Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-09-10

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festival; and the day before it was 10
take place, he went to his house in Al
ergatu-strect, from which he did not in
tend 10 return until the day after the din |
ner given to General Cromwell and his
officers. This was the time which Ma
rian judged as most favorable to her pur-
pose; and soon after hel father had left
Holborn. she, with beating heart, aud
in her most simple apparel, with her love-
| ly countenance shrouded in "a black silk
hood, set off for the palace al Whitehall,
| where she had been informed the Gene
raj then was.
On making known her desire to the
attendants, she was told that the Lord
General had been occupied nearly all the
day with business Of Importance, and
that it was not likely sho could be able
to see him, but that she could wait !! she
pleased. Marian accordingly sat down
on bench in corridor leading to the
principal apartments. Here she waited
in agonizing suspense; persons passed
TO and fro, but none seemed 10 notice
her, and she thought with bitterness Of
tho precious moment thus passing away,
which might probably be lraught with
danger to her beloved Herbert. An ell
derly man in the garb Of puritan min
lister, entered the gallery: his look seem
ed benevolent, and Marian resolved to
address him, and request his assistance.
At first he looked at her suspectingly;
but second glance at her noble brow
and modest countenance reassured him.
He saw that her distress was real, and,
certain that her object could be one of
no common interest, he promised, pos
sble, to obtain her an interview with the
Lord General.
This person, who was the celebrated
Hugh Peters, was as good as his word.
In few moments he again approached
her, and taking her hand, he led her to
the door Of an apartment, and Whisper
ing-'The Lord prosper thy petition n,'the
door was thrown open, and Marion found
herself in the presence Of General Crom-
well.
The room into which Marian was ush-
cred, was a high and noble apartment,
commanding spacious view OF the
Thames, with all the varied and bustling
scenery constantly observable thereon.
Three sides of the room were occupied
by book-shelves, filled with large ard
seemingly ponderous volumes; at the up
per end stood table, covered with n
Turkey carpet, on which lay numei GUS
papers; and, in plain high backed chair,
covered with black leather, sat the man
who was soon to be raised TO the supreme
power of these kingdoms-Olver Crom-
well He was plainly dressed in suit
Of mulberry color, with short cloak OF
the same. His hat lay beside him on
the table. His hair was partially grey,
and his whole countenance spoke the de-
cision and quick penetration that belong
ed to his character; though at times,
there was a sohening expression in the
eyes which moderated the effect his stern
features would otherwise have produced
At first he looked harshly at Marian; but
when he saw that her whole frame trem-
b!ed with agitation, he said mildly 'Maid-
en-, what is thine errand?'
Il would implore your aid replied
Marian - Your powerful assistance, in
the case Of Herbert Lisle, an unhappy
! prisoner in the late battle
Herbert Lisle sayest thou! replied
Cromwell; thou speakest vain words,
and knowest not what thou askest. Is he
not an avowed enemy TO the good cause
And has not the Lord delivered him into
our hands, that we should deal with him
even as it shall seem good in our eyeso
20, Sir, speak not thus, beseech
you, said Marian; 'have mercy on his
youth: il may be that the persuaslons of
others have led him to oppose the gov
ernment; give him then time for repent
ance!
1T we're more fitting maiden, for thee
said Cromwell, to NEEDLE not with this
matter: it is not seemly for young
maiden TO plead thus earnestly for a
stranger youth: betake thee to thine
| home.'
The blood rushed into Marian's cheeks
and forehead, and she replied hastily
is it, then, a crime for woman to plead
for mercy' Be it so! Yet the laws,
both OF God and man, are on my side,
when would ask you aid for my unhap-
py husband
HAP he said, l looked not for this;
but thine appeal is vain:' and he glanced
pityingly on her. In these stirring
times domestic ties must be rent asun-
Ger, when the glory Of the Lord and the
welfare Of the State requires it,
sAIas! alas!' cried Marian, and will
you consign my husband to perish'-
What is his crime? He did but follow a
I kind master, and fight in support Of his
cause, as he was bound by his oath of
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