The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-06-26

! of respect 10 the superior rank OF MS nep-
bew had shown him to the citizens, who
received him with enthusiastic acclama-
tons Az the same time, however, he sep
arated the pr,nce from his most faithful
servants. whom he caused to be arrested
and mn 10 death he had removed HIM
from his mother, and for month the
Prince had been retained IN the
Tower of London where no
one was allowed to approach him. Now,
Richard was equally in Gloucester's power.
Audacity sutiiced to put him in possession
of a crown which he had coveted so long
and so earnestly; it was known that he
shrunk from no obstacle, that he was by no
means one of those "who let ! dare not
wait upon would" In the meanwhile
Richard recalled to his brother the respect
which he had shown them, the protection
of their mother, who would not abandon
them, and who would never had contided
them to Gloucester, had she doubted his
loyalty; and at this remembrance their
hearts were moved.
"Reassure thyself Edward. have o
presentiment that the day of thy corona
ton fingers not, and hold to-day even, in
going out from Westminster in traversing
London, have seen preparations for re-
ioicings. 1t is for thee, am certain; and
if my uncle has brought me hither, it is in
order that may assis. at thy coronation,
as thy brother should"
They were amusing themselves from day
to day with these gay hopes, when suddenly
London rang with the sound of bellies, the
noise of cannon awoke the silent echoes
of the Tower, and in the distance were
heard the joyous acclamations of the
| people.
said / not so, Edwardl Is il not thy
coronation they announced Tomorrow We
shall enter Westminster in triumph. Long
live Edward the Fifth" continued the
young prince, approaching the window with
his brother.
Long live King Richard the Third" re-
piled the people, whose mighty voice
drowned the noise Of the Thames, and the
solemn sounds that filed the air.
"Hearest thou that, Reharii he.re>,
thou that! II is not my name that the
! people proclaim And he strove 10 climb
up 10 the window. the better ~ understand
/ the words ths, were shouted by the c7owi !.
Lang i've King Richard the Talri,
GLORY and long life 10 Richard the Th;:l."
Nigh; eayelopei with rs thick psi. tie
city of London; heavy clouds, through
which distant lightning Occasionally flashed
I il silence. gathered over the ci!y; tie Aiy
WAS oppressive, and charged with ,Aose
/ sElyhur,-s y4pcr which announce the tenn
pest. The TAva: Of the Thames d4sh.2-
I &-z;--s- tie H&.ls O; the tower, S1i o. -
1 hanks Alo1e interrupted the profound but
terrible calm vhtch reigped II the ob>cuTity
, !; vas Angus, ali TWO months hsd ;Ae
( children O; Edward the Fourth been appar-
entity forgotten by King Richard the
Third After a iSy passed, S. usual. with
( OF, royt,-y. night had surprised the Two
princes. sill coaye-sing of their mother,
and Of The happ:es; days oftheir childhood.
Richard still hoped; his gayety, his ignor-
snce Of care. resisted captivity; but Ed
ward. tornel,ed by incesssnt teuors, par
| took no, Of the confidence Of his brother,
and i, was melancholy specta
Gle 10 see this child. subdued by misfoI-
tunes. and pressed down by disquietude,
Involuntary bow his pale face, and Ian
guish. Exhausted by the extreme heat Of
this day, they had thrown themselves on
the couch, and slept in each others arms.
As they thus reposed. they appeared TO
wish 10 protect each other. Beside them
was crucifx, which attested that before
retiring they had engaged in deyotions. A
book Of prayers, richly Ornamented IN the
style Of the manuscripts Of that period,
lay half open near them. They reposed,
and the lamp that each evening was
lighted in the chamber, threw but a few
feeble beams upon the hangings of their
bed.
They slept; and, doubtless, Heaven, TO
calm the fears which pursued them during
the day, had sent them pleasant dreams
they, perhaps again were enjoying the time
when, free and happy, the nobility Of Eng
land, Gloucester at their head, bowed be-
fore their childhood; they once more ira
versed the great park Of Windsor, where
they had essayed their first steps. Edward
heard the joyous cries that welcomed him
at his entrance into London, when covered
by the royal mantle, he had received the
homage Of the lord mayor, the aldermen
and the citizens who pressed around him;
he smiled at the past and the present was
forgotten.
At this moment the door Of the chamber
opened softly and two men, entering with
precaution, approached their bed. At the
sight Of such calm and youthful innocence
they hesitatcd one Of them forcIbly thrust
back the poignard which he had drawn,
and they contemplated in silence that
sweet slumber Finally, after moments
hesitation he who had at first been affected
by the touching picture, rcgaincd his
bloody resolution, and said in a whisper
Come, we must finish; Richard wishes
it, and thou knowest, Forest, none can re-
sist him."
what hast thou the courage, Tyrre?
Darcst thou striker"
"Can brave the anger Of the king
"But this blood, Tyrrel, this blood. 1t is
that of Edward the Fourth-they are the
nephews of Richard. And If he should
repent
What matters it! He commands |