American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-12-14
Volume VI.

! 1t was now midsummer. when on delicious even
Ing. was sitting with Caroline, on he green barls
which descended from the cottage to the bay--my
heart was foil Of happiness. as held her hand in
mine, AMI listened to her sweet voice, and marked
by the full moons beams that PLAYED upon her
cheek. that pleasure spar ked in every feature her
intelligent countenance. She was speaking of the
loves uf rumance. 1t was then first asked her il
she loved. Her cheek flushed, and her eye
sparkled moment; but sigh-a pause-and Il
calm and thoughtful paleness succeeded. $ Love-"
said she, has not always been happiness to me-
have found it like the skies in April much shade
with but few hours sunshine.'' Her hand tremb-
led slightly as she spoke, and just at that moment
white sail swept close in with the shore, and al
most at the instant discovered it, the notes Of
wild and plaintive air, came from flute in that
direction. Caroline started. and the color went
and came on her cheek. as she bent forward with
earnestness to hear 1t ceased in few moments
the sail vanished away in the clear moonlight
over the sleeping waters leaving upon the heart
mer night, when music, and delight, and melan-
choy, are blended together. and we awake smiling
and bathed in tears. Mr. lie Fort came out upon
hearing the music, and remained until Caroline
tired She did not rise next morning as early
usual, and, as was engaged in the city. had nns
lily an opportunity to press her hand and take an
aftectnhate leave.
docks on the East River, alone. when | was sud-
denly accosted by stranger, dressed in genteei
ga b, but whose c0untenance knew | had never
beheld before, because when onte beheid, it vas
not snon forgotten. He was rather above the
midlling size, with a high forehead, bold and
weather beaten face, coal black hair, and eyes that
flashed fire when he spoke. He addressed. me in
the most polished language, apoosized for the un
ceremonious manner in which he introduced him
self, and declaring he had some communications Of
| high importance to make. invited me to accompa-
nv him to an inn, about half square distant. |
consented, though, coming from perfect stranger,
the request had something mysterious about It, We
reached the Inn, however, and was invited into
a private apartment, and seated at table, on
which were placed wine and segars, and candle:
the stranger taking his seat opposite, segar and
a glass were despatched, and the matter tor which
/ [ came remained unbtoached -now however, a
servant entered with large, white, covered sauce
dish. which was set between US on the table, lh,
servant retired, and the stranger bowling respect
fully. began
/ "Sr, YOU are doubtless suspicious Of the nature
OF the business we are met to transact; to man
of courage and spirit, as take you to be, all cerc
nony is unnecessary. You and !, sir, have cross
ed each others path, in what manncr-when or
where is OF no c0nseGuence-my name and char
actcr are Of still less cuncetn-one OF US must die.
This will tell the rest, take your choice" And he
lifted the lid OF the dish, uncoyering pair ol piss
| tolls.
8. Little as, upon conscientious principles, | was
ayerse to duelling, at this time felt not the slight
est inclination to peril my life in a controversy
about knew not whats with knew not whom;
and, in manner, and place, wthal, which Afforded
small chance of escaping bullet and even less of
escaping the arm of the law. therefore, returned
my compliments to my polite entertainer, and ia
king up both the pistols, examined tacm--fnnnl
Al. Lab r.
turning one, as he expected, babe him keep his
seat if he wished to save his head, and deliberate
" walked out Of the room. with one IN each hands
!, The strangers brow, when he found himself dis
appointed and unexpectedly out generated, put Oh
a most ferocious frown. and then scorntni smi!.
cnl'ed on his lip, as he exclaimed . HeI >EtH
reach you yet.-W Warned by this language, Kept
on my guard aud on my arrival at home, mentinn-
ed the circumstance. A warrant was advised it
was rrocured--but the stranger had vanished = 10
was entirely unknown.-a the pistols had been
furnished by servan. from neighboIns Inns who
had been prevailed upon by bribery to act the part
lie did Thus matters rested--and IN short tili.e
almost forget the circumstance.
aIvas al this time making pre- patations for spending h
mo III o. Avg 3, at the Woodlands with Mr.. lie 4 "a
he enchanting Caroline The old Genemst deils eli ~
The ents Of fishing and hunting, Of which ~al
nar,i,ulary tn,-he came in he neigbo hood ot Flush
ing and along tie fine, and sc,pated sr at
deal of pleasure III the iung vlsi hon these smrcts but
more than all from the oporinn ties II "o.h afford OF en-
loving much of the society Of my beloved Caroline, VIII,
whom nov, every dream OF iutafe happiness and every
Man Of future He. cto,ely Intimately, nseiaraiJ,
blended The day length set pnt, but me ct a
with some detention the load, II was dark befre
reached the WoutlaDd Cottage. ltn VIZ lie Fort aon.s
and was Informed by him that Caroline had taken wal
upon the banks. from ~bic, 9 had "o returned -
solved to snrprize her in the ranble and taxing my nat
and cane ee down the path which led to oea"l
ni oye on he border Of The Nateis below the hill
y,nh knew she lad avntite walk where she o:tea
ved herself il the cool of the ever,rg Ete nof ~
w risen bn the high bank crested il with lot y
nhl sl.aLle tn.