A king who changed his wives as easily as a woman changes her dress. He threw aside the first, cut off the second's head, the third he disemboweled: as for the fourth, he pardoned her, and simply turned her out of doors, but to make matters even, cut off the head of number five.
--VICTOR HUGO: Marie Tudor.
From the house to its inhabitants the transition is natural. Besides the connexion between them, there were many points of resemblance; many family features in common; there was the same melancholy1 grandeur2, the same character of romance, the same fantastical display. Nor were the secret passages, peculiar3 to the one, wanting to the history of the other. Both had their mysteries. One blot4 there was in the otherwise proud escutcheon of the Rookwoods, that dimmed its splendor5, and made pale its pretensions6: their sun was eclipsed in blood from its rising to its meridian7; and so it seemed would be its setting. This foul8 reproach attached to all the race; none escaped it. Traditional rumors9 were handed down from father to son, throughout the county, and, like all other rumors, had taken to themselves wings, and flown abroad; their crimes became a by-word. How was it they escaped punishment? How came they to evade10 the hand of justice? Proof was ever wanting; justice was ever baffled. They were a stern and stiff-necked people, of indomitable pride and resolution, with, for the most part, force of character sufficient to enable them to breast difficulties and dangers that would have overwhelmed ordinary individuals. No quality is so advantageous11 to its possessor as firmness; and the determined12 energy of the Rookwoods bore them harmless through a sea of trouble. Besides, they were wealthy; lavish13 even to profusion14; and gold will do much, if skilfully15 administered. Yet, despite all this, a dark, ominous16 cloud settled over their house, and men wondered when the vengeance17 of Heaven, so long delayed, would fall and consume it.
Possessed18 of considerable landed property, once extending over nearly half the West Riding of Yorkshire, the family increased in power and importance for an uninterrupted series of years, until the outbreak of that intestine19 discord20 which ended in the civil wars, when the espousal of the royalist party, with sword and substance, by Sir Ralph Rookwood, the then lord of the mansion21--a dissolute, depraved personage, who, however, had been made a Knight22 of the Bath at the coronation of Charles I.--, ended in his own destruction at Naseby, and the wreck23 of much of his property; a loss which the gratitude24 of Charles II., on his restoration, did not fail to make good to Sir Ralph's youthful heir, Reginald.
Sir Ralph Rookwood left two sons, Reginald and Alan. The fate of the latter was buried in obscurity. It was even a mystery to his family. He was, it was said, a youth of much promise, and of gentle manners; who, having made an imprudent match, from jealousy26, or some other motive27, deserted28 his wife, and fled his country. Various reasons were assigned for his conduct. Amongst others, it was stated that the object of Alan's jealous suspicions was his elder brother, Reginald; and that it was the discovery of his wife's infidelity in this quarter which occasioned his sudden disappearance29 with his infant daughter. Some said he died abroad. Others, that he had appeared again for a brief space at the hall. But all now concurred30 in a belief of his decease. Of his child nothing was known. His inconstant wife, after enduring for some years the agonies of remorse31, abandoned by Sir Reginald, and neglected by her own relatives, put an end to her existence by poison. This is all that could be gathered of the story, or the misfortunes of Alan Rookwood.
The young Sir Reginald had attended Charles, in the character of page, during his exile; and if he could not requite32 the devotion of the son, by absolutely reinstating the fallen fortunes of the father, the monarch33 could at least accord him the fostering influence of his favor and countenance34; and bestow35 upon him certain lucrative36 situations in his household, as an earnest of his good-will. And thus much he did. Remarkable37 for his personal attractions in youth, it is not to be wondered at that we should find the name of Reginald Rookwood recorded in the scandalous chronicles of the day, as belonging to a cavalier of infinite address and discretion38, matchless wit, and marvellous pleasantry; and eminent39 beyond his peers for his successes with some of the most distinguished40 beauties who ornamented41 that brilliant and voluptuous42 court.
A career of elegant dissipation ended in matrimony. His first match was unpropitious. Foiled in his attempts upon the chastity of a lady of great beauty and high honor, he was rash enough to marry her; rash, we say, for from that fatal hour all became as darkness; the curtain fell upon the comedy of his life, to rise to tragic43 horrors. When, passion subsided44, repentance45 awoke, and he became anxious for deliverance from the fetters46 he had so heedlessly imposed on himself, and on his unfortunate dame48.
