Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-12-26


and weight drags on my spirits, when,
as now, long TO cast aside etiquette and
hold communion with friends, guided
and governed only by the hearts instincts
and intuitions. They tell me that am
too fond of admiration. The king has
several times upbraided me for coquetry.
I have trembled at the expression of his
anger though the prospect of becoming
queen consort is alluring, and a crown
will well become these glossy raven
braids, vet there are seasons like the pres
ent, when as If prophetically, my spirit
shrinks from the honor; and the diamond
circlet, only to be attained through q
union with Henry, loses all value.
"How much happier would be my life
but for the shadow cast upon it by the
interference of my Lord Cardinal. Fate
appears determined to crush me. am
sure Wyatt loves me, and were his hand
nat pledged to another, [ might wed
with him, and thus be saved from these
other hateful nuptials. Why do these
thoughts come to me tonight? I came
here sorely depressed in mind; my
fathers congratulations on my brighten
ing prospects did not tend to dissipate
my sadness. will to bed, hoping sun
shine may return with the morrow, and
impart peace and serenity
Again the bell was rung, this time an
swered by the lsdys maid, who, in COM
pliance with her, mistress, commands,
preceded her, bearing the lighted candle
up the lofty staircase to the chamber
Annie usually occupied whep at the cas-
tie. Here an hour was consumed in
describing and brushing the beautiful
hair which, in its abundance, was the
crOwning glory Of the proud beauty. All
the details Of the toilet being accom-
plished the lady Was comfortably tucked
into bed, between silken quilts, and left
to solitude and sleep.
| The morning dawned clear and bright,
the suns rays streamed through the lat
ticed easements, gliding the ornaments
scattered around the apartment as, in
careless haste they had been thrown upon
the dressing stand or table, upon the pre-
vlous night. A charming smile lit up
the lady's face, as the maid, who had
| just entered, remarked upon the beauty
of the day. There was rather more time
required for the mornings toilette than
for the nights. Especial care, Marie was
required to bestOw upon the arrangement
of the hair, and studied selection in
the color Of the robe, for Wyatt was ex-
pected to-day, and the Lady Annie de-
sired to look her best. When all the tir.
| ing was completed and last look into
the oval steel mirror assured her that her
charms were irresistible, she slowly de-
scended the Stairs to the breakfast room,
! which was the last of suite on the right
| side OF the hall, its windows opening
upon lawn, that was still green, and
upon this morn sparkled in the bright
sunrays as if every blade and tiny spear
of grass was set with diamonds: the rain
drops left from the storm glittering like
brilllaDts.
The meal was was spread for only one,
Sir Thomas Boleyn having eaten an hour
earlier. The lady took a seat at her we'll
| supplied board, and IS neither love nor
care interfered with her appetite, break
tasted heartily upon the viands spread
for her reflection, not neglecting even
the draught of ale, drank by all classes
at meals in those days. The repast
ended, the lady summoned her maids,
and all repaired to room set apart for
making OF garments, in embroidery, and
other feminine uses. Each of the maidens
had task appointed for the day. Annie
drew before her an embroidery frame,
and from basket of silks selected the
different shades required to I'LL in
certain portions Of tapestry. Ere this
employment had continued very long,
her quick ear caught the sound OF tramp
ling hoofs on the gravelled road leading
to the principal entrance; and fer mo-
meut her heart beat in unison, nor was
she able to steady her hand Experienced
ctress as she was). before a cavalier
ntered the opening door, as the servant
announced "Sir Thomas Wyatt" A few
leads were raised that moment before
Aad been bending over their work. and
curious eyes cast shy glances at the dis
dinguished gentleman, whom their mis-
tress welcomed so warmly. In no wise
cured OF coquetry, she was coon in deep
Irritation with her visitor, totally forget
ting or choosing to ignore all other en-
gagements.
They laughed, they iested. Wyatt
whispered love, Annie as tenderly re-
spending; her French education had
made her think the fault Gf it was one)
of receiving attentions from married
men venial one. so thoughtlessly and
recklessly rushed ON her fate, encour-
aging her admirer till Wyatt, 1ntoxi-
Gated with her beauty, as he hung over
her chair, his breath tanning her cheek
suddenly twitched from her pocket a
jeweled tablet, the silver chain which
should have secured it hanging careless
ly outside; hastily pressing his lips upon
this, he quickly thrust it into his bosom,
declaring IN whisper che would never
part with it, This assurance did not
satisfy the lady. This incident appear
ing to have reason and reflection; vainly
she besought Wyatt to restore the trinket,
assuring him it would bring her to sor-
row; all entreaties and protestations were,
however, disregarded, and she was
obliged to be content with the position il
which her own folly had placed her.
The king finding Anne Boleyn resolute
IN her denial to return to court, and be.
liev!ng himself unable to live without
seeing her, wrote, announcing an intend
ed visit; but even this announcement
did not at once bring Anne to a sense of
the threatened danger. The close atten-