Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-09-29

ners at once satisfied me OF the highly
respectable rank in society to which
they belonged; and their conversation
soon enabled me to perceive that birth
and fortune were to be considered as "a
mong their least valuable possessions
They were young, and full Of generous
enthusiasm. Their bosoms seemed to
be totally nnacquainted with that petty
jealousy and envy which | have SO fre'
quently seen ranking in the breast ol
stranger, when forced to gaze upon
scenery to which his own country
could produce no parallel. They had
all the Scottish sincerity, the English
openness, and the Irish warmth Of
character-a combination never to be
too much admired. They were, In
short, three of the pleasaniest compan-
ions have ever spent an evening with,
either before or since. But l was then
only in my 2lst year, and may be par
doned if confess that tn. impression
made upon me by the lady, was Of far
more powerful nature than even that to
which ! have alluded.-"She was a
thing Of morn" Sparkling with all the
life and light of early spring. | have
seldom seen step so elastic-a form
so beautiful, and face so radiant with
the uninterrupted play Of soul 1t is
needless to talk of all the minor name
less graces Of a lovely woman; her ring
lets Of dark hair, her blue, deep blue
luxuriant eyes, her cheeks like the
peach-5lossom, her lips, her teeth, her
neck, her brow; these may be the con-
stituted parts OF beauty, but one could
as easily form conception OF the APP
pearancc of watch by looking at the
individual springs and wheels, as to the
human coun,enance by hearing an ana
tomical description of It's individual
features. 1t is enough that Louisa
Westall Ca name | shall never forget
was the first, and l must say the last,
who taught me to believe that the col
ourings Of romance-the gay piotu-
rings of a sunny imagination, nigh,
not be always too highly overweight
If by any chance these pages sh0ld
meet her eye, she will perhaps be able
to recall for moment to her recollec'
ton the stranger who, in the days long
gone by, was so accidentally cast in her
way for few short but delighted
hours.
My new friends had intended to climb
Ben Lomond next morning 'after break
fast, but hearing Of my resolution to
see the sun rise from its summit they
eagerly entered into the same views,
and after an early supper we retired
to rest, having previously settled that
we should set outtogether by day break
slept little, but lay listening 10 the
hawk and wood-pidgeon, both Of which
birds, a, this bright season, seem to
prefer "the gentle starlight to the
| glare of noon. At length our little
Highlander guide tapped at my door
very welcome warning. | rose I'M
mediately, and donning light sum
! ner's dress returned 10 the supper
parlour. Louisa was there before me;
il was not long ere her brother and his
friend Joined US, and the servants with
the guide were waiting below. "We
have.a poney for the LADY," said the
landlord, bowling, as we went down
stairs. " if she would like to ride up the
hill. The road is somewhat steep, but
Roy is as sure footed as dog" "Had
YOU not better accept Of the landlords
offer, I.ouisa?" said her brother. 80!
fe on you Charles! you will positively
spoil my whole romance. Can you
really suppose ! have so little OF the he
| roine in me as to ascend that glorious
| mountain on Roy's unpoetical back!
Could | be guilty of such an enorml,
ty. Eustace there would never in his
life write me another sonnet. ] am BIT
for any exertion this Scottish air has
| made an Amazon Of me. See! the sky
| is Frightening in the east; we delay
| 100 long. Lead on then dear little kilt
ed Caledonian i! Roy shall dream in his
| stable Of green grass and butter cups
unmolested by me-"
We rested only twice in our progress
towards the top, first at spring OF
clear water that oozed through fresh
messy bank, and next at little natural
we'll, formed in the hollow ola smooth
polished rock. As we proceeded, the
rapture of my English friend knew nc
bounds. The morning was remarka.
bly favourable, and we could see every
thing in a clear and softened light
Till we reached the top, the lake form
ed the principle object of attention
studded with its fairy islands like
great expanse of liquid silver, sprink'
led here and there with gIittering eme
raids. But when we gained the sum
nit, then did the omnipotence OF ma.
lure burst at once upon the aslonished
soul.
On the west lay Loeb Lomond and
:, u,E,art hillS NJ rpvIshire: tC