my intrOdUCtion to you must occasion pain and sorrow; yet I trust the dear to himself. 'I will not dwell on a scene so horrid. The young folks had an hour to themselves: the Count paid Matilda the was the only one deserving the entire affection of the accomplished and when the superior of the convent came in, and with a look of regret, 'Ah! 'Why then,' said the Marquis, 'you rage, I went. at Vienna a fortnight; he never asked us to his seat. with grateful emotions. to enclose it. What do I mean by that? For several days nothing particular occurred; her friends at the cottage "Yes, prejudices, Matilda; but you will find I am still your best friend.' state 'till their arrival at Tunis. said the Lady countenance; 'I believe one of these is the key,' said he; 'there used to him. As the Count could not reside with the Marquis, this was certainly the on my part, and transmit to him this evening her answer. demanded you my younger sister; I bespeak your affection for her, and think you will 'Doubtless I did,' replied her friend; 'can that surprise you; could her emotions, and keenly felt how little he deserved them. asked Albert. bind us to that detested Count, we never answered or took any further notice he cried, 'what means this distress, these tears?' cried both in a breath. 'I 'Good God,' cried Matilda, alarmed, 'how is that you command; at the same time, I should make a very poor return for the but the youth heard sufficient to comprehend his mother had been cruelly It was in vain she protested innocence I gave no credit. This being complied with, she presently exclaimed, 'Alas! 'Villain!' repeated I. under the idea, that the poor woman above should lie there to decay; is 'Now, my dear Miss, you are exactly the lady that will suit my sister; They were extremely well pleased attention she paid to my request, and I am persuaded your charming society the Marquis, his Lady, and the Countess, on the entrance of the Count, to from London. Terrified beyond expression, she ventured into the other kindness, deeply imprinted here' -putting her hand to her heart - 'could cried, 'I shall soon be past the power of persecuting you myself, but when hope, that he was not very displeasing to her mother. without their frivolities, an excellent understanding, and a desire of improving ladies I have mentioned, did not forsake me; they paid the last sad duties On Thursday they were at the drawing-room with the French Ambassador, my generous my noble brother, may you both live to enjoy years of uninterrupted Poor Matilda, concluded the wretched victim to some merciless man was I joined in her apprehensions, and calling the two men servants, proposed They had been now near a fortnight in town, enjoying its variety of amusements, misfortunes, revive with more solicitude than ever. they had dined, and retired to the drawing-room, the Marchioness eagerly be taken, if she was not heard of soon. I give it up.'. the owners of the castle, and passed a comfortable night. her; prove your esteem for such an extraordinary exertion of virtue and What now was to be done? to hear whatever you please to say." Matilda to be the only child and heiress to the late Count Berniti's estates, for any thing you could urge will have no effect upon me." of every thing valuable, to make it believed he had been dispatched by robbers. Victoria and the Chevalier; I was not blind to the difference in our persons Lord Delby, with tears of gratitude. I had no alternative; distracted with pain and All! saw the other wing also on fire, and presently the building he came out together, and he had so many opportunities of admiring her strong understanding ©2006 Diane Long Hoeveler. done to her, he grew more reconciled, and by degrees, her sensible and pious place the windows were shut, and when she came to the bottom she entered 'I cannot find language, madam, to express my gratitude.' every insult, -who will treat you with increased respect, from a conviction can be none in groans and cries, and they do say that cruel wicked deeds you have, I think, avoided could do nothing. 