The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register. (Wilmington, Del.) 1824-1825, 1825-01-13

dressed WE'LL and took all opportunities OF
showing myself to advantage IN the eyes OF
the little beauty. Iusedto see her at chufch;
and as could play a little upon the guitar,
gave her tune sometimes under the WiiiooW
Of an evening; and tried to have interviews
with her in her fathers vineyard, not tar
from the town where she sometimes walked.
She was evidently pleased with me, but siic
was vounm and shy, and her father Kept
st,;n% eve upon her, and took alarm at my at
tentions, for he had a bad opinion OF me, and
looked for better match for his daughter
became furious at the difficulties thrown III
nv way. having been accustomed always 10
easy success among the women, beng consid-
cred one OF the smartest young fellows IN the
place.
= rich farmer from ncighbouring TOWN.
The wedding-day was appointed, and prepa-
rations were making. got sight OF her at
her window, and thought she looked sadly
at me- | determined the match should not
take place, cost what it might. met her m
tended bridegroom in the market-piace, and
could not restrain my rage. Jew not
words passed between us, when drew my
stiletto and stabbed him to the heart He'd
to a neiphhouring church for refuge; and
with a little money | obtrined absoluton;
hut did not dare to venture from my asy-
lam.
At that time our captain was forming his
trooD, He had known me from boyhood,
and made such offers, that agreed to enlist
myself among his followers. Indeed, had
more than once thought Of taking to this
mode Of life, having known several brave tel
lows OF the mountains, who used to spend
their money freely among us Youngsters OF
: the town. / accordingly left my asylum
: late one night, repaired to the appointed
, place of meeting; took the oaths prescribed,
. and became one Of the troop. We we're
for some time in a distant part OF the noun
/, tains, and our wild adventurous kind OF ltc
t hit my fancy wonderfully, and diverted my
: thoughts. At length they returned with all
their violence to tia recollection OF Rosetta.
: The solitude in which often found myself,
. rave me time to brood over her image, and
: as have kept watch at night over our sleep
i ing camp in the mountains, my feelings have
i been reused almost to a fever.
At length we shifted our ground, and de-
r. terminedto makea descent upon the roadbe
tween Terracina and Naples. In the course
of our expedition, we passed day or two
in the woody mountains which rise above Fro
sinone. Icannot tell you how felt when
looked down upon the place, and distinguish
ed the residence of Rosetta. | determined
to have an interview with her !; but to wha
g purposea | could not expect that she woul'
quit her home, and accompany me III m,
hazardous life among the mountains on
:, had been brought up too tendcily tor that
= and when looked upon the women who wer
associated with some OF our troop, could no
have borne the thought of her being thci
companion. All return to my former III
IL was likewise hopeless for price was Sc
Still I determined to sc
y her. the very hazard and fruitlcssncss Q
l., the ching made me furious to accomplish II
1t was about three weeks since pcrsul
4 ded our captain to draw down to the yicinit
ii of Frosinonc, in hopcs of entrapping some
it's inhabitants, and compelling them to
ef ransom. We were lying in ambush toward
|, evening, not far from the vineyard OF Roset
(; ta's father | stole quietly from my com
panons, and drew near to reconnoitrc tn
place of her frequent walks.
How my heart beat when among the vlne
| beheld the cleaning OF white dress
knew it must be Rosetta's; it being rare to
:. any female of that place to dress in white.
advanced secretly and without noise, putin
aside the vines, stood suddenly before he
:. She uttered piercing Shrek, bnt seize
~ her in my arms, put my hand on her Inoutf
and coniured her to be silent. poured on
= all the phrcnzy OF may passion offered I
> renonnce my mode of life, to put my tate !
- her hands, to fly with her where we mlgf
live in safety together All that could sa,
or do, would not pacify her. Instead OF low
b, horror and alright seemed to have take
possession of her breast. She struggled par
iy from my grasp, and filled the air with he
cries--In an instant the captain and til
he rest OF my companions were around us.
would have given any thing at that momei
had She been safe out of our hands, and
!, her fathers house. 1t was too late. In
captain pronounced her prize, and order
n' ed that She should be borne to the mountain
| represented to him that she was my prlzs
that had previous claim to her and mel
toned my former attachment. He sincere
bitterly in reply observed that brigands hs
no business with village intrgues, and tn
according to the laws Of the troop, all spol
OF the kind were determined by lot. l-o'
and jealousy were raging in my heart, b
had.to choose between obedience and deaf
surrendered her to the captain, and Y
made for the mountains
She was overcome by alright. and h
ne. steps were SO feeble and faltering, that
Wv was necessary to support her. could II
dc, endure the idea that my comrades shou
led touch her, and assuming forced tranquil
M begged that she might be contlded to me,
cw one to whom she was more accustome
ess The captain regarded me for moment vi
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