The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-27

a grave, stern and sad expression of counte-
nance is dressed in white Golf close over
her forehead, has violet-coored robe of
very dark hue, edged with white, and wears
over her head, falling in folds over her whole
figure, crimson veil in one hand she holds
triple crown, and with the other she draws
her voil over her.
There is sinister character in her face
which seems to tell of secret crime yet un-
atoned. The other picture represents very
beautiful woman with her breast and shoul.
ders exposed, her hair flowing wildly and
her dress in disorder. She wears a dress of
rich white satin, fastened by sash of amber
color. Her lovely but singular countenance
expresses despair, which her action too plain
ly shows for she is just about to pierce her
bosom with a long, sharp dagger, which
she holds in her hand. This picture is
called 'Lucretia :" it is not, however, the
portrait Of the injured matron of old. The
story Of these two pictures is as follows
James |. King ofEngland, one the weakest,
meanest, and most uninteresting princes
that ever filled throne, had as is well
known, a son whose virtues and accomplish
ments were singular contrast to his fathers
unpleasing qualities. There was nothing in
common between them, and consequently no
sympathy existed in their minds Prince
Henry was an admirer and firm friend of the
gallant and unfortunate Raleigh, and his
fathers harshness to that great man chafed
and distressed him beyond measure. He
was accustomed, when speaking of Raleighs
imprisonment, to say: "Sure no king but
my father would keep such bird in
cage" !"
The hard fate of the innocent aud ILL.,
fated Arabella Stuart, condemned to per-
petual imprisonment, shocked his feeling
mind, and often though vainly, did he plead
her cause to the jealous King There was
scarcely an act of James life which did not
tend to irritate and annoy the prince,
who held in adherence and contempt the
very means which his father esteemed as the
wisest to gain his ends. Anxious to remove
from his presence rival whom he felt was
daily becoming too powerful jealous of the
praise and affection which the prince was
sure TO command james, under an appear
ance of liberality, concealed his real feelings
and bestOwing large sums ndunlimited free
dom to his son. hoped that the facilities he
thus possessed would lead him into dissipa.
tion and extravaganza and make him COM
nit imprudences which would ALLEVIATE him
from the hearts of his subjects. He was,
however, mistaken Prince Henry's inclna-
tions were all noble and dignifed, and no
grovelling in his heart. Generous, brave,
resolute and virtuous. the use he made of his
great fortune was worthy of his birth and
expectations, and every day he became more
Justly loved and honored.
1t was at this period that the favorite Carr
was in the height of his career, and in pro
portion as youngllenry was adored was tn,
unworthy minion despised and hated Al
the mean servility put in practice by Car
to attract the prince had failed haught,
contempt and silent scorn were all that h,
gained from him. He strove to soften anC
deceive, and, failing in this, he determined tt
be revenged. He knew too well how little
affection was in the fathers heart towards
his son, and he lost no opportunity to insin
uate the dangers which might arise from tht
popular love so evidently his own. Jane!
listened with terror to his words, ard from
continually dwelling on the imaginary fear
he conjured up, at length came to regard hi
son as certain enemy of whom it was hi
duty and policy to rid himself. To Car
alone did he venture to speak on the subject
for he found the Prince so universally be
loved and respected that none even of hi
most devoted courters were likely to agree
to anything against him. Not a day passed
in which they did not indulge in my steriou
conversations together, during which hint
were given and taken, surmises thrown on
and received, and plans suggested inimica
to the most unsuspicious and amiable of be
ngs The gloomy but magnificent mansion
lately described belonged at that period t
n Catholic gentleman named Navasoul
whose fortunes were so much impaired
that it was known he entertained thoughts
of parting with his estates, and it was i'm
agined he would leave the kingdom and re
tire to ltalyin consequence Of his depression
of spirits on account of family mislOrtunes
The Prince had on more than one occasion
4 expressed desire to become possessed o.
this domain on the Thames, and the King
had lately entered into negotiations with the
proprietor respecting the purchase, which
concluded in Mr.. Navasours resignng tC
him his right and preparing TO leave the
country. All his preparations were actively
going On,and there were but few days now
remaining before his departure, when one
morning before he received visit from 6
stranger, who sent him a message, ac
companied by a token which, when he saw
it, appeared to cause him great uneasness
The token was jewelled heart, surrounded
by a triple crown, the whole enclosed in
small morocco box, carefully enveloped
As he looked at the jewel Mr.. Vavasour'
countenance became very pale, but he order
ed the messenger to be admitted without de
lay.
The stranger was tall, dark man, will
peculiar features, which bespoke him to b.
native of Italy. His dress was semi-mo
na8tic, but was half disguised by larg
, cloak he wore. He stood before his hos
without uttering word, apparently wait
ing for him to begin the conversation
"Ihere is then, . said Mr., Vavasour, with
sigh, more to be done yet. l hoped tina
my agency would not be further required" I"
Before you quit this house you are,
said his guest, in an unmoved tone, "desir
5 ed to give up to me the keys of the secre
E chambers, and to make no inquiries as t.
) the reason of the demand"
81 cannot gainsay the order replied Nj
! Vayasour; take therefore, these keys, au
s may they be used to no bad end. | ha
e hoped to be in the future exempt from