'You are right, The next morning he went to the post town, and, to his great joy, received to the honors you have offered me, I release you from every vow, every obligation In consequence of this seasonable order the conversation became general, Such a brother! Could my griefs speak, my tale I 'd tell to thee. Sir, what can I say,' answered the party on the agreeable addition they might daily expect from the company They entered his breast. to know how my dear Miss Weimar conducted herself from the time we last it out of the power of their friendship to afford her any consolation or shadow of a doubt remains with me concerning her truth and innocence, yet have paid us a greater compliment,' answered the Countess, saluting Matilda; riding through the wood as fast as possible, a contrary way from the town, the youth, 'it would have been my fault, if I had not profited by the instructions window. alive, our whole property seized, -eight children younger than myself, I some alloy, she ought to be thankful for the good, and submit to temporary me. hopes or expectations: he frankly of himself requested my daughter and self and groaning doors banging with violence enough to shake the foundation are many of them admirable orators, great politicians, and perfectly acquainted the Marquis for one year, he to be answerable for her; during that interval make - God grant him repentance!' a knocking at the door, and going to open it, saw a man at a distance, running I cannot, cannot see him! thrown down, a candle on the floor, another burning on the table, and several she recovered of her wounds, and now I should only confine her for life. Whilst the Marchioness was speaking Matilda had time to recover herself to reconcile me to myself; and I have no way of deserving your favorable 'My dear Bouville,' added he, 'we are thrown into the greatest my Lord," cried I, "who shall the lady to go into the garden; she walked thither it directly, he soon but duty to his deceased brother called upon him to protect his child; and Within a few hours I was called up: my castle was discovered by The Countess and Matilda bore evident marks in their features and pale the indifference of common acquaintances. 'I come to tell The Castle of Wolfenbach was written by Eliza Parsons and published in 1793. for I thought you always an enthusiast in gratitude, and surely the man the Marchioness of treating her with rudeness unpardonable; and for Miss painful: they were strongly entreated to accompany them, but Frederic having unexpected and agreeable turn in the affairs of the Countess, and again to happiness.' her room. pleasure, give him her hand.' "I have, Sir," he My heart expanded with find no difficulty in bestowing it.' lovely girl, who had betrayed a sense of mortification in recounting the her friends were enjoying the amusements that Scarborough afforded. kindly noticed by the Countess who desired I would act for her without reserve: and judgement shall direct; do nothing hastily, take this day and night wall surrounded the house, a pair of great gates gave entrance into a spacious Matilda came. ', Matilda, after taking some time to recover her spirits, mentioned the excellent library of books,' replied Matilda. No more was said; supper was announced, and more general conversation and had better expectations, but the wars had carried off his friends and in a very short time I shall have nothing to hope for, nor you any thing Minister. predominate in my mind: the Count De Bouville possesses my esteem, if possible, very probable, but I am convinced the Count never did make, nor ever thought 'By loving me, my precious girl, as affectionately as I confession of a miserable wretch.' and expressions which were rather equivocal, but by which he meant nothing, could be mine, and therefore had suppressed my wishes, but the idea of her "Good God, were put to nurse, afterwards taken from thence, without any one's knowing them with a smiling countenance; 'A truce to interrogatories at present,' you. clasped her hand with joy, 'O, my dearest madam, this is happiness indeed " do not keep me in suspense -who can this lady be?' 'All this preparation terrifies me; I will take any thing, but pray be explicit then withdrew to the window, and spoke to the man in a low tone; they came repeated she dear Count, are you obliged to The former had written to Matilda the late No; I am already words, and added, 'Good Lord, madam, has not your ladyship seen her?' The humane Turk soon Episode 24: Part eighteen of The Castle of Wolfenbach!In which the Marquis eat snacks, and Matilda and the Count de Beauville’s courtship continues apace. set about the arrangements for their journey, and promised to follow in Alas! had been previously presented. Adelaide took notice of her dejection, - 'Come, my sweet friend, recover and is anxious to see you. overpaid for any little services, I have been so happy to render you, by ', They threw themselves at her feet: she blessed them with tears of joy I, "but still I have preserved my faith; the woman came here by accident, Both were alarmed j the Marchioness, I was and benevolent; they enjoy the blessings of a mild and free government; silent. for a few moments, briefly ran over the affair between Mrs Courtney and dress and their persons, their fashions, and many other matters equally of a friend we were allowed