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TRADITION OF lNGLEHEIM ON THE RHINE. Ingleheim, situated on the right bank of the Rhine, a short distance from the Isle of St Pierre, is a place worthy of the notice of the traveller, as being so intimately connected with German history. In 779, Charlemagne erected a palace here.— It was built of ornamented stone, and was supported with a hundred columns of marble and granite. This place and Aix-la-Chapelle were the favorite residences of the emperor. The palace was burnt by the inhabitants of Mentz, in the war between the Archbishop Adolphus of Mentz and Frederick, the conqueror. The remains of this ruin is called Saal. The tradition connected with it is as follows:—Charlemagne, on departing for the army in the war against the Saxons, confided Hildegarde, his wife, to the care of Taland, his brother-in-law. The empress was of an illustrious family from the neighborhood of the Black Forest. To the most beautiful person she joined the mast virtuous mind. Taland, notwithstanding his consanguinity, and his knowledge of her virtue, conceived a criminal passion for her, and had the temerity to declare it. The sweetness of the disposition of Hildegarde could scarcely enable her to moderate her indignation when she received this avowal. But nothing could check Taland, who, every day, became more insolent. Hildegarde at length found it necessary to dissemble; and insinuated, that, if he would construct a secret cabinet in the arbor in the garden, she should be enabled to meet him without suspicion. Taland, transported with joy at what he thought the near accomplishment of his desires, soon finished a pretty and secure pavilion.— He requested Hildegarde to go with him and inspect it. With this she complied; and, desiring him to precede her, she, on his entrance, shut the door and locked it, saying, "You are now my prisoner until it shall please the emperor, my husband, to return from Saxony." Taland entreated so earnestly, and made such protestations of his future good conduct, that the mild and good Hildegarde took pity on him and released him; but, from that period, the prince's love was turned to the most deadly hatred. He could not forgive her for rejecting his offers. So soon as Charlemagne returned to his palace of Ingleheim, Taland was the first to see him, and so calumniated the queen by false recitals of her conduct during his absence, that she caused the emperor to believe that she had been unfaithful to his bed. Charlemagne, in the first burst of his passion, ordered that she should be cast into the Rhine; but, fortunately, she heard of the order in time to escape to a neighboring castle. One day that Charles had been at the chase, he, by accident, called at this castle to seek refreshment.— Taland accompanied him, saw Hildegarde atone of the windows, and pointed her out to the emperor, who, in his violence, at once sent persons to seize her, and carry her to the adjoining forest, and there put out her eyes. This order was instantly executed as far as taking her into the forest; but, as they were about to complete the cruel sentence, a cavalier appeared, as if he had dropped from the clouds, who had been sent by her sister Adelaide, wife of Count Otow, to invite her to pass the days of her seclusion with her. The cavalier and his attendants immediately rescued the innocent victim from the hands of her cruel executioner, and conducted her to her sister, to reside in a distant castle. In this safe retreat, Hildegarde chose the noble Rosina de Bodmen for her companion. They took the romantic resolution of habiting themselves as pilgrims, and of performing a journey to Rome, to visit the tomb of the Holy Apostles. From her youth, Hildegarde had always cherished a taste for plants and medicinal herbs, and had learned to know their healing qualities. During her residence in Rome, she had visited the sick in the hospitals, and had performed wonderful cures amongst them, so much so, that her fame had spread far and wide. About this time Taland was attacked with a disorder which the medical men declared incurable. The report of the miraculous cures effected by the miraculous lady of Rome reached his ears, and, as Charles was going to the great city, Taland determined to accompany him, and to consult the lady saint. On his arrival in this metropolis of the Christian world, he inquired the place of her residence; on ascertaining which he visited her, and was received by the noble Lady de Bodmen, who requested to know what was his business. Taland told her, that he was the brother to Charles, and came to seek relief from a most afflicting disorder, to the lady, whom, reports stated, cured all complaints. The Lady Bodmen communicated this application to the queen, who sent him word, that in the first place, he must confess his sins and receive absolution, before she could examine into the nature of his illness. This done, she disguised herself, and received him; and, after inquiring into the particulars of his disorder, gave him a medicine which, in a short time, restored him to health. Charles was full of admiration at this most wonderful cure, and invited the holy lady to visit him, that he might converse with her on the subject. Hildegarde told the messenger, thai it did not become her to wait upon the emperor at his palace, but that she would meet him, at ten of the clock next day, in the Church of St Peter's, and there hold conversaiion with him. At the hour fixed Charles repaired to the church, accompanied by the Pope. Hildegarde and her companion also presented themselves dressed in the habit of pilgrims. The emperor immediately recognised his spouse, and learned from her mouth the truth of all that had passed. He pressed her to his heart, and implored her to forgive him for having so rashly doubted her love; and, in his rage at the conduct of Taland, would have sacrificed him upon the spot, had he not been prevented by the priests. On the supplication of Hildegarde, he spared his life, but he was banished to an island in the sea. Hildegarde returned happy to the emperor's palace on the Rhine, and there, with her companion the Lady de Bodmen, lived beloved by her subjects and adored by Charlemagne. (The Monthly Traveller, Or, Spirit of the Periodical Press, Том 3 - 1832 - стр. 243-244)
Хильдегарда оказалась оклеветана домогавшимся к ней братом императора, подобно Иосифу, и бежала от Карла, боясь его гнева. Брат оклеветал ее перед императором, и тот хотел утопить ее в Рейне. Но сначала Хильдегарда сказала Таланду построить тайный кабинет (сундук? шкаф? ящик?) в дереве в саду, куда она его заманила и закрыла до приезда мужа. Но сжалившись все-таки его выпускает, и после этого он начинает ее ненавидеть. Но потом Таланд заболевает некой болезнью, признанной врачами неизлечимой, но Хильдегарда излечивает его. Она примиряется с Карлом, Карл хотел наказать Таланда, принести его в жертву, но по просьбе Хильдегарды щадит его и ссылает на остров в море. Возможно Карл - Ирод, Хильдегарда - Дева Мария, а Таланд, заключенный временно в дерево - Христос, родившийся кесаревым сечением?
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