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brity, and many advantages, but he can 
ever recover any peace of mind.” 
Phe general answered by speaking 
largely on the talents of Bonaparte; and 
said, there was none of the Bourbon ta- 
mily who had distinguished himself in 
war so illustriously, The king interrupt- 
ed him by Observing that “ there occur 
favouralle circumstances, and all that is 
required is only to take advantage of 
them.” Brune seemed to admit this, 
and his Majesty added, «the death of 
; the Duke d’Enghien—whatan enormity!” 
The general rather confounded, re- 
plied, “I was at that time in Constanti- 
nople, and cannot explain it.—But I be- 
long to the revolution; and the revolu- 
tion and its consequences were brought 
about by the will of the French peo- 
ple.” 
“No, (said the king,) it is not the 
French people who have made the revo- 
lution; it isthe rabble. We now see 
plainly the contradictory effects of these 
mob revolutions, This one began with 
abolishing all distinctions, in order to in- 
troduce equality; and now, you your- 
self are a proof that these favorite prin- 
ciples are quite changed.” 
‘Here the general bowed and observed, 
“ If your Majesty had been in the place of 
Louis the Sixteenth, the revolution had 
never happened.” 
The kinganswered, “T will not compli- 
ment myself on that head, as I never found 
myself in the like circumstances. Louis 
the Sixteenth was too good and concilia- 
ting; and has proved, that those amia- 
ble qualities, when misapplied, may have 
fatal consequences. You have yourself 
led me to this subject. I have beencan- 
did with yeu; and my character resuired 
that I should declare myself on the sub- 
ject. It is my duty to speak as I have 
done. Could you imagine that I should 
fook with indifference upon a people 
neglecting and outraging their duty to 
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their lawful king, when Iam a king mye 
self? that would be to forget myself.” 
“ Your Majesty (said the general,) cons 
siders the king as a brother {” 
‘The king replied; ‘‘ It seems to me 
that the French ought themselves to un- 
derstand and fulfil their duties, without 
looking to any foreign power for an ex- 
ample.” 
General Brene did not attempt to fol- 
low up the subject, but turned the con= 
versation on the additional clause in the 
armistice. ‘ Your Majesty is then de- 
termined as to the ten days notice?” 
The king decisively answered “ Yes.” 
“ But should not your Majesty, (insi- 
diously asked the general,) wish to agree 
privately, that the armistice shall not 
cease till after a month’s notice ?” 
“ General, (answered the king,) you 
do not know me, if you believe me ea- 
pable of entering into such an agree- 
ment.” 
With these words, his Majesty broke 
up the conference; and General Brune 
retired in vreat confusion. 
Since that period, this magnanimous 
monarch, has shewn the same steady 
“and consistent conduct. 
Though surrounded by enemies, he 
still holds frm to England and to honor: 
and like his brave ancestors, will ac- 
knowledge no peace that does not leave 
Sweden free.—His people are worthy of 
their king; and in all their proceedings 
manifest, rather the ardent aifection of 
children to a parent, than the cooler 
feelings of merely faithful subjects. He ~ 
mixes with them at their public festivals; 
they share in his domestic comforts; and 
while they look on his lovely wife and his 
beautiful offspring, their hearts acknow- 
ledge the empire of virtue; and when he 
turns his eyes on the people, his 'soul-ex. 
ults in, a nation which love hin as a 
Father, a Benefactor, and as a good 
iting, the noblest work of God. 
ns 4 ¢ 
ORIGINAL POETRY. 
ee 
THE ROSE OF ROSANNA, 
WRITTEN .ON READING MISS FEDGE- 
WORTH’S TALE OF ‘5 ROSANNA.”’ 
‘T #OUGH bright the hues of Sharon’s 
Rose, 
And fragrance rich its leaves exhale : 
A brighter, fairer blossom blows 
In sweet Rosanva’s simple tale, 
Though witless Wealth, with.care and cost, 
His gaudy Tulips proud display : 
Can they the Rose’s sweetness boast 
That decks the bower of farmer Gray ? 
There flows a fount of calm delight 
For Innocence with smile serene; 
While Industry, directed right, 
Claddens the dear domestic scene. 
Rosanna 
