Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-12-21
h:s MniesLy King Louis OF Bavaria.'

4
But, confidence for confidence said
the impostor. Now. you must tell me
twho you are and by what right hnd
you in the pavilion at This hour
by the very best right in the world,
relied Ernest, boldly. /. sir, am
King Louis OF Bavaria and he lifted
his outward mask displaying the lea
lures Of The king.
Pardon me, SIRE said the stranger
falling on his knees, 'but making my
rounds in the garden, l found the pos
tern gate unlocked, aud fearing TEACH
cry TO your royal person, deemed it my
duty to Keep watch in the pavilion, OF
which, as your majesty is aware, have
a duplicate key
Rounds, man! you hayen't locked
the postern, have you p asked the pre-
tended king.
No, sir; il remains as found it.
Then. my good fellow, there is no
harm done,' said Ernest. 'And II
tell you secret. expect a lady here
every instant. who has accorded me a
private interview. The best service
you can render me-is to leave me TO
myself
"A hint from your royal lips is u COM
mand.' said the pretended Ernest.
That your Maiesty's suit may prosper
is he warmest wish Of your most de-
voted sutject.'
The stranger vanished.
Before Ernest had an opportunity TO
frame any hypothesis with regard to
this mysterious being, the door opened
cautiously and admitted the baroness.
She threw hersa. fiat once at the feet of
Ernest.
'kise, lady!' said the pretended mon
arch. 1 would rather be at your feet
rise y
Not said the baroness, till your
majesty pledges your royal word to
plrdon me in advance for whatever [
nay confess
Il freely pledge you that said Er
nest aiding the lady to rise.
l know then,' SAID the baroness,
that [ an an ungratefll woman. Your
majesty distinguished me last night, |
aud held out hopes so bril- ianC that
subject might we'll be dazzled by your
promise. was dazzled by | heard with !
pleasure. But It was only a momentary |
weakness. In the dellrum OF the
dance you tod me that you loved me-
my con- ent to meet you here seemed & |
confession Of reciprocal affection; but
ia truth my heart Is given to anothei.-
| loye-I love with all the feryor Of my
being-not monarch, but subject.
a rivalr SAID the pretended king,
sleruly. His name?'
Promise that you will not harm him.
slre.'
4 make no promise in such case as
this
Then l shall keep my secret said
the baroness, firmly.
And YOU will lore this man-eveu if
l command you 10 tear bis image from
your hear?'
Il love him and him ouly, said the
baroness 'Iu good report aud evil re-
por.-in sorrow and sickness-in shame
and honor. Truly l pledged him my
hand-my heart went with it. | am bis
forever
And he is thine, dear Anna! said
Ernest. tearing off his disguise. Will
you forgive the trial that have cub
jecled YOU TOP
Wi. YOU forgive the weakness OF
moment that made me listen 20 tempta-
-
eely and fully said Ernest. fold
baroness in his arms. And
p n shall we be married.?
ht.' said voice behind them.
stood the King of bavaria,
the uniform of an ald-de.
fch he had entered the paYil-
ening and first encountered
y 1t was " ho had overheard
|ment at the masquerade
he repeated, smiling on his
auditors. The chapel is
5; the priests are ln waiting;
Jog guests are there, and the
pred. Louis of Bavaria waits
lgou 10 the altar, and 10 give
de. Aud may the pleas
carnival be but the precur-
joyp
It of the lovers; the JOY OF
Iurprise and pleasure OF all
must be left to the imagi-
ear old Sunday school girl
est she could with a question
az asked of the infant class. Said
leacher Aud it came to pass,
lien King Hezekiah heard it that he
rent his clothes Now, what does that
mean, children, he rent his clothesr
Up wenta little hand. We'll, if you
know. tell u.s., please, ma'am, said