Don Sebastian or, The house of the Braganza: An historical romance. vol. 2

Don Sebastian; or, The house of the Braganza: An historical romance. vol. 2

The first day on which Gaspar was able to walk out, Sebastian obtained leave for him to breathe the air of the gardens in the cool of evening: all the slaves were retired to supper, when the grateful soldier hesitatingly accepted the support of his King, and slowly proceeded from his chamber. Only because in Portugal I should not have known your value. Sebastian could not forbear sighing as he spokebut quickly smiling, he added, Trust me, Gaspar, I shall not feel less a King when again seated on the throne of my ancestors, for having administered to your sufferings and shewn my gratitude for your rare attachment. I take your heart as a sample of all my peoples; and the reflections your generous sensibilities have given rise to, shall teach me to respect their feelings, though at the expense of my own extravagant desires. They now moved slowly on: a gentle breeze just stirred the leaves of the umbrageous plane trees, mingling their murmurs with the cooling sound of fountains and water-falls; a balmy smell from fruits and flowers delighted the senses of Gaspar; his eyes wandered with pleasure over the beautiful gardens, and the con[Pg 3]sciousness of reviving health diffused through his heart and over his face an air of grateful complacency. His pale cheek and feeble frame presented an interesting contrast to the yet vigorous youth of Sebastian: like a young cedar of Libanus, flourishing in eternal spring, his manly beauty seemed formed for duration. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 68608
Author: Porter, Anna Maria
Release Date: Jul 28, 2022
Format: eBook
Language: English
Publisher: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme
Publication Date: 1809
Publisher Country: United Kingdom