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

u have heard OF no butcherics today" $3.50 >.l
"Not heard otthe merccss charge which this same
Cornct Fitzroyal made upon snal part of my corps
exclaimed Tarieton, whose eye began to flash fierce
and indignation. Not heard of the cold Blood
ed massacre Of men, whose swords lay harmless in
their scabbards, and who had chance OF resistance?
Miss Elmorc is surely mistaken"
''If you knew Charles Fitzroya sir-and said this
70 his face, he would resent ii though YOU were the
King OF England '--soid the disguised Cornct himself
whose proud and mpctuous spirit had wei nigh over
leapcd the bounds OF prudence ut once.
t'Fyc, yo nephcw'--cx reclaimed Wilton in a tone
OF rebukc--' Rccolicct these gentlemen urc our
guests and entitled to respect"
Tarleton bit his lips with anger, and cast at Charles
look OF ineiiab!c scorn--then turning to Wilton l;
inquired III what school the manners of this fiery
Youth had been formed
"hIy nephew is rash sir,-you must forgive him.
lie means we'll but is unfortunately irritable
"Pray sir, said Tarleton continuing to intcrro~atc
Witon--"Noes this Young Cornct FitzroyaI wncn
your nephew cspouscs with such zeal hold any rcIa
ton 10 your familyo''
Ihe Major replied that lie was near connection
by Dlarrle &C. and young soldier of proud and chiv-
ros feelings. lie added. that if any thing in the
days occurrences had wrought different opinion he
sincerely lanented it.
u should regret after this nights hospitality Ma
jor, replied the officer of the crown, "to wrcas my
vengeance upon yours your lady's kinsman-but
II tina same mushroom Hero should accidentally fail
INTO my hands promise YOU he shall be treae cd with
as little ceremony as the commoncst freebooter"
ri
sing FROM his seat, and taking rostonnear the door
which led from the apartment. 81 cannot sit and
,lear this slang from
'For iIeavens' sake cousin be s;l,n.,"-sa IIa--
riot looking Charles full IN the face, with look Of re-
proach Ruth also turHcdan eve ,pon him, as If inn
TI0rng more prudent restraint upon his tcn~uc-
but tho Young Republican had already passed the
bounds Of dccorull and was urged by keen sense OF
injury TO rctaliatc upon the ROYAL ,,ipou
"lcs' he Coptinucd,-hs utterance almost cboked
Ivy the vchclncNce of his cclings-s.tlis sano from
one, whose very track has been marked by blood and
0eVas'atlon--th'S cant from notorious purtzan who
/ Is no better than freebooter himself"
Hal" exclaimed Tarcton. sprinenr from his sept
Ike tiger suddenly unclaimed, 'Do YOU beard INC
young man,-do you dare to taunt NE to nv face"
81 tareto cat Your foul rcproacics back upon YOUR
Sc!i replied Charles--'a'ad that you may learn on
whose authority act, know that it is Charles FIT
royal himself, the abused and insu);cd Cgruct ,.fo
sco:lls and defies your resentment"
ihe forkcd lightning is not more quck and terrible
i"n the rage which flashed at that moment in the eve
OF Tarleon. vt the same time there MINGLED in he
fierce and wratiti,i vsage gieapl OF feroco,s RI
umph like the wild Joy OF tho savage who sees his
captive already bound before Linn AWAITING the death
dealing hloW.
Seize hiIu! commanded the CHIEF af,Ircs,ro ;,i,
followers III tone authoritative, that tlev rose as
itby common impulse. to execute sinr lenders or5nr
Their leader himself, rushed forward to set tie can.
pie and but Tor the confusion and proar which e,isi
ed, the rash young comet would doubtless have naid
dear tnr his cTntcity. Ruth and Harriet flew towards
c door and tor tso moment Intercepted by tears and
lTtics tic united movements OF lie rovalists-an
W ton had already CLING To the exaspcrated Parle.on
invoking his orbCoTancc towards the risri;Icd voth
Even Capt Mel cod ycntprcdt TO suggest that il bt
be more 'nagHanimous TO wink at the youns mans o.
cape but the enrngcG ccftain at once crushed all kind
OF iaefcrsson by terrific brandsing of his arms
ani a lcGd threat OF Instant Vengeance
He!2e !..l,, say:--drag HIM this nlonlcnt 70 The
ifoIi gateway Tho upsjart shall know and c,l whom
ne cares TO i3'1; v'sii this insolHnt language
fortunately, Lud"c!! with more resolution at.;l
activity tian any Of The GROUP, sprung to his friend
rescue Fly main hodily strength, he .5rced him moi
only from the door, bit along Through narrow ms
s2ge winch directly ted ironthe house and urged him
with aeclonatH zeal TO fly for his life. The first
; gust Of the comets resentment having passed. he
thought seriously OF personal safety, and haynr
gained the open air before his puIsuers had fairly
yaninshed the eloquent opposition Of Ruth and
Harriet the obvious facility OF escape at enc augrcs-
ted ana Tcrved the eiots TO attempt it, DaTiinn
with the iGetuCSs Of deer over the brole,, o,rorr
which surrounded tie mansion, and plm!oiIG in y
Gaep iaick',t winch covered ncghbouIin" dell he
disappeared in few minutes from sight tlourf not
without having his path Observed Nv Tarlafon himself
who was the first to rus! from the house like blood
hound in1ent on he prey, ind!cnqntiT ciHdnr fh,
While the tordy pursuit ofhie followers.
Blood and f;lrY!' exclaimed tic t;sapDoiDted
Colonel, as he caught glimnse o the fIclt,o ,Iid
ing hGe an GppaTit!cn through the shadows Of the
moonlight scenery. "1hn WhClp las osca 3cd i,,n
but Il tuTat him from his hiding holes or Jfon shall
% stranger this night to my eve lids TO lorsc,"
nc exclaimed, ut criny loud, siri'l coo,5ard IA ~
men, the greater part Of whom ud algtod and vrre
rcposng in groups on the lawn ITO !orsc!-al
scoIr yon woods and plains for mile ground u,,ti}
You bring baci,dead oralive tl:sawcss Bucksl,iIi -
The men headed by two Iaore officers obc,-ed with
eiacrty and the innlates Of Nil:ons dwelling yg.,.
tron the doors and windows with painful df,pre hon
sions OF the ISSUE, to long lines OF hoseuc dcGlju
ana scanpcring in various directions as if to enclose
their object whose sWiftncas and doxtcritv cons+u
ted the only hope Of dcverance. MANY an anvio1q
thTnb "gHt"d the i'osos cf Ruth and Harriet and
the form r notwithstanding the days trials fIt reno
yated 10y the porl5 OF the present moment To endure
SIN longer tlugue and wackfulncss A tedious
hour elapsed, and oil remained quiet and nojscless il,
the quarter which kindled such intense interest and
during that interval Of suspense, the commander
attended by lis suhatcrns hurried backwards and
forwards on the lava venting his rage and chanrin at
tAe prospect OF disappointment. Occasionav ne
would stop aud listen, as # eager to catch the SLIGHT
est note which arosc the still atmosphere end !.
was not utu feeble and confused shout of triumph
secncd 70 proceed from tho distont forest, that =
g!can OF pleasure was seen hy his followers 10 tighten
MS suen brow Far different, were the emotions Of
INC two TNilnm I1din-. who y,-,fri.in C.o,,