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the gate, and see if any one passes from the
abbey. Dear now be comforted.' Gwinneth
stepped to the gate. Bless me! as live,
here comes soldier down the hill The
word revived Ellen; she few to her mothers
side. The soldier descended the hill: he
seemed to walk feeby, and leaned on the
shoulder of boy. "Sure" thought Ellen,
that is Edwards FORM but as he approach
ed nearer, conjecture changed; his dress was
shabby and dsordered, his hair uncomb-
ed; and bandage passed across his eyes,
marked the sutferings he had endured in the
dreadful climate to which he had been expo
posed: for Edward it was, and love soon re-
vealed him to the wonder-struck Ellen. In
a moment, each of his hands were seized by
Gwinncth and her child, who forgetting, in
the first joy at sight of him, the shocking
change in his appearance, led him in triumph
to the cottage: but inquiry soon succeeded: *
while Ellen fixed her eyes upon her wither-
ed ose-tree, in anguish, exclsiming, Alas,
he cannot see it now Edward began his re-
cital.
"When left you, my dear friends, in COM
pliance with a fathers commands embarked
with my regiment for Egypt. Our troops
were successful in all their undertakings;
alone seemed doomed to feel the pangs of dis
appointment and sorrow. An enterprise in
which l was engaged, required despatch and
caution; when in moment of general attack,
my dear friend. and earliest companion of my
happy days fell covered with wounds. Dis
obeying the strict orders of our commander,
not to quit our posts, bore him in my arms
from the scene of horror; for this was broke
and charged with ignomy.' Ellen wept; her
| heart was to full for utterance; the poor
old woman so5bed aloud. i returned said
Edward, in the first vessel that sailed,
and returned but to see my father breathe
his last. Even he too conspired against my
happiness; for, would you believe it, Ellen?
he has disinherited me. How! exclaimed
Ellen, is it in nature to be so wicked A
child he once loved so dearlyP True re-
turned Edward: but you behold me in sick
ness and sorrow, without friend to comfort
or a house to shelter me. Never, never,
my dear young master,' cried Gwnneth,
while the sticks of this poor cot hang togeth-
er'--Ellen clasped his hands closer, between
hers; but spoke not. On sudden some recol-
lection darted across her mind; she let his
hand fall, and sighed deeply. What ails my
Elem asked Edward; will she not con-
firm the words of her mother! 'Ah mel said
Ellen, | am thinking how happy the Lady
Hester will be to have the power of restor-
ing you to wealth and comfort. She can do
all that our wishes dictate
But if my Ellen gives me her love- repli-
ed Edward, will not seek the favour of lady
Hester
And will you stay with usp asked the en-
raptured Ellen.-'O Oh, we shall be happy
enough in that case; and our debt of gratitude
will be in part dischargcd; for to you Ed
ward we owe all. Your instructive care FIRST
raised my mind from ignorance, and if vir-
tuous sentiment animates this breast from
you it derives it's source you are unjust
to yourself, Ellen: instructions bestowed
where there is not innatcsvirtue, is like the
vain attempt at cultivating rocky soil. But
how, my love, can you think of supporting
an illt intruder. Your means are scant,
though your heart is AMPLE we will work
the harder,' said Gwinneth. 'We knit and
spin, and have thousand ways of getting a
penny; and when you get strong and healthy,
you shall work. MIR. Fitzmorris work.
exclaimed the indignant Ellen. and why
not my child rejoined Gwinneth. SIS there
any disgrace in honest industry? Mr.. Fitz-
morris is not proud; and when, with the
juice of simplcs, which you, Ellen, shall gath
er, we have buthcd his eyes, who knows but,
BY the favour of heaven, his sight may be re-
SlOfeQ! nus IIlleH, he Will ASSIST our ldDorS,
) see our cheerful endeavors to make him for
get all past misfortuncs; and we Shall he the
happiest peasants in Lansolen.' 'EXce,lent
creature!' cried Edward, my whole life
shall pass in active gratitude. But | must
away: on the brow of hill l left Il weary
traveller; will bring him to taste cup OF
your beer, and speed him on his Journey Ell
len was unwilling that he should leave her So
soon, though but for few moments; but
when Edward continued above two hours her
t terror was inexpressible. The night closed
in, and Edward did not return Ellen's oouci,
was wetted with her tears, and morning found
| her pale and sad. She waited at the door
in anxious expectation, and with a scream Of
+ wild Joy exclaimed, He is coming He was
f supported by an elderly man: and Ellen has
;: tened forward to lend her assistance also,
1 while Gwinneth prepared their homely
breakfast. Edward seemed GREATNESS with
J. fatigue; and the stranger accounted TOR the
; delay, by saying, that he had wandered up
n the country, fearing his companion had tor
gotten him. s.Ah! you are cold and wet" said
S Ellen mo, my love; you see had great
: coat. found my little parcel at lodge
h where rested last night And that lodge,
v which was once your cruel fathers, should
{ now be YOURS said Ellen. But no; he was
[ not cruel, Edward, for he has given you to
c us.'-.Comc, come, this is fine talking cried
: Gwinneth, while the poor youth is cold
= and hungry; and see the tears how they roll
d down his cheeks Do your eyes pam YOU
$ Edward.' inquired Ellen: let me WASH