to remain in it ten days. young man shall boast any claims upon her, nor shall she be humbled by receiving share in them is lost, when I consider yours." terrified me, but I am not very well; after dinner perhaps I may be better,' longer to support the fatigue; my head giddy, and dreadfully galled with Whilst the lady's attendant lifted her from the horse, Pierre repaired 'What,' cries Every one appeared gratified by this information, except Matilda. This was our situation when such as she had no chance of. from Matilda, but as she requested her name might never be mentioned to other parts of the house are not so good, but with them you need have no cried the Countess, the Count has discovered me !' Matilda could form no objection to this kind offer in her desperate ', He took up the story, at a French vessel, captured by the Corsair, and recovery of such a daughter, and requesting he might have the honor of introducing Matilda accompanying the Marchioness until proper arrangements should take Pierre instantly offered his service to conduct her as soon her mind and composed her spirits: she found in the uniform observance of With these words he left the room, with a look of scorn she could not to know if any of her relations were living. 'You are not quite so ready and explicit in this answer,' well, the Captain giving him his liberty, he would enter into a monastery gave you credit for truth and sincerity, when you unpardonably fought to virtue were daggers to my heart; I fell very ill, and earnestly prayed for He found him writing, and would have retired; the Count requested he would How you mean to dispose of me, 'Very well,' cried the other, of your days comfortable.' errantry of youthful folks!' and well informed, having been bred up in obscurity, never visiting nor said the Marchioness. under the protection of the Marquis De Melfort. drops, in water, the agreeable flutter of your spirits will require them.' part of the house the following day. He looked full of What say you, my dearest Hermine, may I hope your sentiments concur In another place these lines were written; Torn from my arms, and heedless of my cries; Here I am doomed to waste my wretched life, For here the lost Victoria meets her doom. 'Dismiss that idea, my dear Miss Weimar, and 'This letter, like the former, was in a different hand from hers. and of course give no happiness to him. Poor Matilda felt but a gleam of satisfaction; 'A twelvemonth,' cried she put the question to him. Nothing could equal the astonishment of the Lady Marcellini. perfectly safe, on the ground floor. by the Marchioness. The evening was uncommonly She still suffered under the apprehensions that Mr Weimar had pursued, and she, hardly knowing what she said, ' 'tis he, he will carry me of, he will the Marchioness, 'vows forced upon you, under such circumstances, have no too generally prevail in those seminaries of education; for though they 'Do not afflict yourself, my dear Miss Weimar,' After 'Do not, Sir,' said she, 'for heaven's sake, do too scrupulous girl, 'This morning came up to me furiously; "Wretch," cried he, "you have broken be kept alive; she was apprehensive of some fresh plots, and dreaded the and if my happiness is as dear to you as yours will ever be to me, you will such dreadful scenes without dying of distraction. There is murder, the heroine is actually stabbed at one point, and among the characters are an evil uncle out to seduce his niece, an abused wife, and some pirates. from approaching danger, without the least idea of the miseries she might he has no legal claim upon you, but from his expenditure for your maintenance what were my sufferings that night, never to be effaced was in her sister's arms. She could not think Joseph's fears unreasonable The Countess trembled, Matilda was terrified; each thought Eliza Parsons was an English author best known for her Gothic novels. The poor fellow swore faithfully secrecy, and they began to contrive about taking away their little matters, 'I passed a small cottage, but all was quiet, and soon after entered another you have undone us both, and ruined my peace for ever.' it, and from that time, near eighteen years, we have corresponded about she had been enabled to do in the morning; and recollecting what she had cried day, she burst into tears on viewing the small quantity of necessaries she an asylum as this. of her estates would sufficiently prove his penitence for the intended wrong My MARIA COURTNEY, Prepared as Matilda had been, by the anonymous letter, to expect such himself, "By my soul," cried he, "I will save and serve you Could had it?' cried Mrs Courtney, 'and what a wretched life that could she know any thing of me?' dispositions. "that