Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-10-29

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Nhen:he young ladies' mi their attendants rcachod
tie house, Major Wilton, who had retired to rest, was
already roused by the alarm.
s.! arm delighted to yon, said the Major, grasp
Ing both Charles and L,i,vcll by the hand but vol,
seem the heralds OF i'll luck. Tan this be y British
detachment paying this unreasonable visit part OF
our own army
'English!'i replied Charles .:evcry man of them.
Il is the same party which liked have shortened nv
military career this morning.
Are you not in peril here" continued Wilton.
You both officers in commission, and as s,,c,
Will probably be known"
Harry is prisoner on paroI," answered Charles
land as for me- they happen to be specially! inquisi-
tive call me by my mothers name You know aln
as much Middleton, rs Fitzr0ya."
And much more, dare say, cousin said Harriet
Significant y;-'b thought you hated deceit"
If it is lawful 10 deceive enemy by false fla
renled Charles,--'Wll, not by change of nainca
70 avoid scruples then, say am my aunts nenhcv-
and Middleton"
"a very ingenious casuist,' remarked Wilton s.bu
stop,-l hear the traInping of stecds this momen,
Harriet order the servantsto provide refreshments
literally. We must put the best face on the matter
and treat these marauders with hospitality Harriet
did as directed, and the gentlemen repaired to the
front porco, to greet the intrfiers Their numbers
seemed indeed formidable. The ritter Of swords
and helmets which CLEANED like SO MANY fneteorS in
the clear moonlight, contra5tcd with tho shadow
outline OF the moving mass; and though there might
have been at least two hundred horsemcn in fine
whole column, 1t seemed under its present Elusive
aspect, expanded INTO much larger dimensions Fl
the distance ufity PAGES the command was pivon to
halt, by hoarsa voice, which was PROMPTLY obcved
through the line, and in few minutes some cigh or
Ten dl5rnounted forms were gliding swiftly to-
wards the door of the dwelling"
~ fine night. gnntlemon.'|-sati The st0utrs, and
saICst Of the advancing group, as he touched he
lower step, and addressed tamiliary the three occu
pants of the porfcc. This estate has Major WILTON
IN informed, for It's owner"
The Major politely answered tle inquiry and
Desired the eiuvited guests to walk into the lrr,s
apartment OF the house. a clear and strong LIGHT
tiOm two brilliant reecOrs. revealed the count cnace
AID figure OF each visitor Us he entered the roorn:-
but save IN the hstore mentioned speaker, who was
easily identified the chief, there was nothing uar~
ctllary worthy Of being noted or remembered in
him, however, nature had displayed those. striking
marks Of ch1rIc'cr. Which she frequently iscrbcs o.,
INC human rissgc. His hirh and iroWnrr forehead
lad eyes which flashed CTcey from under their arc,.d
DrUWs,-fis prominent cheek bones, and Drofrud;nr
unlcrip, With the l1r rnustochios which siadcqI il,e
over fc1tures, I'll being united to lrurne vi ggansi,
size and G1IrSiamped their posScssor with oroud
aud savage i5rocity. There was wbal allied to Iii
!orbdding exterior, sing sfEeedom Of manner
olse and conrte,y Of re fs dress, too
though plain for BfIz fani, added to
rs martial aPpeafaaea 7oftisjon If but
= ons. at ornar7csE f95[3 Dis Gorr.t ard
Furnished steel nettngs Wl - ouipasscd tho rlost
y posed parts of Tie body 0ff his BRIGHT helmet
sl ,fieJ win flowing train Of light co.ocd horse
heir combined 10 IMPRINT tire warke sfos.y Of tia
.nifila enos upor MS whole aSpec'.
. t.udwel no sooner glanced ~ IL" .l'caur1's end
Ifre o. s extraordinary nan, tHFn ie whispered e. o
TYiuon ms VOL known name - name hicb had
s1eady oarlod terror IN every direction ;iroucd ;hc
@giut1. aas .ra ed ~ J. ''o mos co'.;;n.-ca.a