Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-06-20
A ROYAh MARRIAGE.

princess-a girl in the bud of life-the
springtime OF existence, beautiful
creature. radiant in smiles. exquisitely
graceful; and powerful alliance had
been formed. worthy of a princess so
lovely.
Her dress was richly decorated with
jewels. her long silk veil hung to her
feet. and crown of gold. surmounted
by chaplet Of orange flowers. rested
on her brow. At the altar stood the
priest, surrounded by the emperor and
empress, the ambassador and court,
waiting with eagerness the coming of
the bride.
..Ah, my daughter" said the emper-
or. as the princess approached, thou
hast delayed coming?" and he led her
forward
The ambassador slowly knelt down.
averting his head from the guests. and
the princess followed his example.
seemingly unconscious OF the presence
of the court: suddenly her eyes met
those of the ambassador fixed upon
made a sign for the ceremony to com
mence. The ring was placed upon her
finger, and the small, white hand rest
ed for one moment in the ambassa-
doris. the blessing was pronounced.
the heads of both were meekly bent,
and, glancing timidly at the still kneel.
ing bridegroom. the princess rose and
knelt TO her father. He raised her in
his arms, and. turning to the empress.
presented TO the court the youthful
Queen of Germany.
God bless her-may she be happy
was the thrilling exclamation. as the
bridal party left the saloon. followed
by the younger sisters of the bride and
the graceful. mirth-loving courtiers.
What, in tears:" said the empress.
kindly. when her daughter. oyerpow-
cred 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 alb
sent, we shall never forget you: let
me dry away your tears, for, harkl l
hear sounds-footsteps are approach
ing"
Il trust your majesty will pardon
me-. said the ambassador. hurriedIy
retreating on beholding the queen OF
Germany alone, for the empress had
retired. Il was not aware your ma les
ty was here: this pavilion is generally
deserted"
so 1t would be now, but have
come hither to see the sun set for the
last time in mine own native land. and
to listen to the sound of my favorfte
band, playing beneath these windows;
you cannot blame me-
My liege lady | would not dare 10
breathe word of disrespect against
one so good and beautiful. Believe
me, would die 10 save you one mo-
ment's agony"
Nay, is life so utterly vaIueless?~
Utterly. for the only charm Is lost. "
Impossible said the queen. softly,
you have much to live for-fame
wealth and doubtless love is yours.
say there is another for whom you
would de. save me-
Nay, but one--forgive me. liege
lady. but one; she cannot be mine
she is lost forever to me-"
Il pity you" said the queen. tears
rushing TO her eyes. .Is she welded
this false one, is she weddedY'
Yes, oh. yes: but she was not false
l did not dare to tell my love. I kneIt
and prayed for strength to wish her
happiness; have asked it for her. but
she knows not"
Were your situations in life eaualY
again said the queen.
NO." he answered: "she was far
above me; too good, too beautiful for
me-"
All. had she not been welded
could have given you rank and wealth
equal to hers and bestowed her on
you. Should you have been happyY-
Lady. she did not-coud not love
me; judge my feelings when unrepjn.
ingly she gave her hand to another
Lady, you do not know my misery
How canst thou tell that?" said the
queen, her cheeks turning liyidly
white at the warmth with which he
spoke. IF youth was exempt from
trials. how could we feel for Others
sorrows; II ! had none Of my own /
could not this night weep with you"
Trials, LADY," said the amba ssador
Yes, bitter trials-very bitter: but
1t is not meet thus to explain the Sc
crets of my heart: let me bid you be
happy, and, forever, farewell"
Forever, farewell! Why, dearest
lady, why? Say In aught have Of.
Tended you; forgive me, implore; part
not In anger with me: turn and look
kindly on me again." and the kneelipp
ambassador caught the bottom OF her
robe. Believe me. I had not dared
TO tell you Of my love, but when you
spoke 30 kindly to me, and you told me
of wealth and fame, what was worth
living for when ! was losing your
"Oh, my God, have mercy; he re-
turns my love!-protect me, pity me.
weak, sinful that AMI, whose heart
Ii hls-how can meet his sovereign ~
Saying which. the queen fell PROSTATE
to the earth. supported by the ambas-
sador. Leave me. leave" she said
when she opened her eyes; leave me
alone now; but, oh, do not breathe TO
single soul my weak confession OF to-
night"
"Never-never. 1t would be an in
suit to stay to Cypress you with pro-
LESSONS of love you may not return.
have caused you this unhappiness.
but do not reproach me; spare me. for
your anger ! cannot bear. Keep this
as memorial of one who loved You.
one who must ever love you-my first.
my last love, farewell"
The queen gazed at the picture given
TO her, and, drawing from her bosom a
cross, placed II In the hand Of the am
haa xY<Ex.~ l.