Northern star, and Warren and Bristol gazette. [volume] (Warren [R.I.]) 1826-1830, 1826-11-18

I"Sou III tnc uiTeCtiOn OF the noise, an
young English Cadet forced his wa
past the bridal attendants, aud csle
out " Holy father | demand of yo
in the name Of all that is good and pur
rot to proceed in fhis contract; tina
Dreardenis villain that Drearde
has already ruined the peace Of on
fAm'iy /! that Drearden has caused man,
a heart to mourn which before was un
acquainted with grief and ! say il be
1 fore you, holy man, and in Gods owl
hoase, THAT DREAnDEs Is MARRIED. II
ANOTHER e.
I Poor Rose Instantly fell upon III.
marble floOr. at the same time utteriny
! an awful shrek. which was echoed by
wild rries from all present. Her
/ father rushed instantly to her assist.
ance.
Curses kiIl the, liar, roared out
Drearden, and he forced his sword arm
70 hi. side bnt the wedding suit bad
fortunately caused him to dispense with
his weapon, and the bright steel was
! quietly lying in the cottage OF the in
tjured father.
Stop thy impious tongue, thou spot
ted stwrctcb. said the good priest. -
Close all the gates let no one leave
this holy place. Father Giovanni, has.
ten thou 20 the goyernour use not the
staid step ofthe holy, but fly with the
lightness and speed Of careless soul.
And you, my children, see this villain
does not escape. lie must feel the
laws dread power, now he has dis
graced with Ms impmus Intentions the
solemn rights Of our holy church.
The Governour and : $ two aids de
camp were soon within the monastry,
and Drearden was given in charge to
the-la,ter officers. At his own request
they took him to their apartment for
he knew the slilIeuo often does its work
when in the hands Of enraged Portu-
guese.
|, Tho aids-de-camp trusted upon Cap
tain Drearden's parole ,ot honoar, and
us they we're anxious to visit the guards
mounted upon the battery at Funchal,
they lett their prisoner unchecked in
the apartments, Drearden moved TO-.
wards the window in. order to watch
the departure of the efficers, and 10
take meas ares for his escape immed,-
ately after they should have .galloped
out OF sigllt. Looking,down the valley
he perceived Mr.. Roimonde, wrapped
in his cloak, moving hastily along, aud
at last approach the building where he
Drearden was prisoner. Presently a
light step was hea d on the stairs, and
M. Kaimonde, with pale face aud a
trembling lip, softly opened the door
and becxoned the VILLAIN Drearden 10
follow him.
My preserver, said Drcsrden, and he
Instantly snatched up bis hat aud fol-
10 wed him.
Mr.. kaimonde moved quickly along
with his eyes fixed upon The ground,
and not word was uttered by either
until they came under the shade OF a
large walnut tree. Then Drcarden
broke the silence.
lhis is, indeed, kind, dear sir felt
you would not believe the cruel black.
ener ofmy fair fame, nor, am sure e,will
Rose IT.
Here Mr.. Raimonde quickly turned
rouad and seizing Drearden firmly by
the throa: exclaimed, Scoundrel the
name has reused me my poor child's
wrongs will nerve fathers arm.
know thee iot fiend. have had dis.
played before lne convincing proof Ol
your former crimes, and the frantick
cries OF my child have betrayed to me
her ruin.
Mr.. Raimonde then flung Drearder
from him, and opening his cloak, he took
from under it his own aud the officers
sword.
There wretch, cried the father, a.
he flung he glllteriug blade Of Drear'
den's on the grourd, thou canst not cu'
my body with thy sword so keenly ~
tn, conduct has uone. At this moment
! Mr.. Ralmonde unclasped the fastening
OF his cloak, the better TO prepare fol
| the combat. The cowardly villain tool
advantage Of the opportunity for
lighting up bis counteuance with all the
! hate aud fury Of fend, he made 1
lunge at Mr.. Raimonde's body. For
tunately, he was fine fencer, and a,
quick rs thought he beat down the
point Of the trenchant bladeA
I All 10 IL %, crie6 the father, thol
callous tiend No longer will l givs
thee brave mans chance : in thy gao
dy marriage dress shalt thou fall.
He then drew pistol irom h's side
and with strong. nervous action lev
elIsd>itst pfesrden's breast, :.