Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-09-13

II ever there was a coquette thought l, that
fair bewitching creature is one; but as she lif-
ted her coun.enance to reply to this touching
appeal, reproached myself for SO hasty de-
cision. Never did such beauty, such simple
loveliness and sympathzins benevoence meet
my raptu red gaze before. Her face though
pale with sorrow seemed loveier on that very
account and as the beam of ofdisinterested COM
passion shot from her rich blue eyes, how pit
led tho disconsolate lover! She will not be-
stow her hand, where she cannot give her
heart. thought l.
She spoke -''You know" said she, "that '
would willingly bestow my hand upon you,
although it rendered myself miserable for life,
could in conscience do it-but could you be
happy with one that could not love you'"
"Yes, yes" cried he eagerly. "I should be
happy with you although you spurned mo.''
"Time" continued she "would soon wear of
this ndiscreet enthusiasm-besides my-my-
duty"
"Tell me Azubah." cried he wildly, edo you
love another!"
She looked down and was silent.
81 see it ALL" cried he, and falling back in
his seat, seemed to be sunk in stupor. She
arose, and going to him, seated herself by his
side, and taking his hand, bade him to " for
get her and be happy!' He answered not
His eyes were fixed in sullen despair. and the
sweat burst from his pallid brow.
Azubah clasped her hands, and with voice
choked with sighs, cried out, L" Is it thus! was
| created to make every body miserable'" and
rising, left the room in violent agitation.
That heart, said l, is not easily won, but
what Paradise awaits the man who shall
clasp her to his bosom, and call her his own!
pursued my way, and soon found myseI: in
the centre of the town. A large brick store
lay on my right hand-in front of me stood the
meeting house, and little TO the left, re-
spectacle tavern, near which the high sign
post bore aloft rude painting of ship under
sail, and q woman standing on the shore hold
ing out a wreath to an eagle STOPPING from his
prial height, TO seize upon the proffcred coro-
nal. Imagining saw a light cleaning in one
OF the tavern windows, repaired thither, but
found | was deceived by the reflection of the
moons beams, which played upon the glass,
and began to make preparation for reposng
in the open air. The most eligible place for
that purpose vas an old grave yard at short
distance, where therefore retreated-the high
grass afforded comfortable couch, and like
ga warrior taking his rest" on his bed Of
heather, | stretch ed my listless body res
ting my head upon a sunken grave. which
stood little apart from the rest Being over
come with fatigue, l was soon lost in sleep,
when dream of most singular nature pre-
sented itself. Suddenly the grave on which l
was reposing seemed to open, and a beautiful
female figure stood before me-she was clothed
in a white robe, which hoated in the breeze /;
in her hand she held scroll of paper, upon
which her eyes were ntcnty fixed something
projected from her bosom resembling the ham
die of dagger; and her countenance was very
pale-hor heavy eyes were sunk in her head,
and her long golden hair hang dishovelled over
her shoulders
"On what errand,' said I, art thou COM
mssioned from the invisible world! Speak, and
if thou wilt entrost me with thy mission, thou
mayest rely upon my good faith"
She fixed her eyes upon me as I spoke
twas a look which almost annihilated me-
"Swearn' cried she, in tone which curdled
my blood
81 swear" said l.
"Behold then before you," said sho, 1.-the
victim of infidety. In my hand hold the
fatal paper which Occasional my destruction
Here is a solemn engagement-a promise of
marriage, which gave one to whom proved
fahless; go and tell him that his tears and
groans have been heard in Heavcn--that lis
gailt is expated, and that he is forgiven"
"What crime, fair lady," said l, has he
been guilty OFF,"
She drew the poignord from her bosom, and
a stream Of blood issued from the wound. /
gazcd with horror, and turned my eyes from
the chilling sight looked again, and she
was gone!
When awoke, tho sun was far in his career,
and fearing should be discovered in my un-
fashionable plight, I has,cned from the church
yard, and mingled with the villagers who were
focking to church, it being on the Sabbath
day. Three nymphs, whom from the similarity
Of their appearance I supposed to be sisters,
josled by me-they were engaged in earnest
conversation, which was carried on in a low
voice. One OF them accidentally looked be.