Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-05-30

| wnich mantIed the mOuldering edIhc',
had perished IN the frosted breeze oi
the morning--it had no other tenant.
The household deil,es had been pros
traled, and those Of the household
hearth, were perhaps scattered as
slaves among the Indians of the lakes,
or among the most distant huniers
OF the Missouri. A thousand ieei-
ing reflections fitted across Henry's
mind as he thought Of his fa,iiers 5
home, and the tender solicitude OF his
mother; but there was another feeling,
however once it may have added sun
shine to the soul, now sat as deep
cloud upon his waking thoughts aud
his midnight dreams. Robin was ein-
Ployet in far other thoughts! in those
Of joy and merrimeni--he was plan
ming something for the next days
amusement to divert the melancholy of
his friend, for whom he possessed the
highest esteem-suddenly tall thin
form, dressed in Indian garb, passed
before them, their first impulse was to
draw and fire, but did not, seeing that
he was unarmed. The Indian stopped
moment, and gazing full upon Henry.
he said, in broken English, We fgh,
o-morrow--nor shall to-morrow's sun
go dow without leaving curse upon
your head !" and quickly buried on
he was the Indian Prophet, the
brother of Tecumseh. they both re-
turned to their encampment, in silence
Henry was more than usually melan-
choIy, and Robin was unwilling to
break in upon the sacredness of hi,
thoughts--he knew what they were.
On tile following morning. the 22d
of January, the British, and their al
lies the Indians, presented themselves
in battle array-the slaughter of our
men was terrible-here the old sexton
wept, and said-you know the issue
of that deadly conflict; and his face
Frightening up he continued; but
Henry behaved himself like a man
he was brave soldier. had son
that perished in the same engagement
He stood upon Henry's left, and Rob.
in upon his right-he was fine lad.
Henry and Robin were of the few sur
vivOrs, and were those who assisted
Captain Hart when he was wounded,
and were with him when he was mas
sacred, after they were taken prison.
erS, but were unable to afford him as
sistance. Henry and Robin, in the
partition of the prisoners, were con-
signed to different warriors, and imme-
diately separated-Henry to the will
derness; but Robins muster going to
Maiden, he was taken with him, where
he was redeemed by the philanthropy
of the inhabitants. Having secured
his own liberty, his first thought was
the welfare Of his friend. He sought
all opportunities to gain information
OF him-but in vain. He had given
up all thought Of ever seeing him
again, when he met fierce looking
savage leading him through the village
for sale; Robin, with the money ne
had saved from his labour, became
the purchaser of his friend Henry.
Their meeting was one which the
world does not often witness--it was
the silent and holy meeting of truesl,
firmest friends. Henry was changed; !;
two years he had spent in wretched-
ness, and his strong constitution was
beginning to bend to the power Of con-
tinued misery-his dark and matted
hair hung down and shaded his high
and manly brow, and the fire of his
eye only served to show the feelings
of doubt and gloom which reigned
within. But few days rest, and the
certainty of again seeing in a shor.
time the smoke curl up from his ma
tive chimney, together with the cheer
ing and lively presence of Scotch
Robin, soon restored him 50 as to be
able to undertake his journey home,
accompanied by Robin, who swore
never to leave him.
They approached the scenes of
Henry's boyhood -breathless he tap
ped at the door of his fathers mansion
he entered-the mournful couple
were sitting on each side of the fire.
place, gazing on the dying embers in
silence. Mrs. Stanley was dressed IL
mourning habit-sorrow was fast
stealing away those few charms which
the tyrant Time in his flight had left
her. He clasped oer in his arms, and
| kissed her Ar Sfanlou ax.a.lal IL