In the Sanctuary: Sequel to on the Heights of Himalay (Classic Reprint)

DtJCT lOM. bang present at the Court family entertaJ nments. Thus was he thrown in contact not only with the King, but also with the royal princes and princesses. A mong the latter was the princess Oolora, who, although not physically beautiful, as the fashionable world would judge, was possessed of that harmony of features and of that distinguished and lovely mien which are the appanage of a pure and lovely soul. Prince A rthur, on the other hand, was a handsome young cavalier, the beauty of whose aristocratic features was further enhanced by the splendid uniform worn by the officers of the King sbody-guard. He was, moreover, more poet than soldier, more of a dreamer than ufa warrior, and as is generally the case when two young beings possessed of exalted feelings are brought together, their hearts soon learn to beat in unison, and mutual love is the result. There was no exception in the case of Princess Dolora and Prince A rthur. They loved each other with that Platonic, spiritualized love whose vibrations pure and holy are carried on angels wings. But their chaste love was destined to remain unrcv warded. The King of a neighboring nation sued for the hand of Princess Dolora, and his suit was granted. When it became known that such decision had been made by the French monarch, the young couple gave way to intense grief.
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