The hapless lady of Sir Reginald was a fair and fragile creature, floating on the eddying49 current of existence, and hurried in destruction as the summer gossamer50 is swept away by the rude breeze, and lost forever. So beautiful, so gentle was she, that if,
Sorrow had not made
Sorrow more beautiful than Beauty's self,
it would have been difficult to say whether the charm of softness and sweetness was more to be admired than her faultless personal attractions. But when a tinge51 of melancholy came, saddening and shading the once smooth and smiling brow; when tears dimmed the blue beauty of those deep and tender eyes; when hot, hectic52 flushes supplied the place of healthful bloom, and despair took possession of her heart, then was it seen what was the charm of Lady Rookwood, if charm that could be called which was a saddening sight to see, and melted the beholder's soul within him. All acknowledged, that exquisite53 as she had been before, the sad, sweet lady was now more exquisite still.
Seven moons had waned54 and flown--seven bitter, tearful moons--and each day Lady Rookwood's situation claimed more soothing55 attention at the hand of her lord. About this time his wife's brother, whom he hated, returned from the Dutch wars. Struck with his sister's altered appearance, he readily divined the cause; indeed, all tongues were eager to proclaim it to him. Passionately56 attached to her, Lionel Vavasour implored57 an explanation of the cause of his sister's griefs. The bewildered lady answered evasively, attributing her woe-begone looks to any other cause than her husband's cruelty; and pressing her brother, as he valued her peace, her affection, never to allude58 to the subject again. The fiery59 youth departed. He next sought out his brother-in-law, and taxed him sharply with his inhumanity, adding threats to his upbraidings. Sir Reginald listened silently and calmly. When the other had finished, with a sarcastic60 obeisance61, he replied: "Sir, I am much beholden for the trouble you have taken in your sister's behalf. But when she entrusted62 herself to my keeping, she relinquished63, I conceive, all claim on your guardianship64: however, I thank you for the trouble you have taken; but, for your own sake, I would venture to caution you against a repetition of interference like the present."
"And I, sir, caution you. See that you give heed47 to my words, or, by the heaven above us! I will enforce attention to them."
"You will find me, sir, as prompt at all times to defend my conduct, as I am unalterable in my purposes. Your sister is my wife. What more would you have? Were she a harlot, you should have her back and welcome. The tool is virtuous65. Devise some scheme, and take her with you hence--so you rid me of her I am content."
Sir Reginald's eyes blazed. His sword started from its scabbard. "Defend yourself!" he exclaimed, furiously attacking Vavasour. Pass after pass was exchanged. Fierce thrusts were made and parried. Feint and appeal, the most desperate and dexterous68, were resorted to. Their swords glanced like lightning flashes. In the struggle, the blades became entangled69. There was a moment's cessation. Each glanced at the other with deadly, inextinguishable hate. Both were admirable masters of the art of defence. Both were so brimful of wrath70 as to be regardless of consequences. They tore back their weapons. Vavasour's blade shivered. He was at the mercy of his adversary71--an adversary who knew no mercy. Sir Reginald passed his rapier through his brother's body. The hilt struck against his ribs72.
Sir Reginald's ire was kindled73, not extinguished, by the deed he had done. Like the tiger, he had tasted blood--like the tiger, he thirsted for more. He sought his home. He was greeted by his wife. Terrified by his looks, she yet summoned courage sufficient to approach him. She embraced his arm--she clasped his hand. Sir Reginald smiled. His smile was cutting as his dagger's edge.
"I know not; your smile frightens me."
"My smile frightens you--fool! be thankful that I frown not."
"Oh! do not frown. Be gentle, my Reginald, as you were when first I knew you. Smile not so coldly, but as you did then, that I may, for one instant, dream you love me."
"Silly wench! There--I do smile."
"That smile freezes me. Oh, Reginald, could you but know what I have endured this morning, on your account. My brother Lionel has been here."
"Indeed!"
"And no doubt you made him acquainted with the cause. You told him your version of the story."
"Not a word, as I hope to live."
"A lie!"
"By my truth, no."
"Impossible! He could not--would not disobey me."
Sir Reginald laughed bitterly.
"He would not, I am sure, give utterance77 to any scandal," continued Lady Rookwood. "You say this but to try me, do you not?--ha! what is this? Your hand is bloody78. You have not harmed him? Whose blood is this?"
"Your brother spat upon my check. I have washed out the stain," replied Sir Reginald, coldly.
