Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-11-24
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nave oeen rpJnstiy Inundated. But Franz inspired with
zen oio energy by his success marksman flew from
O'N 10 rock, with the agility aud recessness of n
Dp"4Uenl, awaited himself of tree OF some size firm
'oo'eu IN insure OF the rock, swung himself bv ito
ava to a level with the eyre and trumphanly -o,ad
on ue emo OF his rifle, "a dnsSy object of some size
which Claras heart not her eye told her nnst no A.,
pledge of her lovers safety, That of his 49,
was however, now littlc less near her heart and s
e' uii 70 'hinK OF Alloys while Franz was vet in peril
u oe seiish ihdeed; yet they perhaps unconscious w
n'pG'ea I'd Tie prayer with which she acconpanied The
descent OF the nav cautious bean er of riyay, ranso
IL was a triumphant enc. and scarce the hand and
neaft oil Clara Reyer could have afforded Franz more
exquisite satisfaction than be felt, when BILE IN ,e,I,,
10 The transported maiden the horn and s elpion t M
I1aInois and large portion Of the skin We, ixnotted
,oether BY the feet into the species of natural wallet
before described, thereby satisfactorily dsiinouish;p
inc remains from those of an animal killed as was not
unheqneny) by falling from the heights during struo
e'e WIN me ierocIous Hummer Cfcyer Had any cir
ou.ls,ancSS oecn wanting to identify it with the one
"oahuoheu ny the humanity of Alloys, au irresistible
one presented itself on examining skin EntanrIed
IN the small cord by which tue feet had been secured
.oSeiher was The sheath ofte hunting Allows had
hastily used TO cut the stronger which bound il to his
shoulders. - '''
he Joy OF Clara on hehoIding these unepuvocal
testimonies OF eT lovers innocence and yeracitv
cd more ovcrpoweng than all her previous periJ and
iagnes and size sank on the ground beside the torrent
whose refreshing uIded opportune assistance in
restoring her. ifh returning consciousness however
returned all the native strength fCara's noble carac
cd companion only exceeded in energy nv those
inspired by higher power
During pause from toll and excitement, swectcned
ny Inc Pues feelings of nature. it occurred to
Franz who had, when hoy, passed the summer amid
The h'nslncn CT Mount Bernina that by pursuing to
ITS upper end the valley into which they had descended
they might emerge through and frghtfI dele
on inc skiIis OF The mountains, without again regainn.
its higher elevations:
Clara said he. II am not afraid TO propose 10 YOU
encounering any horrors which gloomy nninlaI ;ted
gorge can present. for your is in Him who can
make gel darker valley lose its terrors; but from what
have eXi cricnced Of the bodily fatigue Of ascendinr
yonder cliff as well rs its unspcaaabe difficulty rem
BILE TO think of your attempting it. believe rernem
Der enough Of the Gu6i,l. a0E to undertake for lie
leading TO cur object, and though well deserves rs
dismal title, the gates nf death know lead 10 Para
dise.n
Clara gave her willing assent, and with hearts and
Stes So light that the additional burden of the relics Of
Tie ChamoIs and the huge Pnions oftIle hammer Gey
err, was un'el the Joyous pair proceeded by an easy
and even pleasant path III, the valley After some hours
OF amo@t insensiblc but continued accent Franz deem
cd himself innate in discovering towards sunset from
welIrencmberCd indications. that they could moi now
be far distant from the CaiefS formerly mentioned fine
only habiations the mountains afforded and which the
incredible ialgues and auxieties of the day would now
render truly welcome haven. These however +vere
not destined yet 10 terminate.
The valley they were ascending became rs usual
much narrower towards lis uppc! extremity: il al len~h
contracted 10 frghifn drie, rcrlung on both sides
by gigantic ramifcations of Mount Bcrnina, and in
some places not above few Ga!oms wide The oath
had nsensiby wound TO a much greater heobf ahorc
the torrent and il only through the gloomy
scattered the rocks beneath them that the travellers
caught partial glimpses OF lis white foam as with fear
fully increasing rapidty, ii darted like arrow through
the Clasin There was something ominous, however,
IN IFS snien roar. The chill of evening stole over them
and with it that vague iDquetude which so often pre-
cedes impending danger when of the sudden gusts
OF wind, common in similar situations, began TO rise
and the clouds accumulated round the setting sun to
assume a stormy and perilous appearance
great deal oflght and recent snow lay on the rocks
Enthusiastically piled above their heads and ere the IN
prepared but, aias not unalarmcd travellers could find
place of shelter l!om the fury of the blast an npe.
tuous whirlwind well known in the Alps bv The various
names OF IormentG or Govren nugling fallen aud
falling in resembling dense cloud pier cling
with its subtle fi-kes the unprotected faces Cf Tire way
worn pilgrims and bInlinr them TO the path which it
be feared would itself be objtcratcd. Both
were aware of the peril, and knew would be inmi
nent beyond description. The road, at all times haZar-
dous, unknown to them; ten minutes of the
hurricane would suffice 20 ii entirely, nay 10 90.
strUct the whole deiie by which alone they
could attain The spot the mountain side, where stood
the ChdietS their sole hopes Of shelter safety
Every strained for while with mute
energy ofdcsperson; rendered in Franz almost super
human by the thought of having by his rash counsel
involved his weaker companion in awful situation.
Finding her at length from bodily exhaustion, inCapa
BILE offurthcr struggle with the elements "CaTa" said
he, il hard TO perish thus with victory in orr hands
but at least will perish together left you once to-
day 70 risk my life for you but not for kingdoms would
| I leave you to save IT,"
s.FranzD said Clara, in faint but resolute voice
'yOu must leave meyour own safety demands ~, and
IL is the only chance for nine You have got strength
and activity enough combat the tempest. and, if you
lose not moment gain, ere the pass Is 6lockaded,
that outlet which trust will bring you 10 safety and
succour The herdsmeD will assist you to return for me-
if il is the will Of Providence should be saved. II
otherwise you will al least live to comfort the grey hairs
Of my father, and vindcate the fair fame OF my a
] oys---o
j She was incapable Of saying morea sort of siupor,
the united effect ofcold and fatigue seemed 10 be gain
nEground and Franz. having lifted her into sonee
what sheltered yet elevated spot which he conceived
would be among The last covered and which he felt sure
he should recognse-planted firmly in the ground az
her bead the two ped slaves which bad assisted their
descent, and forming Of tho cloak he carried sort Of
rude awning the sinking Clara rushed With al e
energy Of despair in quest Of succour.
The hurricane continued with undated iuTy--tho
had SET bu even had been otherwise, the heavens
were cnveloped in dusty cloud, more resembling in is