Anne of Brittany; an historical romance

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. 1811 Excerpt: …enabled her to become acquainted with the virtues of his heart and the powers of his intellect, led her to contemplate the period which was to unite them for ever, without that extreme repugnance which the idea had once excited. The Count de Nassau almost resided at the court of Brittanny, and, when the twelve months assigned by the princess to be devoted to the memory of her father had expired, it was determined that the marriage between herself and Maximilian should be solemnized, by proxy, with the Count de Nassau. This event accordingly took place in August, one thousand four hundred and eighty-nine; and, in the course of a few weeks, Anne of Brittanny expected the arrival of the King of the Romans, with whom she was to quit for ever the domi? nions of her ancestors. About this period, how ever, a new and singular event arose, which occasioned a considerable alteration in her future prospects, and even changed the destiny of Europe. CHAPTER XIII.. “But in ray breast “Some busy thought, some secret eating pang, “Still restless throbs.” “What may this mean! “Tis Love, almighty Loye! “Come to my breast, thou rosy smiling God! “Come unconfin’d! bring all thy joys along, “All thy soft cares, and mix them copious here.” CHARLES the Eighth, the present sovereign of France, had, at an early age, been affianced to Margaret, daughter to Maximilian, by Mary of Burgundy. This young princess had been sent to France in her infancy, and although still too young for the celebration of her marriage with the monarch, was considered by the people of France as their destined queen, and honoured with the consideration due to the elevated station she was one day to occupy. Charles appeared to regard her rather with fraternal …