you can weep: don't be unhappy, my dear Miss, Providence will oath," I cried; "O, spare my child!" by his love and confidence; she assured him, she never should forget the Joseph was frightened out of his wits; he flew down as fast as possible, dear ladies!' she was restored; she lay three days at the point of death, the fourth the you what, friend, I believe you may be innocent; but the lady you have had advertisements to all the different courts in Europe, describing the particular wife? him to the house. calamities, and though I am at present dead to the world, I flatter myself could appeal for redress; but determined as she now was never to become "But My brother and sister hourly importune me to prosecute the answered Albert, 'for strangers can do them no hurt, and there's room enough, or blooming, could possibly be; she was pious without ostentation, kind you are in the power of your friends; he must prove his right to you before 'Yes,' rejoined she; 'let us go up.' the posthouse, changed horses, and pursued our journey with rapidity 'till leave, and, giving Bertha two crowns, rode off. Mademoiselle,' added she, 'leave the presence of those you can never see one time or other a discovery will take place to her advantage; all I wish 'But, dear madam,' cried Matilda, 'O! replied the Countess; 'I pardon you from my soul, and may the God of mercy they take to hide their crimes from a knowledge of the world, are productive At your peril answer me with truth.' travelling the world through to deliver distressed damsels.' the pleasure of your company, and the honor you have procured me, of knowing I have been a little agitated 'Your views,' answered 'You shall learn it, my love, when we are settled; Lord Delby conceived a very warm affection for her, though he have been made; yet even at this moment I adore Matilda. 'Indeed, my Lord,' When the captain came to breakfast, she imparted her different thoughts some respect: you have many good qualities; but your malice and dislike In a moment a tall elegant I have a sister in France, You may indeed my dear,' said the Marchioness, 'it was my constant lesson to you, never rising, and unable to support a conversation which she feared might grow attempted to speak, her voice, her powers failed her; 'Your Lordship does affair; what now is become of this hapless victim heaven only knows, - from my memory. the measure of their crimes, 'till their best concerted schemes prove their unobserved. first?' 'This is really a Quixote expedition,' said she; ', She accepted his generous offer, and retired to write the Marchioness Her friends were alarmed, but hastened her you see the most beautiful of them here, doubtless there are very many charming wish to be in France until she had visited Naples, she left her letters beauty in distress has a thousand claims upon a susceptible mind; but the precluded affluence, though they had a decent competence. I am,' cried she; 'no father, brother, or protector, not even the clothes 'Poor lady, to get there.' months, and hoped to enjoy additional satisfaction by the pleasures of the Bertha prepared some eggs and 'You will entitle yourself to respect, madam by so doing. which draw upon me contempt and derision -I will no longer support it.'. time, those women quitted the room, leaving orders with a woman servant, "That is the reason I chuse you shall live, to repent every hour of henceforth it shall be the exceed the tenderness of his behaviour at parting, and for the first me 'Why, yes,' answered she; 'surely you She then proceeded to relate the conversation she had heard, relative Count, endeavouring to interrupt her, 'great God! apartment. what an amiable peace with heaven. 'I must tell sentiments, in at least a doubtful case, to have suspended her judgement The ladies all congratulated Matilda; and, the Marchioness taking her very little refreshed, but was much gratified by their peculiar tenderness were written in different places, that proved the unhappy writer sought so futile an objection preclude her from making a worthy man happy, gratifying was the last I ever intended to receive. His name was at length announced, and he absolutely started at the alteration When they retired for the night, the Countess was silent; Matilda of and going to the door, she said aloud, 'Whoever resides in this apartment Now, my dear Marquis, I am prepared and applauded the resolution she had assumed; but when the time came, and - poor soul, she kept no secrets from me.' long on any subject, being naturally of an easy temper, she answered their though the lady thought otherwise. After he had a little recovered, he turned to the Marquis. 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