. The Rhine; its scenery and historical and legendary associations. THE BROTHERS, 39te iebensteiNj when in its glory, was the abode of a happyI family—a father, two sons, and a young female ward. The father was a venerable knight, who in his youth haddone good service in the cause of chivalry, and on the fieldof battle had taken charge of the only daughter of a dyingcomrade. As years flew on the old man regarded the child! thus bequeathed to him with feelings of increased affection,whilst she—young, rich, and beautiful—was an object ofgeneral admiration. What wonder, then, that almost
. The Rhine; its scenery and historical and legendary associations. THE BROTHERS, 39te iebensteiNj when in its glory, was the abode of a happyI family—a father, two sons, and a young female ward. The father was a venerable knight, who in his youth haddone good service in the cause of chivalry, and on the fieldof battle had taken charge of the only daughter of a dyingcomrade. As years flew on the old man regarded the child! thus bequeathed to him with feelings of increased affection,whilst she—young, rich, and beautiful—was an object ofgeneral admiration. What wonder, then, that almost un- r known to themselves, both her foster-brothers should love her, and that thislove should grow up with their growth, and strengthen with their strength, untilit became a passion absorbing both their souls. The experienced eye of thefather was the first to discover the fatal secret, and when he contemplated theopposite characters of his children, he felt ill at ease. The eldest was thoughtful,cautious, firm in his resolves, and bitter in his resentment; the youngest was rash,impet
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