Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-12-12

shan be the groom's man, ~ Lucy the
bridesmaid
But her fathers anger!' =
flush! who minds thati Why, he'll
fret and foam, and forbid you his house;
but he must die, and he can't carry his
land away with HIM; and Isabella must
have it all then. II is a good PLAINLY
the Lord! wen about il Instantly
'And my marriage with Lucy can
take place at the same tImc,' said Fen
ton.
why no, lad, no; there are various
papers yet TO be executed, which l intend
to see signed, before that ceremony Is
performed
Frank made some demur TO the wishes
of his uncle; but the latter was, as most
old gentlemen are, very obstinate when
he once took n thing into his head, he
oyer-rulcd every objection, silenceG all
scruples; and it was finally settled, that
at ten Of the clock on the morrow, Frank,
with his lady-Iove, should meet the
knight and the priest in the chapel, and
that the ceremony should be there and
then performed.
In front of the altar stood the chap
lain, arrayed in his sulplice; whilst on
one side were arranged Sir Solomon,
Miss Fortescue, and Lucy; Oh the other
Frank and Edward Fenton The gal
lants were dressed in their best, and in
their silken doublets and hose. The fe-
males were habited both alike, in white
frocks and green hoods, which they
drew so closely over their faces, that
not a feature was discernable. They
both seemed ~agira:ed, Miss Fortescue
in particular. The bride repeated the
responses in a low and indistinct tone:
and when Welborn approached, to place
the ring upon her finger, she tremblcd SO
excessively that he feared she would
have sunk to the ground She then raj
lied her spirits, and appeared more COL
lected during the remainder OF the cere-
mony; at tho conclusion Of Which, Sir
Solomon was advancing, TO claim the
usual tribute of a salute, when she sunk
exhausted on Franks shoulder; and he
led her with rapidly from the chapel to
the chamber Of Lucy: the BRIDES maid
following the newly-married couple in
such haste, that FentOn had no oppor-
tunily of awaiting himself OF his privilege
as the bride groom's attendant; a privi-
lese which was more urgently enforced
in those days of comparative rudeness,
than in the present era Of civilization
and refinement.
why zounds"! said the old Baronet.
{ the birds are flown, Fenton We are
choused, man clearly chOused Come,
let us give chase;-Iet us follow, and see
where these skittish little damsels will
lead US
They did follow; and in the hall met
Frank, with his newly welded bride and
the bridesmaid, returning from the
chamber of Lucy.
tYou are soon recovered, Miss Isa-
bella,-Mrs. Welborn-I beg your par
don. But we are not thus to be defraud-
ed of our rights. Come honcy-with
this kiss, | wish you health and %prosperi-
ty! Wclborn will make you n good hus-
band; and doubt not but you will make
him a good wife,
Il will try, Sirr was the modest re-
Spouse.
The Knight and Fenton, having sa-
luted the bride and her attendants, the
former demanded where they were 60
ing.
Home, with Isabella was Franks
reply. We must not tell her father yet;
and her longer absence might excite sus-
picion'
Right, boy, right. God bless you,
Frank! l shall not forget a marriage
portion. Good bye!
Fare you well, uncle. Fenton, good
morning.
The ladies' dropped their courtesies
and party took their departure for the
mansion of John Fortesuce: Sir Solo
mon, chuckling and rubbing his hands,
exclaimed, as the porter closed the gate
after them Come, that younker's fair
ly settled, at all events. And now,
Fenton, let US home to dinner
The reconciliation Of Isabel with her
father, it was settled, should be effected
| by the Intervention of Sir Solomon; and
as the old gentleman thought that good
eating and good drinking were the most
potent anxiliaries in promoting good hu-
NOR, he laid his plans accordingly. The
festival Of Christmas was approaching,
when, from time immemorial, II had been
the custom in England to hold high hol-
iday.
At the mansion Of Sir Solomon Sim
pie, ample preparations we're always
made, TO observe this feast with all its