Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-05-31


versal. At the same time, an aged, dark
browed monk who was among the by. sta nders
thought it necessary TO remind The gce maid
en-, that, since she was tolerated within these
precincts, which was an unusual grace, he
trusted nothing would be snug or said incpn-
slstent with the holy character Of the place.
The glee maiden bent her head low, shook
her sable locks, and crossed herself reveren-
italy, as if she disclaimed the possibility of
such transgression, and then began the song
OF poor Louise. which we gave at length in tho
last chapter
Just as she commenced, she was stopped by
cry for 'Room-room-place for the Duke
ofRothsay"
NAY, hurry no man on my score," said a
gallant young cavalier, who entered on a no.
BILE Arabian horse, which he managed with
exquisite grace, though by such slight hand
ling OF the reins, such imperceptibe pressure
ofthe limbs and sway of the body, that to any
eye save that Of an experienced horseman, the
animal seemed to be putting forth his PAGES
Tor his own amusement, and thus gracefully
bearing forward rider who was TOO indolent
to give himself any trouble about the mat
ter.
The Princes apparel. which was very rich,
was put on with slovenly carelessness His
limbs extremely slight. was elegant in the ex-
trewe; and his features no less handsome
Bn; there was on his brow a haggard paleness,
which seemed the effect Of care or Of dissipa-
ton, or OF both those wasting causes combin-
ed. His eyes were sunk and dim, as from late
indulgence in rsvelry on tho preceding evening ,
while his cheek was inhamed with unnatural
red, as II either the effect Of the Ba acchanalan
orgies had not passed away from the constitu-
ton, or a morning draght had been rcsorted
to, in order TO remove the effects Of the nights
debauchery.
Such was the Duke Of Rothsay, and heir of
the Scottish brown, a sight ut once of interest
and compassion. All uhbonneted, and made
way for him, while he kept repeating careless
ly, 40 hasto---no haste Il shall arrive soon
enough at the place am bound for. How's
;ts-a damsel of the joyous scicnce9 Ay, by
St Giles! and comely wench to boot. Stand
still, my merry men; never was minstrelsy
marred by me. A good voice, by the mass!
Begin me that lay again, sweetheart"
Louise did moi know the person who ad-
dDssed her; but the general respect paid by
al around, and The easy and Indifferent man.
ner In which It was received, showed her she
was addressed by man Of the highest quail
ny. She recommended her lay, and sung her
best accordingly; while the young Duke SEEM
cd thoughtful and rather affected towards the
close OF the ditty. But II was mol his habit to
cherish such melancholy affections. ''This is
'aSPlaintive dhiy. my nut brown maid" said
he, chuckng the retrcating glee maiden under
the chm, and OBTAINING her by the collar of
her dress. which was not difficult, rs he sat
on horseback so close to the steps on which
she stood. But warrant me YOU have live
her notes at will, ma bella tenebrosa; ay, and
csnst sing in bower well as wold, and BY night
as well as day.
Il am no nightingale, my lord,' said Louise,
endeavoring 10 escape a species Of galant.y
which Ill suited the place and circumsi ances,
a discrepancy to which he who addressed it TO
ner seemed contemptuOusly Indifferent.
what hast thou there, daring! he added,
removing his hold from her collar, to the scrip
which she carried
Glad was Louise 10 escape his grasp, by
slipping the knot Of the ribband, and leaving
the little bag in the Princes hand, as, retiring
hack beyond his reach, she answered, Nuts.
my lord, of the last season.
The Prince pulled out Il handful Of nuts ac-
cordingy. Nuts. child! they will break
thine ivory teoth = hurt thy pretty voice. sid
Rothsay, cracking one with his teeth, like a
village schoolboy. .-.-----
They are not the walnuts of my own sunny
cline. my lord said Louise; but they hang
low, and are within the reach Of the poor
You shall have something to give you bet
ter fare, poor wandering ape, said the Duke,
IN tone IN which feeling predominated more
than in the affected and conicmptuous gallan-
try OF his first address 10 the glee maiden.
AT this moment, as he turned to ask an at
tendant for his purse, the Prince encountered
tho stern and piercing look OF a tall black
man, seated Oh powerful iron grey horse who
had entered with attendants while the Duke
OF Rothsay was engaged with Louise, and now
remained stupdied and almost turned to stone
by his surprise and anger, at this unseemly
spectacle. Even one who had never seen the
Black Douglas, must have known him by his
swart complexion, his gigantic frame. his buff
coat OF bulls hide, and his air Of courage firm
ness and sagacty, mixed with the most ndom-
table pride. The loss of an eye in battle,
though not perceptible al first sight, as tho
ball oil the injured organ remained similar to the
other, gave yet a stern immovable glare 10 the
whole aspect.
The meeting ofthe royal son in law with his
terrible step father. was in circumstances
which arrested the attention Of all present; -
and the by ISLANDERS waited the issue with ST.
lence and suppressed breath, lest they should
lose any part ofwhat was 70 ensue.
When the Duke Of Rothsay saw the express
sion which occupied the stern features Of Doug
las, and remarked that the Earl did not make
the least motion towards respectful. or even
civil salutation, he seemed determined 10 show
him how little respect he was disposed to pay
TO his displeascd looks lie took his purse from
his chamberlain.
Here, pretty one he said, Il give thee one
gold piece for the song thou hast sung me,
another for the nuts have stolen from thee,
and third for the kiss thou art about to give
me- For know. my pretty one, that when fair
lips (and thine for fault Of better may be call
ed SOY make sweet music for my pleasure, ! am
sworn TO st. Valentine to press them to mine
My song is rocomPensed nobly,' said Louise.
shrinking back; my nuts are sold TO good
market--farther traffic, INV lord, were neither