Mary Stuart, the Maid of Orleans, from the Germ., with a Life of the Author by H. Salvin

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1824 Excerpt: ... But if heroic valour, virtue, birth, And manly beauty can a mortal make Worthy of such an honour, then--ELIZABETH. No doubt, A union with a royal son of France Must do me honour Yes, I do confess, If it must be so, if at length I must Yield to my people's importunities, --And I do fear me, they will prove too strong, --I know no prince in Europe, whose deserts Do more incline me, that I should renounce The much-prized jewel of my single state, And lay my freedom captive at his feet. With this avouch, I pray you, be content. BELLIEVRE. It is a glorious hope, and yet it is Only a hope; my master wishes more. ELIZABETH. What does he wish for more? She draws a ring from her Jinger and looks thoughtfully at it. Has then a queen No 'vantage o'er the simple burgher's wife? Like token does denote congenial duty, And serves congenial use.--The ring makes marriage, And many rings together make a chain.--Present this to his Highness. 'Tis as yet No chain to bind my freedom, yet it may In time become a hoop to bind me fast. Bellievre (kneels to receive the ring). On his behalf, most mighty queen, I kneel To accept this present, and imprint the kiss Of duteous homage on my liege's hand. ELIZABETH to the Earl OF LEICESTER, whom she has been steadfastly looking at during the last speech. Your leave, my Lord She takes the blue ribbonjrom him, and puts it on Bellievre. Bedeck his Highness' person With this attire, as I do here bedeck Yourself, and make you member of my order. Honi soil qui mal y pense Henceforth Let all mistrust between our nations cease, And let the bonds of mutual faith and love Unite the crowns of Britain and of France. Aubespine. Most mighty queen this is a day of joy May it be so to all, and let no sad And suffering spirit in our island mourn The b.