The Southern Literary Messenger, Vol. II., No. 1, December, 1835Various
General
The Southern Literary Messenger, Vol. II., No. 1, December, 1835
Various
American literature -- 19th century -- Periodicals
Having ascertained the address of Rinaldo, _alias_ the Count
Clairmont, the lady, next morning, is successful in obtaining an
interview. Then follows a second edition of entreaties and threats,
but, fortunately for the nerves Of Mrs. Rinaldo, the Count, upon this
occasion, is so forbearing as not to indulge in a smile. She accuses
him of a design to marry Miss Temple, and he informs her that it is no
concern of hers--that she is not his wife, their marriage having been
a feigned one. "She would have cried him through the city for a
villain," (Dust ho!--she should have advertised him) but he swears
that, in that case, he will never sleep until he has taken the life of
both the lady and her child, which assurance puts an end to the
debate. "He then frankly confesses"--says Mrs. Rinaldo, in the letter
which we have before quoted,--"that his passion for Miss Temple was
only a mask--he loved her not. _Me_ he said he loved. It was his
intention to fly when he could raise a large sum of money, and he
declared that I should be his companion." His designs, however, upon
Miss Temple fail--that lady very properly discarding the rascal.
Nothing daunted at this mishap our Count proceeds to make love to a
certain Miss Rosalie Romain, and with somewhat better success. He
prevails upon her to fly, and to carry with her upon her person a
number of diamonds which the lover hopes to find sufficient for his
necessities. He manages also to engage Mrs. Rinaldo (so we must call
her for want of a better name) in his schemes.
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