an imbecty would not be possible IN the States
now even IN behalf OF a ballet dancer
VI one thing OF which Europe IS guilty we are not.
We propose 10 marry every singer, actress or
dancer, whatever her antcccdents, because she has
gained renown
COMMUNAL vArurTY
All the Old World capitals have this connubial weak
Eissier had many offers in Berlin, Vienna Lon
don and Paris In the last capital The late Dr. veron
sican politician, journalist and director or the
Grand Opcra-wished to mako her his wife. H0 was
not fortune hunter either, for he himself very
rich Luckily for him, shc refused him, ~ she had
fused every other candidate for her hand There are