The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-06-26
THE CHILDREN OF EDWARD,
TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH.


During the days OF June, 1913, on a
splendid morning, when the sun shone forth
in all his brilliancy, a barge, richly decors'
ted. emblazoned with the arms of England,
and half enclosed by silken hangings,
slowly descended the course Of the Thames.
After having passed, smid the acclamations
Of the people crowded on the banks Of the
river, The distance between Westministe.
ani the Tower OF London. the yschi stopped
nea, tina, State Prison; and lis curtains
being opened. two individuals, whose SO.
lions one would divine iron the sp.e1iol
Of their habits, aad the respec, which SUP
rounded them. landed &nd asoe2Gei the
steps which led 10 the entrance Q! the
Tower
EQual in rank. the noble pe-saa2-es o.-
tered in their appearance perfect contrast:
and 10 one. 70 see them. would hz.e SIS
pec:ei they were ot the same r&oe, &ai the
same blood ooursei through thei- veins
The oldes. had sen sbou, ,hir1y-i ye2rs
magniEeen, vestmenis poorly concealed the
ief0rnir of his ungraos!ul form: his
physiognomy possessed 8; t.s. s,eh. tie
appearance Of Loyalty and freedom. b-: !.
one examined st,entively his fixed features.
his dull and uncertain sir, his thin lips
strangely pressed together, manifested dis
stimulation and cruelty, and the smile,
which at times animated his cCuntenance,
showed but passing beneyolence.
On the contrary, the younger Of the TWO
whc,was still child. displayed in sll his &C.
lions his goodness Of heart his easy carriage
was full OF 8 rare elegance; the flowing
locks OF his light hair covered his shoulders,
and at sight Of him one felt attracted to-
wards him by the strongest sympathies;
one loved at once his youth and his beau,!;,
where shone with a pure JOY the noble
qualities of the heart. At their approach
the doors of the Tower opened, the archers
who filled the ante-room ranged themselves
with respect, and the governor after having
humbly saluted them, guided them through
numerous and dark passages. They crossed
many courts, assembled TO one Of the higher
stories, and finally passed into a vast sa.
loon, where large and heavy bars Of iron,
AID thick doors, tokens Of captivity, were
hidden under the luxury Of decoration.
When they entered, youth OF about
twelve years, who, sitting near high
arched window, viewed with melancholy
air the waters Of the Thames, in which the
sun traced dancing ornaments Of gold arose
precipitately, and advancing toward the
two noble visitors, pressed the younger in
his arms, exclaiming--
Richard. dear Richard my dear dear
brother. again see you, then"
During some moments their signs and
tears alone expressed their emotion. FL
nally conquering his grief, the young pris.
oner turned himself towards the only wit.
ness of this scene, and said to him, with
calm dignity superior to his age
my lord, you have given me my brother,
but however consoling may be his presence,
if he should become, like myself, captive
in the Tower, | should regret having again
seen him."
You prisoner" said he who was ad.
dressed, with an air Of hypocritical mild.
ness dear nephew, can you harbor these
unworthy suspicious and ought the king of
England to doubt that have no other rule
OF conduct than the promotion Of his in
tercstN
These were the last words that Richard of
Gloucester addressed to his nephews, Edward
", King of England, already confined
month in the Tower, and Richard King of
York, whom he had just carried off from
the widow of Edward w., in order to re-
main sole master of the lives of the egi.
innate heirs of the English crown. In 20.
ing out, Gloucester threw on the children
subtle and Indignant glance and finding
In the wnte-chamber Of the apartment the
| governor, Blakenbury.
Forget not to execute faithfully all the
commands you may receive from me-" said
he, "and will not be ungrateful."
On the bank of the Thames, Richard
lord Protector Of England, filled with ioy
he in vain endeavored to conceal at the
easy success of his designs, stepped into the
royal yacht which attended him, and re.
paired to the parliament.
AS soon rs they were alone, the two
brothers Edward and Richard, again EN-.
braced. More than month had they been
separated, and their tenderness could
only be satisfied by these
sweet caresses. Finally thew
questioned each other, and, whatever might
be the experience of Edward, he could not
doubt the fatal future which awaited them,
10 the joyous repartces of the hoping Rich.
ard, he sadly replied
, III would be much better to prepare for
death, for think but short time remains
for US on earth" "'
IN TACT for what could they hopc9- A,
the death Of their father, Edward w.. IN,
Duke Of Gloucester, at first exnrcssca tn,