Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-07-19


wre,ched Green heard this news also! per.
ceived by his looks that you were menaced-I
watched an opportunity to confer with Han
nah and told her to go Immediately and apprise
you Of your danger-she was no sooner gone
than Green set out in company with the other
mate. They were gone couple Of hours, and
when they returned, perceived by their looks
and actions that they had accomplished some
| bloody deed.
am little before my story, however; White
the mates were goue. the boy whom they call
ed Edwin stepped up to me, and asked me if 1
would have any objection to his endeavourng
to effect my rescue. replied that thought
that impossible. swell, at any rate" replied he
$50 long as Edwin Spears can lay any claim to
life, Miss Allen need be under no, apprehension
Of becoming the victim ofa ravisher."
"Do you know me them" said l.
eyes," said Edwin, edo you not recollect
of ssccouring a naked and destitute sailor boy,
at the intercesslon Of North West Hannah"
then recognized him.
er, who knew your character we'll, who used
to speak of you with rapiure-a very dear
friend, who were he here, would die to succonr
you; yes, had his single arm to assist me,
these Keunackers" would be scattered like
chaff, and would take that canoe and paddle
off with you ut once. Oh! how would Julian
rejoice were he here TO aid his beloved Mary!
But his arm shall be raised in defence Of help
less innocence no more-Oh Julian! Julian!
would that had died for you!"
"Hore I interrupted Edwin by oxclaimng
He lives! noble youth, your Julian lives!"
"Oh, whe:e!" cried Edwin, gasping for
brsath-tell me where he is that may fly to
him like an auow!"
Here Mary was startled by a groan-she
turned and saw Julian sitting with his head
down, his face covered with his hands, while
his breast heaved with violent emotions.
"Oh Mary!," said he. "hud you known as T..
the amiable qualities Of that noble boy; had
You known his kindness; his ardour ia friend
ship, his courage in danger, his intelligence,
his virtue, you woudd not wonder, that my soul
sinks at the recollection Of that dreadful night
VIXEN he fell life less into these arms! Yes"
c1od he, starting up while his eyes rolled with
phrenzy, she expired in these arms I SEQ
him now before me just as he looked; those
beautiful features wont to beam with ANNA
ton and joy, clouded by death, those red lips
now cadaverous and blue Oh! oh! Mary; il is
| too much!'
Hannah now interposed, "why should the
hazle eyed youth weep!-Tears become not the
valiant look; the yellow locks are bright be-
fore thee, see how she smiles before thee like
the son through white cloud
"Cease, cease" cried Julian, driven to dis
traction, 'thou stabbest me, with another dag
ger-Oh, this is the unkndest cut Of al!''
Overpowered he sunk lifeless at the feet OF
Mary.
The angelic Mary perceived something re
markable in Julians conduct. In vain she en-
deavored to unriddle those words -''this is the
unkndest cut of all" why does he call the
| mention Of me unknd?"
She applied herself to Julian, and he was
soon restored again to his former condition, but
he appeared disposed to talk little, and SEEM
cd to be sunk into stupor.
Mary thought it imprudent to pursue her
narrative any farther; and do not find that
she ever resumed it.
The sun had just sunk beneath the western
wave-a gentle breeze which had moved on
the surface Of the waters, ceased to rutl'e tho
CLASSY ocean, as the great source Of life buried
its brightness in its bosom.
A few merchant ships lay at anchor in the
har5or Of woahoo. One by the appearance
of her rigging and ha decks, seemed about to
set sail for some distant port in a few days.
Her matches were caulked down; tarpauns on.
her rigging was newly tarred; royal masts on
end; and long boat secured mid-ships Her
crew were reclining or the windlass, and hall
witted mate strutted about the quarter deck
with all the pride, pomp. and circumstances of
| Office.
Now might be seen, slender but well form
ed youth, pcnsively walking upon Touchdown
hill, until he came to the very edge of the pre-
cipice which overlosks the sea, when ho stop
ped short, and stood surveying this ship. He
seemed to common observer, TO be admiring
tho ncatness Of her appearance, or criticising
her trim, or perhaps thinking Of lifts and bra
ces.
But, as he turned his sad eyes toward this
gallant vessel, these word, rose from the bot
tom Of his soul" There, there, is the ship