Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-11-04

band, to which she had attacned her
llageolet.
As soon as Rose perceived the intru-
der, she started up, blushed at knowing
the stranger must have heard her song,
and hastily flung her cloak around her.
"Nay, lady" said Dearden, taking off
his silver bound foraging cap," although
| must, indeed, apologize for the abrupt
ness of my appearance, yet l trust you
will allow me-who am no tyro in sweet
sounds-to tender my need of praise to
one who can without effort, "dscourse
such eloquent music"
We have before said the winds were
rough, and the clouds moving in the sky.
At this moment, distant sound of NUT
tering thunder trembled along the tops
of the high mountains. o that Rose
Raimonde had taken it as warning, and
turned from Dearden forever
my voice is weak and my skill but
simple, Sir" said Rose, timorously. 81
cannot be annoyed at gentleman's eros
sing my path. But my father will be
looking out for me, and ! must away"
81 trust, lady," said Dearden, you
will allow me to ask whether ! behold
the fair aulhoress of that sweet song?"
Here thunder gave louder notice Of
its approach, and few heavy drops of
rain splashed the richly colored vine
leaves.
"No, Sir" said the sweet girl, in an
swer, " learned it of Spanish lady
but ] must be gone: the clouds cause a
deeper shade amongst the vines, and the
tops of the chestnuts are restless. A
storm is coming on-excuse me, Sir" ad-
ded Rose, moving away.
"lndeed, fair stranger" said Dear
den, pointedly, a" l did not perceive the
dark clouds; | was engaged in looking
at the lovely sun. But answer me one
question, lady, and will not stop your
path for an instant: Is your fathers
abode far from this spot"
eyes, Sir" answered Rose, wrapping
her cloak more firmly round her, " it is
at the farther end of the valley, and close
to the convent, whose cross is visible
above the tops of the acacias."
Nay, then, fair one, my gallantry
must excuse my boldness. 1t would be
a disgrace 10 an English officer, to let
lady trip it so far alone and especially
when storm is mu,tering"
Rose caught at the words " an English
officer" and at last, without any strong
objection on her part, Dearden walked
by her side. During the walk, Dearden
managed to make his conversation agree
able and interesting. He gained from
the supplemented girl, that she was the
only child Of an English gentleman, who
had formerly held rank in the army,
and lost his wife in British India during
the time Of 'Tippo Saib. And, also, tha.
Mr.. Raimonde threw up his commission
Immediately after his wife's d a,h, and
sought the Island of Madeira for the pur-
pose of cherishing his living treasure,
and mourning his dead one.
Mr.. RaimOnde had been for some
time standing at the porch of his cottage,
anxiousIy looking out for his daughter.
When she appeared, he said" Why so
long ont, and in the storm, too, Rose
| thought the closing of the blossoms of
your beautiful passion flower this morn
ing, would have given advice. But who
is this courteous gentleman Ihave to
ask his pardon: for, in my anxiety for
you, my dear girl, did not, at first,
perceive stranger was with you."-
Dearden Immediately touched his cap,
and introduced himself to the father.
An invitation to par,ake of the goava and
the perfumed pineapple, Immediately
followed.
During the evening, Mr.. Raimonde
and Captain Dearden recounted emo
wing accidents, by food and field )" and
never did poor Desdemona listen with
more attention TO Othello, than did Rose
this evening to the young officers "sto-
ry of his life"
The next day, Rose Raimonde sought
the shade ofthe pomegranate tree. She
did not dare to sing her wonted song,
for fear the handsome young soldier
should be near; and il was with hands
somewhat trembling, that she sounded
few notes upon her fageolet. Her heart
fiuttered when she heard them echoed
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