Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-21

and ,,aped in hollow murmurs within the neeP
& intricate recesses Of the adjacent iores'. So".
rad beheld Julia Fastening towards hi''' ''' wy
unnatural warning was forgotten. .h
They beheld each other tor .no p,s
bed, and rushed forward into ioha eihu'
while the fair silk that screened "ei 80 s',::
som, hove in undula,ing soltness anu ~ ~. nf
They sal them down, and talked o''. ~
bliss 10 come, over which fond nope Wv. -
fairy coiored hand; and warmed ny III. p
she spoke Of lovers vows, whiie h."'' r. sJ
heart, and lip pressed lip, IN many '''' anu
burning glance,
"It was the hour when lovers VOWS
Seemed in every Whispered word
Sometimes she reproached him ,or MS 100
arden, affection, but il was so gent'e' 'na' II
only desired him still to be false and per]urea,
eff disobedience has such wonder'us cnarns'
cried she. "may be still commanding thee, and
thou still disobeyinr." At length The hour Of
one chimed "heavily the onward flight Of time"
and gave them notice for sad and painful
separation "Farewell," exclaimed young Con-
rad. ",hereI come time when we shall not
be parted" Her soft heart sighed responsive
echo to the enlivening idea. Oft did they bid
adieu, and as oft returned, unto each Others
arms-again they parted-met-kisscd
sighed again. Young Conrad tore himself
away, and left dear memenlo on her rosy lips,
and left her painting and signing with mighty
love.
1t happened about nine months after Con-
RAIDS departure, one evening as he was stroliing
in a melancholy mood through the gloomy
cloistcrs ofihe University, that he was accost-
ed by figure wrapped in large cloak, who
whispered in his ear the name Of her he priced
more than his existence. Conrad startled al
the sound, and inquired concerning her. The
stranger motioned him 10 follow him into
recess formed by some pillars. Conrad hesltat-
ed for he imagined he discovered in the APP
pearance Of his visitor, certain signs OF former
companionship, when he parted from Julia III
the forest. Bot bis eager desire to hear OF Ju-
liza ovcrcame all. He then learned with horror
and establishment, that she was at the point OF
death. "Lead me instantly to her" exclaimed
Conrad, with cry Of agony. son one condi-
ton, and will; on any condition, but be brief"
"You must first attend me 10 administer 10
woman in travail" "a greed!" Conrad instantly
packed up few medicines, followed his mys-
terious guide They rode without intermis.
sion until the evening of the next day, when
they arrived al the base Of mountain, situated
near the HartZ Forest. After ranging the pre-
cipice for the space Of half an hour, they at
length arrived on the margin OF a lake, whose
waters rushed through cavern Of gloomy and
terrific aspect. Conrad turned to his guide as
if inquirng what next, and laid his hand on his
pistols for the mysterious actions OF the guide
aroused suspicious Of his real intentions But
all his apprehcnsions we're soon allaye'; for tho
stranger, Suddenly sprinsing on Conrad, bore
him with more than mortal grippe, into the deep
bosom Of the lake.
They sunk for the space Of few seconds,
when Conrad, recovering the ehec. of the un-
seasonable immersion, found himself in hall
Of considerable magnitude: and on couch in
the middle of the apartment, reclined female
seemingly in profound sleep, though her face
yelled SO impene,rably that she herself must
have been unable 10 recognise any one. 1t APP
pearcd that she had Just been delivered of fe-
male child; and it was also evident, that she
could exist but very short tnc for on their
entrance she awoke in Strong commissions. Con-
rad was about to inquire the meaning Of all this
but the stranger commanded silence; by sig
hiicsnt gesture, ard motiored him TO prepare
certain draughls, which lie administered him
self, concrang The face Of the lady; but the
NOR Al suffering Of the patient seemed to in
crease he more.
rad, eyeing the stranger who stood on the 9th
cr side Of the couch "'tis certain he is the same
being who accosled me in the forest, and inter-
dic.ed my love with Julia. Can he be spiriG
Then why make use Of mortal means TO cure
this lady? But | forget-their power avails
them not in such case. If he is mortal and
has injured her, my sword or pistols" Here he
was interrupted in his thoughts, by look from
the figure, whose eyes seen partially through
an opening Of the cloak, seemed to glare like
balls fire, which almost ,rans6xed him to the
spot, and ere he could recover himself, his name
tremuously pronounced by the dying female,
shot like shaft through his very soul. Conrad!
Conrad where art thou? Oh! how have been
deceived" The stranger motioned him to re-
tire: "And leave this helpless creature here:"
inquired Conrad. The being nodded assent.
"Neyer" exclaimed Conrad; and drew forth
his pistols. The stranger yelled laugh, till
the roof Of the vas, hall resounded like distant
thunder. "Lead me 10 julia" exclaimed Con-
rad. The figure laughed louder. "Io Julia!
"There! look there! Numbered the phantom, &
he uncovered the body Of the expiring lady
"Feas, thy eyes on the charms of thy dying
mistress, behold" Conrad screamed aloud, and
fell senseless on the body Of Julia!