Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-07-26

footstep was heard on The stair. HNAen-
ing to the door, she opened II, snd intro-
ducod as ber father, Mons. Dumain.--
St. Aubin rose, aud offering his hand,
briefly told the accident which had pro-
cured for him Tho pleasure oil their no
goaintance; and galIantly added (slanc.
Ing at Annet,e) that he hoped it would
long continue. il
Reserve your compliments for more
polished cars said his host; 'os4 ac-
Iuaintlncc may be pleasing TO ono, and
not both; time determines these things.
Annette, prepare some tea
This reception was rnihcr a damper
10 tho ardent spirit of onr young enthu-
siasl, who had already pictured to him
self many scenes OF future happiness,
which he hoped to enjoy in the society
ofthc fair Annette. In short, day after
day found him o constant visitor at the
cottage, and although Annette listened
with the artlessness of innocence to the
exprcssicns Of his !cvc, yet her fathers
brow was ever darkcned by a frown
when they met. He had heard Of The
wealth OF St. Aubin, md suspected hm
Of dishonorable views towards his daueh-
ter, who was now his only earthly COM
fort; a.d one evening, without giving him
an opportunity Of excuI pating himself
from the charge, he accused him ofthese
views, and rudely forbidding him the
house closed tho door in his face! In
The heat of passion, and wounded pride,
St. Aubin s,oore rcnseancc upon his un-
courteous host, as he rotreated through
the gate, which was closed by tho old
domestic, at the command OF his master,
with orders not to admit him again.
This event happened at that precise
point OF time which brought the two Pr
RATES to the dwelling OF Dumain st
Aubin was at this instant resting against
a tree, rejecting on what course to pur-
sue in order to obtain future interview
with Annette, when these men hastily
passed him, and entered the house.
Alarmed by the report Of n pistol, and
brea,hlcss with fear for the safety Of
Annette, ho was rushing forward, when
his arm was Immediately seized with {,
powerful grasp, and a rough voice whis-
pcrcd IN his r-'Speak not. sir not
or you are dead mann AT this instant
an agonized shrek from Annette burst
upon his ear! Ncrved with suporhuman
strength, he broke from the villain that
held him, and ran towards the house;-
he was, however, pursued, and struck to
the earth, just as he entered the gate,
with force which i.e could not resist,
and again Threatened with death if he
attempted TO escape The other, in the
meuniime, had succeeded in securing
Mons Dumain and his daughter, aud
having pillaged their dwelling of every
thing that was valuable, came forth hcavi-
ly laden with the fruits Of his lawless en-
terp'ise, and comforting an instant with
his comrade in low voice, he Immediate
ly struck into tho path that led to tho
sea shore. St. Aubin expected death;
but the firm grpe Of tho rufiian was all
ho suffered, when suddenly smother
ed fame burst lrvm the window of the
lower apartment.
sIn the namo Of God!' cried jean in
voico of agony, 'reIease mo and for
give your
Loosing his grasp, with the velocity OF
lightning, the villain darted into the patl,
which his companion had taken, and dis
appeared in an instant. On rushing into
the house, he found Dumain and his
daughter confined by cords, aud unable
To move. While the flames were snread-
ing around them, just as he mad effected
the release Of Annette, tho old man
emerged from his hiding place 10 tine
assistance Of his master, who loudly
charged St. Aubin with having pItnderec
aud fired his dwelling! AT this horrt
accusation, the unfortunate youth started
then sunk, oysrpowercd by the variety
Of his feelings, upon q char.
Well may your courage fail YOU nosc +,
said Dunain, for your escape is ilnpos
siblen and springing upon him with the
fury OF madness, he called on the o!t
man, who possessed stout, athletic
frame, to assist in securing him, aut
raising the cry Of murder.--In ieU
minutes the room was filled with persons
who, having subdued the flames, bount
the ill-fatcd St. Aubin, and, notwitstand
ing his protestations Of Innocence, hur
ricd him 10 the ncares, Jail, where N
was confined for the night. Next morn
ing, he was carried before a magistrate
and there charged by Mems. Dumain a.
robber and an incendiary. Blinded By
passion, and actually believing that th'
young man was the perpe,rator of thi
decd, aud anxious 10 surrende tho gull,
to justice, he proceeded to swear 10 hi
identity, as tho man who bound him.
From his daughter no positive evidence
cosAd be drawn, she having tainted ol
the entrance OF the robber. She coulc
not, however, but remember, though
much agains, her will TO do SO, that Of