Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-05-28

to prevent discovery, by getting up
quantity Of ballast stones, which were
fastened to their feet, heaving them over
board, and then destroying every paper
or article which would in any way de-
tect him, carefully preserving all those
which related to the object of his jour
ncy, he set sail for Dardanelles. Having
safely arrived at the nearest port OF the
residence of his intended victim, he lost
no time in preparing for the jaunt over
land, and accordingly dressed part Of
his men as peasants, some as traders,
and under pretence Of bartering away
his cargo in the country, st out Tor the
residence Of the Pacha, taking with him
some very rich presents and as much
gold as he deemed necessary to bribe
attendants. Fortunately, among the let
ters no had preserved, was one which
had been taken from an artist, who
shared the fate Of the Turks, which gave
him at once an introduction within the
Pacha's castle, it being only necessary
for him to personate the Italian painter.
This letter represented him as an ar
tist of great distinction, and that be had
been sent at the request of the writer, to
obtain the honor of allowing him to take
the portraits of the family of his serene
Highness, to send present to the En-
peror of Austria, who had in his friend
ship for the country during the present
war merited this high distinction and ex-
preston Of gratitude.
Suffice it to say his request was grant
ed, and after delivering his rich presents,
with which he said he had been entrust-
ed, and dispensing some gold among the
attendants, he set about making prepa-
rations for taking the drawing--first OF
the daughter. For the better effect, he
recommeadedhe her portrait should be TAX
en- sitting in open air, under the arbour
where the advantage might be had OF CIV
ing better light and shade to the piece; !;
the following day was appointed, when
she was to be attended thither.
The day and hour arriving, this bloody
artist with some show of preparation,
entered the gates Of the castle; intending
on this occasion, merely to get a view OF
the object he wished to draw of, having
accomplished which, framing an excuse of
being indsposed, after the long journey
he had taken, he put off the task; beg
ging to knowj when it would be most
convenient to herself She replied that
after she should return from her morn.
ing ride, at six or seven O'Clock she
would be'taken in her riding dress.
This proved literally true, for at six
next morning, Mermalecha, took her in
her riding dress, and by forced marches
that day and night, had her embarked on
board his pirate boat "gliding swiftly
over the glad waters" taking all his faith
ful gang with him, hut leaving the ship
behind 10 take care of herself.
While this artful artist was managing
matters to get the daughter, his gang
had found the way to the old mans cot
fers-and in gold, jewels, valuable stones.
and diamonds, they added solid charms
to the beauteous prize, and were duly
rewarded by their Chief
1t is strange, but no less true, that this
fair captive was not heard to lament hel
change Of condition. She at first was
sad but not sorrowtul; In her lover al
the ferocity ofthe pirate was melted down
by the genial rays beauty she shed upon
| him.
His hand yet red with blood, fas
clenched hiss sabre, ready to guard his
lovely captive and the thoughtless
Greek oarsmen chanting their war song
kept time to the bringing oars Of the
Tratta, which seemingly aware of its
rich burden, glided swiftly and smoothly
along, rendering pursuit as useless a.
attack would prove dangerous.
When Mermalecha reached Miconi
his little pirate squad, lay in small bay
at the north end Of the Island, at the foo
Of the mountain, on the summit ofwhich
amid the rolling clouds, which lowered
about the lofty peak. his place of con
cealmcnt and security was duly fixeC
agreeably to previous arrangement. The
enthusiastic cheers of his band, as they
descended the mountain, echoed and re
verberated down the deep ravine at Tho
bottom Of which his swift caiquo gliding
through the narrow pass Of the Calenqut
met their view. gladdening their hearts
This intricate hidden pass, only knowr
to him and his gang, once entered, Pur
suit would be useless. Fhus in place
Of safety-surrounded by his crew, HI
clasped in his arms the blushing, beau
tiful Diamonda, and sprang upon tha
shore now the theatre of his depreda
lions.
At the sight of the fair captive, light.
dropping from the arms Of her lover
every at aghan leapcd from its sheath
and being crossed over her head will
hands on their hearts, nll swore TO dc
vote themselves, their lives, and thoi
fortunes to her bowing in circl
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