The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-06-08
A ROYAL MARRIAGE.

There was bridal in the palace-the
bridal of the eldest and most lovely prin-
cess-a girl in the bud Of life, the spring
time of existence, "a beautiful creature, m
diant In smiles, exquisitely graceful, and
n powerful alliance had been formed wor-
thy of u princess so lovely.
Her dress was richly decorated with
Jewels. the long silk veil fell % her feet
and "A crown of gold, surmounted by u
ohaplct of orange flowers rested on her
brow. At the altar stood the priest, sur
rounded by the emperor and empress, tho
ambassador and court waiting with eager
ness the coming OF the bride.
'Ah. my daughter said the emperor
as the princess approached, thou hast de-
layod comingi' And Inc led her forward.
The embassador slowly knelt down,
| ayerting his head from the guests, and tho |
princess followed his example,, seemingly |
| unconscious OF the presence OF the court. |
| Suddenly her eyes met those OF the empas- |
| sador fixed upon her, aud, turning deadly
| pale she made sign for the ceremony 10
| commence. The ring was placed upon her
| finger and her small white hand rested Tor
one moment in the ambassadors, the bless
| ing was pronounced. the heads or both
were meekIy bent. and CHANGING timidly at
1
rose and knelt 10 her father. He raised her
I'm his arms and turning 10 the empress,
presented To the court the youthful queen
of Germany. -,
Good bless herr May she be happy
| was the thrilling exclamation as the bridal
party left the salon followed by inc
| vounrer sisters of the bride and the grace
full, mirth loving courtiers.
| ''Whatl In tearsy" said the empress
kindly. when her daughter, overpowered
by her concealed emotion, sobbed violently
on her mothers bosom. This is not
right. my child. Trust me- you shall hear
OF Us often, and, though absent, we shaii
never forget you. Let me dry away your
tears, for, bark. l hear sounus-ioo'svePS
are approaching. :,
~ trust your majesty will pardon me, "
said the ambassador. hurriedly retreating
, on heholdng the queen of Germany alone,
for the empress had retired. Il was not
aware your majesty was here This pavil'
ion is generally deserted.
$50 it would lie now, but ! have come
hither To see the sun set for the last tline
in mine own land and to listen TO the
Z sound of my favorito band, playing be-
4 month these windows You cannot blame
4 me-
"My liege lady, l would not dare TO
v breathe "A word of disrespect against one so
good and beautiful Believe me, would
q die to save you one moments agony.
n .Nay; is life SO utterly valuelessF
y "Utterly, for its only charm Is lostV
). "Impossible." said the queen softly
ayou have much 10 live for-fame, wealth
q and doubtless love are yours. say there 1t
"a aoother for whom you would die saw
r. me.
n "Nay. but one-forgve me, liege lady
re hut one. She cannot be mine. she Is los
t. forever to me.
ar II pity you, " said the queen, tears rush
La | inc In her ewes lis she wedded-thi
es false oney Is she weddedy'
as Eyes, oh, yes, but she was not faisel
to did not dare To tell my love. l knelt an
r. prayed for strength To wish her happiness
/ have asked it for her, but she knows not.
az Were your situations in life equaig
IT, again said the queen.
m mo" he answered; "she was far aDoV
so ne-too good too beautiful for me.
Il. "Ah. had she not been welded coui
,is have given YOU rank, wealth equal to hei
he and bestowed her on you. Should yo
ul have been happys"
10. "I.ady. she did not-could not love INT
IT Judpe my feelings when unrepiningly 81
,es gave her hand to another. Lazy, you
,es not know my misery.
ms Chow canst thou tell thaty" said II
rk oueon. her cheeks turning lividly white
he RI. warmth with which he spoke. :"
Ie- | youth was exempt from trials, now cou
we feel for others sorrowsy III had MOI
of NV own | could not this night WEI
with you"
Die Trials, LADY," said the ambassador.
Tor "Yes, bitter trials, very bitter pue
are is not meet thus To explain the secrets
, In | A. In, "a
III forever, farewell.
is Forever. FAREWELL Why, dearest lad
to wbyY say In aught have offended yo
nee Forgive me, | implore. Part not
Du anger with me; turn and look kindly
18th me again" And the kneoling cmbassao
ort coupht the bottom of her robe. Belle
Hin me- I had not dared to tell you OF ]
ent love. but when you spoke so kindly 10
on and YOU told me of wealth ana fame, WI
hat WAS worth living for when l was losi
'ho your"
de- .sOh. my God. have mercy! He retu'
5 OF nv love! Protect me, pity me, weak, s
zen ful that am! ! whose heart Is his-h
My can meet his sovereign" saying wni'
II the queen fell PROSTATE To the earth, 81
'ith ported by the ambassador. Leave
ana leave" she said when she opened her ey
Ilti- Leave me alone now, but, OH do
VI | Drcatnc 10 ~ slbtic ''H' NY
at sion of tonight.
hen "Neyer-never. 1t would be an insult
no stay to Cypress you with professions
)uld love YOU may not return. have eau
With YOU this unhappiness but do not repro
tive me. Spare me, for your anger can
able bear. Keep this ms n memorial OF one
had loved YOU, one who must ever love yo
: Fee NV first. my last love. Farewell.
The queen gazed mt the picture given
her and, drawing from her bosom CIR
placed 1t In the hand Of the embassa'
this He pressed the hand that offered 1t to
tiers lips and, rushing through the corridor
,r,lv | turned no more. On arriving with
n Inv ! Youthful bride ut the court OF 6erinan.
yife | threw up his diplomatic engagement
a 40. quilted the court forever, but after
night of their mutual confession he m
rinl saw the queen She lived but few MOI
and died gazing On the picture OF
took | hearts idol.
o,tlo OF the ambassador little is known
he- | that "A monk of the order of La Trapp'
. rcd auested when dying that masses Nigh
the said regularly for his soul and the sou
3rit. her who presented to him that small
gree cross-New York News.
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