The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-10-21

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ther did captain Burder nor his crew seem
inclined to take any reposc. When hap
pcncd to pass the spot where they were,
always heard them disputng about the way
in which they should manage to leave the
rock and it appeared from their conversa-
ton, that the wreck of the schooner had been
much more complete and sudden than they
had Anticipated orintended. | also gathered
from some accidental hints, that they did
not regret that Mr. Monti was now out
of the way--his avowcd knowledge OF their
plans having excited good deal of alarm and
anxiety among thcm
| At dav-break, no vestigc Of the raft or its
unfortunate navigator was discoverable, and
forgot nv own dcsolatc prospects in think
ing of the fate of Mr.. Monti, and trying to be-
lieve that he might still be in life, although
conclusions to the contrary were forced upon
my mind, by a consideration OF the dangers
that surrounded him, and of the limited
means he had of contending successfully a
gainst them-Immediately after sunrise,
the crew hauled up the damaged boat, and
began to repair her with some fragments of
the schooner which had that morning floatcd
ashore They soon rendered her in a manner
scaworthv, and found that the mate and
crew intended setting out i'll search of reliet
while ,ptain Burder, and Mrs. Monti and
her maid, and /, were to remain till they re-
turned. Accordingly, in the afternoon, they
put of, taking Samno with them, Oh the
ground that they would require him to assist
at the oars.
1t appeared to me rather strange that cap
tain Burdcr should not accompany his crew,
and direct the expedition, though he sad he
remained behind to shew the two females
that neither he nor his men had any nten-
tion of abandoning them. pretended to be
satisfied with this explanation, but ncverthe-
less determined to watch his motions. Mrs.
Mont and her maid had taken uD their abode
in shall rocky recess, which sheltered them
in some measure from the weather, and / had
conveyed thither the best provisions could
select from the quantity washed ashore, but
t did not intrtidc myself upon them, for per-
, ccivcd that my presence was painful to the
former, by recalling the image OF her hus-
band.
Having chosen place of repose, in the vi
cnity of the recess, ] retired soon after sun
set and endeavored to sleep but notwith-
standing the tatigaes of the preceding night,
continued awake so long that resolved to
!. walk abroad and solicit the tranquilizing eff
fccts of the fresh air. As | emerged beyond
the proicctin rock, behind which had form
t ed my couch, I saw Captain Burder stealing
on llC iluL ol-
serve me, and | Immediately shrunk back in
, to the shade, that might watch his steps
unseen by him. He proceeded cautiously
| towards the recess and having looked round
moment, entered it. grew alarmed, and
hastcncd to the spot, but remained OUTSIDE,
and listened attentively heard Mrs. Monti
suddenly utter an exclamation of surprise,
, and say GO PRAY sir, why do YOU intrude your
+ self here ?'--"I come to enquire how you
| are,' replied Captain Burder, land to ask if
5 can be of any service to you. p" None,
+ none" answered she; "this is an cXtraordin-
| arv time for such visit. beg you will leave
me-" care you not afraid to remain here a.
t lone ?" said captain Burder.-" have my at
tendant, sir" said Mrs. Monti, haughtily-
Z" No, no." cried the former, you know well
enough you have sent across the island tor
water, and have taken advantage of her
absence to have little conversation with you
You are a beautiful creature, and"
"Captain Burdcr," exclaimed She, in tone
of alarm, edo YOU really dare ?-Begone -
Touch me not % h ard shrek, | rushed
into the recess, and seized the insolent vii
lain by the collar of his coat, dragged him
backwards a considerable way, and then
dashed him twice upon the rocks, with all
the force / was master of He could not
rise, but lay groaning with pain, and vainly
attempting to speak.
now fastened to Mrs. Monti, whose agi-
tation | endeavored to relieve and compose,
, bv assurances of unremitting protection, and
by the hope of our soon being able to leave
the island. When her attendant returned,
left them together, after promising to keep
watch in front of the recess, and prevent the
future intrusion of Captain Burdcr, who con-
: tinucd for some time on the spot where l
had left him, and then got upon his feet, and
t retired out of sight.
armed myself with piece of broken
f oar, which found among the cliffs, and be-
+ gan to walk backwards, and forwards in front
Of the recess My situation was now such a
pcrplexing one, that felt more anxious and
! uneasy than ever | feared lest Captain
Burdcr should attack me unawarcs, or gain
, access to Mrs. Mont if relaxed my vigil
ance one moment and sleep was Therefore
f out of the question. Ipaced along the rocks
like sentinel, starting ut every sound, and
ardently wishing for dawn, although knew
! that there was no chance of its bringing me
/ any relief. did not dare to sit down, lest |
should slumber | counted the waves as
c they burst along the shore, and watched the
!. stars succcssively raising and setting on op
t posite sides of the horzon9 at one time
= fancying l saw my enemy lurking in some
i ncighboring cavity, and at another trying TO
d discover the white sail of an approaching
Il vessel. ! observed Mrs. Months servant oc-