The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-05-18

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brow which lowered to thought, partook of
the rich shadows ofan Autumn's evening,
whilst yet the last blushing of Pho ebus Is
seen to radiate the mountains top.
Yet, her sleep, which, from the serenity
OF her countenance, might be taken for the
repose OF those who, having rested from
their hallelujah, commune in silence with
their god, ere long was flied with pangs
unknown to her before.
She dreamed, and beheld in her dream.
Edgar, in remote country, happy, and
leading a blooming virgin to the altar.
She saw him twine his arms around the
neck Ola mistress-she saw him press with
his, the lips Of rival! and declare in rap
tures loud, he knew not loves delicious
throb I'LL tiien. VA -rrt
! The agony was too oppressive to be Ell.
dured long; and in paroxysm Of horror she
awoke. Tbe form OF a man now broke up
OH her sight well calculated to contrast
the image of her vision, and commanded
her immediate attention--clad in the ha-
biliments Of a wandering minstrel, save with
the exceptions ofa hat Tat tapped before,
so as almost TO conceal his face, he stood
before her leaning on his harp. A pause
| Of some moments succeeded, in which the
stranger, as he fixed an intent gaze upon
the maiden, appeared to be possessed Of
some mighty emotion; nor less was that of
feeling which his appearance and manner
had created in Amelia.
She became confused-she doubted
whether TO speak OF. to fy!-But what had
she to say?-Why should she ny?-'Twas
charitable to inquire ifhesuflered for assis-
tance; and to leave. him under the appear
ance of distrust, might wound his better
honesty, and add another wo TO the number
which he appeared already too impotent to
support. Ever decisive, however, when
necessity required il, she came at once to
the determination of addressing him: WAS
he needy?--coald she be permitted 10 allie
viate his sufierings?-Who was he" she
inquired.
'NLady," he replied, am wandering
Minstrel, poor and miserable! was once
happy, and in riches, the first of fortunes
favorites; but she deserted me as others
did, and was left abandoned to despair
and the reachery----------- The
sentence died unfinished on his lips-an
agony Of soul shook his frame He drop
ped his head upon his breast, and trllled
with spasmodic fingers over the strings of
his Tyre. The note was interrupted, yet
melancholy and affecting. Amila drew
near. There was something in his voice
which awakened her remembrance-some-
thing in his figure, of grace and manliness,
which could not be disguised BY his dress,
which now appeared familiar TO her eyes
She Observation-Disclosures heart be-
came faint, and she again seated herself in
the place from whence she had risen.
"Where reside your friends, Minstrel ?"
she continued" whether do your footsteps
wander?
Here, lady, lived once all that render
ed life desirable. Here, were my friends,
here, my spaciou dou,ain---b"t IN, now
poor, feversh, and forgotten shall wan
der no further, lady. Here will | die -
The spot that first bcheld me the happiest
Of the happy, shall receive the remains of
the most wretched Of the wrctchcd"
Have you no hopes of meeting your
friends will they not comfort thee in thy
afliictions?' inquired the agitated Amelia.
He spoke not; but bending to his instru
ment, sent from its mellow strings a strain
which struck upon her heart like the voice
of Heaven. tt was an air that Edgar was
wont to play to her in the gay hours OF
their prosperity, and while seated beside
her under the shade of the very oak at
whose base she then reclined.
observation-disclosures ar
ticulated the maiden, as she tottered tow
ards him. "Who art thou 2"
He ccased--and removing his hat, for
the first time, the full expression of his
face met the eye ofAmelia. A shrek of
delicious accent spoke to the wanderers
ears confirmation Of his wishes, stronger
than words. His instrument dropped from
his hands---hc felt the virgin on his bosom
he folded his arms around her, and
caught her warm sighs upon his lips. The
stranger was Edgar.
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