Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-08-27

the corroding distress of his mind, threw him
into violent fever. He lay several days IN
his tent, and would have pershed, had not an
unseen hand assiduously suppl led him with
water and provisions.
The crisis of his disorder arrived, and al
though his suferings were great, lie triumphed
over his disease and soon found himself conva-
lescent. One cool and pleasant morning he
ventured out, and taking tour in part ofthe
island, which he had never before visited, he
was surprised by seeng the track Of human
being on the sand. BY comparing these tracks
with his own, he discovered that they were
much too small for his foot. He hastily as
cended a rock and looking in every direction
to his joy and surprise ho beheld young sail
or lying asleep on a rocky platform, over
which was strewed bundle Of dry seaweed.
He advanced softly toward the slumberer- his
face was covered with a few large leaves
which served to shade it from the sun. His
clothes were some torn, and he observed that
the collar of his shirt was stained with blood
A locket was suspended from his neck and had
fallen out Of his bosom upon the weeds. Har-
rydon knclt down, and turning it over, he be-
held bis own likencss-he knew il for a trnket
which he had once given to his Caroline.
Rage, jealousy, famed at onco in his breast,
he drew his sword, but scorning to stab
sleeping foe,' he sprung on his feet and cried
out in voice Of thunder: Rise!-Awake!-
stard FORTH damn'd villain and defend your
self!'
The sleeping youth awoke; he started on
his feet, and blushed deeply--Harrydon be-
held before him the stranger youth who had
SO often saved his life. Astonishment for a
moment struggled with anger in the breast of
the corsar-"Who are you?" cried he.
Il am one returned the other, 'who has
so often hazarded his life to preserve yours
you could well afford to do that cried
Harrydon, after you had robbed me of jew-
cl worth ten thousand lives
Howl cried tho astonished youth.
See there' cried Harrydon, violently toar-
ing the miniature from the strangers neck,
and holding it up to his view. Behold that !
gave it to one for whom would have endu-
red the pangs of hel! through the vista of a
thousand ages To one who Oh God, false
false Caroline!'
'And did you indeed love that Caroline''
cried the youth eagerly.
Love her, villain! let this sword answer the
question'-so saying, Harry don drew back to
make furious plunge at the breast of the
stranger, when he cast himself on his knees
will you slay your Gardiner
Harrydon did not at first comprehend this
unexpected address; but gazing in the face Of
the suppliant, he soon read the TRUTH With a
loud cry of rapturous surprise, which echoed
from rock to rock, the brave Harrydon threw
himselfi into the arms Of his long lost Caroline
and, as he pressed her in convulsive eagerness
to his high swelling heart, their lips met and
their tears mingled; sighs choked their utter
ance, and they, more eloquent than words
told how true and how deep was their mutuo
love.
AS soon as the power Of speech returned
Edwin said che in paintive tone are yor
then reconciled to your Carolne''
'Reconciled what dost thou mean,' sale
Harrydon gazing on her, which beamed will
love and tenderness.
THAT note,' sighed she, languidly.
Harrydon then informed her Of the causes
which led to his precipilancy, and after as
suring her that her suiierings on that accoun
could not have been more poignant thar
his own, he told her that she was all and NOR,
TO him than she had ever been that she wa
the only tie tha. bound him to existence, ant
/, that for her he was willing 10 sacrifice ever,
other happiness.
"Then" cried she " am happy again!-
That kind word has restored me to life, an,
these rocks are to me more delightful than th,
garden Of an eastern Prince"
Harrydon took her hand in his; pressed
fervently, and exclaimed, " This is indeed, tt
be translated to Heaven without seein.
deathr
Caroline recined her head upon his bosom
and gave vent TO her feelings, in sobs ant
tears; while he kissed the pearly drops from
her flushed cheeks, and said "If this is all
delicious dream, may never awake from it,
At a subsequent period Harrydon enquirec
into the causes which led to their meeting
She informed him that she had been very pune
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cd number Of lc,tcrs under the tree, but wa
alarmed at receiving no answer from him. A
length, che grew SO uneasy that she venturec
TO call upon her aunt, who presented her will
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