The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-03-20

trstor ber fifiitf the couv-ut on ths ssz shore
would facilitate her enterprise; she knew not
yet where she should 60. Rosario must decide
on the path 10 be taken aud one fate having IT,
nited them, what was the universe 10 her7 She
equipped a littlescsscl and conducted the under
taking with 30 much prudence and secrecy, that
no suspicion VAS excited twas no longer a
young female who acted: il a tender mo-
ther, VINO wished 10 give unto her offspring a
dear father; her agitation and distress drove a.
way all thought OF the difficulty OF her enter
prise The anxiously -cnpected day arrived
Theresa placed herself near the altar, concealed
under long veil, Rosario did not recognize her:
she watched all his actions, and at the moment
the congregation was departing, she moved gen
tly, near TO column, before which Rosario
must pass as he entered the cloisler, lac APP
preached aud seemed to be more snrowful; his
arms were crossed on his breast his head hung
down, and his gait was that of a CTiminal.-
lheresh moved by his grief, would have sacrii-
oed her whole existence tor his repose, but she
"ds not alone; and this other innocent, who
would soon require her duty, this day claimed
father. She came forward; Rosario she ex-
claimed, stop, you must speak 10 me; you must
hear me; viii not quit you till you have gwen
me the key of the garden that IS situated on the
sea-shore: II must be done, my life depends on
II: On, Rosario, more than ever mlner Rosario
seemed as though awakened from a frghttul
dream; what sayest thou unhappy onei fly
from these walls , but Theresa threw herself on
her knees, and declared she would not leave him
until he bad consented to her request. Rosario
made vain efforts to escape; IA supernatural
strength animated Theresa; Swear, she ex-
claimed. swear that this evening at midnight
we meet AGAIN Rosario threw down the key
IA light noise was heard; he departed; at mid
night SAID he.
At twelve Theresa went to the garden; the
night was dark She dared not call, for fear Of
being discovered; she heard toot-step: twas
his twas Rosario - What do you want OF
me ? he exclaimed; speak, time presses |
have but few moments 10 remain here pursue |
no more an unfortunate VINO cannot make you |
happy. Oh, Theresa, | love thee Away from !
thee languish; die, but near thee | cannot I
bear up against my remorse; il posons the most |
calm moments OF my existence thou hast seen |
my wretchedness; often have dared to accuse
thee; pardon me my beloved one pardon me-
have punished myselfby my absence from thee; |
this sacrifice might expiate my crime Rosario |
could say no more, he was suiiocated with his |
tears Theresa threw herself into his arms, con-
soled him, and pointed out TO him happy future.
Rosario, said she. for myself alone, | would !
not have dared seek thee; but this pledge OF our
love commands Us 10 live: you would wish to
love your child; would you not Rosario? Come
my friend, let us dcpart-all Is ready She |
drew him along. Rosario followed her in dread |
fat agitation; yet few moments and they are
united forever. All of a sudden he dsengaged |
himself from the arms OF theresa; Mo- he |
cried, 'Neyerr-and he plunged his poignard |
into her breast: she fell and Rosario was cover
ed with her blood; he looked wildly and vacant |
" upon her, the morning began TO dawn: the
Convent clock had struck: heialsed up the lleless
body of her whom he had SO much loved, cast it
into the sea, and Fastening forward with pre-
cipltate sep enle, ed the church. Every one
fled from MIN, his bloody vest, the poignard
which lie still grasped with his hand all attested
the dreadful deed; he was at length seized, he
made no resistance-Rosario disappeared fore
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