Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-08-27
THE EXPORTED KISS.

TO the north Of Europe, at the On
trance Of the gulf of the Baltic sea.
stands city resembling in its site 'the
queen of the Adriatio - This second
Venice IN known by the name Of Stock
holm, where In former days reigned two
Of the wisest and best of monarchs, by
name Gustavus the Great The first, be
cause of his patriotism, skill and gen
ius, had rescued his country from the
subjugation Of the Dane, and the SEQ
ond, by his indomitable energy and
military knowledge, had exalted her to
the first rank among the nations Of the
world. The latter dying in l84S, the
crown devolved upon his daughter.
Christine, then scarcely | 8 years Of age.
II was morning of July, 1915, in
Stockholm. The air was Resembling
with merry ringing of bells. the roaring
of artillery and the shouts Of tho popu
lace. for it was the natal day Of the
youthful queen. Mobiles, squires and
the learned of the land had congregated
to pay their homage to their youthful
sovereign. and the peasant from the
most distant regions Of Sweden had
oontrived to make his way to Stockholm
to gain glance Of the fair creature
whose fame sounded throughout the
world, and whose learning had been OK
tolled by Descartes and Samaise
The court of the palace was thronged
with anxious spectators, and the troops
were ranged in due order to greet the
appearance of the queen, when suddenly
the windows were thrown open and
the flower of Sweden--ladies, mobiles and
officers--appeared in the most gorgeous
uniforms. All eyes were directed to ono
point. and universal cry arose of "She
comesW But Christine was not there.
1t was the young and handsome Count
Lagardie, the favorite of the queen,
who appeared and, having waited till
the enthusiasm Of the populace had sub
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dared to insult her majesty, 1t ia deemed
expedient that he should suffer punish
ment, but in consideration of the day,
and that no cloud should mar the fes-
tivities, the queen ordains him to re
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