Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-12-24
PROVIDENCE
som CT THE OCEAN.
Now, who Le We vnnld cross Loch Cyle,
That dark and stormy walrr
80, Pm the chief at Twas isle,
And this Lord C!lin s daughter"


the scene TO a glen in Scotland. Deep in a
sequcs,ered vale, surrounded by precipitous
rocks, and thick forests, stood tho wild cutlaw
Roland Duncan, surrounded by a dozen Of his
brave followers, who by their earnest conversa-
ton and looks Of defiance appeared to be con-
ccr,ing some desperate scheme full of danger
and uncertainty.
Suddenly starting forward and drawing his
broad claymorc. which g~littered in the beams
Of a MONDAY Sun -"My gallant adhercnts,"
cried he, 60 we are surrounded on all hands by
threatening dangers. but narrowly escaped
falling into the hands of the kings officers, a
fortnight ago. Disguised as a French traveller
l put up at an obscure inn, near s., when
scarcely had l fallen asleep ere the'whole
neighborhood were apprized Of my presence.
But l have seen ker-yes, by heavens-I be-
held her walking on, in q grove adjoining her
fathers grounds, and then had I been possess
ed of The means, I might have made her, by
force, a bandits bride !"
LEAD us TO the charge - shouted every
man, "and we will bear of the fair prize or
perish in the attempt !"
"Be not rash," cried Roland, 81 have form
ed a cover; scheme which -
"Some ono approaches I" cried one of the
bandiiti.
"In what direction ;" whispered their chief
Behold-through the foliage, yonder ] dis
Germ the figure of u man, moving boldly towards
u.s." vas tho reply.
"Retire I" cried Roland, and advanced to
meet the stranger.
The Son of the Ocean approached the out
lawed chief" Sir" said he, 81 have sought
you long, and with great difficulty have l at
length found you"
"And who is he that has taken such pains
to discover the retreat Of Roland Duncan -
h" am your friend. Is there no one within
hearing ?" inquired the intruder.
"None. Speak your will I"
"Well then-I am acquainted with your
passion for the Lady Almira."
And so are many others what then ?"
"Thero is one,'' continued the mariner,
"who can insure you success-who can give
her to your arms ere three days have trans
PRED !"
cart thou the man - inquired Roland.
"Not I, Sir-but one more potent than any
earthly prince one whose power is unbounded
and one who requires Of you but a single
condition !"
"Name il - said the outlaw.
"'Tis simply" said the Son Of the Ocean,
that you ALLURE heaven and enrol your name
on the list off,
"Whon :" demanded Roland.
"Satan ~ cried the stranger.
"Out upon thee, abandoned wretch :" cried
Roland. els it not enough that / have for
saken friends and kind ed = condemned myself
to wander on the barren hills Of my country
a price set on my head-forced TO win my
bread by the dint ofsword and dagger cut OIL
from all social enjoyment without a home or
a shelter beset by day - and lying down at
night, uncertain whether | shall! ever awake in
the land Of tho living-is it not enough to be
denied the common consultations Of human ma
ture on earth, but thou wouldst have me con-
denim myself to eternal perdi,ion also ?"
"Sot your heart at rest, on that score,"-
cried the stranger. " happiness and long lifo is
offered to you here, and as regards your future
state. you have certainly no hope Of escaping
the fatal doom Of impeni:ents. You may safe
Iy seal your fate, for you only %forestal your
inevitable DOOM"
"Thero is something in hat :" cried the
outlaw" and have otter said that l would
cell my souls hope Of future bliss for half a
century's enjoyment with The Lady Almira !
But who art thou ! How canst thou bring about
the interview between me and tho arch fcnd :"
"Ascend this rock with me" said the stran-
ger. The outlaw obeyed in silence.
scest thou yon high peak which overlooks
the sea 7" demanded the mariner.
:" see it,"
"Be there at midnight -
al WILL" said Roland-and the Son Of the
Ocean suddenly departed. The outlaw watch
ed his retrcating form until it was hidden by
tho forest-trees.
"Hellish wretch - cried he" Imp Of Sa-
tan. I will attend thee-but if there be ireach-
cry in thy heart, by heaven my steel shall bear
il company !"
Now rushed the banditii from tho wood and
eagerly desired TO know the strangers business.
"He cam " said Roland, "to apprize me
that wo are in danger. A body Of the kings
troops are hard by. You may retire. but NEE,
me again three DAYS hence at the old tower"
The outlaw waited inputicn,ly for the hour
Of midnight. 1t came and found Roland on tho
fatal cliG IIe had moi waited long ere the