"Then it is his blood!" shrieked79 Lady Rookwood, pressing her hand shuddering80 before her eyes. "Is he dead?"
Sir Reginald turned away.
"Stay," she cried, exerting her feeble strength to retain him, and becoming white as ashes, "abide81 and hear me. You have killed me, I feel, by your cruelty. I am sinking fast--dying. I, who loved you, only you; yes, one besides--my brother, and you have slain82 him. Your hands are dripping in his blood, and I have kissed them--have clasped them! And now," continued she, with an energy that shook Sir Reginald, "I hate you--I renounce83 you--forever! May my dying words ring in your ears on your death-bed, for that hour will come. You cannot shun84 that. Then think of him! think of me!"
"Away!" interrupted Sir Reginald, endeavoring to shake her off.
"I will not away! I will cling to you--will curse you. My unborn child shall live to curse you--to requite you--to visit my wrongs on you and yours. Weak as I am, you shall not cast me off. You shall learn to fear even me."
"Fear the dead, then."
There was a struggle--a blow--and the wretched lady sank, shrieking86, upon the floor. Convulsions seized her. A mother's pains succeeded fierce and fast. She spoke87 no more, but died within the hour, giving birth to a female child.
Eleanor Rookwood became her father's idol--her father's bane. All the love he had to bestow was centred in her. She returned it not. She fled from his caresses88. With all her mother's beauty, she had all her father's pride. Sir Reginald's every thought was for his daughter--for her aggrandizement89. In vain. She seemed only to endure him, and while his affection waxed stronger, and entwined itself round her alone, she withered90 beneath his embraces as the shrub91 withers92 in the clasping folds of the parasite93 plant.
She grew towards womanhood. Suitors thronged94 around her--gentle and noble ones. Sir Reginald watched them with a jealous eye. He was wealthy, powerful, high in royal favor; and could make his own election. He did so. For the first time, Eleanor promised obedience95 to his wishes. They accorded with her own humor. The day was appointed. It came. But with it came not the bride. She had fled, with the humblest and the meanest of the pretenders to her hand--with one upon whom Sir Reginald supposed she had not deigned96 to cast her eyes. He endeavored to forget her, and, to all outward seeming, was successful in the effort. But he felt that the curse was upon him; the undying flame scorched97 his heart.
Once, and once only, they met again, in France, whither she had wandered. It was a dread98 encounter--terrible to both; but most so to Sir Reginald. He spoke not of her afterwards.
Shortly after the death of his first wife, Sir Reginald had made proposals to a dowager of distinction, with a handsome jointure, one of his early attachments99, and was, without scruple100, accepted. The power of the family might then be said to be at its zenith; and but for certain untoward101 circumstances, and the growing influence of his enemies, Sir Reginald would have been elevated to the peerage. Like most reformed spend-thrifts, he had become proportionately avaricious102, and his mind seemed engrossed103 in accumulating wealth. In the meantime, his second wife followed her predecessor104, dying, it was said, of vexation and disappointment.
The propensity105 to matrimony, always a distinguishing characteristic of the Rookwoods, largely displayed itself in Sir Reginald. Another dame followed--equally rich, younger, and far more beautiful than her immediate106 predecessor. She was a prodigious107 flirt108, and soon set her husband at defiance109. Sir Reginald did not condescend110 to expostulate. It was not his way. He effectually prevented any recurrence111 of her indiscretions. She was removed, and with her expired Sir Reginald's waning112 popularity. So strong was the expression of odium against him, that he thought it prudent25 to retire to his mansion, in the country, and there altogether seclude113 himself. One anomaly in Sir Reginald's otherwise utterly114 selfish character was uncompromising devotion to the house of Stuart; and shortly after the abdication115 of James II., he followed that monarch to Saint Germain, having previously116 mixed largely in secret political intrigues117; and only returned from the French court to lay his bones with those of his ancestry118, in the family vault119 at Rookwood.
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vengeance
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mansion
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subsided
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fetters
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exquisite
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shrieking
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| 爱抚，抚摸( caress的名词复数 ) | |
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aggrandizement
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| n.增大，强化，扩大 | |
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shrub
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withers
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| n.寄生虫；寄生菌；食客 | |
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obedience
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attachments
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predecessor
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flirt
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| n.挑战，挑衅，蔑视，违抗 | |
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waning
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utterly
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abdication
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previously
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