Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-01-14

sab! mon cher Langhornc, Petals sur que
vous IL feriez dams une maniere comrne il faut -
''You NAV indeed say that, my Lord; after
such II march too---'cll IN with them about four
this afternoon, dashH mt them at once, andlmade
root and branch woris of it, warrant. Johnson
saws the whole detachment were cut to ribban,is
| in less than half an !, Iur; but see, my Lord here
| is the man himself"
| Miss Bel had not ceased her cxclainations of
surprise, terror, and delight, at the idea OF the
| freedom she had used with the great Marquis.
when Charles Langhornc entered.
ssOs. Miss Sancy.n she said, sssce, there is
another instance of my inpudence. The last
time saw that gentleman, TO tliinlx how dared
To iecr him about his resignation and now, my
| stars and carriers. only look at hiun-see how
composed lio looks a; he is telling how he killed
! The English, AMI seem; TO think no more of il
than If they hal bccn so many woodcocks; and
| then the great Marquis, SO pleased, Shaking and
squcnking his hand ut every worl, and the otii
GERS ali in such glee at the news. Do but LIS
| Mss ANA holland, do, bless you now, look il
you eversaw any thing so intere--:tng lie has
told what he had to say, All has flung his horse
mtn'S cap On the table. and now he leans against
tie wall, one l'1ci resting on his nonstrous
! sword. DJ':'t he seem almost SPENT What can
make hi''i =, mechanically though;n
IT. garrulous Young LAZY might have spared
hsr breath. Nancy holland saw ii all, and ila;
which drew every eye on her lover with fooinse
of admiration AMI respect, filled her with horror
and unuticrable ragr,t.
'.Oh," >he cried, i'll the bitterness of her heart
| show will he. how can he escape? How, will
ali tins CON Dnaton against him, can he fail to
love the praise OF men more than the praise oi
Goi-aad, alas! at what price docs he p,ir-
| chase i'm
! The SUCCESS which hal attended tn, enter
prise entrusted To Lln9horne. sill engaged the
font, 1 II
! the Marquis taking hIm aside, asked him If he
woul not think him vesy uarelsonlblv exact
ing, 1t he require him to undertake another
most Important service on the Notwithstanding
lyon, of all men, my Lord Marquis" said
| iIanghorne, "Can never ask, what an American
should not, at least, try to perorm-you, to
| whom We owe such bountless debt of graft
tude. Still less my lord, should we be back
Wari to perform thai duty for ourselves: Which
You are ever 50 rdady 10 engage in for us.n
''AHl tor myself" said the Marquis, solemnlv.
| s'and Tor myself. The virtuous Americans will
achieve the glorious adventure in which they
have engaged. Their independence will be the
fruit ot their tos--their liberty will be secured.
isut, Oh! f.1nghornc, my poor oppressed coun-
try what Will be her fate in the great struggle
winch iorcsee she will ere long make for free
dom Alas! fear that the arm of the oppressor
VIII prove, IN the end, too strong for her Yes.
my friend am fighting i'll my own cause, and,
haply, when weary with the storms Of fate, and
SICK with witnessing evils which cannot cure.
! VIII return to this my adopted country and
lay my aged bones among you.n
And when you do RETURN" said Lanrhorne,
you VIII be received with shout of such Joy
GUS welcome as will cause you 10 forget you
were not born IN land which is so truly YOURS -
The Marquis demanded the attention of his
officers, and they left the room; nor did Lang
horne know he had been in the presence of
Nancy holland.
The correct information which Basil had now
an opportunity of acquiring, as to the probable
scene of contest and disturbance, determined
hum to return TO L.: liam Spring Valley, as the
safest retreat. He therefore, set out early on
the following morning, with Nancy, and the
greater part of the young company assembled
at Aunt Bctsey's.
They had reached a hill commanding a view
OF bridge which they had been cautioned to
attempt to gain at early hour, when they
tonnd they were too late; party of British were
! IN possession; for, by means Of it considerable
detachment OF their army that day to pass
the river
Basil ard his division of non combatants were
about to retracc their steps, when a body of
horse passed them, at full speed. On gaining
The brow of the hill, and perceiging the enemy,
the trumpet sounded, and they rushed down on
the charge.
This was scene from which it was impossible
! that Basil and ms party could turn their eyes,
and they watched the event, with feelings which
can he more easily felt than described.
The british, ON the first appearance of the
horse, had thrown Themselves into a hollow
square; for the ground being entirely open at
! the bridge, there was nothing 20 prevent their
olenS surrounded. The attacking party had
advanced almost on the point of their bavoncts
ere they fired. For some moments the whole
/ contest was concealed from the view Of the per-
sons on the hill. AT length horses without RI
! ders ran from the spot-as the smoke rolled
away in volumes, it wasalI one wild scene of
confusiOn--the CLEAN of the flashing broad
swords was first seen-thcn men, horses, mus
xets, bayonets, all mingled together. Shouts
and shrichs were heard and after an agonizing
suspense of ten minutes, all was hushcd The
/ bridge was hred-the British stretched on the
plain. Pressing at the head of his troop,
fancy had recognized Charles Langhorne. The
battle was over, our countrymen victorious, and
our little party, pacific it was, shared in the
Joy of the conquerers. Alas! they were also
deeply to share in their sorrows
81 will but hear that he survives" said Nan
cy-"only tell me SO much wish to hear no
thing of his glory, as you call it," Basil, who
had returned from the bloody spot, only replied
by desiring her 70 he composed.
''fIc is not killeI!n cried Nancy, with shrek
that thrilled through every heart eff there is
ono spark of life | will sec him. Tell me not of
the place. | will go TO hun. l will not be stay
ed.n
sit cannot avail said Basil, with the deepest
etnotion-'he is gomez
Il was not prepared n-said Nancy--,sI was
nop'-Ier utterance was impeded. After an
Intellectual attempt to articqlate her eyes closed,
and she lost in insensibilitv the present eceue of